The board would also like to acknowledge the ongoing support of Whanganui & Partners, the Whanganui District Council and the many supporters who continue to make the event a showcase for art and the artists.
Registrations are open until Saturday, October 31.
The AOS Artist Pre-Info night was held on Monday, September 21 at Bayley Whanganui's Hall with more than 60 artists in attendance.
At the meeting, the board discussed the 2020 cancellation, the terms and conditions for the 2021 event, especially in relation to Covid-19, the event timeline and the registration process. The AOS Trail Guide will once again be produced and the trust encourages artists to run a range of workshops once again through the event period.
The board also introduced the 2021 event's co-ordinator, Ness Radich, saying it is very happy with the skills and experience Ness brings to the AOS event.
She has a background of event and volunteer co-ordination, art liaison, administration, human resources and operational management and has worked in a range of sectors in New Zealand and overseas.
"I look forward to supporting the trust and Whanganui artist community to bring this event back again for 2021 and meeting everyone involved," says Ness.
"I love engaging in projects like this that vivify an area and embrace opportunities for celebration and connection."
For more information on the event, especially the registration process, artists can contact Ness or check out the AOS website.