By Jim Fagan
The compassionate care at Katie Rose Cottage Hospice in Doonan is again this year being supported by the Tinbeerwah Art Group.
For three days starting on Friday 17 September, the 70 artists in the group will open their hearts and their talents to Katie Rose with a share of the sales of their works at the show, a gold coin entry fee and the raffle of two paintings donated by member Avril Hare, plus a gift hamper from Smyths Hairdressing, Noosaville.
The group’s annual show is dedicated to the memory of the late Gwen Blair who founded TAG in 1994, making it one of the longest established art groups on the Sunshine Coast.
Each year, members support a local charity and in recent years the group has given more than $6000 to causes like the War Widows Guild, Thursday Girls and Katie Rose Cottage Hospice.
“Our motto this year has been ‘Keep Calm and Paint On’. In spite of Covid-19 restrictions, our artists have been busy preparing for the show,” committee member Jan Cooke said.
“This year’s art show will be our biggest and best ever. Talented guest tutors like Trevor Purvis, Naida Ginnane, Helen Lawson, Fiona Groome, Dale Leach, Pam Taylor, Pam Miller, Clare Riddington-Jones, Tricia Taylor, Anne Yang and Lizzie Conno have allowed members to try new techniques and develop their skills in different mediums.
“We encourage artists of all abilities. Our members range from complete beginners to award-winning artists. We paint in a variety of mediums -acrylics, watercolors, oils, pastels, charcoal and pencil, collage and mixed media.
“Members are encouraged to develop their own unique styles. Our work may be viewed our Facebook page.
“Owing to the restrictions, there will be no gala opening but the exhibition will be just as spectacular as previous years. There will be paintings to suit every taste, all for sale at reasonable prices,” Jan said.
The Tinbeerwah Art Group annual Art Show will be held in the Tinbeerwah Hall on the corner of Sunrise and Noosa-Cooroy roads, Tinbeerwah, on Friday 17 September, noon-5pm, Saturday 18 September, 9am – 4.30pm, Sunday 19 September, 9.30am – 3pm. Covid-19 guidelines will apply.
For further information, contact Jan Cooke on 5473 0235 or 0412 769 351 or email cookeandbutler@aapt.net.au
