The Valla Expressions art show is on now Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad Nambucca Valley News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 4, 2024 Some of the artists showing works at Valla Expressions in January 2024. VALLA Expressions annual creative arts exhibition opens on Saturday 6 January at Valla Beach Hall, running until Sunday 14 January. “Everybody is welcome,” exhibiting artist Julie Collins told News Of The Area. 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 The official opening will be given by local farmer and Nambucca Valley Councillor Susan Jenvey at 10am on Saturday 6 January, with all of the artists in attendance. The exhibition has run for seven years every January with the purpose of showcasing local Valla artists. “It has been tremendously successful in previous years, and we are hoping for an enthusiastic response once again,” she said. Last year’s Valla Expressions opening day had over 100 people attend. “It is a fantastic showcase of some of the local artistic talent in the area. “It is looked forward to every year.” A philanthropic benefit of the exhibition comes from every artist donating ten percent of all sales to the Valla Beach Community Association for use in local projects. “These include upkeep and improvements to the Valla Beach Hall, upgrades and improvements to Anderson Park, and a permanent stage for Valla Reserve,” said Julie. The artists include Christine Campbell (painting and ceramics), Peta Coe (painting and paper sculpture), Julie Collins (patchwork and sewing using Australian designs) Carol Easton and Chris Hewgill (photography), Michaela Kloeckner and Lyn Walsh (ceramics), Karen Tollan (jewellery), Cathy Edwards and Lorraine Francis (painting), Richard Wrobel (driftwood lamps) and Steve Ball (wood turning). The exhibition is a team effort, with the setup and staffing all done by the artists themselves. “Everyone pitches in.” The exhibition will have two artists on duty for each morning and afternoon session. Setting the scene outside the hall, artworks will be hung on the fences to increase exhibition space, and at the entrance to the hall Valla Beach’s Village Pottery will be showcasing their water coolers and pots. “We open at 10am and close at 5pm. “If any customers have questions about a piece of artwork, it can be noted and the artist contacted,” said Julie. For more information visit the Valla Expressions Art Show Facebook page. By Andrea FERRARI Karen Tollan will show her jewellery. Julie Collins’ patchwork and sewing will be on show. One of the paintings by exhibiting artist Peta Coe. On show at Valla Expressions, ceramics by Lyn Walsh.
