Call to create Art Trail

This month features a “call out” to local artists interested in establishing a “Northern Villages Art Trail” modelled on highly successful initiatives around Bundeena and Maianbar.

The Bundeena-Maianbar Trail offers a unique way to view artists practicing their craft and displaying their work through opening their studios for visitors from far and wide to come and take a look at them working and to sometimes buy a work that takes their fancy. My family regularly takes the trail for some great art viewing, family fun, exercise, chat and a nice meal or snack to round off a great little outing. Bundeena artists open their studios monthly but in the first instance I am looking for a once/twice per year open studio offering in the northern Illawarra.

Our northern villages provide the perfect background to do likewise. Our area is beautiful beyond words. There are many professional and amateur artists in our area. Indeed, our area is perfectly positioned to not only set up our own art trail experience but also to nurture and expand the abundant opportunities it offers not only to artists but also to associated businesses that may choose to display works or provide hospitality.

I have floated this idea to my own chapter of the CWA in Stanwell Park and we are very keen to explore this idea.

If you would like to be involved please join me at an inaugural planning meeting on Thursday, April 14, 7pm at 16 Seaview Crescent, Stanwell Park. Please RSVP 0477 778 289.

Write to Edith at mcnallyedith@gmail.com