People are invited to step into the creative spaces of artists along the Tathra to Bermagui coastal road as part of a weekend art trail event, set for the weekend of August 6-8.
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Although the concept of an art trail stretching along the coast isn't new to locals, the number of artists and locations have almost doubled in this year's trail and include new locations such as Wallagoot and Bermagui.
Bega Valley Regional Gallery project officer Jasmin Brown said there were quite a few artists who have jumped on board who have never opened their doors to the public before.
"It has just grown this year, we've got over 10 artists and two exhibitions launching on that weekend," Ms Brown said.
"This is the first time that some of them have decided to open up their studio spaces, and allow people to come in and let people see what they do."
Some of the artists hosting open studios for the first time include:
- Natalie Totterdell who opened up her ceramics studio called 'Djumala Ceramics' a year ago.
- Kasapi Tiny Gallery at the Tathra Hotel which opened up during the 2021 Easter holidays, will host a meet the artist event as part of the weekend.
- Ross Cameron who owns a sculpture studio in Tanja will be opening up his studio doors.
- Marianne Beuzeville and Neil Miley will be opening up their studios, giving a glimpse into the many creative Bermagui talents that will feature in the Art Month.
The art trail is part of Art Month Sapphire Coast organised by the Bega Valley Regional Gallery, and some studios will remain open to visit during the remainder of August.
There will be around 12 studios and art spaces to visit over the art trail weekend, the locations are spread from Wallagoot, Kalaru, through to Tathra, Mogareeka, Tanja, Wapengo, finishing in Bermagui.
To have a look at the itinerary, different opening times and all the artists involved, a map of the trail can be accessed on the Art Month website.
The trail will offer insight to the way artists work with their materials, featuring a range of artwork, from glass studios, painters, sculptors to ceramicists.
"Some of these studios are just a gold mine in terms of their rich creative content, we're talking about artists that have been working and practicing their crafts for years and years," Ms Brown said.
Ms Brown encouraged anyone with an interest in meeting artists and exploring their art space to come along for the weekend and support local artists.
"Studios offer a really rich and creative atmosphere and insights into the artists' process and practice," she said.
Ms Brown said the weekend will give people the opportunity to visit a number of studios and galleries that they may have never heard of before or simply haven't had access.
"Studios are just amazing, rich, magical places that people just love to visit," Ms Brown said.
Amandine Ahrens
I've grown up in the Bega Valley and I'm a regional daily news reporter on the Far South Coast of NSW. Got a story? Get in touch: 0436 426 843 or email amandine.ahrens@austcommunitymedia.com.au
I've grown up in the Bega Valley and I'm a regional daily news reporter on the Far South Coast of NSW. Got a story? Get in touch: 0436 426 843 or email amandine.ahrens@austcommunitymedia.com.au
