The Willyama Art Society of Broken Hill is celebrating its 61st birthday with its annual Art Exhibition beginning today and running until December 17.
Because of Covid, the society was robbed of celebrating its 60th last year, so they’re looking to make up for it with this year’s anniversary celebrations.
Opening tonight at 6.30pm, this is your chance to look at some never-before-seen pieces of artwork. Light refreshments are provided by the Society and special drink prices are available on opening night only.
The prize for best painting has been donated by long time Art Society supporter Dr Ramu Nachiappan. Judging for the prize will be conducted by internationally renowned local artist Howard Steer.
“Most artworks are being shown for the first time publicly,” Willyama Art Society president Dennis Hebbard told the Barrier Truth.
“All artwork is available to be purchased too. And that includes artwork from two new members of the Willyama Art Society for the first time.”
One of the new members exhibiting for the first time is Tracy Fraser. When we were invited for a sneak peak at the exhibition, we met Tracy delivering her piece, Merry Go Round, for the exhibition.
Mr. Hebbard was very keen to thank the Broken Hill Musicians Club for providing the space for the exhibition.
“Michael Boland and all the staff have been so welcoming and helpful,” he told us.
With a diverse range of mediums, including oils, acrylics, watercolours, pen, and ink drawings combined with a wide range of styles such as landscapes, people, animals and birds, to fantasy and still life, this collection is a must see.
So, whether you have a discerning eye for art, or are just keen to see what local artists have been working on, get down to the Musicians Club at 276 Crystal Street and help celebrate the 61st birthday of the Willyama Art Society of Broken Hill.
