Local shops display Australian art works for unique Mosman High School fundraiser.
Artworks will be displayed in local shop windows for the third annual Art Walk this February.
By ANNA USHER
Local shops will display the works of 40 acclaimed Australian artists this month, for the third annual Mosman Art Walk, taking place on Military Rd.
This year, the unique art trail and Mosman High fundraiser is set to showcase paintings by the likes of Ken Done, Ann Cape, Rhett Brewer and Ian Grant.
“Members of the public are welcome to stroll Mosman’s main shopping precinct at any time to see original artworks displayed in local businesses, from bookshops to jewellery stores, travel agents to toy sellers, pharmacies to fashion boutiques, dry cleaners to florists,” organiser Ann King told Mosman Collective.
Works will be on display from February 23 to March 12, with proceeds going to Mosman High School.
All artworks are for sale, with 30 per cent of proceeds donated to support Mosman High School’s renowned art program, and 70 per cent going directly to the artist.
“Our aim in 2021 was to create an event that would not only support our school, but local businesses and artists, who were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Ms. King said.
“The Art Walk has been embraced so whole-heartedly by the local community that it has become an annual cultural highlight, supported by our Gold Sponsor, local firm Kelly+Partners Chartered Accountants, who are passionate about the vital role of arts and culture in enriching communities.
“We look forward to welcoming people to Mosman again in 2023 to explore our local village as they follow the Art Walk, enjoying all the diverse art on show, from painting to sculptures to ceramics. There is no pressure to buy but if you like what you see, the works can be purchased on the spot via QR code.”
Local artist Rhett Brewer will again participate in the 2023 Art Walk.
Artist Michelle Henry’s work will feature in 2023.
Mosman High School principal Susan Wyatt said, “We are excited that so many of the Mosman village retailers and exceptional Australian artists have joined us again this year for the third time.”
“We look forward to seeing the people of Mosman, and from all over Sydney, coming to enjoy this fantastic annual art event.”
Local businesses involved in the walk take great pride in displaying their artworks, carefully curated for their space, and have welcomed new customers as a result.
Mosman Art Walk is a fun and accessible fundraiser for the whole family, presented by the Mosman High Art Committee.
Funds raised in previous Mosman Art Walks have contributed significantly to the development of Mosman High’s art students, including inviting influential keynote speakers to the school and contributing to an immersive art camp experience in 2022 that inspired these talented young artists and resulted in many outstanding works.
Mosman has a strong artistic history, beginning with its First Peoples, and now home to many acclaimed artists and galleries. From the 1890s Curlew Artists Camp at Sirius Cove hosted artists such as Arthur Streeton and Tom Roberts; the Mosman Art Prize began in 1947, now run by the Mosman Art Gallery which was established in 1998.
The gallery will host the official launch of the 2023 Mosman Art Walk on Monday 27 February, and the walk is proudly supported by Mosman Council.
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