Noosa Arts and Crafts Association is hosting The Spring exhibition at Wallace House to showcase the creative work of selected members. The event will be officially opened on Saturday 23 September at 10.30am by renowned local artist, James Ainslie of Cooroibah. James has created many award-winning paintings over the years, with exhibitions throughout Australia and overseas. He is considered a master of modern realism and his works are held in many public and private collections world-wide. The exhibition is open to all and will run from Saturday September 23 to Friday September 29 from 9.30am to 3.30pm daily. Wallace House is home to an array of arts and crafts activity groups and regular workshops. Membership to the association is only $75 annually and is open to people of all ages interested in these creative fields. For more information, contact association vice president Sarah Therese on 0409 451 624 or email sarahjanetherese@hotmail.com