Community Art Exhibition
The Wild Side, 14-17 September 2023
The District Council of Tumby Bay was proud to host a fabulous community art exhibition titled The Wild Side, showcasing artwork from primary and secondary school students within the district, artists from our community who enjoy experimenting with the arts for fun, through to professional artists who had their works on sale.
Why was it called The Wild Side?
The Wild Side is the tagline used in the new Eyre tourism brand. Artworks could represent everything from:
- preservation and sustainability – sharing our unique landscapes, wildlife and history; exploring it gently, respectfully and becoming proud custodians of it.
- personality – gentle giant, wild yet peaceful, big yet beautiful, remote, yet grounded in community.
- position – a place where people, animals and ancient lands coexist harmoniously. Where we encounter (leafy sea) dragons, (sea) lions and sharks all within its bounds.
Exhibiting work
Artworks came in many forms. Those best suited to display in the hall for this exhibition were the visual arts - painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, pottery, woodwork, metalwork and design and contemporary art.
Involvement
It was wonderful to see 38 community members / groups represented at the exhibition. What an outstanding achievement for this first time event.
Workshop
A paint and sip workshop was facilitated by professional artist Ella Boylan, where we travelled through a journey into the world of landscape painting! Together we discovered the art of bringing our natural environment from Eyre, ‘The Wild Side’ to life on canvas in the "Local Landscapes" painting class. Whether you're a seasoned artist seeking to refine your skills or a curious beginner eager to explore the realm of painting, this class was designed to inspire and nurture your creative spirit.
Thank you to all volunteers and exbibitors for their contribution over the 4 day exhibition. It was an outstanding success.