Displayed at gallery

The work of more than 15 local artists will be displayed at a Woy Woy gallery over the next two months.

Creative Courtyards is currently running its Spring Awakening Exhibition.

The exhibition opened on September 7, and will run until the end of November.

ABC Radio's Yianni Johns opened the exhibition, while Peninsula artist Greg Coates appeared as guest artist with his award-winning painting, The Progress of Silence.

"We have over 15 local artists displaying their works and every artist has been chosen by the public in the People's Choice Award, showing that the variety of works displayed appeals to many tastes and home decor," gallery owner Ms Janice Rutherford said.

"At Creative Courtyards Art Gallery and Garden Centre there are four exhibitions a year coinciding with the seasons.

"The gallery invites new and local artists, sculptures and handcraft persons to exhibit.

"The Garden Centre displays outdoor sculptures and outdoor art - we have found a way to hide the fence with attractive art.

"This method makes a great backdrop to a feature pot plant, statue, water-feature or around a pool."

Press release, 8 Sep 2008 Janice Rutherford, Creative Courtyards