Ocean Shores Art Expo, Inc.
PO Box 2155
Ocean Shores
NSW 2483
abn 94 936 792 307
president@osartexpo.com

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The Ocean Shores Art Expo, Inc.
27th to 29th August, 2010
This year's theme:
"The Elements"

Supported by
Lions Logo
Lions Club
Brunswick Mullumbimby Inc.
Event and Competion Details:
The Elements
Artwork in Six Categories
1. Watercolour & Gouache
2. Printmaking, Drawing
& Pastels
3. Oil & Acrylic
4. Mixed Media
5. Sculpture
6. Photographic
& Digital Art
In each category:
1st PRIZE $500
2nd PRIZE $200
And One ONLY
Viewers Choice
Prize value of $300
The Elements
OPENING NIGHT:
7pm
Fri 27th Aug, 2010
with preview and
presentation of prizes
OPEN FOR VIEWING:
Fri 27th to Sun 29th August
Between 10am and 4pm
VENUE:
Ocean Shores Public School,
Shara Blvd,
Ocean Shores
page updated:
Sat 24/07/2010 10:09:50.20

Read about the Expo:
Byron Shire News
The Echo

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The 2010 Expo group


2009 Comunity Art kids

Artistic participation 2009


Old Brunswick river Bridge seen from western side.
Old Brunswick river Bridge 2004.

The Ocean Shores Art Expo Story
….from Historic Bridge to Art Expo

    The Ocean Shores Arts Expo began in 2004 when a group of residents who had come together during the Pacific Highway planning controversy decided to create something uplifting, creative and positive for the community. Lions of Brunswick/Mullumbimby straight away supported the project as a worthy cultural event to bring community together, and provided funding and many willing hands to help.

    One of many effects of the new highway project was that the old historic bridge over the Brunswick River would be replaced by a super highway. The art competition therefore invited artists to depict the old Highway bridge spanning the Brunswick River at Ocean Shores, so at least paintings could keep that bit of history alive.

    Themes over the ensuing years focused on significant local issues and interests. In 2005 it was “The Brunswick River”, 2006 was “Colours of our Valley”, 2007 turned our attention to “The Environment – Our Place, Our Face”. In 2008 the year of the national apology the theme was “Belonging” and last year’s theme was “Seeds of Change” and now in 2010 our theme will be "The Elements".

    All are welcome to the Opening Night at 7 pm Friday at the Ocean Shores Primary School to view art and sculpture, listen to local musicians and enjoy drinks and nibbles. Then over the weekend there are local musicians performing, art demonstrations, the Youth art show, a community artwork, and the Artists’ café will be open and in addition this year we will have an expended series of sessions by the school P and C group.

    Local history has been an important corner stone of the Expo every year and our local historian Frank Mills will again this year be involved.

    The Art Expo have over the years enjoyed great sponsorship and donations from many local businesses and individuals. Now making its mark in the Northern Rivers Region, it is a unique and innovative cultural experience. We hope you can come!

Higway bridges under construction.
Work underway for the Brunswick River Bridge replacements.