Arts

A local artist has donated a painting of a koala and her joey to the Pearl Beach Arboretum to support the arboretum’s koala relocation project.President of the arboretum Ms Victoria Crawford said it was a…

An Ettalong art gallery has returned to regular opening hours and has launched a new art exhibition, New Beginnings. Art Studios Cooperative director Ms Leasha Craig said the Bay Gallery had experienced lockdown and shortened…

The Pearl Beach arts trail held over the October long weekend was well-received, according to one of the organisers, Ms Cecile Ferguson.The Pearl Beach art and craft group organised the trail which had 20 artisans…

The Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre has cancelled its classes for the rest of the year.Club president Mr Peter Mulholland said that, due to ongoing Covid restrictions, there would be no classes for the…

The Pearl Beach Art Trail will be held from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, October 3.More than 20 artists will exhibit at 10 homes around Pearl Beach.Paintings, cards, jewellery, handicrafts, ceramics, pottery and sculptures will…

Local artists and exhibitors brought birds to life at The Bouddi Society’s art show held at Wagstaffe over the long weekend. The 30 artists were asked to present a piece on the theme “Birds of…

A local bookshop has been sold to one of its workers.Book Bazaar owner Ms Mandi McIntosh has sold the Umina Beach store to staff member Ms Julie Chessman.She said she wanted to dedicate more time…

The Bouddi Arts Trail will will be held on the Saturday to Sunday of the long weekend, October 3 and 4, from 9am to 4pm.Twelve local artists and artisans will open their studios and workshops…

The Bouddi Foundation for the Arts has awarded an initial round of grants to local young artists.Now in its 10th year, the Foundation has introduced two new awards.A new creative writing award went to Hardys…