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25.01.2022 This concert by Camerata Obscura comprises of works by well loved composers blended with music by Tasmanian composers some of which will be heard for the first time. Linking the spirit of the festival to the concert will be a new work Sandstone Fantasia by Tasmanian composer Ron Nagorcka written for the Festival and performed by three chisellers accompanied by string orchestra. Emerging Tasmanian composer Fraser Deeth will also be featured in a performance of Winter Suite f...or strings and Quadrilles by Henry Mundy add the historical local interest. Mundy was art and music teacher at Ellinthorp Hall School near Ross in the mid nineteenth century. Surrounding these unique works will be the well loved string repertoire of Tchaikovsky Sibelius and English composer Frank Bridge. Something a little different blended with something we know and love and all played in the beautiful Ross Uniting Church. Camerata Obscura is pleased to offer this unique programme to Ross Arts Festival. Tickets available now.

24.01.2022 So thats where all that tap tap tapping is coming from!

22.01.2022 On the Fringe. Follow the Art Trail at the Ross Arts Festival this weekend and throughout November. #Ross #Tasmania #VisitRoss #HeritageHighway #TasmanianLiving

22.01.2022 Theres only a few blocks of stone remaining and a week left to enter this exciting new event in Ross. Check out www.rossartsfestival.com.au for information and entry forms Sponsored by award winning tourist operator East Coast Cruises and the Tasmanian Wool Centre, the prize for each category, judged and peoples choice, is a Maria Island Cruise/tour for two, valued at $470 plus $250 cash.

21.01.2022 Meet our major sponsor for SET IN STONE the Daniel Herbert Prize. East Coast Cruises have generously donated two prizes of a cruise/tour for two valued at $470 each for the winners of the Daniel Herbert Prize. But thats not all! Tasmanian Wool Centre has donated $250 for the prize also.... Thank you to all our generous sponsors.

21.01.2022 Entrants in the inaugural Set in Stone, the Daniel Herbert Prize, wont have to wander too far from these postcard perfect scenes to be inspired for the competition which begins this Saturday 17th with the demonstration masterclass at the Old Stables near the Ross Bridge from 10.00am. The iconic carved sandstone bridge and one of its convict stone masons, Daniel Herbert, are the inspiration behind the competition. #ross #tasmania #setinstone #heritagehighway

19.01.2022 What a great day!

17.01.2022 A great night at the Tasmanian Wool Centre for the opening of the Arts Festival and judging of the Daniel Herbert Prize. Congratulations Hugo.

15.01.2022 Collage of photos from 2019 Ross Arts Festival.

14.01.2022 Set in Stone Exhibition runs through to the end of November

14.01.2022 Want to learn more about the Ross Arts Festival. Check out our new website launched today www.rossartsfestival.com.au

11.01.2022 Check out the selection of curated vintage items, locally handmade gifts and delicious Poet Tea from one of our great businesses in Ross.

11.01.2022 Are you finding it slow hard work to carve your ideas into your sandstone block? Are you loving the challenge or is it a challenge to love it? Do you think you will never have it ready for the 25th of October?... Dont worry heres the Good News, youre not alone. It doesnt have to be finished on the 25th. Bring your work along no matter what state its in, we want to see it anyway and you may still win a fantastic prize. The Opening of the Festival is on October the 25th at 7pm in the Wool Centre. Your masterpiece will be on display in the Wool Centre not just for the weekend but for one month. We would like you to drop off your work on the 25th at the Wool Centre but if that is inconvenient let us know. Phone Steve 0424198222 Heres a tip for moving your stone easily. Hardware stores have tough plastic boxes with a handle either side, you can roll your stone in and then 2 people can easily carry it.

10.01.2022 A wonderful story!

09.01.2022 More than seventy people enjoyed the unique programme by Camerata Obscura for the Strings in Spring classical concert at the Ross Arts Festival on Saturday 26th October. Something a little different blended with something we know and love and all played in the beautiful Ross Uniting Church. The audience was entertained with works by well loved composers blended with music by Tasmanian composers, some of which were heard for the first time.... Linking the spirit of the festival to the concert was a new work Sandstone Fantasia by Tasmanian composer Ron Nagorcka written for the Festival and performed by three percussionists using chisels on stone accompanied by the string orchestra. Internationally recognised guest Soloists Monty Mumford and Ron Nagorcka combined to play Rons new composition To be a Pilgrim for Trombone and Didgeridu. Emerging Tasmanian composer Fraser Deeth also featured in a performance of Winter Suite for strings and Quadrilles by Henry Mundy which added to the historical local interest. Mundy was art and music teacher at Ellenthorpe Hall School for Young Ladies near Ross in the mid nineteenth century. Surrounding these unique works were the well loved string repertoire of Tchaikovsky Sibelius and English composer Frank Bridge. Not to be outdone, Mother Nature intervened during the concert with a mighty storm of thunder, lightning and hail adding to the magnificent performance of Camerata Obscura. Director. Christopher Bearman OAM. Violin. Alexandra Harris, Daniel Wahl, Alan Taylor, Suzanne Turner, Juen VanHand Viola. Clare Corban-Banks, Fraser Deeth, Roger Barns Cello. Erica Collis Oates, Linda Jackson Double Bass Conor OBrien Chisel. Juen VanHand, Pauline Taylor, Roger Barns #Ross #Tasmania #HeritageHighway #CamerataObscura.

