GALLERY NEWS & EVENTS

We are thrilled to announce James Matthews as the recipient of the 2026 Creative Pathways Scholarship which is a joint partnership between Bowral Art Gallery and The Southern highlands Community Foundation. James will be mentored over the next year by Clara Adolphs and Martial Cosyn to produce a body of work culminating in an exhibition at Bowral Art Gallery in February 2027. Congratulations James, we are looking forward to the year ahead and supporting your creative journey.

Marlene Murray for her wonderful painting titled "Life in Wingecarribee" Equal Runners Up Margaret Wheeler "Poppies" Noelle Taylor "John Hayes Rock Hole, East McDonald Ranges, N.T." (Pictured in order) Congratulations to all our members for a terrific show and to our People's Choice winners. It was a beautiful exhibition and admired by many. A huge thanks to The Bowral Art Gallery for hosting the annual exhibition. Thanks also to our curator Kim Shannon and our exhibi

We have full year ahead in the gallery and the workshops planned are exciting and tempting, as you will see each week in the newsletters. It will be a busy year again for the committee, staff and the many volunteers who keep the place moving forward to fulfill the BDAS charter. “To encourage the practice and appreciation of art in the Southern Highlands” The Bowral Art Gallery AGM will be held on Friday March 6, and we encourage you all to consider if there is a role for you