Mayor Lawrie McKinna officially opened Art at Work on Friday, October 10, with the event to be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until November 2 at the Red Tree Theatre on Tuggerah Straight at 2/160 Pacific Hwy.
The Festival of Creativity showcases the works of more than 20 local artists exhibiting everything from traditional fine arts such as paintings, printmaking and sculpture to more niche offerings such as textiles, ceramics, wood and metalwork – coupled with a range of events and competitions.
Art At Work is an organisation dedicated to fostering collaboration between local artists, businesses and the Central Coast community.
“There are many quality artists and creative businesses with limited opportunities to show their work to the community and Art At Work aims to facilitate this,” founder Marion Mikkelsen said.
“It will not just be an art exhibition, with art for sale, but also an event that has interactive art activities and demonstrations.
“This year’s Festival of Creativity includes not only the visual arts but also Billy Elliott, the musical, which will be performed in the theatre.”
The exhibition will also delve into fashion, with local designer Rosemary Armstrong set to present at the art extravaganza.
Armstrong founded the Australian fashion label Tea Rose in 1981 and has been featured in Australian Vogue (including the 50th Anniversary Edition}, In Style and Madison magazines and participated in Australian Fashion Week.
You can meet her at the event from October 17-19.
Interactive Art, a creative workshop led by artists working in a range of mediums will take place from October 24-26.
Those who attend will also have the chance to vote in the Fox Group Peoples Choice Award.
Entry to the exhibition is open to the public for a gold coin donation.
For more information go to www.artatwork.org.au or follow Art at Work on Facebook or Instagram.
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