CELEBRITY PORTRAIT REVEAL
The moment you have all been waiting for is on again.
Now all you have to do is book a ticket. For those new to the BDAS (Bowral & District Art Society) we are referring to The Celebrity Portrait Reveal 2026.
This is a great day out and our annual gala fund-raiser.
All money raised goes back to the Bowral Art Gallery. The event is held at Centennial Vineyards Restaurant, so you know the food will be great, the venue gorgeous and there is a terrific line up of special guests.
For 2026 we are fortunate to have Australian comedian, writer and broadcaster Craig Reucassel. Our highly respected portrait artists chosen to paint Craig are Callum Worsford, Anne-France Fulgence, Wayne Davis and Linda Gold. What a fabulous line up.
Guests will be served canapes and a glass of wine on arrival in the beautiful Centennial Vineyards Restaurant courtyard. On offer will be a host of wonderful items in the silent auction ranging from beautiful holidays, unique dining experiences, artworks and so much more. Following the lunch service, Craig will be in conversation with Ben Quilty, Bowral Art Gallery Patron. The completed portraits are displayed and guests are encouraged to select The People’s Choice. Craig will have a chance to chat about the works with the four artists and have the opportunity to select his favourite one to keep.
A special thank you to our event sponsor Corina Nesci from Highland Property Group, Southern Highlands. Her support, generosity and commitment to her local community is greatly appreciated.
Go online to book your tickets, mark the date in your calendar and start counting down the days!
Sunday 30 August at 12:30pm
Tickets $145 per person
Centennial Vineyards Restaurant, Bowral
Silent Auction
The Celebrity Portrait would not be complete without our amazing Silent Auction.
Feel free to browse through the wonderful selection of items below. Think relaxing warm holidays, beautiful artworks and unique experiences.
You can click on the first item and scroll through. When you find something that tempts you, click on the item to find out more.
If you wish to place a bid prior to the event, even if you are unable to attend, email the Bowral Art Gallery office, by clicking on the link below. It's that easy.
The Silent Auction will be finalised at the closing of The Celebrity Portrait Reveal. All lucky bidders will be notified.
Happy browsing!
Live Auction
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, we also have an amazing Live Auction taking place at The Celebrity Portrait Reveal hosted by auctioneer, Peter Butcher.
Have a browse at all the wonderful items on offer.
You are welcome to place a bid prior to the Reveal however be sure, the buzz in the room will ensure the items are much sort after.
Sponsors and Donors
A special thank you to our event sponsor, Corina Nesci for Highlands Property Group, Southern Highlands.
Her support of the Celebrity Portrait Reveal is invaluable and greatly appreciated from all the team at the BDAS.
Thank you also to Robin and Mandy Murray for all their support and assistance in making this event sospecial. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you to Clare Meldrum from the Bookshop Bowral for displaying the portraits following the reveal for the public to view and vote on their People's Choice
Thank you finally to all our donors for the Silent Auction items. We are humbled by your generosity and willingness to support our efforts at the BDAS. All money raised will go towards maintaining the facilities at the BDAS which is not-for-profit charity run mostly by volunteers.
Feel free to click on any of the icons to find out a little bit more about each of our wonderful donors.
Craig Reucassel
A-F Fulgence
Callum Worsford
TOM MORIARTY
Robyn Kinsela
CAROL WILLIS
Patrice Cooke
Wendy Hill
Judy O'Brien
Lou Watts
Peggy Stone
Peter Butcher
Kirstine McKay
LUCINDA MCDONALD
Noel Thurgate
Sitting Day...
a little sneak peek
Sunday 28 June, 2026
A little sneak peek to whet your appetite for our Celebrity Portrait Reveal sitting day at Bowral Art Gallery!
What a fantastic day we had!
Our celebrity sitter, Craig Reucassel, was an absolute delight—charming, good-humoured, and wonderfully patient with our four talented artists: Anne-France Fulgence, Callum Worsford, Wayne Davis, and Robyn Kinsela. He even managed to sit still long enough for the artists to capture plenty of reference photos and produce some terrific preliminary sketches. We can't wait to see how each portrait comes to life!
The day was made even more special with a delicious lunch and wonderful company. We were thrilled to be joined by Ben Quilty and two friends, Kristine MacKay, who will be our MC for the Reveal, James Matthews, our scholarship recipient, and Cath Brennan, President of BDAS.
A special thank you to Tony Sheffield from Highlife Magazine for capturing some fabulous photos, and to our own Tom Moriarty, who documented the day on film.
✨ Want to see the finished portraits revealed?
Join us for our Gala Luncheon at the beautiful Centennial Vineyards Restaurant on Sunday, 30 August 2026. It's shaping up to be a memorable afternoon filled with stunning art, delicious food, great company, plenty of laughs, and fundraising in support of the arts.
Thank you for supporting BDAS. We can't wait to celebrate art, community, and a little bit of Craig Reucassel magic with you this August!
Finally, our heartfelt thanks go to Corina Nesci from Highland, Southern Highlands. Her generous support has helped make this event possible, and we are incredibly grateful.
We hope to see you there!