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2018 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival highlights
The 2018 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, held from 17-20 May and in its 27th year, maintained an eclectic and diverse program. Our Festival prides itself on catering for a ...
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2017 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival highlights
Our 2017 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival has, once again, maintained a solid program of new, exciting and assorted experiences. Attendance figures were estimated to be in the vicinity ...
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2016 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival highlights
What a way to celebrate our 25th year! There were sellout performances, crowds were up, events and workshops were fully booked, and there was a great buzz in Penola’s Memorial ...
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What did you think of the 2018 Festival? Have your say!
What did you think of the 2018 Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival? CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE OUR SURVEY This is your chance to have your say. Your survey will ...
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John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Prize 2018 Highlights
A large audience attended the opening night and the announcement of The Balnaves Foundation John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Prize. We continue our long-standing relationship with the Art ...
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2018 Competitions
John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Prize
John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Prize 2018 A large audience attended the opening night and the announcement of The Balnaves Foundation John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Prize. We ...
Testimonials:
“I highly recommend adding to your calendar”
"Penola is a warm and vibrant community of talented artists, and the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival celebrates art in all its forms. From the opening night – and the awarding of the John Shaw Neilson Art Acquisition Prize – to the closing ceremonies in the town square, I was embraced and welcomed to every event. From gallery openings to artistic demonstrations, from delicious local produce and tempting vintage wines to enthusiastic young writers and lively musicians, the festival is home to a broad palette of activities and experiences. I was honoured to be involved in judging the Catherine Martin Youth Literary Award, and delighted to participate in the Literary Brunch, hosted by Hollick Estates. Penola is a charming and historic town of original stone cottages and a celebration of life from a bygone era, including the legacy of Mary MacKillop, seamlessly melded with modern influences of music, art and literature. There really is something for everyone. But it is the people that make the difference, and this little community thrives on inclusivity - young and old, alternative and conservative, progressive and traditional. I enjoyed myself immensely and cannot more highly recommend Penola Coonawarra as a festival to add to your calendar. You will not be disappointed."
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