One hundred and sixty five works of art by 60 Coast artists will go on display as part of the Central Coast Festival of Women to coincide with International Women’s Day.
Organised by Tuggerah Lakes Art Society, the exhibition will run at The Entrance Gallery from March 5-17.
Winners of a competition running hand-in-hand with the exhibition will be revealed at the opening night attended by Emma McBride MP on the evening of March 4.
President of the Society Rasheeda Flight said they have never had so many entries.
“We had many, many artists exhibiting last year, but not quite on this scale.
“I think there were many people using that time during in lockdown to create,” she said.
The paintings on exhibition will also be available to purchase.
The event coincides with an Expo run by the Central Coast’s International Women’s Day Committee.
Also taking place on March 5, the Expo and artisan market brings together women’s groups and organisations at The Entrance Community Centre.
Many prominent women’s organisations will be present including, Zonta Club of Central Coast, Soroptimist International Brisbane Water, Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre, Community and Business Women’s Network and CWA NSW that celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Each organisation will provide information on their work in the community.
This year, there will be Zumba classes, a yarnbombing exhibition, music, and artisan market.
There are many other events to be held across the Coast from Woy Woy Peninsula, to Gosford, Wyong, and The Entrance.
These include: Soroptimist International IWD Breakfast; Bateau Bay View Club IWD Lunch; Rayon Riot #4 – The Fempire; Community and Business Network IWD Lunch; and a Making Meditation Mainstream event.
Information regarding these events will be placed on the Central Coast Festival of Women Facebook page and local press, with the events, venues, times, booking information and contact details.
Nicola Riches