Monday 27 September to Friday 1 October, 2010
Over the week, there will be four day and two day Artists' Workshops, a unique al fresco Poets' Breakfast (Saturday morning), the Bikers' Art display, a Master Painters Exhibition, street entertainment, music, live performances and other attractions suitable for all the family situated in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
An integral part of Kenilworth Celebrates! Arts Festival these four day workshops are run over five days and bring together some of the best Artist /Tutors in Australia. The Kenilworth Celebrates Festival combinesGreat Art and Good Fun in a special combination.
Every Artist should enjoy the 'KENILWORTH EXPERIENCE' at least once in their life.
Terry Lewitzka and Ross Paterson
To quote noted pastel artist, Maxine Thompson who has tutored around Australia , ‘The Kenilworth Workshops were the highlight of my teaching career’.
Classes are held annually in a variety of media at the Kenilworth Community College in the heart of the Mary River Valley. It is a truly picture perfect setting.
The R&R day gives our artists the chance to either hone the skills they have learnt in the previous two days or go off exploring this stunningly beautiful area.
A 15 minute drive up through the magical Obe Valley will get you to Mapleton, Flaxton & Montville, all delightful country villages. In 40 minutes you can be sitting on the sands of one of Noosa’s famous beaches.
Eumundi the home of the famous markets is a 30 minute drive from Kenilworth (open Wednesday & Saturday).
Maleny just 30 minutes from Kenilworth is a bustling country town with stunning views of the glass house mountains and out to the coast.
Moon Rise by Terry Lewitzka
For those who don’t feel like a drive and may feel like a walk in the country we have walking tracks close to town.
The full programme for the Kenilworth Celebrates Festival lasting 10 days will be available on the Kenilworth Celebrates website and includes:
Friday evening 24 September - preview night for the 13th annual Kenilworth Art Exhibition/Competition, $2,000 Landfill Gas Industries-Kenilworth Arts Council Trophy and announcement of the winner of $15,000 Kenilworth Art Prize.
Saturday 25 September - the poets Breakfast, Street Entertainment, opening of the Wild life art exhibition, Bikers art and music in the vineyard and Arts and Craft Market.
Sunday 26 September - the 40 piece Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra entertains.
Monday 27 September to Friday 1 October - the workshops happen during the day and various dinners are arranged for the evenings including the tutors Bar B Q on Thursday night to which all are welcome to share a great night with the tutors at Bellbird Creek Tea House. Book early because seating is limited. The exhibitions are also open all week.
Wednesday 29 September & Saturday 2 October - There will be Short Film festival showcasing the work of Community filmmakers past and present.
Do not miss the Kenilworth Experience in 2010 obtain a booklet and book now. Download an application form from the Kenilworth Celebrates website or phone Rod Bloomer on 07 5472 3088 for more information.
Where Great Art and Good Fun go hand in hand!
