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ARTFEST 2024

Blue Mountains Artfest has wrapped for another year. Thanks to all those that contributed from across our community: artists, makers, musicians, performers, bakers, volunteers, school students, art lovers, friends & family.

And of course to all our Sponsors who gave generously in support of local creatives and the students Wentworth Falls Public School. 

Stay in touch via our socials, and we’ll see you in 2025!

2024 Feature Artist

Local landscape artist and previous Artfest exhibitor, Kate Holden, was named our 2024 Feature Artist.

Kate works in oils on canvas, capturing the personality and unique character of our native birds and environment. Her work layers colour and brushstrokes to create energy and movement; and to enhance light and depth of field.

After completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts (COFA) Kate shared studio space in Scotland and the Netherlands, exhibiting alongside local artists and gaining insight from their techniques to capture light with oils.

Following a break from artistic practice to raise her family she is returning to her greatest passion, painting. Blue Mountains Artfest was delighted to showcase Kate’s work in the 2024 exhibition.

ART EXHIBITION

At the beating creative heart of Artfest is an exhibition of original artworks available for purchase.

MAKER'S MARKETS

A curated selection of unique local wares from Blue Mountains artisans.

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

Small group workshops for all ages facilitated by talented creatives. Book early to avoid missing out.

FOOD & LIVE MUSIC

Live music from local bands, ensembles and choirs. Plus bake sale, barista coffee and snags in bread!

What is Artfest?

One of the region’s longest-running arts events, Blue Mountains Artfest is an annual fundraiser for Wentworth Falls Public School.

Showcasing local artists and makers, the weekend event is a not for profit initiative of the school’s P&C Association. All proceeds directly support students through the acquisition of educational resources and improvements to their learning environment.

Established in 1983 as the Wentworth Falls Public School Queen’s Birthday Weekend Art Exhibition, the event was the brainchild of visionary art teachers. 

It has maintained a focus on local artists and cultivating creative paths for generations of Wentworth Falls primary students.

Thank you to our 2024 Gold Sponsors:

