The Bouddi Society is a community group which organises public events and publications aimed at displaying and fostering the artistic, historical and cultural life of the local community. The Bouddi Society administers the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts.
The Bouddi Society is once again hosting an Art Show at the Wagstaffe Hall on the October long weekend (Sat 30 September - Sunday 1 October) from 9.00am to 4.00pm on both days.
All exhibitors are either residents of the Bouddi Peninsula (including Macmasters Beach for the first time) or have close ties with it. This year there are 26 exhibitors ranging from established artists to hobbyists. The majority of works will be paintings of varying genres but will also include scupltures
The Show's theme is ‘Seasons’ and exhibits will be of this theme.
Virginia Henderson will officially open the Show at 3pm on Saturday and everyone is welcome – drinks & nibbles will be served.
There will also be some craft demonstrations over the weekend and the famous Art Show raffle will be drawn at 3.30pm on Sunday.
Exhibitors: Merran Adams, Ingrid Arnott, Leah Bennetts, Helena Brunner, Margaret Crane, Berengere de Tarle, David Eddie, Virginia Henderson, Meg Lewer, Kay Linton-Mann, Sherilyn Mahoney, Sherry McCourt, Bronwyn McKinnon, Kathryn Moore, Swan Nelson, Cathi Ogden, Glenys Plunkett, Sancha Prowse, Annie Reid, Jean Scott, Melinda Schneider, Colin Tapping, Debra Urquhart, Liana Zverina
Sponsors:
All exhibitors are either residents of the Bouddi Peninsula (including Macmasters Beach for the first time) or have close ties with it. This year there are 26 exhibitors ranging from established artists to hobbyists. The majority of works will be paintings of varying genres but will also include scupltures
The Show's theme is ‘Seasons’ and exhibits will be of this theme.
Virginia Henderson will officially open the Show at 3pm on Saturday and everyone is welcome – drinks & nibbles will be served.
There will also be some craft demonstrations over the weekend and the famous Art Show raffle will be drawn at 3.30pm on Sunday.
Exhibitors: Merran Adams, Ingrid Arnott, Leah Bennetts, Helena Brunner, Margaret Crane, Berengere de Tarle, David Eddie, Virginia Henderson, Meg Lewer, Kay Linton-Mann, Sherilyn Mahoney, Sherry McCourt, Bronwyn McKinnon, Kathryn Moore, Swan Nelson, Cathi Ogden, Glenys Plunkett, Sancha Prowse, Annie Reid, Jean Scott, Melinda Schneider, Colin Tapping, Debra Urquhart, Liana Zverina
Sponsors:
MAJOR ARTS EVENT RETURNS TO BOUDDI PENINSULA
Following the Bouddi Peninsula Trail Map to the artists’ studios which are identified by a red flag will enable you to discover local artisans during the October long weekend. The Trail culminates in further works at the Arts Show at the Wagstaffe Hall. Artist studios will be open on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October 2023 from 9.00am.
The Arts Trail itself is a unique way in which to meet the artists in their studios and workshops and discuss what inspires them and how they create their works of art. The Peninsula has a lot to offer visitors seeking natural beauty with its sweeping coastal vistas, idyllic uncrowded beaches in our surrounding national parks. Local contemporary artist, Inel Date said "Bouddi National Park with its walking trails, secluded beaches and towering Angophoras provides inspiration for much of my work."
A record number of artists are participating this year and they will be showcasing a diverse range of art media. Including ceramics, leather and wood, sculpture, paint (inc. indigenous), photos, paper and print, driftwood and found objects, fibre and woven material.
Jean Scott, Co Ordinator for the Trail said “We’d love to meet you and share our work practice with you. It’s a great way to spend the Long Weekend and with so many artists this year there is something for everyone.”
The Trail Map is on our website and is available at local shops, restaurants and the Maitland Bay Information Centre on Scenic Road.
For further information contact Jean Scott 0423690496 or check our Facebook site www.facebook.com/bouddiartstrail/
Following the Bouddi Peninsula Trail Map to the artists’ studios which are identified by a red flag will enable you to discover local artisans during the October long weekend. The Trail culminates in further works at the Arts Show at the Wagstaffe Hall. Artist studios will be open on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October 2023 from 9.00am.
The Arts Trail itself is a unique way in which to meet the artists in their studios and workshops and discuss what inspires them and how they create their works of art. The Peninsula has a lot to offer visitors seeking natural beauty with its sweeping coastal vistas, idyllic uncrowded beaches in our surrounding national parks. Local contemporary artist, Inel Date said "Bouddi National Park with its walking trails, secluded beaches and towering Angophoras provides inspiration for much of my work."
A record number of artists are participating this year and they will be showcasing a diverse range of art media. Including ceramics, leather and wood, sculpture, paint (inc. indigenous), photos, paper and print, driftwood and found objects, fibre and woven material.
Jean Scott, Co Ordinator for the Trail said “We’d love to meet you and share our work practice with you. It’s a great way to spend the Long Weekend and with so many artists this year there is something for everyone.”
The Trail Map is on our website and is available at local shops, restaurants and the Maitland Bay Information Centre on Scenic Road.
For further information contact Jean Scott 0423690496 or check our Facebook site www.facebook.com/bouddiartstrail/
AFTERNOON BY THE BAY with JULIE DOLAN
UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
SATURDAY 26th AUGUST at 2.00pm at WAGSTAFFE HALL
AFTERNOON BY THE BAY with JULIE DOLAN
UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
SATURDAY 26th AUGUST at 2.00pm at WAGSTAFFE HALL
Former Matilda, Julie Dolan AM, started playing at the age of 14 and became Australia's inaugural captain at just 18. Dolan played 34 matches for Australia across a 14-year career.
In 1988, the Australian Women's Soccer Association created the Julie Dolan Medal for the best female footballer of the year.
WORDS AT WAGSTAFFE was a great success, enjoyed by all who attended. To listen to Podcasts of the sessions Click Here To listen to John Bell's interview of Ashleigh Mounser Click Here |
Scholarship Information
Apply Now for Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Grants up to $5000 (Bouddi Foundation for the Arts 2023 Grant applications have closed).
If you are a young (15-25 years) local person on the Central Coast wishing to pursue a career in any of the arts, The Bouddi Foundation for the Arts is now accepting applications for grants up to $5000 thanks to generous donations. Applications close 11 June, 2023. Auditions and awards will be held later in the year.
Since its inception in 2012 as a not for profit charity under the auspices of the Bouddi Society, more than 150 grant recipients have received over $300,000 plus mentoring, with 99 cents in the donor-dollar going direct to grantees.
So whether you are a singer/songwriter, indigenous or classical dancer, opera singer, musical theatre star, visual artist, sculptor, film maker, writer, puppet maker or anything else that’s ‘art’, click into the site, get the details about what to include in your application, and send it in, pronto!
Applications will be accepted via the Bouddi Foundation website online
http://www.bouddiarts.org.au/applications.html
Bouddi Photographs Past & Present
The collection of local photographs of people, places and events has been uploaded to Flickr. Click Here to be forwarded to the site.
Newsletter
For the latest Bouddi News Click Here
Annual Report
For the President's 2021 Address Click Here