Port Stephens Community Arts Centre exhibition explores the elements

PORT Stephens Community Arts Centre is currently showing an exhibition of works with an environmental theme.

The artists on display have explored the elements and the sights and sounds of the world, from nature to urban development.

The exhibition runs from 30 July to 8 September,

The featured artist is Robyn Killen whose work is inspired by both the beautiful Bylong Valley, where she lived with her family, and the Port Stephens area since her move to Nelson Bay in 1979.

When asked about her art career, Robyn said, “My love of nature and drawing were always evident but in 2007 time allowed me to also pursue my love of painting.

“I undertook courses in the mediums of watercolours and acrylics, and regularly attended workshops under the guidance of a highly regarded traditional Australian landscapes oil artist.

“This confirmed my love of landscape painting and enhanced my knowledge and techniques in the most satisfying of activities.”

Robyn is now an accomplished artist in the use of oils, with her works widely sought after locally and interstate.

For anyone interested in learning more about how the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre operates, an Open Week from 4-9 August will be the ideal opportunity to pop in and discover what goes on behind the scenes.

Eighteen different groups meet at the centre each week, and visitors are invited to chat with members at each session and discover their wide variety of skills.

New members and visitors will be welcomed from 10:30am to Noon, and 1pm-3pm.

Along with the current artwork exhibition, the gallery displays pottery, mosaics, handcrafts, embroidery, leatherwork, jewellery, glasswork, and patchwork.

Everything in the centre is made by the members.

The gallery is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, and Sunday 10am to 1pm and is located on Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay – up the hill behind the oval.

Full details are available at www.pscac.org.au.

By Simon EKINS