The region's artistic talent is set to impress at the third Callala Winter Arts Festival this June long weekend.
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As the festival continues to grow each year, it will now encompass a wide range of artistic events for all ages, on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9.
Callala Beach Community Hall
The 'Everything Old is New Again' recycling competition will be held at the Callala Beach Community Hall from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9.
Submissions must be made up of 80 per cent recycled materials and use a range of mediums. Entry is free and there will be prizes for adults and children. A barbecue will be provided by the Callala Beach Progress Association, as well as free children's activities.
Callala Beach
Dig out the beach shovel and head down to Callala Beach on Saturday, June 8 for the Sand Sculpture competition. The event will be held between 11am and 2pm and entry is free. There will be an adults and children's section, with plenty of prizes and certificates up for grabs.
Callala Bay Community Centre
Callala Bay Community Centre will feature the first Fibre/Textile Art Exhibition which will showcase stunning handmade pieces and demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-3pm.
There will be demonstrations all weekend, textile art, quilting, felting garments and fibre jewelry on display.
Enjoy the Callala market stalls on the Saturday, and a barbecue provided by Callala Community Association.
The Studio
The Studio (home of Callala Arts Group) in Emmett St, Callala Bay will feature the River to The Sea Photographic Competition, combined with Callala Arts Group's ninth general art exhibition on Saturday and Sunday.
You can also add your hand print to the Community Tree of Life art project.
Many of the local restaurants and food outlets have also joined in the festivities this year and will offer "Food Fest" specials or a special winter menu over the June long weekend.
The Callala Winter Arts Festival is an annual fundraiser for the Callala Arts Group, a registered not-for-profit organisation, so they can continue to offer their classes and workshops at The Studio, for local and regional communities.
For further information, contact event organiser Lauren Sams on 0416 301 575 or head to the Callala Winter Arts Festival Facebook page.
