Acknowledgment of Country
The Triangle is a community paper, principally for the region bounded by the three prominent mountains: Peak Alone, Gulaga and Mumbulla. It is produced on the traditional lands of the Yuin nation and we acknowledge that this was and will always be Yuin Country. We are grateful for their thousands of years of careful and deliberate stewardship of Country and pay our respects to Yuin Elders past, present and emerging.
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Plethora of Postcards
/in Arts /by Tikka WilsonCalling all artists. It’s on again! The 14th Plethora of Postcards at Spiral Gallery, Bega.
All entries must be postcard-size (A6 – quarter of an A4 page) and there are prizes for different age groups – Junior (under 12), Youth and Adult (over 21).
Postcards can be 2D or 3D. If 3D, the base size should be no larger than A6 (so no waving arms or branches, please). Any material can be used – limited only by your imagination and vision.
This year, we have two additional special sections entitled Eyes and Cost of Climate Change with even more prizes although you can choose any theme you like and submit it in your age category in the general section.
It’s a great chance for young and inexperienced artists to have a go, and for the more experienced artist to explore a new direction.
Submissions are due on 30 May.
Entry forms are available at Spiral Gallery, 47 Church St, Bega during opening hours (Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm, Sat 10.00 am to 1.00 pm). You can download the forms from the Spiral Gallery website or contact us via email at spiralpostcards@gmail.com. The exhibition runs from
13 June to 8 July.
Images: Untitled, Alexander Seddon (top), Detail of embroidery work, Linda Davey.
Woodwork exhibition at the Narooma Leisure Centre
/in Arts /by Tikka WilsonLove hand-made? Love the look of beautifully crafted timber? Then the annual Woodwork Show is for you. The Narooma Leisure Centre, near the round-about, will host the 29th exhibition of fine woodwork crafted by artisans from north of Batemans Bay to south of Bega on the June long weekend. Exquisite, handcrafted items will be both on display and for sale, ranging from small toys to cutting boards and serving platters; from fine jewellery boxes to pens; bowls – both functional and decorative, and much more. Come and watch the magic of wood turners at work on the lathes, and stroll through the exhibition space and vote for your favorite piece on display.
Entry to the Show is just $2 per adult and children under 16 are free. You each get to vote for your favourite entry in the exhibition and have the chance to buy raffle tickets to win some great prizes, e.g. a barbecue donated by Bunnings at Batemans Bay and beautifully crafted timber pieces made by our club members.
If you are having visitors to our region and are looking for something to entertain them, then come along to the exhibition and sales days at lovely Narooma. You may recall this event taking place in Tilba over previous years, however they are renovating their Community Halls so Narooma is the location this year.
Images:
(Top) Paddlesteamer, by Bob Shelley.
It took him over two years to complete.
(Middle) Replica of the Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse.
All pieces are handmade and some painted.
(Bottom) This box is made from a burl,
a growth on the trunk of some trees.
Kara Coen and the FireFlies and Friends
/in Arts /by Tikka WilsonI’m beyond excited to invite you to the crowd fund Big Bash – a massive thank you celebration for all the incredible support we’ve received on this journey. Join me, Kara Coen, as well as The FireFlies and Friends on Saturday, 14 June at the beloved Murrah Hall for a vibrant pop-up art and music festival filled with heart, creativity and community spirit.
We’ve nearly reached our target of $3,000 and we’ll be heading into the studio soon thanks to our music-loving community. I have been overwhelmed by the support, especially at our recent event in Cobargo at Valiant Coffee.
So, it’s time to say thanks, especially to all those musos who’ve lifted me up – we have such a special music community here.
This is a family-friendly, LGBTQIA+ safe space event and, yes, daggy dad dancing is totally encouraged! Gates open at 11.30 am, and the entertainment kicks off at noon. We’re showcasing amazing local talent, from musicians and dancers to workshops and a buzzing artists market, in partnership with the incredible Crème Femme Collective.
We’ve kept tickets affordable for all:
$10 – I’m a bit skint
$20 – I’m doing alright
$30 – I’ve got spare
Kids under 15 are FREE.
Buy your tickets through Humanitix – look for karacoen.com and help us celebrate the end of my crowd fund campaign and our return from the studio. This event supports not just our crowd funding for the recording studio but also paid gigs for the talented local creatives who’ve lifted us up along the way.
Expect a fun-filled day with an open mic and jam session, a kids art corner, warm fires, yummy food and drinks, and a fab raffle. Sign up for open mic (noon) – email info@karacoen.com or just rock up with your act!
We’ve got special guests like Sapphire Tribal Bellydance, Miss Von Poss, Lady Karisma, Casey Greene, Don Jon and Marco, and more local legends. We’ll close out the night with a full band show at 6.30 pm, followed by a fireside acoustic jam session.
Let’s make this a day to remember!
Kara Coen