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opening of the Art Exhibition |
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biennial art award at Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery, in conjunction
with the Anglican Diocese of Willochra and the Catholic Diocese of Port
Pirie |
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Tina Wakelin opened the
Exhibition at the Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery in the presence of
about 60 people. |
The Bishop Eugene Hurley spoke
of the scandal of a divided Church and how important it was to have the
Catholic Diocese and the Anglican Diocese working together and
supporting each other. |
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Bishop Garry Weatherill spoke
of the importance of music and art in helping us express our deepest
thoughts and feelings. |
The judges were Mr John Held
of Russell and Yelland Architects and Mr John Voumard, President Belalie
Arts Society, Event Manager (Volunteer) Bundaleer Forest Concert Weekend
and Current Member Community Cultural Development Board Australia
Council.
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The judges and the winner of
the Major Award, Michael Bryant. |
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Seen at the Opening were |
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Bruce Thorpe and John Edwards. |
Philippa Wetherill and Dorothy
Thorpe. |
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Anne and Trevor Briggs. |
Vicki and Gerald Moore. |
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The winning entry (Major
Prize) was In Our Hands by Michael Bryant from Port Germein. Acrylic on
canvas. |
"My paintings are an attempt
to convey my passion as an artist with regard to our fragile
environment." |
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The Catering Guild from the
Cathedral Parish served the gathering in style. Garry Hoffmann pours a
wine. |
