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Council’s Arts and Culture team is preparing for another massive year, starting with the launch of the new Studios of the Scenic Rim Booklet this month by Queensland Governor, Her Excellency Penelope Wensley.
The Governor will launch the booklet at an Arts Dinner at The Centre Beaudesert on February 28.
Council’s Arts and Cultural co-ordinator, Bronwyn Davies, says this year the Studios of the Scenic Rim booklet has been expanded to include participating art studios and art events such as Murri Arts and Art in the Olives, Scenic Rim events and cultural trails.
Unlike past years the Studios of the Scenic Rim program will be held just once during 2012, from May 4 to June 3 and will feature 16 studios with 31 artists.
Ms Davies says the decision was made in response to feedback from participating artists and visitors to past events.
The booklet will be available from Visitor Information Centres, Cultural Centres and Art Galleries and tourism operators throughout the region after the February 28 launch. It features beautiful new photography of Scenic Rim artists, collectors and tourism operators, including a powerful cover shot of Boonah-based sculptor Christopher Trotter.
“This booklet has gone from being 48 pages and all about the Studios of the Scenic Rim to an 80-page booklet containing information about all aspects of the region’s arts and cultural community,” says Ms Davies.
“This really is a comprehensive guide for everything cultural and artistic in the Scenic Rim. It will be a powerful source of information for cultural travellers and tourists as well as for the people of the Scenic Rim.
“It features 23 pages of festivals and events alone, as well as information about accommodation, tours, galleries, heritage trails and museums, as well as information about the region’s fabulous walking trails.”
Ms Davies says she approached the Governor to launch the booklet when she met her at an awards dinner in Brisbane late last year.
The Governor happily accepted the offer and has also written a forward to the guide. The Arts Dinner also marks the start of celebrations for the 5th anniversary of The Centre at Beaudesert. On the night an exhibition titled Open Doors will begin, featuring art from artists participating in the Studios of the Scenic Rim.
This year’s studios trail features some new artists, including Tamborine Mountain-based mixed media artist Fiona Rafferty and local sculptor and painter, Kate French.
Scenic Rim residents are invited to the launch dinner on February 28, however bookings are essential. RSVP to The Centre Tel: 5540 5050 or thecentre@scenicrim.qld.gov.au
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