By artist Christine Hill

Once a year Thirroul comes alive with the Festival spirit, this year over the weekend of 31st May-2nd June.

Kicking off the Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival will be the awe-inspiring Art Prize Exhibition opening on Friday evening and showing all weekend at the Thirroul Community Centre & Library, with hundreds of artworks – paintings, sculptures and photography for sale.

Sunday at the park is a big day by the beach. It’s a family fun day with carnival rides, market and food stalls, kids’ activities, live music and much more!

Artists should now submit their entries for the art show at thirroulestival.com.au

Entries must be received by May 15. After entries are submitted, artists must await email confirmation that they are ‘in the system’ before making entry payment.

Please carefully read the website details for Art Entries Terms & Conditions.

Of course, an event like this needs many volunteer helpers to run smoothly, and the art team greatly value the volunteer Helpers who join them every year to spend a few hours at the Community Centre. If you have time to assist over the weekend of the exhibition, please contact the art team and let them know times you might be available, from Wednesday, 29th May (delivery day) to Sunday, 2nd June’s afternoon finish.

This year, Bulli High School’s Creative Arts students will also be displaying artwork in the Community Centre. This is a first for the Festival art show, and it will be a wonderful encouragement to all those talented young people to know so many visitors have admired their inspiration and creativity.

Continuing the local theme, the Principal of Bulli High School, Ms Denise James, will be the Guest Speaker for the opening on Friday night 31st May.

Artist Enquiries: enquiriesthirroulfestival@gmail.com. Helper Enquiries: volunteersartthirroul.2@gmail.com