There is a sensational range of art events on this Easter weekend, where you will find plenty of affordable art for sale, meet the makers, and take home something new for your collection.
Landscapes at New Gallery in Culburra
Another exciting new art show to add to your rounds this Easter is by the Shoalhaven Plein Air Painter Group, on display at The Common South Coast in Culburra.
The addition of an art gallery into this popular hospitality venue is another win for the region, which is flourishing with collaborations between venues and creatives.
In The Common’s dining annexe, you will see a fantastic variety of landscape paintings by the group, and all are for sale. Plein air refers to paintings made outdoors, a raw and vital way to capture a landscape’s shifting moods and light directly onto the canvas.
The Common will be hosting a new exhibition every two months supporting local artists. Interested artists or groups can contact Alex at The Common to inquire. The Shoalhaven Plein Air Group invites new members to contact Mark, 0412 228 854.
Solo Exhibition at Greenhouse Huskisson
Jervis Bay painter Chris Grimm is holding a solo exhibition at the Greenhouse in Huskisson from Friday 18 April to Sunday 20 April, 2pm-7pm daily. Chris is inspired by Australian beaches and bushland to create bright and colourful landscapes. She is also an illustrator and portrait artist. The texture, vibrancy and malleability of oils has inspired Chris to continue to experiment and develop her unique style. The Greenhouse is a co-working space upstairs from 5 Little Pigs café – find the door between the café and the fashion boutique on the corner of Owen and Currambene Streets.
Potters Open Studio and Sale
Shoalhaven Potters Open Studio event is happening in Pyree, where 20 local artists have poured their hearts and souls into creating beautiful ceramics for exhibition and sale. Meet the makers, take a closer look at their works of clay and glazes, and perhaps take one home to admire forever. This is the second annual event by the Potters, who are excited to share their world with visitors from Thursday 17 April to Monday 21 April, at 888 Greenwell Point Rd, open 9am-5pm daily.
Shoalhaven Art Society Annual Easter Show
Shoalhaven Art Society sale is also in Pyree over the Easter weekend, in the Pyree Hall, corner Greenwell Point Road and Pyree Lane, from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April, 10am-4pm daily (till 1pm on the Monday). There will be a plethora of works by members, in every imaginable medium, on display and for sale. You will find oil paintings, pastels, acrylics, mixed media and more. This is affordable art at its best. A percentage of sales will be donated to Shoalhaven Women’s Health Centre. Gold coin entry will be donated to Red Cross Flood Appeal.
Jervis Bay Arts Trail Group Show
The Jervis Bay Arts Trail is having a group show throughout April at Cambewarra Estate winery, restaurant and art gallery in Bangalee, open Friday to Sunday from 11am. Combine a great art experience with lunch at the winery, you might even take home a new work and a bottle of something to enjoy later. We love the sparkling chardonnay, by the glass or as part of a tasting experience. Book a table online or walk in.
Currarong Group Show
Currarong Easter art show is on in the Currarong Community Hall. Over 40 artists exhibiting works including paintings, ceramics and Sculpture. This show happens every two years and showcases many talented artists from the region and beyond. Opening night Thursday 17 April at 5pm, then open 10am-4pm Friday-Sunday and till 2pm on Monday 21 April. Check out their Facebook page for a range of hands-on workshops across long the weekend.
Photographic Exhibition
Culburra Beach Photographic Exhibition is on as part of the Burradise Bash Easter Festival. Admire the beauty and energy captured by local artists at the photo exhibition upstairs at the Surf Club. vBuy a mounted photo to take home and enjoy every day. The surf club is at 4 Farrant Street, open 2pm-7pm on Sunday 20 April.
