The Bays art show had sold-out opening night
The Bays Community Group has held its "annual" art show, after having postponed it several times.
"The hall hosted a sold out crowd on the opening night," said group president Ms Carolina Schuiling.
"Over the weekend, the exhibition was well attended and drew visitors from the Peninsula and beyond.
"Australian landscapes, flora, and fauna were the subject of many paintings and drawings.
"This year's show also featured an eclectic array of sculpture, mixed media, and even some textile art.
"Naomi Veitch's painting of a larger than life octopus titled Covid Sucks was a crowd favourite and garnered the most number of votes as the People's Choice."
The group took a 20 per cent commission on sales by the 15 artists involved.
Ms Schuiling said: "Weekend attendees were generous with their entry donations."
Members of the community also "generously donated the delicious morsels for our art show cafe and prizes for the raffle".
Ms Schuiling said a team of volunteers helped to set up, breakdown, and staff the show.
She also thanked the artists for "enlivening our community with your imagination and vision".
SOURCE:
Newsletter, 11 Mar 2022
Carolina Schuiling, The Bays Community Group