Art gems exhibited at Pearl Beach

An Art Gems exhibition and sale will be held at Pearl Beach Hall in November.

Convenor Ms Sheelagh Noonan said she was delighted to bring together artists and artisans, established and emerging, to showcase their creativity.

Ms Noonan said media to be exhibited included ceramics, sculpture, silk, wool and fibre art, painting and woodblock, beach wood and shell art, silver, pearl and gem jewellery.

"The artworks reflect nature and the human experience," Ms Noonan said.

She said exhibitors included Peter Baka, Robyn Bellamy, Lindsay Cameron, Malcolm and Vicki Davison, Jo Diggens, Marjory Hathaway, Mary Hyland, Rebecca Irving, Carol Langburne, Leeanne Livens, Karen McPhee, Robin Norling, Sheelagh Noonan, Robyne Palmer and Pim Sarti.

Patonga artist, gallery owner and arts mentor, Ms Jocelyn Maughan, will open the exhibition at 6pm on Friday, November 18.

"All are welcome to meet the artists and enjoy a wine surrounded by inspiring art.

"A raffle will be held during the weekend, prizes to include a portrait sitting by Jocelyn Maughan and artists' work."

Homemade cakes, fresh coffee and a light lunch will be available at a "pop-up cafe" under the jacaranda on the back deck.

The Art Gems exhibition will be open at Pearl Beach Hall from 6pm on Friday, November 18, from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, November 19; and from 12pm to 5pm Sunday, November 20.

Entry is free.

Media release, 7 Nov 2016

Sheelaph Noonan, Art Gems