The Ocean Shores Art Expo celebrated its 20th anniversary with the appropriate theme ‘Celebration’. This year there were 172 art works entered in the open category from over 150 artists. There were 99 primary school works, and 158 secondary school works, entered and exhibited in the main hall of the Ocean Shores Community Centre.
The judges stated the works were of a very high quality for a local community art exhibition. Over 250 patrons came through the door for opening night with many more over the following two days.
More than art
The Expo’s many performers included very young talented dancers from the Brunswick Valley School of Dance and the magnificent vocalists of The Songbirds, and a debut performance from Byron Bay Singing’s Agapanthus, all showcasing their creative talent.
The highest prize of $2,000, the Frank Mills Award, was won by Mick Stovin with a charcoal on paper, Unite a Nation. ‘The Women’s World Cup and the Matilda’s success united us in so many ways, bringing together people of all ages, sexes, and sporting preferences regardless of a win, loss, or draw. A fantastic display of collective unity and celebration,’ said Mick.
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