February 20, 2017
Art lovers only have a week left to see the Kingaroy Art Gallery’s February exhibition, which is really three separate exhibitions combined.
This month the Gallery is showing works by Maleny artist Katie Wells; prints produced by South Burnett print makers Rachel Weldon, Carmel Nott and Fran Van Vegchel; and a solo exhibition by Kaye Kerner, who recently moved to the region from far western Queensland.
The three shows were officially opened on Saturday, February 4 and will remain on display until Tuesday, February 28.
Katie Wells’ exhibition in the main gallery covers a cross section of her eclectic work.
It includes landscapes and portraiture, and several pieces which have just returned from the Rotary Art Spectacular in Brisbane, where she is a regular exhibitor.
Katie’s work has also been exhibited in the UK, New Zealand and interstate, and she has won a number of awards.
Gallery Two, meanwhile, is hosting a collection of prints by South Burnett print makers Carmel Nott, Fran van Vegchel and Rachel Weldon, who share a common passion for print-making.
The exhibition also contains some prints drawn from the South Burnett Art Collection and private collections.
It is more than just a static display: demonstrations of print making have been given throughout the month, and participants have been able to take home finished pieces.
“It’s a must-see, must-get-involved opportunity,” Kingaroy Art Gallery curator Wayne Brown said.
“If people like the format, we will aim to do more similar events.
“For many people buying their first art pieces, limited edition prints can be a very good starting point – they give you an original artwork at a much reduced price.”
To round out the February exhibition, Gallery Three is displaying a range of landscapes executed in pastels by Kaye Kerner.
Kaye and her husband Gene recently relocated from Yowah, 160km west of Cunnamulla, to Murgon.
The couple had run an art and opal gallery at their former home for a number of years, and hope to open a similar venture in Murgon.
Kaye won a second prize at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s South Burnett Art Competition in October last year, and her husband’s opal jewellery is already a popular seller at the Gallery’s Shop 38.
- The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street (opposite the peanut silos) is open on weekdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and weekends from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Admission to view the exhibitions is free.
