Two workshops for aspiring First Nations filmmakers took place in Vincentia recently, thanks to the Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival. The beginnings of some exciting film projects have begun to sprout and we spoke to some of the people involved to find out what’s next, including an upcoming pilot project.
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Two artisans markets and an open studio trail this weekend offers lots of art and handmade items to enjoy along the Jervis Bay Arts Trail and Bundanon Artists & Makers market both on Saturday 26 April, and the Huskisson Artisans Markets on Sunday 27 April. The Jervis Bay Arts Trail is on again this Saturday, …
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There is an opportunity to see Anna Glynn: Amusement, a solo exhibition by this renowned Shoalhaven artist, on show 14 May—01 June 2025. It is my privilege and pleasure to be the curator of this exhibition being presented by gallerist, Frances Keevil, at Studio W in Woolloomooloo, Sydney. In working closely with Anna Glynn over …
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UPDATED WEDNESDAY 16 APRIL: Seven art shows to visit in Jervis Bay and the South Coast over the Easter Long Weekend including a solo exhibition at the Greenhouse in Huskisson, the Shoalhaven Potters, Shoalhaven Art Society and Jervis Bay Arts Trail artists at Cambewarra Estate gallery, and the Shoalhaven Plein Air Painters at The Common in Culburra.
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For anyone who missed Vincentia Connections IWD Morning Tea on Friday 7 March, here are the highlights.
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Friday 28 February: Enjoy the rich cultural life of the South Coast with exhibitions, art trails, seminars and skills for artists, and a few tempting workshops for anyone – especially chocolate lovers.
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Marg McHugh is proudly presenting the latest in a series of weekend exhibitions, 21-23 February 2025, at her house gallery, Artscape 481. The sculpture and installation works by 30+ local women artists is only one of many reasons to visit this unique venue that gives such insight into the character of our creative community. Marg …
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Five months into her tenure as director, Dr Zanny Begg’s focus for the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery is clear to see. The day I interviewed her in November 2024 happened to be the day her position was confirmed. I asked Dr Begg, ‘If I came back in 12 months, what would you ideally like to report …
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Storyteller, illustrator and wildlife carer, Ingrid Kangas from Snuggle Pouch Studios is launching her new book, Two Peas in a Pouch, this Sunday at the Vincentia Connect community fair day at the Burton Street shopping village. Based on the real-life story of two orphaned joeys, Bluebelle and Sagey, this is not your “average” kids’ book. …
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Connection to place takes on a whole new meaning in the artworks of Dr Vanessa Barbay. Her canvases actually absorb the decomposing bodies of birds and animals, creating what she calls ‘the shroud’. Method & Practice Vanessa retrieves bird bodies from the sides of roads; recovers desiccated possums, rats and mice from underneath houses; collects …
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