Pottery studio seeks local artists
Having recently established the Kiama Ceramic Art Studio in her home in Akuna Street, local potter Fran Smith started teaching in the studio in the month before the Covid-19 restrictions […]
Category Archives: The Arts
COVID-19 claims Folk By The Sea
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organisers of Kiama’s annual music festival, Folk By The Sea, to reluctantly cancel this year’s three day event, scheduled for September 25-27. “Folk By The […]
Hopes for stimulus rest on Arts Precinct
Having had time to analyse the NSW Government’s stimulus package for councils, Kiama Council’s General Manager says that it will have very little impact on its financial situation. “Council does […]
Vale Ken Methold
When Ken Methold settled in Kiama, nothing would be the same. Ken was a script writer, TV and movie producer, novelist, playwright, internationally acclaimed creator of over 100 ESL books […]
Pulling of a Virtual KISS
Like the experienced troupers they are, Dave Evans and Tamara Campbell, lived up to the adage ‘the show must go on’ by staging a Virtual KISS Arts Festival this year. […]
Vale John Cornwell
Well-known artist and active community member John Cornwell has passed away at the age of 89. John was well recognised in Sydney art circles before moving to Kiama with his […]
Don’t get bored… get busy
Some entertaining ideas by our special columnist, Perrie Croshaw Bring the music home The Sydney Opera House is running a ‘from our house to yours’ program of full-length performances, live […]
No flow-on from festivals for a while
At time of writing, the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on Australia and our local community is only just being felt. Already numerous local gatherings, even before the indoor […]
Fun children’s book launch
As a child growing up in the southwest of England, Helen Lear had a passion for writing and books, often producing illustrated short stories to give to family and friends. […]
See the design evolution of this year’s Festival artwork
An exhibition showcasing the recent work of acclaimed local graphic designer Gregor Cullen is being opened on the weekend of the Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival. The timing is appropriate […]
