After last year's cancellation, the Laguna Art Show will run online in 2021, allowing people from all over the world to join in the valley's celebration of vibrant art and culture.
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The art show is the primary source of fundraising for the Laguna Public School, and after last year's event was cancelled due to the pandemic, the school's P&C set out to create a COVID-proof event.
Now in its 29th year, the exhibition has attracted an impressive lineup including including feature artist Jessica Switzer, John Olsen AO OBE, Archibald Prize winner Craig Ruddy and finalist Mia Oatley, 2021 Packing Prize winner Kathrin Longhurst and an extensive list of talented locals.
Artworks will be able to be viewed and purchased from the comfort of your living room for 48 hours starting 8pm this Friday. Funds raised go towards resources, equipment, excursions and other opportunities the students at Laguna Public School.
The P&C has also created a year-round fundraising model - Little Faces. Big Future - which includes an online store that will be launched alongside the art show.
Visit www.lagunaartshow.com.au to find out more.
Krystal Sellars
Krystal Sellars is the Senior Journalist at the Cessnock Advertiser. Born and raised in Cessnock, she started her journalism career at the Advertiser in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle. Contact her on krystal.sellars@cessnockadvertiser.com.au.
Krystal Sellars is the Senior Journalist at the Cessnock Advertiser. Born and raised in Cessnock, she started her journalism career at the Advertiser in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle. Contact her on krystal.sellars@cessnockadvertiser.com.au.
