October 5, 2016
Blackbutt artist Cary “Gus” McAulay will be holding an art workshop later this month as part of the “Connecting Heart To Hart” project, sponsored by Stanwell.
The artworks created at the workshop will then be turned into ceramic tiles for a community space at the Scott Haven Independent Living Complex in Blackbutt.
“We want to create a happy community space at the Hart Street complex for the residents and visitors,” Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association chairman Jeff Connor said.
“Each participant in the workshop will create a painting that will be made into a tile. This tile will be placed in final public artwork in the outdoor garden space at Scott Haven.
“These workshops not only provide a creative outlet for the participants, but our aim is to also increase awareness of the much-needed infrastructure that will provide for current and future seniors in the region.”
Gus was born in North Queensland and has been painting professionally since 1980.
“In my paintings of Australia, I endeavour to express my interpretation of this land and its people, utilising both my digital camera and the vivid dreams I have every night,” he said.
“I exhibit and sell my work at Scattered Arts Gallery (Brisbane), The Butt Art Gallery (Blackbutt) and the Old Church Art Gallery (Moore).
“I teach art at Scattered Arts, The Orchid Art Studio, Kingaroy, and at my Anam Cara Art Studio near Blackbutt.”
The art workshop will be help from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, October 28, at Nukku Nook.
Cost is a $25 donation (tax deductible) which will also include all art materials.
To book, contact Melanie Doheny before October 10 on 0417-634-981.
Bookings are essential as spaces at the workshop are limited.
The garden and community space at Scott Haven will be completed by January 2017.
