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arts Interna onal ar st on exhibi on at the Bas

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Travelling / Leaving / Se ling Scotland, Korea, Australia is on exhibi on at the Bas to Sunday 13 June.

The Bas is at the corner of Vulcan and Campbell Streets, Moruya, and is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am -4pm. Right: Yvonne Boag, Sound of Gangseo-gu, 2016, Acrylic on linen, 130 x 162cm. Image courtesy of the ar st.

BASIL SELLERS ART PRIZE RETROSPECTIVE - OPENING NIGHT

 Fri 25th Jun 2021, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Campbell St, Moruya NSW 2537 ‘Retrospec ve’ is a reflec on of the pres gious Basil Sellers Art Prize which showcases talented regional ar sts. The Basil Sellers Art Prize Retrospec ve, is an exhibi on showcasing the event's history highligh ng the idea of looking back to honour the many ar sts who have vied for this illustrious prize. Despite a backdrop of crises that plagued 2020, the largest number of entries to date was received from ar sts across NSW and the ACT. The major prize of $20,000 was awarded to Peter Ma hew Yates for his portrait aptly tled, Connec on, which according to judge Daniel Soma "interpreted the current social climate very clearly, with an honest depic on of our new and strange ways of communica ng." Local Moruya ar st, Raewyn Lawrence captured a moment of quiet, a er the horror and devasta on of the bushfire season with her entry Smoke. The Basil Sellers Art Prize Retrospec ve exhibi on will be on at the Basil Sellers Exhibi on Centre from 26 June to 8 August, 2021. The main event image features The 2020 Basil Sellers Art Prize, Eurobodalla prize winner; Raewyn Lawrence, Smoke, 2020, oil on canvas, 76 x 91cm. The 2020 Basil Sellers Art Prize, major prize winner; Peter Ma hew Yates, Connec on, 2020, oil on linen, 34 x 24cm.

Crea ve Arts Batemans Bay Inc (CABBI) is exhibi ng at their Gallery in Mogo, pain ngs 2D and 3D artworks of their members, featuring Lyn Woolridge during the period to 26th July, 2021 “The Shape of Water” Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Award winning Malua Bay Ar st Lyn Woolridge has worked in many Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 mediums and has twice been featured in the Australian Ar st Magazine. Her current pain ngs have a recurring theme which can be summed up by the phrase – “The Shape of Water” Her pain ngs are inspired by living close to the sea and by the rivers and creeks which are part of her daily world. Some focus on the way the water moves. Others are inspired by the reflec ons in the water and wet sand on a s ll day or the ripples formed by a light breeze. Another recurring focus of her work is the way light changes the way we see our natural world. These flee ng moments where the wave becomes transparent or the surface of the rock glows. Her award winning pain ngs hang in many homes and collec ons in Australia, Canada, United States of America, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China. Lyn’s pain ngs can be seen at “The Gallery” Mogo, at 2/52 Sydney Street, Mogo. She also regularly exhibits in local and regional exhibi ons and welcomes commissions. Further examples of her work can be seen on her Website www.lynwoolridgeart.com "It is wonderful to once again be touring our Shire with our latest play", said Moruya Red Door Theatre President Anthony Mayne. A er an 18 month break we could all do with a laugh. So "Love on the Run" will present two one act plays, The Reluctant Bride by Jo Denver, & Love or Nearest Offer, by Hugh O'Brien ('with permission by Maverick Musicals'). Two comedies/farces centred around rela onships. "We launched Red Door Theatre in 2016 as an inclusive ensemble. Rather than audi ons, we work with the community who want to experience theatre, be it on stage, backstage or front of house. We have been fortunate to have a number of very experienced and talented actors suppor ng our newer members. And talking of experience, our latest plays are directed by the wonderful Phil Barr and Mary Kell; both gi ed actors and directors. We are excited that our tour will this year include Tuross Head and the Murrah Hall, in addi on to performing at Broulee, Moruya and Narooma. The venues & dates:- Kyla Park, Tuross. 3 July 7.30pm Murrah Hall 10 July 7.00pm Narooma Kinema, 11 July 2.00pm (TBC) St Peter's Anglican College Broulee 17 July 7.00pm & 18 July 2.00pm Moruya Golf Club 24 July 7.00pm & 25 July 2pm Moruya Golf Club, 25/07/21, 2.00pm

