Stage Set For High Country Artists

THE Jindabyne art scene comes alive at Easter with the Jindabyne Lions Club Easter Art Show and Sale attracting not only the artists to exhibit, but the viewing public eager to add to their collection.

From the opening Thursday night gathering, to the end of the Easter weekend, visitors and residents eagerly file into the Memorial Hall where they will find a great mix of water, acrylic and oil paintings, drawings, craft creations and stunning photography framed and ready for sale.

With the beautiful surrounds of the alpine environment to inspire, much of the works resemble the landscape and iconic landmarks. The paintings of idyllic snow scenes, which several artists are fond of creating are particularly suited to the area. It never surprises to see the sold stickers placed on the best of these paintings early in the show. This year with the Lake Light Sculpture which often involves submitting sculpture creations for the Lake Light event also. the high alpine region and nature captured magnificently.

Street Edition anticipating thousands of people wandering through the CBD of Jindabyne, expect the sales to be placed early as buyers ensure they obtain their desired choice.

As part of your Lake Light journey, when at the Town Centre area take the detour into the Memorial Hall. Think of it as an extended art trail that offers something for all.

Local artists contribute heavily to the show, Kerry Wooden, Sylvia Wall and Terry Chalk always presenting fine paintings. Kerry Wooden received a highly commended for this acrylic painting titled ‘Landscape Intersections’, and her piece titled ‘Me Too’ (both pictured) was purchased. The local schools are encouraged to enter which sets them on their path of artistic creation, many pieces being very high standard for their age. In future years expect many an aspiring artist to have evolved from this early beginning,

The photography section has seen an increase of entries in recent years at the art show. Local photographers Luke Hasaart, Mike Edmondson, Matt de Waard, Brendan Neville, and others have all entered stunning images with

To Enter Art Show

All artists can enter their works at the show. Simply visit the Jindabyne Lions Club website, download the entry form and have your work delivered by April 2. www.jindabynelions.org.au

Easter Art Show & Sale

With the rugged Snowy Mountains presenting the perfect palette for any art medium, expect this year to have a full collection of works at the Easter Art Show. The show has been bringing high country art with altitude for over 25 years. JINDABYNE