Linda Chant, tethering (after ‘Bacchus and Ariadne’ by Titian) (detail), 2024 pencil and paint on Fabriano paper.
Central Belonging Art Award And Exhibition: Central Belonging is an art prize exhibition supported by the Cowra Regional Art Gallery that represents the rich diversity of the artistic communities around and within the Central West. It presents a range of disciplines and media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and printmaking. The exhibiton opening event is being held from 6pm – 8pm, Friday 9 May. RSVP: cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au. Exhibition dates: 9 May to 1 June.
The Big Lift: CWA Canowindra Branch are grateful for the work put in by five students from The Big Lift project at the All Day Breakfast at the Canowindra CWA Hall for the Canowindra Balloon Festival. The Big Lift is a student-run volunteering organisation at The University of Technology Sydney founded in 2010. Little Lifts are weekend volunteering trips to regional towns in NSW.
Job Opportunity: A reminder that applications for Mid Lachlan Landcare’s job opportunity with the Growing the Grazing Revolution project close Friday 9 May. This is a casual role approximately 1 day per month. Please email midlachlanlandcare@gmail.com for further details.
Canowindra CWA members with students from The Big Lift project.
Do It For Dolly Day: Bullying shatters lives, but together, we can create a kinder, safer world for everyone. Go blue on 9 May and make an impact this Do It For Dolly Day. Wear it, wave it, or bake it and fundraise to support Dolly’s Dream. Every donation directly supports programs that protect children and strengthen communities across Australia. When you go blue, you are doing more than wearing Dolly Everett’s favourite colour. You are are helping raise funds to support the vital work of Dolly’s Deam, and spreading the message that no child or family should have to face the devastating impact of bullying alone.
Successful Paint ‘N’ Sip: Local artist Sue Hodge ran a successful Paint ‘n’ Sip as part of last week’s Canowindra Balloon Festival. All 10 participants enjoyed the session and were able to take home a piece of their own art, one of which still has to finish hers!
Budding artists with their balloon inspired artworks.