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25.01.2022 Yay! Murwillumbah Arts Trail is back and this part is so much fun "Visit the historic town of Murwillumbah, the creative heart of the region and follow the trail through some of the most picturesque countryside in Australia to visit artists in their studios, historic halls and pop up galleries in the surrounding villages. Showcasing a diverse range of art forms including painting, printmaking, jewellery, sculpture, photography, fine glass and mosaics. "This is your oppo...rtunity to spend up to three days touring the stunning countryside from Cabarita Beach to Uki, enjoying the work of some of the best artists and makers in the area as they open their homes, studios and shared venues. "It’s a chance for fans, collectors, fellow artists, or those just curious about our bustling scene to get behind-the-scenes views of creative processes, learn about new artists in the area, and take advantage of studio sales. "Join the artists and makers, the crafters, musicians, poets, storytellers and all the other creative people of the Murwillumbah Art Trail on May 28th -30th 2021" More Information visit : www.murwillumbahartstrail.com.au
23.01.2022 We dropped in to see Phil Barron Art 's "Portraits" exhibition at Keith 's in Murwillumbah last Saturday and - as we always do - really enjoyed it. Phil writes "My work is representational, it reflects my domestic and family life. In this exhibition, I am showing portraits painted over the past 5 years, from various studios or my home studio in Murwillumbah. I have had friends sit for me for a couple of hours each time over sometimes long periods. My sitters represented in... this exhibition include Tigger Newling, Peter Daly and Justin Ealand, Ruth Larkin, Julia Barron, my wife and partner, and my adult children, Noah and Tallulah. I have also painted from reproductions of classical painters Titian, El Greco and Giovanni Moroni. I love Art History and use the examples of renowned painters to influence my work. "These works are painted in oil-sticks or oil paint, on good quality heavyweight paper, canvas, board, belgian linen or masonite. I am a mostly self-taught artist, and have had exhibitions over the past 30 years, including exhibiting at Tweed Regional Gallery, Gallery Downtown, and M-Arts Murwillumbah. I hope you enjoy the exhibition". We certainly did :) It's up until the end of the month. @philbarronart www.philbarron.com.au [email protected]
19.01.2022 FLUFF TOWN - A Yarn Restrospective by Kate Knowles coming up on 29 May in the Mill & Make - shop create space :) "You are invited Kate's spectacular Show opening on Saturday 29th May (5-7pm) in the Mill & Make Workshop Space. Come celebrate Kate's immersion in mohair and purchase one of her fabulous fluffy masterpieces! "Inspired by folk art, textile design and fashion, Kate has lovingly hand knitted 11 stunning garments in mixtures of premium mohair and hand-dyed yarns (som...e with a touch of glitter) to make each FLUFF TOWN masterpiece boogie all night long! "Made to be size inclusive with a boxy, cropped profile, her jumpers have a distinctive, recognisable and joyful colour palette, which carry across all her creations. Materials used include premium mohair, and hand-dyed wool, sourced both locally and from afar. The mohair creates a fluffy halo and is incredibly light and soft. Imagine wearing a glamorous cloud, the garments give a sense of floating while radiating and vibrant in nature. Did we mention that they are up FOR SALE? First in first dibs!! ... (you will be able to purchase them, as soon as we open our bricks and mortar shop at 9:30am on Saturday the 29th of May)
18.01.2022 Well worth a listen. This year it was just crazy. "David Shoebridge was pulled over TWICE for drug testing while in Nimbin for the annual Mardi Grass festival. Here's what he had to say about why NSW Police insist on wasting taxpayer money testing for the mere presence of drugs, instead of testing for impairment"
17.01.2022 Jenny Dowell writes "Australian play by Lally Katz directed by Daniel Sassi - it’s on the HSC curriculum and it’s brilliant! May 28-June 6 Rochdale Theatre Goonellabah Bookings www.lismoretheatrecompany.org.au ($25/$20) "
11.01.2022 Uki Buttery Bazaar Market happening now :)
07.01.2022 Kit checking out these painted possums in Kyogle :)
06.01.2022 Yesterday's "Summerland Giant Pumpkin and Watermelon Festival" in Kyogle was a bit wet but still lots of fun.
03.01.2022 Chillingham Community Association Markets last Sunday were a tad damp but our favourite stalls braved the rain and the music was pretty amazing too :)
01.01.2022 Another new friend we made at Kyogle Farmers Market was the Waffle Wallahstall. Breakfast this morning featured their waffles and home made caramel sauce plus amazing cultured butter from Cheeses Loves You
