What's On in Cowra Calendar

Until 29 April – Transitions - Little Magpie Gallery.
Transition- “the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another”. Our new group exhibition is up in the 53 Kendal Street Cowra. So much variation on this beautiful theme. Finally we are transitioning into Autumn when our Central West landscape is just spectacular. Little Magpie Gallery is open Thursdays till 4pm, Friday & Saturday morning or by appointment.

Until 12 May – Dobell Drawing Prize #23. The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation, and expanded approaches to drawing by acclaimed and emerging drawing practitioners. The biennial prize began 30 years ago at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 1993 as the Dobell Prize for Drawing and is now presented by the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation. Gallery Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 10am to 2pm. For more information, you can contact the Cowra Regional Art Gallery on (02) 6340 2190, email at artgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au or visit their website at www.cowraartgallery.com.au

Until 21 Apr – Interconnections by Ronda Sharpe at Cowra Micro.
Cowra Micro Gallery, north end of Railway Station. Artists of Cowra East (ACE) & Cowra Micro present: Interconnections by Ronda Sharpe. Wiradjuri environmental artist examines earth, country and heritage using throwaway mediums. Exhibition Dates: 30th March to 21st April 2024. Hours: 10am - 2:30pm Sat + Sun (Or by appointment) Offical opening 12 noon Saturday 30 March 2024. All welcome for an official opening with an Artist Talk by Ronda Sharpe. Please be sun safe as this event is outdoors.

11-21 Apr – Youth Week.
Save the date for Youth Week! 11/21 April 2024. https://www.cowracouncil.com.au/.

17 Apr – Youth Week Origami Workshop.
Cowra Japanese Garden. 10:30am - 11:30am. Come join us for a fun, hands-on Origami Workshop during Youth Week! Get together with other young folks to learn the art of paper folding. We’ll show you how to create amazing origami peace cranes and other paper sculptures. The Peace Cranes will be used to create a Senbazuru from the community of Cowra that will feature in the 80th Anniversary commemorations for the Cowra Prisoner-of-War Breakout in August. No experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm! It’s a great way to relax, be creative, and make new friends. Let’s fold some paper and have a blast! All materials and morning tea included for FREE. Suitable for 10yrs +

18 Apr – 2024 Youth Week Trivia Night.
6pm - 8:30pm. St Raphael’s Parish Hall, 15 Lachlan Street, Cowra. Ready to play? Join the Cowra Youth Council for this special 2024 Youth Week Event. Tickets are $10 each or $30 for a family of 4. Tickets include a light supper. Grab your family and friends, jump online and get your tickets! Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cowra-youth-week-2024-trivia-night-tickets- 872996194117

19 Apr – Cowra Hospital Auxiliary Street Stall.
8:30am - 3pm. Join the Cowra Hospital Auxilary on Friday, 19th April for their street stall where all procceds made will be used to purchase much need patient equipment for our hospital. Held outside the Optimal Pharmacy on the Main Street, peruse through the various items on display and make a purchase for a worthy cause.

20 Apr – Cowra Community Markets.
8:30am to 12pm. Sid Kallas Oval. The Cowra Community Markets are held every third Saturday of every month at Sid Kallas Oval with a wide variety of local fresh produce, diverse stallholders and local buskers. Each month at their Markets you can find locally grown fruit and veg, eggs, honey, oils and other pantry staples. They also have home baked bread, cakes, slices and biscuits, homemade preserves, homewares and gift ideas, clothing, candles, plants, collectables and bric-a-brac, tea and coffee, and so much more! Don’t forget the Cowra Community Chest Sausage sizzle where they now also have egg and bacon rolls! The Markets are a great place to meet up with family or friends. You can grab a seat at the CCC Cafe while you have a coffee and cake, or a sausage sandwich. Entry to the Markets is a gold coin donation, 100% of which helps Cowra locals with medical expenses.

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