Bowraville Racecourse Art Group (BRAG)

 

 The Movie What? Christmas Party to be held at 11.30am on Tuesday 12 December  2023. This will be the last BRAG activity for the year. Where? At Bruce and Barbara’s place at 19 Hibiscus Drive, Valla Beach. First left then second right. First couple to arrive can park on the footpath in front of the house as space is limited. Who's Going? Bruce & Barbara, Elwin, Penny, Shirley, Karen & Harry, Ros & Kel, Glen, Morelle, Janice, Belinda, Chris and Allan, maybe Jean for a  little while. Who’s Not Going? Apologies so far from John, Betty, Anna, Linda, and Lorraine. What’s On The Menu? Starters Cheese Platter                                Bruce Asparagus Snack                             Morelle Mains Sausages                   ...

 Roman occasionally makes a guest appearance with Belinda.

 I came across this American artist named Chris Long who specialises in 6in x 6in miniatures. This fits in with Elwin's desire for the group to tackle this format. They are oil paintings, Have a look at his web site or take a quick peek here first. Chris Long Gallery — Chris Long Painter Christopher Long Abandoning his focus from the prior decade as a sculptor and mold maker, Long began teaching himself to paint in New Orleans in early 2011. He initially focused on still life and portraiture, and then switched entirely to painting oil landscapes en plein air and from his travel photo references. He now lives part-time in New England and travels coast-to-coast in a motor coach with his family the remainder of the year. Long paints 2-4 originals a day. He posts each of his paintings to his instagram everyday. You can follow him.

 The Official Opening was on Saturday Night, 7 October 2023. There are a range of styles and subject matters. Have a look at a few photographs. Wendy Sharpe on RHS Looks a bit like a Bruce (But it's not) STILL: National Still Life Award | City of Coffs Harbour (nsw.gov.au)

YAM is the Yarilla Art & Museum space in the new Coffs Harbour building that also houses the library and Council Administration. Within YAM the museum is the first section you enter then the art areas are off this entry area. At the moment it is basically three exhibition areas. The central area is closed off, presumably while the STLL Exhibition is put in place. The previous artworks are in storage, and I guess they will feature in the central area once STILL is over. The work is high quality, pop in and have a look. It will change constantly. Area 1   Area 2 Area 3 The official description online. Introducing Yarrila Arts & Museum (YAM) | City of Coffs Harbour (nsw.gov.au)

  We have a CHAMPION Member. Lorraine took out top honours in the Open Section with her painting "Crystal Falls". It doesn't get any bigger. Congratulations Lorraine. Not content with that triumph, Lorraine also picked up a Commended in the Betty Crocker Section. Elwin wins Section 6 - Betty Crocker Members Prize Then Elwin lines up a Highly Commended in Section 5 - Social Comment A disgruntled Bruce followed behind Elwin with a Commendation in the same section. Not to be outdone, Ros our Miniature Specialist comes up with a Commendation as well. BRAG was very well represented with work from Shirley and Janice with two paintings each.