ON Saturday January 29, locals and holidaymakers were treated to a free ‘Youth Arts Showcase’ at the Scotts Head reserve funded through Office of Regional Youth’s Summer Break Program.

Local resident Denni Scott Davis was the Creative Director of this final event of the holidays and others held throughout the summer season.

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From 3.00pm to 6.00pm attendees joined in entertainment with ‘Jesse Jeans’, ‘Hulustic Hoops’, ‘Hemlock’, ‘Solid State Circus’ and the ‘ArtWomb PopUp’ from the North Coast, plus young musicians from the ‘Ready Steady Go’ music program.

Sound equipment and some musical instruments were provided, though anyone wanting to be involved in impromptu performances were encouraged to bring their own instruments, as young people were invited to perform, jamming with the ‘ArtWomb’ crew.

“Have no fear, you can do no wrong, come along and have some fun!” Nadine Smith from ArtWomb summoned all comers at the event.

Along with the provision of live music and ‘open mics’, the kids and adults participated in juggling, unicycling, hula-hooping and creative artworks including painting and decorating an almost full sized cardboard car.

Laura Stapleton, Carla Whittaker, Donna Waite, Liz Eid and their collective of children, visiting from Lake Cathie, took advantage of the events and the glorious weather to hold a sumptuous picnic.

“A really nice interactive way to get community together through art and music,” Rebecca Jamison said.

By Jen HETHERINGTON