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One of New Zealand’s best-known artists, Grahame Sydney, will speak at the Wanaka launch of a special collection of his work. 

The collection features 50 lithographs and etchings by Sydney and is going on display alongside the Real Art Roadshow collection at the Warbirds and Wheels visitor attraction at Wanaka Airport. 

The art is believed to be the largest private collection of its type inNew Zealand and will be shown in public for the first time. 

Sydneywill speak about his art and especially about working in the litho and etchingmediums. 

The launchwill be a fundraising evening for theRealArt Roadshow CharitableTrust and the Warbirds OverWanaka Community Trust. 

Organisers have also announced that Crombie Lockwood Insurance Brokers have come on board as major sponsors of the exhibition. 

Crombie Lockwood Risk Partners branch managerGraham Helm was thrilled to support the exhibition. 

‘‘We like to be involved in a range of community activities and this was a great opportunity to help bring a significant body of work by one of Otago’s great artists back to the region,’’ he said. 

Tickets: $35 available at the Warbirds and Wheels visitor attraction at Wanaka Airport

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Warbirds and Wheels