Welcome to 2023

 Welcome to 2023!

We begin the year with 2 new exhibitions  -

iDreaming - an exploration of images created with light.

Chronesthesia - an exploration of mind travel by Fibrespace artists.



Wednesday evening art group begins on February 8th. Great opportunity for people to get involved. Please let friends and family know.


Curdnatta Artists and Photographers are encouraged to get involved in a marine theme during March.
We will display paintings and photos that depict the unique waterway that Port Augusta is situated on. 
This will coincide with Coastcare Port Augusta's "Secrets of The Gulf"  event that takes place on March 18th.

Photographers please upload images to the album on the facebook page.   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1043873959106225
These will form a digital slideshow.

You may also print any images you might like to display on the wall. 

Artists please bring any artworks you have with a local marine focus before the meeting on February 25th.



Photographers also have a monthly theme. This month it is "WINDOWS".

Next Meeting February 25th is our 58th Birthday.

Everyone is asked to please look around the gallery and if you see an area that needs wiping, dusting, sweeping etc. please take it upon yourself to clean it 













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