Taralga is renowned for its vibrant and colourful artistic community. That vibrancy is reflected in its annual Taralga Art Show held over the June long weekend and attracting more than 1000 viewers. The 2017 Show is on June 10-12 at the Taralga Memorial Hall.
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Taralga Art Show spokesperson Jennifer Lamb said artists and craftspeople are encouraged to enter works as the sales are always good. “Last year, 64 of the 280 works entered were sold,” Ms Lamb said.
“As well as the prospect of sales, there are two prizes on offer: the $200 People’s Choice, sponsored by RMB Lawyers and the $100 Hangers’ Award, sponsored by Pacific Hydro.”
A special feature of the 2017 Taralga Art Show will be two rhythm and percussion workshops on Saturday, June 10: one for children at 10am and the other for adults at 1pm.
“Dynamic drummer, percussionist and performer Peter Vadiveloo will lead the workshops which involve vocal, body and instrumental percussion. He has been a national and international performer for over 25 years,” Ms Lamb said.
Art Show coordinator Jan Green participated in one of Vadiveloo’s workshops at the recent Canberra Folk Festival said they are a real treat.
“It’s a real privilege that Peter Vadiveloo will share his rhythms with the Taralga community and as the workshops are supported by the Upper Lachlan Shire Cultural Arts Program, the fee is just $5 per person,” Mrs Green said.
Entry forms for the competition are available from Jan Green (tel 4840 6101) and the Facebook page Taralga Art Show. Entry forms must be submitted by June 2.
Bookings for them can be made by emailing her at greenjs@harboursat.com.au
Last year, 64 of the 280 works entered were sold.
- Jennifer Lamb, Taralga Art Show
David Cole
Journalist at the Goulburn Post
Journalist at the Goulburn Post
