THE community will be invited into the studios and creative spaces of local artists this weekend, as the Hastings Arts Trail hits the streets from 5-6 July.
Visitors can discover and connect directly with a mix of emerging and established creatives and explore drawing, painting, mixed media, weaving, printmaking, ceramics, photography, sculpture and more.
The Trail runs through Port Macquarie’s CBD and industrial areas, inland to Wauchope, down the coastline and beyond.
“While venues range from Wauchope to Camden Haven, many venues are just a short stroll or drive from each other, and most offer very easy access,” said organiser Vivianne Hazenveld.
“Create your own personalised experience by browsing the interactive map on your computer or phone: select your favourite people and places and start exploring at your own pace.”
Maps can be accessed at www.viviannehazenveld.com.
Visits to studios and venues are free, with gold coin donations welcome.
Almost all are open from 10am to 4pm each day and many have wheelchair access.
The Hastings Arts Trail is supported by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (through a Creative Community grant) and is run under the auspices of the Port Macquarie Museum with additional support from Port City Bowling Club and Gowings.
Taking part in the Trail is the Wauchope Regional Arts Project (WRAP), which is designed to assist artists of varying abilities to build confidence, skills and connections with professional artists.
WRAP artists will show their works on Saturday and Sunday 5-6 July from 10am to 4pm at the Rotary Hall on Oxley Lane, Wauchope.
Contributing artists are Nicola Bracken, Kerri Cains, Marita Dahlhausen, Jo Davidson, Justin Davison, Vana Ford, Michael Googh, Chloe Kirkman, Deborah Murrell, Joshua Oakden, Charlie Tubbs, Kerry Wheeldon and Chris Wood.
The Art Trail follows on from Friday night’s ArtWalk, held in the Port Macquarie CBD, which brings together local artists and art enthusiasts for a night of exploring, discovering and experiencing art in all its forms.
The theme is “Out of this world”.
Visit www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/whats-on/artwalk for details on all the locations.
Again featuring in ArtWalk are members of WRAP, who will offer a range of musical performances at Fisherman’s Wharf from 5pm.
Elsewhere, the Blokes Notes choir will roam the streets as astronauts and aliens, offering songs to passers by.
“It is quite a spectacle to see a bunch of men singing but the ‘Out Of This World’ theme has taken them to the next level!,” said choir director Leanne Johnson.
Blokes Notes can be found at 6pm outside Laing and Simmons, on the corner of Clarence and Murray streets, and will be on the move after that.
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