WOOLGOOLGA Art Gallery and Woolgoolga Rotary kicked off their collaborative celebrations of 100 years of Rotary in Australia with the Gallery’s art competition Opening Night on Friday 8 October.

The 100 years of Rotary Exhibition features the work of artisans depicting an artwork that represents the achievements of Rotary in the local Woolgoolga area.

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The event, held at Woolgoolga Gallery, was hosted by Pam Fayle, from the committee for Rotary and Woolgoolga Gallery, and was officially opened by former President of Woolgoolga Rotary, Julie Marshall.

Rotarian Dick Matthews, Project Manager for the Pride of Workmanship Award told gathered guests about the four awards given to individuals in recognition of outstanding achievements by employees of local private companies in Woolgoolga.

There were also three presentations for ‘Pitch a Project’ where members of the community were invited to put their ideas forward to Rotary in support of bringing them to life as a project.

Keelan Birch presented his Woopi Parkrun plan which will be a weekly free 5km run (or walk) for everyone starting at the beach and going up the pathway of the future Whale Trail.

Julie Pierce and Bev Exton informed Rotary about their Community Group of Ladies that meet for social interaction and improvement of personal skills.

Beau Watson Sinclair, a student, and one of the school captains at Mullaway Public School presented the need for a Filter Water Station to provide fresh clean filtered water to the students.

Guest judge Terese Lee-Winser engaged the audience in her critiques of the winning artworks.

First prize was awarded to Leslie Casey for her textile wall hanging with second prize going to Marie Matthews for her engaging watercolour of a young girl.

Three highly commended awards were also given.

The exhibition will be open daily 10am to 4pm at Woolgoolga Gallery until November 5.

All Covid-safe rules will be observed.

By Andrea FERRARI