THE Gresford Community Gallery is set to celebrate local creativity and artistic achievement with the official opening of Exhibition 2026 on Saturday, 21 February, from 2pm to 4pm.
The gallery officially opened to the public on Saturday, 31 January and will be available to view on weekends from 10am to 4pm at the gallery’s Park Street location in East Gresford.
Visitors are invited to drop in and experience a vibrant showcase of quality art and craft by emerging and well known Hunter Valley artists.
Gresford Community Gallery Committee Member Robyn Werkhoven said, “Please drop by to view an exciting showcase of works by emerging and well known Hunter Valley artists.”
“The exhibition includes a great variety of quality art and craft, featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fibre art, glass, print making and jewellery. “
Highlights include contemporary works by young surrealist painter Chloe Hooper, and accomplished artist John Barnes.
Janelle Goldman and Terry Holdom are also exhibiting their landscape pieces.
The exhibition reflects the depth and diversity of artistic practice across the region.
The official opening celebration includes the launch of a new booklet on the history of the Gresford Arboretum by the Friends of the Arboretum.
Inspired by Cameron Archer, the booklet is written by David Brouwer and generously designed by Jane Richens and Brian Doherty.
“It is the gallery’s pleasure to host the friends of the Arboretum who will be launching their booklet on the history of the Gresford Arboretum,” said Robyn.
The launch recognises the strong cultural and historical connections between the gallery, the Arboretum and the wider community.
The exhibition celebrates local success stories.
Gallery artist Helene Leane, recently awarded the inaugural Arts and Culture Award for her work “West to Girriwa Loop” will be featured at the Exhibition 2026.
The Gresford Community Gallery is located at 12 Park Street, East Gresford, next to the Arboretum, with entry via the ramp and red door.
By Sis HIGGINS
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