This year Curdnatta Art Gallery celebrates 50 years.
It has been my privilege to have been involved with the gallery for 41 years.
In 1965 a group of Port Augusta artists
came together to form the Curdnatta Art Group. Originally members met in a shed
on Stirling Road and then for a while at TAFE until the Old Railway Station on
Commercial Rd Port Augusta became available.
Being able to use the Old Railway Station
as an artists' workplace incurred the expenses of running and maintaining the
building. Members sold their work to provide a not-for -profit income to meet these
expenses and the Curdnatta Gallery as we know it was born.
The Curdnatta Art Group values
the unique contribution each member has made to the group . We attracted
unique, creative individuals who have a strong sense of community and an
ongoing commitment to the Arts.
The group is made up of people
who like to “play” with ideas and processes and converse with like-minded
artists who enjoy creative exploration in many artistic mediums.
Curdnatta's longevity is probably
due to the fact we are a group of people who understand and support each other
through the creative process.
We value public opinion of our
work and listen closely to feedback from visitors to the gallery and also keep
a keen eye on trends and innovation in the ARTS world.
One of the highlights of the year for the Curdnatta Art Group is
the Annual May Exhibition which showcases work created by members in the
previous 12 months. This year's May Exhibition is the first of a series of exhibitions workshops and events.
This year I included some of my felting for the first time as well as the pastel landscapes that have become quite popular and a range of printed products derived from original art pieces.
