Blue Square Art Compeition organiser Sonja Millis believes the colour blue holds endless meanings to everyone - it represents bodies of water, calmness and serenity, and the surging of emotions and moods.
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Guests can discover the collection of paintings, drawings and photos at the fourth annual stint of the Blue Square Competition at Bowral Art Gallery from May 27.
"I am very proud that the Blue Square Art Competition continues to reflect such a broad set of voices from such a wonderfully broad body of the Southern Highlands Community," she said.
Ms Millis founded the exhibition in honour of her husband Bob Millis, and artist and teacher, who passed in 2017.
Applications were open for artists of all ages to submit an artwork and closed last week.
The exhibition is also raising funds for the Southern Highlands CanAssist Branch which fundraises and support for cancer patients and their families.
Ten dollars from each artwork sold will be donated to the charity, with over $5000 raised through purchases and visitor donations last year.
Entrants were required to produce an artwork that was 16x16 inches in size.
"The square format and identical size means that every picture presents the same perspective and visual impact when placed next to another entrant's work," she said.
Guests have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of workshops and social activities on offer throughout the exhibition.
Australian poet Mark Tredinnick OAM will open the event at its opening night on May 28.
Bowral artist and exhibition judge Zoe Young will announce the winner of the $2000 first prize on the night with background entertainment provided by Louise Bell on the harp.
Australian poet Dr Mark Tredinnick OAM will open the exhibition.
Attendees can secure a seat to enjoy jazz group Stolen Moments Trio's performance at the gallery with the vocals of Tasha Hodges on May 29 from 4pm-6pm.
Guests can also secure a spot and learn poetry techniques with Mr Tredinnick's workshop on May 30 from 4pm-6pm.
Members of the Can Assist branch in the Southern Highlands also have the opportunity to attend a private exhibition of the showcase on June 1.
Ms Millis also invites attendees to join her for a chat and a reflection on the legacy of her husband.
Mr Tredinnick will also read a series of poems from his new collection Walking Underwater along with other poets in an intimate night of music and poetry on June 5.
Mr Tredinnick's brother Teddychook has reworked his brother's poems from last year into new songs that will debut on the night.
The exhibition is open daily from 10am-4pm until June 6.
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Briannah Devlin
I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
I like to write about arts, entertainment, any local reality tv leads, and property for the Southern Highland News and Goulburn Post, but also report on everything in between. If you have any tips, please send them to Briannah.Devlin@austcommunitymedia.com.au, or call 0439142204.
