The Bundaberg Art Society is set to shine a spotlight on the region’s creative talent with an upcoming collaborative exhibition celebrating local people and places.
The exhibition, opening at 3 pm on Saturday 16 May, will bring together works from society artists, the local potters group and poets in a showcase inspired by both historical and contemporary Bundaberg life.
President Andrea Deely said the event highlighted the growing strength and diversity of the society’s membership and creative community.
“We are a rapidly growing community arts group who have been operating for many years and now have a membership of 180 artists of all genres who regularly exhibit in our gallery space and participate in educational workshops,” she said.
“Our next event which will open at 3 pm on Saturday 16 May will feature a collaboration by our artistic members, the local potters group as well as featuring works of poetry from our local poetry group and historical works as well.
“The theme is called Bundaberg People and Places and the artists and potters have been busy creating works inspired by pieces of poetry which will also be on display with the works.
“It will be fascinating window into both historical and contemporary Bundaberg life, people, landscapes and industry.”
The society is also continuing to build its educational and workshop capabilities after recently receiving funding through Bundaberg Regional Council’s micro grants program.
Andrea said the organisation was extremely grateful for the support.
“The grant of $1238 allowed us to purchase a Philips NeoPix 250 Smart Full HD Projector and 2C Present IT 85″ Adjustable Tripod Projector Screen,” she said.
“This will be of great benefit to enable our tutors to better facilitate and deliver educational materials and workshops.
“This will also enable our society members to hold and participate in members tutorial workshops, PowerPoint presentations and social movie nights.”
Andrea said funding support was vital for community organisations.
“This type of funding is crucial for community non-profit organisations who made little turnover and have to use the small profit margin towards the running costs, upkeep and general maintenance of the buildings,” she said.
“These items purchased are luxury items our non-for-profit organisation would otherwise not be able to afford.”
Looking ahead, Andrea said the society hoped to continue growing its presence and facilities to support increasing community participation.
“We are working towards our dream of a larger gallery and workshop space as what we currently have is too small to meet our growing data base of active members,” she said.
Find out more about the Bundaberg Art Society here.
How to apply for a micro grant
Bundaberg Regional Council’s micro grants program aims to provide financial assistance of up to $2000 to community groups and associations.
Applications are open twelve rounds per year on the first day of each month.
For further information or to apply, click here.