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  • Artfest might be done for another year 🥲, but you can still grab tickets in our incredible raffle before it closes! Grand Prize - thanks to @thecarringtonhotel - is a very indulgent Unwind & Dine package for two including accommodation & dining. And thanks also to some of our favourite local businesses for contributing: @explorerbus @bluemountainsadventurecompany @growandco_store @ikouinspire @itsthelittlethingswf @josophans_fine_chocolates @lilianfelsbluemountains @lovebitescoffeeco_the_village @moontree_studio_ @sanctuaryskinandbeauty Six prize draws, tix just $2. Link in bio … and good luck 🤞🎁
  • 🥁 People’s Choice 2024 🥁 We are delighted to announce the 2024 People’s Choice winner is Elise McDonald for her work ‘Pink Skies’ capturing Princes Rock Lookout, Wentworth Falls. And congratulations to our YouthArt People’s Choice winner, Alisha Sawatske for her work ‘Herding Harmony’ in coloured pencil. Thank you to all this year's exhibiting artists, and to the hundreds of visitors who nominated their favourite artwork. 🎨✨ . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
  • A moment from Artfest’s Intergenerational Portrait workshop. Mum & daughter; uncle & niece; nonna & granddaughter; and three generations creating portraits of one another : grandmother, mother & daughter ♥️♥️♥️ #bluemtnsartfest #communityarts #wentworthfalls
  • The cicadas are calling : don’t miss the last day of Artfest! A packed day of art, live entertainment, markets, workshops and more awaits at Wentworth Falls Public. Come for the sausage sizzle, leave with a masterpiece for you walls at home. Here until 3pm 🧵🍰🎨🥁 . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #LocalArtistsBM #VisitBlueMountains #localartists #whatsonbluemountains
  • Sunshine. Art. Music. Coffee. Market Stalls. Good vibes 🌈🧁🖼️🤙🏼 After a tremendous Opening Night, we’ve had so many artlovers, craft hunters, families & friends through the gates already. Be part of, everyone welcome! Open until 4pm today, 10am - 3pm tomorrow. . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #LocalArtistsBM #VisitBlueMountains #localartists #whatsonbluemountains
  • 🙌 An Artfest Thank You to Gold Sponsor Ray White Upper Mountains 🙌 You will often see Ray White Upper Mountains supporting local causes, and we are delighted to have them on board as gold sponsor for this year’s Artfest. And if you have admired the Matthew Lynn painting of Govetts Leap that hangs in their Blackheath office, you’ll know they are art lovers too! Hunting for your forever home in our beautiful Blue Mountains? Chat to their property experts in Blackheath & Katoomba. Join us this weekend as we celebrate creativity & community.🎨✨ #BlueMountainsArtfest #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
  • 🙌 An Artfest Thank You to Gold Sponsor Wentworth Falls Podiatry 🙌 @wentworthfallspodiatry Dogs barking 👣?@wentworthfallspodiatry take care of all things feet, ankles and lower legs. They offer local expertise in resolving foot pain to managing conditions specific to children and young athletes. PS. they also stock Archies thongs & slides so level up to Podiatrist approved flip flops this summer 🩴. Join us from November 8th to 10th as we celebrate creativity & community.🎨✨ #BlueMountainsArtfest #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
  • Had the pleasure of meeting this year's exhibiting artists as dozens of original works were delivered yesterday, including this small selection of entries. Feeling so heartened by the support from across our Mountains’ community. Hope to see you all at Artfest this weekend 🫶 1. Fiona Bunton ‘Wild Swimming #2 Asmodeus Pool Wentworth Falls'. Acrylic on board @fionabuntonart 2. Christine Hyde ‘Valley Views'. Ink @christine.hyde.artworks 3. Katie Leavy ‘Mornings by the Lake'. Acrylic and mediums on canvas @katie.leavey.art 4. Ann Lemon ’Three Waratahs'. Acrylic on canvas. @annlemon_art 5. Steve Tredinnick ‘’The Hunter's Domain’ - Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Peregrine Falcon’. Watercolour. @stevetredart 6. Sharon Moroney ’Hidden Gem'. Charcoal & pastel. @sharonmoroneyart 7. Graham Cam ‘Adolescence’ Fine art photography. @wildcamphotography . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #bluemountains #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
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Artfest might be done for another year 🥲, but you can still grab tickets in our incredible raffle before it closes! Grand Prize - thanks to @thecarringtonhotel - is a very indulgent Unwind & Dine package for two including accommodation & dining. And thanks also to some of our favourite local businesses for contributing: @explorerbus @bluemountainsadventurecompany @growandco_store @ikouinspire @itsthelittlethingswf @josophans_fine_chocolates @lilianfelsbluemountains @lovebitescoffeeco_the_village @moontree_studio_ @sanctuaryskinandbeauty Six prize draws, tix just $2. Link in bio … and good luck 🤞🎁
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Artfest might be done for another year 🥲, but you can still grab tickets in our incredible raffle before it closes! Grand Prize - thanks to @thecarringtonhotel - is a very indulgent Unwind & Dine package for two including accommodation & dining. And thanks also to some of our favourite local businesses for contributing: @explorerbus @bluemountainsadventurecompany @growandco_store @ikouinspire @itsthelittlethingswf @josophans_fine_chocolates @lilianfelsbluemountains @lovebitescoffeeco_the_village @moontree_studio_ @sanctuaryskinandbeauty Six prize draws, tix just $2. Link in bio … and good luck 🤞🎁
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🥁 People’s Choice 2024 🥁 We are delighted to announce the 2024 People’s Choice winner is Elise McDonald for her work ‘Pink Skies’ capturing Princes Rock Lookout, Wentworth Falls. And congratulations to our YouthArt People’s Choice winner, Alisha Sawatske for her work ‘Herding Harmony’ in coloured pencil. Thank you to all this year's exhibiting artists, and to the hundreds of visitors who nominated their favourite artwork. 🎨✨ . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
🥁 People’s Choice 2024 🥁 We are delighted to announce the 2024 People’s Choice winner is Elise McDonald for her work ‘Pink Skies’ capturing Princes Rock Lookout, Wentworth Falls. And congratulations to our YouthArt People’s Choice winner, Alisha Sawatske for her work ‘Herding Harmony’ in coloured pencil. Thank you to all this year's exhibiting artists, and to the hundreds of visitors who nominated their favourite artwork. 🎨✨ . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
