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.
Experience the Magic: The Bouddi Art Show at Wagstaffe Hall!
Prepare to be captivated as 29 talented local artists, both professional & hobbyist, unveil their latest masterpieces at the highly anticipated Bouddi Art Show! The annual event, hosted by the Bouddi Society, is more than just an exhibition—it's a celebration of local creativity with a cause. Proceeds support the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts, making your experience all the more meaningful.
The Show’s theme this year is Nature’s Palette and exhibits will identify with this theme. The majority of works will be paintings of varying genres together with some sculptures and ceramics.
Exhibiting artists: Merran Adams, Ingrid Arnott, Leah Bennetts, Karen Bloomfield, Helena Brunner, Cate Cotterell, Margaret Crane, David Eddie, Denny Hoffman, Sandy James, Howard Kaplan, Bruce Keen, Sarah Lay, Meg Lewer, Rachel Lucas, Sherilyn Mahoney, Bronwyn McKinnon, Kathryn Moore, Susannah Moore, Ro Murray, Cathi Ogden, Tracey Payne, Kerrie Pentecost, Glenys Plunkett, Sancha Prowse, Annie Reid, Colin Tapping, Debra Urquhart, Liana Zverina
Special Opening Ceremony: Saturday at 3:00pm, Cathi Ogden—local singer, songwriter, and artist- will officially open the show. Enjoy a glass of wine and mingle with fellow art lovers as you soak in the creative atmosphere. All welcome !
Art Show Raffle: Don't miss your chance to win big! This year’s raffle is packed with prizes, making it an opportunity you won't want to pass up.
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Scholarship Information
Applications for 2024 have closed
Apply Now for Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Grants up to $5000
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 3 June, 2024. 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 bouddiarts.org.au
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
Annual Report
For the President's 2024 Address Click Here