Snowy Monaro Arts Council Presents
Young @ Art
Young Performers from the Monaro Region TONIGHT Wednesday 5 August, 7:30pm St Paul’s Anglican Parish Hall, Commissioner Street, Cooma
Tickets @ The Fabric Salon or at the door - Adult $20 - Concession $15 - SMAC Member $10 - Children & Students FREE (Supper Included!)
General Manager, JOE VESCIO
It was with some sadness that I represented Council at the funeral for Councillor Fergus Thomson, OAM last week. Fergus was very well known throughout not only the Eurobodalla community but the wider South East Region of NSW and within Local Government for his long term commitment to public service. Fergus was elected to Eurobodalla Shire Council in April 2004 and became Eurobodalla’s first popularly elected Mayor and served until September 2012. Fergus was also the driving force behind the establishment of the South East Regional Organisation of Councils (SEROC), and served as its first chairman. Fergus was very passionate about Eurobodalla and was recognised for his service to community and local government by receiving an Order of Australia Medal in January of this year. This was clearly evident at the funeral as it was largely attended and there were many Councils and Local Government representatives who paid their respects on the day. Our thoughts are with Fergus’s family and friends during this difficult time and to Councilors and staff at Eurobodalla Shire Council. Fergus leaves a fine legacy of service to the Eurobodalla community and Local Government. Council at its meeting last Tuesday, observed a minutes silence for Fergus and also local identity and former Councillor of Snowy River John Allan whom also recently passed away. John was a long serving member of our Council and was also very committed to community. The South East region has lost two champions.
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NEWS
Wednesday August 5, 2015
Locals showcased in Monaro art auction A number of well-loved local artists from the Monaro will be part of the Art on the Monaro auction, to be held in Cooma at 6pm on Friday August 7. The auction aims to raise much needed funds to benefit the Monaro Education Foundation. Art on the Monaro will offer more than 60 paintings, drawings and sculptures by a wide range of artists, some professional, some amateur, from across the Monaro and beyond. Among the artists who have generously donated works is Monaro local Lucy Culliton, well known as one of the most sought after painters in NSW, whose exhibitions in Sydney regularly sell out. Her works have featured in the Archibald Prize, and the Wynne Prize and some of her paintings hang in the Art Gallery of NSW and the National Gallery in Canberra. Many local artists have also generously donated artworks, a selection of which have been posted on an “Art on the Monaro” facebook page. Works by members of the Raglan Gallery and Little Gallery will be up for auction including Bob Schaeffer, Diana Klima, Di Tarrant, Michael Scott-Lees, Sue Edmondson, Syliva Wall, Jan Day, Jan Carpenter, Kevin Hambly, and Rowena Evans We also have some local Cooma “identities” who have been invited to get their “creative juices flowing” who have contributed, including Fatty Frazer, Brian and Dale Coyte and local Vet and MEF committee member Mike Mesley. There is also a wonderful flower painting by the late Yvonne Wildash, generously donated by her daughter. Sculptures feature this year, including a fabulous horse by Australian sculptor Harrie Fasher, and an iron sphere, created by Charlie Maslin from found objects, welded together. A pear, 150 cms high, made from wire, is a garden sculpture designed and constructed by Jane Murdoch.
Well known local ceramic artist, Father Sergei Shatrov is contributing a large and intricately sculpted terracotta urn. Internationally renowned glass artist Peter Crisp has generously donated a limited edition piece, one of which has been presented to Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark, and well- known Merimbula artist, Peter Dunne, has contributed one of his famous seascapes Monaro Education Foundation President Libby Litchfield said, “We have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity of artists and there is such a great diversity of artworks”. “We are posting a selection of artworks on the facebook page “Art on the Monaro” every couple of days up until the auction. “We think it’s an inspirational way to raise money to help our local young people towards a career, whether it be doing a Tafe course, Above: art by Cassie McDonald. Below: Jane Murdoch’s an apprenticeship, or a uni course.” sculpture. Inset: Peter Crisp’s glass plate. “Our first art auction, the “Blank Canvas” show, a few years ago, raised almost $30,000. We hope this event will be even more successful.” “So by coming along and supporting this event you can donate to the MEF, support our local kids and walk away with a beautiful piece of art at the end of the evening.” Art on the Monaro, Cooma Multifunction Centre, Cooma Showground. Doors open 6pm. Auction to commence at 7pm. Entry $20 with glass of champagne. Further information Libby Litchfield 64 535521.
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