Australia Day 2012

Cressida from the Contemporary Art Society working in the courtyard

We had perfect weather, a beautiful place and representatives from all the exhibiting groups to engage in conversation. There was John Bishop carving, three Basketmakers weaving, Cressida Fox painting and drawing and a lively contingent from Ceramics Victoria encouraging visitors in the delights of clay modelling. Plus a guided tour led by Damian Curtin from Friends of Herring Island.

A Weave of Basket Makers

A chip of a sculptor

A walk in the park

The Launch

The formalities were conducted with style

by ASV President Gillian Govan and

Cr. John Chandler, Mayor of Stonnington

Image courtesy Robert Lee

A president with people, food and great weather

It was a great day - food and people and drinks in correct abundance..... the speeches were made and the art admired... we are ready for a great festival. We'll add images as they come to hand...

The exhibiting sculptors also managed the hospitality.

In this case Monica Mauer Jan wields the platter.

Image by Robert Lee.

The first work sold
Image by Janice McCarthy

The throng

The throng admiring the art

Setting up the First Exhibition

It didn't rain - it was fun and now it's ready for the opening:

Before the 2012 Festival

As we work towards the Festival it's sometimes good to reflect on the other groups who have helped make Herring Island into a bushland retreat. Friends of Herring Island were working there today - Sunday 8th January - and the place is looking great - so welcome to some background clips of sleepy Herring Island.