Art and craft show

The October long weekend Empire Bay and Peninsula Art and Craft Show will celebrate the community and reflect the rich indigenous and cultural diversity of the local population, according to Empire Bay Progress Association secretary Mr Paul Duffy.

Mr Duffy said local children would also have the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in a mini children's exhibit.

"The Art and Craft Show will host paintings, craft and sculpture from a range of artists, demonstrating the richness of local talent on the Peninsula," Mr Duffy said.

"Included in the show this year will be exciting jewellery, exotic handbags, imaginative sculpture, decorative hats and of course loads of great art.

"Prices are reasonable as we charge very little commission to the exhibitors."

Mr Duffy said the Empire Bay Progress Association, an organiser of the event, was a community-based organisation working with local people to improve their quality of life and the local environment.

Mr Duffy said that food would be served at the event all day.

"The raffle has as its prize a valuable painting by popular local artist Josh Fennell," Mr Duffy said.

"Joshua's painting has a semi rural outback theme and he has been awarded numerous art prizes despite his youth.

"We also have prizes from local businesses to be won."

Mr Duffy said funds raised from the event would assist in the running costs of the community hall.

"The hall is owned by the community as opposed to being Council-owned and maintained," Mr Duffy said.

"This is our major fundraiser to enable us to garner interest from the community and facilitate the running costs of the hall."

The show includes a Meet the Exhibitors night on Saturday from 7pm, Footy Arts with a Sunday night Grand Final barbecue and viewing from 5pm.

The show will be held at the Empire Bay Progreess Hall on the corner of Gordon Rd and Sorrento Rd.

It will open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, October 29, 10am to 4pm on Sunday, October 30 and 10am to 2pm on Monday, November 1.

All exhibits are for sale.

Press release, 11 Sep 2007 Paul Duffy, Empire Bay Progress Association