The long-standing Butt Arts Gallery in Coulson Street, Blackbutt, recently changed its operating structure.
The Gallery was originally established as an artists’ collective but several months ago it turned itself into an incorporated not-for-profit association.
This was to help ensure that the group – and its gallery, which has become a popular tourist attraction in Blackbutt – would be able to continue to provide a retail outlet for Timbertowns and South Burnett artists long into the future.
And now, like many community groups, the group is looking for volunteers to welcome visitors to the Gallery during opening hours (seven days per week, 9:00am to 4:00pm).
Volunteers must be over 18, mature, reliable and have a passion for the arts.
They would welcome visitors to the Gallery, and they’d be trained in the Gallery’s procedures and sales.
Gallery president Graeme Bates said the positions would be ideally suited to retired or semi-retired people who were wondering what to do with their spare time.
“We have 16 talented artists on display in the Gallery at any time, so there’s always plenty to do and plenty to learn, and it’s a very relaxed and friendly environment,” he said.
If you’re interested in finding more about being a Butt Arts Gallery volunteer, phone Ursula on 0427-630-499.
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Alternately, if you’d like to meet the people and artists who form the new Butt Arts Gallery Inc, the group will be holding a Wine & Cheese Night on Monday, July 20.
This fun event will kick off at the Gallery at 6:00pm and will feature tastings and sales of Moffatdale Ridge Wines and a great range of cheeses.
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be a special guest speaker.
There’ll be live entertainment from Noel McGrath and a belly dancing display, too.
Guests can also get to meet the Gallery’s artists and enjoy the diverse range of art on display, including pottery, jewellery, photography, leather work and fine art in all mediums.
Entry is by gold coin donation (which includes a ticket in the lucky door prize draw) and everyone is welcome.
You can get more details about the Wine and Cheese Night by contacting the Gallery on (07) 4170-0221.
