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November 15, 2024
Artist Frida Forsberg will be unveiling 20 new paintings inspired by the spectacular flora and fauna of the Bunya Mountains at a free open air art exhibition on November 23-24.
Frida had hoped the exhibition could be held within a community space in the Bunya Mountains but as there was nothing big enough to accommodate her collection, a large marquee has been hired and will be erected in the grounds of the Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre.
“This is the perfect outcome,” Frida said.
“The mountains themselves have become our gallery, and being outdoors with the forest and wildlife close by brings the exhibition to life in a way no indoor space could.”
The “Art of the Forest” exhibition will also feature works by the South Burnett’s own Niketa Law and other local artists.
It will run from 10:00am to 3:00pm on the Saturday (November 23), and 9:00am to 4:00pm on the Sunday (November 24). Entry is free,
There are also limited places available at two all-ages workshops (booking details, below):
- Gondwanan Landscapes – 11:00am on Saturday (Nov 23): An acrylic painting workshop led by Frida Forsberg – cost $25
- Indigenous Weaving – 2:00pm on Saturday (Nov 23): An interactive workshop led Gamilaraay and Anaiwan woman Christina Howard (Dhamali-Gu Minyaarr) – cost $25
The “Art of the Forest” exhibition and workshops have been supported by the South Burnett Regional Council’s RADF fund, the Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc (BMCAI), the Bunya Mountains Accommodation Centre, RES and other local businesses.
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff will be officially opening the exhibition on the Sunday at 11:00am
There is also a raffle running in conjunction with the exhibition of an artwork, “Yellow Robin”, on stretched linen donated by Frida.
Funds raised will go towards the BMCAI’s community meeting place construction project.
Tickets for them raffle, which will be drawn at 3:00pm on the Sunday, can be bought during the exhibition or ordered online
- Email bunyamcainc@gmail for more information about how to register for the workshops
This looks like a great weekend!. Thanks for sharing!