Prominent Sunshine Coast artist Don Milner has a soft spot for Wallace House and the art and craft works it inspires.
He has been a workshop tutor and lecturer there and on Friday 2 May, he will open the three-day exhibition of works, Artastica by members of Noosa Arts and Crafts Association.
“Any group that brings a facility that grows the arts has to be good for the community and good for all those participating,” he told Noosa Today.
The exhibition will feature exhibits from 20 or so groups in the association –from acrylics to watercolour, beading to weaving and contributions from haiku enthusiasts.
Don has been earning a living from his paintings for the last 32 years, his work being hung in close to 50 exhibitions and winning many awards along the way.
He said: “Volunteers are the lifeblood of everything an organisation does and Wallace House has an enormous group of volunteers who spend their time and energy on a daily basis to try to encourage their fellow artists and crafters.
“I’m happy to be associated with them. They are a lovely bunch with a great community spirit. “I’m always there to support them in any way I can.”
President Jan Bentley said “Artastica” would be the group’s only exhibition this year. “It will be an elaborate and spectacular display of all forms of art and creativity,
“Any creativity is good creativity. Some of our members are in four or more groups. New members often move around until they find their niche. We have ceramicists who paint brilliantly.
“Explore what’s possible! That’s what we believe.
“We are very fortunate Don has agreed to open the exhibition and be our guest speaker.”
Artastica, Noosa Arts and Crafts Association. Friday 2 May for official opening 5.30pm then Saturday, Sunday and Monday 9am to 3pm at Wallace House 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. Shop and café open.
