CULTURE

Nicole van Bruggen with a basset clarinet. Photo Nick Gilbert.

More Than Music: ARCO Chamber Tour Inspires Regional Orchestras

Experience the beauty of chamber music as the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra tours regional NSW, performing Mozart, Schubert and Emilie Mayer in intimate venues including Jervis Bay Maritime Museum, while mentoring regional orchestras and celebrating the South Coast’s vibrant cultural life.

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Ian Robertson in his artist's studio on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail. Photo: Tania Genoves

Plein Air and Picture Books on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail

Artist Profile, Ian Robertson: A love of painting en plein air, global travels and regular volunteering at the Bundanon homestead provide Ian with an abundance of inspiration. You will find Ian in his open studio this Saturday 26 July 11am-2pm in Sanctuary Point as part of the monthly Jervis Bay Arts Trail.

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Meet Arts Muster Tutor, Acclaimed Felt Artist, Catherine O’Leary

I have been fascinated by felt for as long as I can remember so I was thrilled to hear that Samantha Tannous has secured internationally acclaimed felt and fibre artist, Catherine O’Leary, to run a two-day workshop at Arts Muster, 23-24 August 2025. After speaking to Catherine and hearing about her felt sculpture workshop in …

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Jervis Bay Arts Trail member, painter Chris Grimm in her studio. Photo: Tania Genoves

Bold Colours and Dramatic Light on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail

Artist Profile, Chris Grimm: On the last Saturday of the month, you will find local artist Chris Grimm at her easel welcoming visitors to discover her paintings and her process, as part of the Jervis Bay Arts Trail. Chris is an oil painter who works from her studio in Bayswood, Vincentia in a variety of styles. We asked Chris what you will find on her easel at the open day on Saturday 28 June, 11am till 2pm.

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Jacob Chant Morris (left) and Luke McLeod-Ebsworth are developing pilot short films after the recent workshops organised by SFNFF.

Next Gen Filmmakers Creating Stories on Country

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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The Artisans Markets in Huskisson Community Centre. Photo Tania Genoves

Meet the Makers in Jervis Bay and Beyond

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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Meet Anna Glynn, Award Winning Artist

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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LOCAL FAVOURITES

Aerial overlooking Blenheim Beach, Vincentia. Photo: Destination NSW

The locals guide to Vincentia

Calalla Beach

Vincentia

Huskisson

Jervis Bay