More than 30 major regional artists have joined forces in a major presentation that will play the backdrop for the official opening of this year's Springfest.
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The Hon. Peter Andren MHR member for Calare will open Springfest 2005 at The Old Vic Inn Thursday, September, 22 at 7pm.
The Springfest Opening will be held in conjunction with The Canowindra Art Networks 6th major exhibition "Equinox", featuring the work of regional artists, including Bathurst (Bruce & Barbara Holmes, Debbie Guihot and Catherine Hale), Canberra (Fran Ifould, Valeska Tilly & Michael Hartman) and Sydney, Jan Harrison.
As always, a strong contingent from Cowra will exhibit, including Christine Lanham, Caroline Briggs and Rebecca Bennett, plus Gooloogong artist Peter Larsen and locals Melissa Ellero, Judy Ballard, Bob Craven, Melissa Lazarou & Margaret Fynan.
Two peoples choice awards sponsored by Telstra Country Wide worth $1000 will be awarded for 2d & 3d work, with voting slips will be available on the night. Drinks and nibbles will be served from 6pm with the official opening at 7pm.
"This is the big night out of the year for Springfest and The Canowindra Art Network," said Springfest spokesperson Bob Craven.
"The art openings at The Old Vic Inn have become legendary of recent times. Over 150 people attended the last opening with 98 people deciding to dine. On this occasion with the superb evenings entertainment on offer a huge crowd is expected.
"Because we expect a big contingent from Cowra a bus will leave from the Art Gallery in Darling St at 6pm sharp and will leave Canowindra to return to Cowra no later than 11pm."
The evening's entertainment will feature staff from the Orange Regional Conservatorium.
An admission of $10 will apply to cover the cost of entertainment.
For details of bus travel, contact The Riverview Motel. Meals are available at The Old Vic Inn - contact for bookings.
