Jul 18, 2014 What's On - August / September Welcome to the HPC blog letting you know what’s happening in the highlands over the next couple of months. WHAT A COLOURFUL WORLD Date: Wed 30 Jul - Tue- 5 Aug Venue: District Art Society (BDAS),1 Short St, Bowral A colourful exhibition of Ceramic Tile Paintings influenced by my travels around the World" by Virginnia Arregui. Also featuring a collection of beautiful and functional hand painted ceramics by local ceramic artist & tutor Carmel Malcolm. Daily 10am - 4pm Artist Reception: meet the artists and enjoy a chat, Sunday 3 August 2.30pm - 4pm Contact: BDAS gallery Ph. 02 4861 4093 www.bdasgallery.com THE POETRY OF PLACE - THE FIBRE ART OF VIRGINIA KAISER Date: Sun 27 Jul - Sun 7 Sep Venue: Sturt Gallery, Range Road, Mittagong The poetry of place - the fibre art of Virginia Kaiser (1945-2012). This important exhibition for Sturt and for Australian basketry has been conceived as a tribute to the extraordinary contribution made by Virginia Kaiser to the establishment and development of Australian basket art. The exhibition will include works from public and private collections; photos, papers, tools, models and sketches from Virginia's estate as well as a number of works available to acquire. The exhibition will tell the story of Virginia's path to becoming a basket weaver and the influence that she had on the sector and other artists. The exhibition will be opened on Sunday 27 July at 11am by special guest Geoff White, Director of the Lost Bear Gallery in Katoomba. Contact: 02 4860 2083 www.sturt.nsw.edu.au If you're going to be in the Highlands over Winter and require assistance with anything from accommodation, babysitters or catering or perhaps you need help organising an event of function, Highlands Private Concierge would love to help! Please visit our CONTACT page to email us.
