As part of the 2024 Lakes Festival, the inaugural Central Coast Postcard Show will see local artists showcase their unique perspectives on the theme, Perspectives of Brisbane Water.
Not only a celebration of local creativity, the event also aims to foster a deeper connection with the region’s natural beauty and its role in sustaining life.
The Postcard Show will take place from November 8-17 at Woy Woy Environment Hall, with a venue capacity of 30 people at a time to ensure an intimate and engaging experience for visitors.
“By showcasing postcard-sized artwork inspired by Brisbane Water, we hope to bring people together to celebrate our diverse community and appreciate the natural beauty of Brisbane Water and its life-giving landscape,” event co-ordinator Melanie McDonald said.
“Nothing captures the spirit of a destination quite like a postcard, making it an impactful tool for encouraging exploration and appreciation of our vibrant Central Coast culture.
“Postcard-sized art is not only accessible and collectible but also space-saving and sustainable.
“This compact format allows artists to experiment with new techniques and ideas while creating affordable artwork.”
McDonald holds a PhD in art education and has recently completed postgraduate studies in inclusive and special education.
Although this is her first time organising a community art event, her background in community-based environmental education programs and commitment to accessible art experiences will be instrumental in building a creative community exhibition.
Accessible art workshops, which provide hands-on experiences, will allow participants of all skill levels to engage with different artistic practices and contribute to the community exhibition.
These will include: Topographical Maps with Tracey Howie (Friday, November 8, 10.30am-1.30pm); Plein Air Oil Painting with Jessica Ashton (Saturday, November 9, 10.30am-1.30pm); Ceramic Sculpture with Melinda A Retford (Sunday, November 10, 1.30pm-3.30pm); Cyanotype Photography with Sally Conn (Monday and Tuesday, November 11-12, 10.30am-1.30pm); Watercolour Landscape Painting with Danni Liu (Wednesday, November 13, 10.30am-12.30pm); Gel Press Printing with Sally Conn (Thursday and Friday, November 14-15, 10.30am-1.30pm); and Creative Writing with Alice Yunchan (Saturday, November 16, 10.30am-12.30pm)
Bookings for all workshops are essential, available at events.humanitix.com/central-coast-postcard-show