ALBURY-WODONGA ARTISTS SOCIETY

The Albury-Wodonga Artists Society was formed in 1987 and aims to encourage members’ artistic talents while sharing companionship and experiences. An extensive range of activities is available to members, including demonstrations, workshops, classes and field trips. Exhibitions are held throughout the year in the studio facilities and at their gallery location at the Wodonga Plant Farm Gallery Café.

ALBURY – WODONGA WOODCRAFTERS INC. COTTAGE GALLERY

Albury-Wodonga Woodcrafters Inc. is a local wood crafting club with 100 members that has been in operation since September 1986. The club operates a woodcrafts gallery at the Cottage Gallery. Woodturning, pyrography and scroll sawing demonstrations are held at the Cottage Gallery to coincide with the Farmers Markets that are held on Saturdays at Gateway Village, Wodonga.

Woodcrafting interests range from wood turning through to scroll sawing, pyrography, carving, furniture making, toy making, pen making, and many other facets of woodworking. Contact the Albury-Wodonga Woodcrafter’s Inc. Cottage Gallery via the Contact Us page on their website.

GATEWAY ISLAND GALLERY AND STUDIOS (GIGS)

GIGS officially opened in March 2010 as a result of the recognised need for the creation of an arts and cultural centre which would bring many artists together in one place. GIGS was established for the benefit of local contemporary artists with the aim of providing exhibition and consignment gallery space, studio and workshop spaces.

Paintbox Studio/Gallery, Gateway Village Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga, VIC, 3691 awas@awartsoc.org awartsoc.org

4/48-54 Lincoln Causeway, Unit 4, Gateway Island, Wodonga, VIC 3691 awwinc.com.au

Shop 7, Gateway Village, 48-54 Lincoln Causeway, Gateway Island, Wodonga, VIC, 3691 admin@gigsgallery.com.au gigsartgallery.com.au

Wodonga Brass Band

According to early newspaper reports, the Wodonga Brass Band has been active since 1875 (at least). In 1976, the band initiated the first public Carols by Candlelight in Albury-Wodonga and continues to perform every year. The band rehearses on Tuesday nights and new members are always welcome. Contact the Wodonga Brass Band via the contact page on their website wodongabrass.org.au

Albury Wodonga Pipes And Drums

Albury-Wodonga Pipes and Drums perform for festivals and parades, fetes, social, family and clan gatherings, dinners, and military ceremonies. Learners are welcome at practice. Find Albury-Wodonga Pipes and Drums on Facebook for updates.

info@awpd.org

Mick Mcinerney

As the Secretary of the Wodonga Men’s Shed, Mick is kept busy liaising with almost 100 members and multiple community organisations. His involvement in the shed allows him to actively participate in the Wodonga community and he feels that the shed makes a positive contribution to the mental health and wellbeing of older men in the community.

Even though he’s often busy and the time passes quickly, Mick has found that being socially connected through his work at the men’s shed creates an improved sense of self-worth and mental health.

He says that if you’ve been thinking about getting involved in community activities or volunteer work, just take the plunge! You will likely get more out of your involvement than what you put in.

(02) 6059 8465