09.01.2022 Planning on coming to the Arts Festival. Visit Ross and the Tasmanian Wool Centre can help you plan your stay. Find this interactive map of Ross at www.visitross.com.au There is plenty of accommodation and Man O Ross Hotel (1), Ross Village Bakery (33), Bakery 31 (24) and Ross Takeaway (21) have all your dining options covered. Friday 25th October... 2pm Opening of the Ross Quarry historic site (20) 7pm Festival Opening, Set in Stone judging and prize giving at Tasmanian Wool Centre (14) Saturday 26th October 10-12 noon. Writers Forum at Ross Memorial Library (15) 10am-4pm. Set in Stone Sculpture Exhibition at Tasmanian Wool Centre (14) 2pm. Strings in Spring Classical Ensemble at Ross Uniting Church (11) 6.30pm. Poetry and Pinot, a Grazing Tasmania event, at the Ross Quarry historic site (20) Sunday 27th October 9am-3pm. Arts Market at Ross Town Hall (4) 10am-4pm. Set in Stone Sculpture Exhibition at Tasmanian Wool Centre (14) Find all the information about the Arts Festival at www.rossartsfestival.com.au #Ross #Tasmania #Heritagehighway #TasmanianWoolCentre #EastCoastCruises #Tasmanianliving #GrazingTasmania

08.01.2022 Only a few days now to an Arts Festival Ross style. Heres whats happening. See www.rossartsfestival.com.au for the full programme Friday 25th Opening of the Ross Quarry historic site.... Saturday 26th Set in Stone Sculpture Exhibition at Tasmanian Wool Centre. Writers Forum at Ross Memorial Library. Strings in Spring Classical Ensemble at Ross Uniting Church. Poetry and Pinot, a Grazing Tasmania event, at the Ross Quarry historic site. Sunday 27th. Arts Market at Ross Town Hall Set in Stone Sculpture Exhibition at Tasmanian Wool Centre. During the weekend check out the Art Installation Hearth just inside the northern entrance to Ross. During the weekend and throughout November check out the pop up art exhibitions in various venues around the Village at Ross Hotel, Ross Village Bakery. Bakery 31 and Vags Vault On Sunday at the Arts and Makers Market come and have a chat to local Artists Scott Wilmot Bennett, Suzie Perrott and Luke Harvey from Gallery 81 Village Fine Arts Gallery will be open throughout the festival with works by: Pro Hart, Robert Dickenson, Charles Blackman, Hugh Sawrey, David Boyd and Old Masters Prints. It also exhibits Murano Glassware and glassware by Richard Clements. #Ross #Tasmania #HeritageHighway #VisitRoss #TasmanianLiving

07.01.2022 With four separate main events over the Ross Arts Festival weekend theres sure to be something for everyone. More detailed information about each event will be posted soon so stay tuned. There is plenty of great accommodation in Ross if you want to come and enjoy the whole weekend but it will pay to book early because places will sell out fast.... If you would like to be involved in any of the events please contact us.

06.01.2022 When you cant choose a photo that says it all about the Arts Festival you create a collage or a multiple exposure of all the photos. Can you spot anyone you know?

04.01.2022 The 2019 Ross Arts Festival is here at last, kicking off with a ceremony to open the Ross Quarry historic site and Festival opening night. Stay tuned for many more photos during the weekend and coming weeks. #Ross #Tasmania #HeritageHighway #TasmanianWoolCentre

04.01.2022 Great News. Save the date 23 - 25 October 2020 After a successful first Festival, planning has started for the Second Annual Ross Arts Festival.... At this stage the dont miss it this time Set in Stone sculpture competition, the very popular Writers Forum, magnificent Strings in Spring and Arts Market are being locked in. Watch this space for more events and news on the Second Annual Ross Arts Festival.

02.01.2022 With the Festival only a couple of week away dont forget to book your tickets for the Strings in Spring classical ensemble at the Ross Uniting Church on Saturday 26th at 2pm and Poetry and Pinot in the Ross Quarry at 6pm. See events for ticket information. Please note the venue change for the Set in Stone sculpture exhibition to the Tasmanian Wool Centre in Ross. The exhibition will run for four weeks.... See www.rossartsfestival.com.au #Ross #Tasmania #HeritageHighway #GrazingTasmania #TasmanianLiving

02.01.2022 Oh look, an Arts Festival in Ross! www.rossartsfestival.com.au

01.01.2022 How would you like to be given a large cubic block of sandstone, two months to carve it into whatever you like, and then have it entered in a competition and exhibited at an arts festival? That is exactly what thirty people are doing as part of the inaugural Ross Arts Festival to be held at the end of October. Watch the video here and then read the full story (written mainly by Anita Denholm) in the new stories section of Tasmanian Living app/magazine. Download the Free Tasmanian Living app/magazine here. http://onelink.to/tasmanianliving

01.01.2022 Tickets available now.