Move Mountains this May and make sure you don't miss the opening of Winmalee Artfest this Friday, May 1 from 7-10pm.
Indulge your senses in a cultural smorgasboard in your own backyard. Ensure that you get off the lounge, turn off your TV, forget about the take-away and jazz yourself up to feast on the signature opening event which appears on the Blue Mountains artistic calendar.
"With the number of high calibre artists that choose to live and work in the Mountains there is no better place to experience creativity at its greatest," said Paul Brinkman, Director of the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre.
"The new Blue Mountains Theatre opened in Springwood, together with the popular Blue Mountains Cultural Centre in Katoomba, support the Blue Mountains reputation as a city of the arts, but these facilities are only the tip of the iceberg. The diverse range of artistic practice to be found in the Mountains is also showcased in the many community exhibitions such as Winmalee Autumn Artfest.
With an enviable reputation that has grown over many years, Winmalee Autumn Artfest is a must-see Blue Mountains arts event. Packed with fine art and craft, the Winmalee Autumn Artfest is sure to amaze and provides an opportunity for shrewd collectors to purchase artworks from artists that may soon make a name for themselves on the national stage."
Here is a brief overview:
- Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere created by three-time ARIA award winning musical genius Joseph Tawadros.
- View over 350 visual artworks and purchase artworks from a prestigious arts lineage. Amongst the 2015 curated arts collection will be two time Doug Moran winner and Archibald finalist Lesley Rice, contemporary award-winning indigenous artist Leanne Tobin, decorated industrial inspired artist Jane Bennett recognised in the Dobell and Sulman Prizes, and award-winning feature artist Susan Gasser.
These artists will also be present and selling artworks on the opening night celebrations.
- Meet and be inspired by guest artist Mathew Lynn, Archibald finalist and People's Choice Award 2014.
- Witness and be a part of the atmosphere of the announcement of $3500 of art prizes. Winners presented on opening night May1 from 7.30pm.
- Don't miss the chance to participate in the crowd-sourced painting with Tim Roediger on Saturday, May 2 from 11am.
- Observe artists in action on Saturday from 11am working in the open air studio environment.
- Meet and greet with showcasing visual artists and designers with the opportunity to learn more about the works you may end up buying.
- Browse the crafts and artisan markets - perfect for gift buying. The markets include jewellery, ceramics, leather goods, textiles, glass, homewares, gorgeous scented candles and more. Open all weekend: Friday, May 1 - Sunday, May 3.
- Sample and purchase boutique wines as part of a P&C fundraiser and partnership with Dusty Buzzard Wines (Friday, May 1 from 7-10pm).
- Watch and listen to live music and performances from Winmalee High School dance, drama and music students (Saturday, May 2 from 10am-2pm).
- Be inspired by the 2014 HSC art work of Winmalee High School's Year 12 Visual Arts students (Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3).
Where: Winmalee High School - High School Drive, Winmalee 2777
When: Friday, May 1 from 7-10pm (opening), Saturday, May 2 from 10-4pm; Sunday, May 3 from 10am-4pm
Entry: Friday, May 1 - $20. Sat/Sun, May 2 and 3 $5.
For more details on Artfest visit: facebook.com/WinmaleeHighSchool.
