COFFS Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG) held the official opening of its Fabulous Fakes art exhibition on Sunday 22 June at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery.
It was opened by CHCAG President Sue Roberts, who said, “I’m very impressed with the art our members have created.
“It’s interesting [to see] which artists they have chosen to either copy, or do an impression of.
“This leads to the sheer variety of what is produced.
“Our new Exhibition Committee, very ably led by Karen Gorzynska, has done a sterling job in hanging each work to its best advantage.”
Ms Roberts also awarded the People’s Choice from the Showground Gallery Art Prize 2025 to Steve Beveridge, for his acrylic painting “Wilderness”.
The raffle prizes donated by Officeworks were won by Isabella Brandli and Jan Allen, and Sergio Spagnolo won the Art Set, which was donated by CHCAG tutor David Southgate.
Member Ken Pay had fun posing in front of his version of “American Gothic” – channeling the farmer.
The original painting is by Grant Wood.
“While taking our art seriously, there’s definitely an element of light-heartedness within our membership.
“I’m really looking forward to the next exhibition ‘Anything Goes’.
“This will be a great opportunity for our members to let their imaginations run wild.
“With no theme restrictions and in any media – pastels, acrylics, watercolours or pen and wash – the sky’s the limit.”
CHCAG offers classes and workshops across a wide variety of styles – watercolour, acrylics, collage, pencil, pastel, and more.
“Fabulous Fakes” is on display until Wednesday 23 July.
The Gallery is open Monday to Saturday (excluding public holidays) from 10am- 2pm. Entry is free.
By Andrea FERRARI
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