“SUMMER Time”, the last exhibition of the year for the Coffs Harbour Creative Arts Group (CHCAG), opened at the Coffs Harbour Showground Gallery on Sunday, 7 December.
“Summer Time has an open theme, though many of our members’ works certainly evoke the season,” CHCAG President Sue Roberts said.
“We chose to combine the exhibition opening with our Christmas party, creating a festive atmosphere with lucky door prizes, raffle draws, a Christmas hat competition and plenty of festive food and drinks.”
Extra fun on opening day came in the form of seven raffled hampers, a lucky door prize, and eighteen lucky dip prizes.
CHCAG member Maggy Hayne took home both the lucky door prize and a lucky dip.
Ken Pay and Yvonne Smith won Best Christmas Hat from a creative and cheerful field of entries.
“We’re fortunate to have a watercolour artwork by Stella Herbrand Pearse as our next raffle prize,” Sue said.
“It’s a wonderful way to support our community art group and an excellent prize for the lucky winner.”
The previous exhibition’s (30 x 30) People’s Choice Award went to Annie Houston for her work “The Forest”.
Annie said she was surprised and delighted by the recognition.
The exhibition runs until 4 February, giving members, committee, and tutors time over the festive season to work towards CHCAG’s first exhibition of 2026, titled “The Best Things in Life Are Free”.
Planning for 2026 is already underway, with Term 1 classes confirmed and enrolments coming in.
“I’m sure it will be another exciting year for our members and students, with the return of old favourites and the introduction of something new – Coloured Pencils – into the mix,” Sue said.
The Gallery is open Monday to Saturday (except public holidays) from 10am to 2pm, with free entry.
All artworks are for sale.
By Andrea FERRARI
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