Carnival/Carnivale Exhibition Opening

Artists of the Round Yard Inc.

A celebration with the Artists of the Round Yard on the opening of their new exhibition

Retford Park, a property of the National Trust (NSW)

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Carnival/CarnivaleArtists of the Round Yard collective brings the magic of carnival to life in two unique art gallery spaces at the gorgeous Retford Park. Join the artists for nibbles, a glass of bubbles and an early viewing of the show.Special Opening: Sunday 4 October 2026 - 4pm - 6pmGuest Opener: Nick Rheinberger, ABC Radio National Presenter, Comedy Writer and ComposerA little about the exhibition:Carnival/Carnivale is a spectacular multi-disciplinary art exhibition.Tracy Hopkirk and Brock Sykes, Curators of the exhibition suggest"By bringing 15 distinct artistic voices into this unique dual-gallery environment, we’ve created a space that is unpredictable and exhilarating and a true testament to how diverse and vibrant contemporary art can be”.The dual-gallery setup allows visitors to experience the theme through two distinct lenses: the grand, public explosion of colour and joy, and the intimate, backstage world of theatrical intrigue. The 15 featured artists have pushed the boundaries of their respective crafts, offering a rare, cohesive look at how the artists respond to the Carnival/Carnivale themes.Carnival/Carnivale exhibition highlights an extraordinary breadth of mediums and visitors can expect to see:· Assemblage &amp; Sculpture· Ceramics &amp; Jewellery· Drawing &amp; Painting· Puppetry· MultimediaAll artworks will be for sale and a percentage of all sales go towards supporting the work of the National Trust (NSW).Participating Artists:Brock Sykes, Carla Gates, Gillian Baldock, Helen Oprey, Justin Pearson, Margaret J Mapperson, Marlene Murray, Robyn Rumpf, Sue Wallace, Toni Warburton, Tracy Hopkirk, Wendi Toohey, Yolande ClarksonGuest Artists:Ella Frew, Mark KellyExhibition dates:3 October - 22 November 2026Exhibition is open:Wed – Sunday each week, 10am – 4pmWhere:White Cottage Gallery &amp; Round YardRetford Park, a property of the National Trust (NSW) 1325 Old South Road, Bowral NSWEntry to art exhibition:Free*Fees apply to Retford Park Garden entry and tours – see website <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/retford-park/" title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/retford-park/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/retford-park/</a>Website:<a href="http://www.artistsoftheroundyard.com.au/" title="http://www.artistsoftheroundyard.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.artistsoftheroundyard.com.au/</a>Instagram:@artistsoftheroundyardEnquiries:artoftheroundyard@gmail.com

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