The Camden area boasts a vibrant art culture, featuring public art and local artists like Sarah Ashcroft. After retiring from the NSW Police Force due to PTSD, Sarah found solace in drawing, particularly architectural pieces. She aims to preserve local history through her art while promoting awareness about mental health and creativity.
Tag: Art History
Baker’s Contemporaries: A New Art Exhibition in Camden
The Alan Baker Art Gallery opened its exhibition ‘Baker’s Contemporaries Royal Art Society of NSW’ on December 6, showcasing significant artworks from the 20th century by notable Australian artists. The event featured speeches, local entertainment, and highlighted the historical Macaria building, representing its evolution from a residence to an art gallery. Entry is free until May 2025.
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Public art, Camden Civic Centre
Camden Art Prize winners In the garden at the front of the Camden Civic Centre, there are two sculptures many people have forgotten about. The artists won prizes at the annual Camden Art Prize held at the Camden Civic Centre. The Camden Art Prize is an important local festival which has been running since 1974.… Continue reading Public art, Camden Civic Centre
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‘Alan’s Art Deco’ exhibition at Macaria
Review: 'Alan’s Art Deco' Exhibition, Alan Baker Art Gallery, Macaria, 37 John Street, Camden. October 2023-April 2024. Interwar Art Deco style A new art exhibition at Camden’s Alan Baker Art Gallery highlights the modernity and cosmopolitanism of the interwar period in an exhibition of artist Alan D Baker called ‘Alan’s Art Deco’. The interwar period… Continue reading ‘Alan’s Art Deco’ exhibition at Macaria
