Entries close soon for Dungog Arts Society’s new exhibition Dungog Shire Dungog Shire News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 18, 2024 Dungog Arts Society Secretary Lorraine Wiseman, with her crochet entry in the craft section of the Annual Exhibition. DUNGOG Arts Society (DAS) is putting out a call to artists, artisans, craftspeople and performers. It is time to get entries in for their new exhibition. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Entries close on 24 December with the exhibition opening at 6.30pm on 3 January. After 10 January, more works can be added, but will not be eligible for prizes. Entries from members and non-members, Dungog Shire residents, and those who live outside the Shire, are all welcome. The Society aims to include as many works as possible from a diverse group of entrants. The exhibition will feature visual arts, crafts and performing arts. There will be prizes for the best visual art and craft works using the theme, “Gaia Is”. Gaia is a mythological earth goddess. Her name is also used to describe our planet and all living things on it. But not all art and craft works have to follow the theme. There are plenty of other categories for artists and artisans to enter including Open, 3D, Fibre, Ceramics and Photography. Young competitors are invited to enter the Youth and Junior categories. Art and craft works on show will include watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings, mixed works, drawings, sculptures, prints, cards, clothing, accessories and quilts. DAS secretary and textile specialist Lorraine Wiseman, said that she “especially encourages craftspersons and makers to enter their work, with opportunities to win a prize and/or sell their work.” Musicians, singers and other performers at the next Gig in the Gog will be chosen to play short, paid sets at the exhibition opening. Gig in the Gog is a fortnightly, free, all ages event for performing artists and supporters. The next Gig in the Gog is on 22 December, 12am- 2pm at Dungog Arts Society’s Gallery, 266 Dowling Street Dungog. It will also be an end of year celebration and closing event for the current visual arts and crafts exhibition, “The Tops”. Everyone is welcome to join the party. For more information, please visit dungogarts.com.au or phone Lorraine on 0407208659. By Lisa WISEMAN Artist Lynne McNairn with her 3D artwork, ‘Forest Floor- Barrington Tops’. Lynne McNairn viewing some of the paintings and artworks in the current exhibition.
