The annual Seaspray Easter Art Show (SEAS) is filling the local hall again this year with the art of well known local artists.
Local artist Julie Ward, née Stephenson, whose studio is open most weekends in Seaspray, curates and provides a major proportion of the exhibition with her large canvases depicting the ocean. Margaret O’Brien compliments her sister Julie’s work with small detailed pastels, these are so popular each year. Helen Booth paints ocean, flowers and furniture in a unique stained glass style. Olga Potter contributes shining paintings and decorated stones, all influenced by her Russian heritage. Bill Payne creates encyclopaedic fish the viewer has to see to believe, and Doug Beattie paints whatever is current in his retirement after teaching art for many years. Gillian Fytch, a relative newcomer to Seaspray, enjoys miniatures and beach wood sculptures. Photographic artists Lotje McDonald and Leanne Peck contribute amazing scenes of Seaspray and fabulous moments in time.
The art shows runs from Saturday, March 30 to Tuesday, April 2, open 10am to 5pm on all days.
This art show began over twenty years ago when Julie Ward and the late Sue Cox provided a duo exhibition. It has grown into a special feature on the Seaspray calendar. There will be a very special collection of Sue’s work on display. Everyone’s art is for sale. For entry, bring a coin donation or phone-pay.
