Over 200 people attended the Art & Craft Show on the last weekend in June. The happy
and social affair saw local artists celebrated with the majority of the works coming from the Westlake area.
It was a tribute to the talent that exists within our community, to celebrate this and the completion of the Threatened Species project at our local hall was really special.
Sixty people who enjoyed socializing, culinary treats and wine supplied by Carey Bay Cellars attended opening night.
Greg Piper MP officially opened the Art & Craft show and recognised the efforts of
Mark Kempton, Hunter Wetlands artistic director and artist Liz Crane judged the 16 entries for the Threatened Species Award and awarded the $700 Winner to ‘Here We Come’ by Gail Dawkins a watercolour painting. The judges also recognised two Highly Commended artworks ‘Squirrel Glider’ by Chris Marcar a needle-felted craftwork, and ‘Black-eyed susan’ by Kerrie Marshall a watercolour/pencil artwork.
The lucky door prize, Hugh Cross’ watercolour, On the lookout- King Edward Park, was won by Ms Elton.
Over the weekend 15 of the 97 artworks were sold along with over $1000 of craft items, a really great outcome for local artists.
The event wrapped up with the awarding of the $300 People’s Choice Award, by popular vote, to Sue Gilbert for her oil painting ‘Nature’s Light’ and the drawing of the raffle.
The 1st prize, sponsored by Toronto First National, a night at Bronte House and dinner in Morpeth, was won by Mrs Lawrenson .
The 2nd prize, a donated Nova Cruise was won by Mr Robinson.
The 3rd prize donated by Hughzies Lakeside Brasserie & Bunnings was won by Mr Gretch.
It was a great community event made possible by the dedication of wonderful volunteers and the support of local businesses.
To make the event happen 24 volunteers contributed 550 hours to set up, maintain and pack up the show and another 500 hours went into planning the event. Over $5000 of sponsorship was received. The goal of the show was to have a social event to mark the completion of a major project whilst providing an opportunity to celebrate local artists…we definitely achieved this.
The social benefits of the show have renewed enthusiasm for more community activities to be held at Progress Hall, the next Art & Craft show is in the wind for 2021.
The 1st prize, sponsored by Toronto First National, a night at Bronte House and dinner in Morpeth, was won by Mrs Lawrenson .
The 2nd prize, a donated Nova Cruise was won by Mr Robinson.
The 3rd prize donated by Hughzies Lakeside Brasserie & Bunnings was won by Mr Gretch.
It was a great community event made possible by the dedication of wonderful volunteers and the support of local businesses.
To make the event happen 24 volunteers contributed 550 hours to set up, maintain and pack up the show and another 500 hours went into planning the event. Over $5000 of sponsorship was received. The goal of the show was to have a social event to mark the completion of a major project whilst providing an opportunity to celebrate local artists…we definitely achieved this.
The social benefits of the show have renewed enthusiasm for more community activities to be held at Progress Hall, the next Art & Craft show is in the wind for 2021.
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