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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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Exploring ‘Just the Two of Us’ at Tegel Gallery 581

The Tegel Gallery 581 in Cobbitty, NSW, launched the exhibition 'Just the Two of Us' featuring 100 paintings by local artists Nola Tegel and Patricia Johnston. This collection reflects their artistic journeys and love for the Camden countryside and their travels. The exhibition runs until 27 October 2024, excluding certain dates.

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Unveiling Hardy Wilson’s architectural legacy and his influence on Camden’s aesthetics

William Hardy Wilson, a largely unrecognized architect and artist, authored The Cow Pasture Road in 1920, impacting Camden's cultural narrative. His work celebrates colonial architecture and aesthetics, leading to a recent exhibition at the University of Sydney Library, which explores his dual legacy as both a visionary artist and controversial figure in Australian history.

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Camden Art Prize, a new exhibition at the Alan Baker Art Gallery celebrates a local institution

The Camden Art Prize was initiated in 1975 as an acquisitive art prize aiming to create a collection. This collection now includes over 200 artworks and has been on display at the Alan Baker Art Gallery. The prize has had many notable judges and dignitaries present at its exhibitions. Some of the winning works are on display in a new exhibition at the gallery.

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‘Face to Face’, a new exhibition at Alan Baker Art Gallery

A new art exhibition has opened recently at the Alan Baker Art Gallery in Macaria, John Street, Camden. The exhibition FACE to FACE Live Sittings 1936 -1972 runs from April to September 2021. Entry is free.