Nearing The End of 2023

 We congratulate Lucy Waterworth and Alexia Clarke the 2023 Recipients of the Melva Waterman Award.

There has been a flurry of activity as both Port Augusta Secondary School and Caritas College exhibited the art work completed by Senior Secondary students of 2023.

                              PASS


CARITAS









It has been great to see our affiliated groups making the most of the gallery space.
Wednesday Morning Craft Group



Port Augusta Quilters hosted a sewing workshop at The Platform.
                                

                                

                                

Port Augusta Writers have a book launch on December 7th. We have provided a new display area for busy gallery times.
November was a busy sales month....




We had a visit from Stirling North students looking at galleries in preparation for their DOT exhibition.




Don't forget to register your pieces for UNDISCOVERED.
If you have multiple pieces just write a list with short description, add your contact details and place in the blue folder at the desk.

We are advertising and doing radio interviews in the lead up to registration.


WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY 
Sarah Dundon, one of our new members is hosting a water colour workshop to finish off the year. 
The perfect gift for artsy friends.
SUNDAY 10th of December at 10am... this is a quick turn around so please register quickly.














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