arts Council to endorse selected sculptures for the new BBay pool and theatre

Council is commissioning public artworks as part of the $69 million Batemans Bay Regional Aquatic, Arts Vol 16 September 15th 2017 and Leisure Centre project. The overall cost of the artwork is estimated to be $238,318 and the funds will Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 be drawn for the overall $69 million project budget. The indicative project budget for the artworks was to have been $200,000 however, it is now proposed to adopt a budget variation of $38,318 to meet the costs of the recommended artworks. This cost will be met from within the overall Batemans Bay Regional Aquatic, Arts and Leisure Centre project budget. Artists were offered the choice of offering a single piece for either the theatre forecourt or the western forecourt (main entrance). Artists were encouraged to consider submitting two responses that linked the artwork to both the theatre forecourt and the western forecourt, thus compelling visitors to examine and explore the story that ties the two pieces together. The Expression of Interest (EOI) process was the first stage of a two-stage process. The objective of the EOI process was to identify and pre -register a number of respondents who would then be provided with an opportunity to develop their concept. Five artists were shortlisted from a field of over twenty and invited to submit a final concept. The five shortlisted artists presented their final concepts to the panel members on 12th of May 2021. Fenella Richards from Everlon with her artwork entitled ‘Emergence’ (above right) was the selected piece for the theatre forecourt. This work was inspired by the form of bird eggs in the local area. Council offer in the report to be voted on next week recommending the acceptance of the selected concept designs for Batemans Bay Regional Aquatic, Arts and Leisure Centre, saying of Emergence by artist Fenella Richards from Everlon Above: Fenella Richards' artwork entitled ‘Emergence’

"The work is comprised of a number of ‘eggs’ that can be laid at different angles to reveal their unique designs. This artwork links with the theme of the wetlands and encapsulates the abundant collection of colourful and artistic imagery of wildlife. The real runners and one dog. "The overall form of the artwork uses a light aggregate concrete which compliments the materiality of the building and also links into the breakwaters across the Shire. Within each of the ‘eggs’ would be a laser-cut

The concept proposed was based Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 around a rockpool that encourages people to sit together, in direct contact with the artwork. The report to Council advises "The looping shape of the work enables up to ten people to sit on and appreciate the artwork. The overall design of the artwork aligns well with the ideas of place and community that were key components of the initial design of the building. The proposed artwork will amplify this as well as becoming a real talking point for the precinct. The artwork fits the overall brief very well as it provides artwork that is large enough to create an impact but also brings an intimacy of scale." "One other key component of the design was the use of programmable lighting that creates a tidal effect with a slow rising and falling of internal lighting projecting onto the surrounding ground plane. Overall, the proposed artwork has strong historical and cultural links and demonstrated strong links against the original artist brief." The artworks will require minimal maintenance. The main requirement will be the replacement of the LED lighting on an ‘as required basis’. The rockpool artwork will require a protective coating to be re-applied on a recurring ten-year cycle. Both artworks were reviewed by the Public Arts Advisory Committee made up of community representatives, councillors and Council officers. The report states that the Public Arts Advisory Committee were unanimous in their support to accept the selected concept designs for the Bay Pavilions. Upon Council endorsement, the artists will be contracted and work on the respective artworks will commence. Both artworks are scheduled to be in place prior to the formal opening of the Batemans Bay Regional Aquatic, Arts and Leisure Centre in early 2022 by the next Mayor and newly elected councillors. Above: Cathy Drew from McClelland and Drew with her artwork entitled ‘Rockpool’ (below) was the selected piece for the western forecourt (main entrance).