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🥁 People’s Choice 2024 🥁 We are delighted to announce the 2024 People’s Choice winner is Elise McDonald for her work ‘Pink Skies’ capturing Princes Rock Lookout, Wentworth Falls. And congratulations to our YouthArt People’s Choice winner, Alisha Sawatske for her work ‘Herding Harmony’ in coloured pencil. Thank you to all this year's exhibiting artists, and to the hundreds of visitors who nominated their favourite artwork. 🎨✨ . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
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A moment from Artfest’s Intergenerational Portrait workshop. Mum & daughter; uncle & niece; nonna & granddaughter; and three generations creating portraits of one another : grandmother, mother & daughter ♥️♥️♥️ #bluemtnsartfest #communityarts #wentworthfalls
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A moment from Artfest’s Intergenerational Portrait workshop. Mum & daughter; uncle & niece; nonna & granddaughter; and three generations creating portraits of one another : grandmother, mother & daughter ♥️♥️♥️ #bluemtnsartfest #communityarts #wentworthfalls
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The cicadas are calling : don’t miss the last day of Artfest! A packed day of art, live entertainment, markets, workshops and more awaits at Wentworth Falls Public. Come for the sausage sizzle, leave with a masterpiece for you walls at home. Here until 3pm 🧵🍰🎨🥁 . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #LocalArtistsBM #VisitBlueMountains #localartists #whatsonbluemountains
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The cicadas are calling : don’t miss the last day of Artfest! A packed day of art, live entertainment, markets, workshops and more awaits at Wentworth Falls Public. Come for the sausage sizzle, leave with a masterpiece for you walls at home. Here until 3pm 🧵🍰🎨🥁 . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #LocalArtistsBM #VisitBlueMountains #localartists #whatsonbluemountains
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Sunshine. Art. Music. Coffee. Market Stalls. Good vibes 🌈🧁🖼️🤙🏼 After a tremendous Opening Night, we’ve had so many artlovers, craft hunters, families & friends through the gates already. Be part of, everyone welcome! Open until 4pm today, 10am - 3pm tomorrow. . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #LocalArtistsBM #VisitBlueMountains #localartists #whatsonbluemountains
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Sunshine. Art. Music. Coffee. Market Stalls. Good vibes 🌈🧁🖼️🤙🏼 After a tremendous Opening Night, we’ve had so many artlovers, craft hunters, families & friends through the gates already. Be part of, everyone welcome! Open until 4pm today, 10am - 3pm tomorrow. . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #LocalArtistsBM #VisitBlueMountains #localartists #whatsonbluemountains
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🙌 An Artfest Thank You to Gold Sponsor Ray White Upper Mountains 🙌 You will often see Ray White Upper Mountains supporting local causes, and we are delighted to have them on board as gold sponsor for this year’s Artfest. And if you have admired the Matthew Lynn painting of Govetts Leap that hangs in their Blackheath office, you’ll know they are art lovers too! Hunting for your forever home in our beautiful Blue Mountains? Chat to their property experts in Blackheath & Katoomba. Join us this weekend as we celebrate creativity & community.🎨✨ #BlueMountainsArtfest #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
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🙌 An Artfest Thank You to Gold Sponsor Wentworth Falls Podiatry 🙌 @wentworthfallspodiatry Dogs barking 👣?@wentworthfallspodiatry take care of all things feet, ankles and lower legs. They offer local expertise in resolving foot pain to managing conditions specific to children and young athletes. PS. they also stock Archies thongs & slides so level up to Podiatrist approved flip flops this summer 🩴. Join us from November 8th to 10th as we celebrate creativity & community.🎨✨ #BlueMountainsArtfest #ThankYou #CommunitySupport
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Had the pleasure of meeting this year's exhibiting artists as dozens of original works were delivered yesterday, including this small selection of entries. Feeling so heartened by the support from across our Mountains’ community. Hope to see you all at Artfest this weekend 🫶 1. Fiona Bunton ‘Wild Swimming #2 Asmodeus Pool Wentworth Falls'. Acrylic on board @fionabuntonart 2. Christine Hyde ‘Valley Views'. Ink @christine.hyde.artworks 3. Katie Leavy ‘Mornings by the Lake'. Acrylic and mediums on canvas @katie.leavey.art 4. Ann Lemon ’Three Waratahs'. Acrylic on canvas. @annlemon_art 5. Steve Tredinnick ‘’The Hunter's Domain’ - Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Peregrine Falcon’. Watercolour. @stevetredart 6. Sharon Moroney ’Hidden Gem'. Charcoal & pastel. @sharonmoroneyart 7. Graham Cam ‘Adolescence’ Fine art photography. @wildcamphotography . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #bluemountains #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
Had the pleasure of meeting this year's exhibiting artists as dozens of original works were delivered yesterday, including this small selection of entries. Feeling so heartened by the support from across our Mountains’ community. Hope to see you all at Artfest this weekend 🫶 1. Fiona Bunton ‘Wild Swimming #2 Asmodeus Pool Wentworth Falls'. Acrylic on board @fionabuntonart 2. Christine Hyde ‘Valley Views'. Ink @christine.hyde.artworks 3. Katie Leavy ‘Mornings by the Lake'. Acrylic and mediums on canvas @katie.leavey.art 4. Ann Lemon ’Three Waratahs'. Acrylic on canvas. @annlemon_art 5. Steve Tredinnick ‘’The Hunter's Domain’ - Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Peregrine Falcon’. Watercolour. @stevetredart 6. Sharon Moroney ’Hidden Gem'. Charcoal & pastel. @sharonmoroneyart 7. Graham Cam ‘Adolescence’ Fine art photography. @wildcamphotography . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #bluemountains #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
Had the pleasure of meeting this year's exhibiting artists as dozens of original works were delivered yesterday, including this small selection of entries. Feeling so heartened by the support from across our Mountains’ community. Hope to see you all at Artfest this weekend 🫶 1. Fiona Bunton ‘Wild Swimming #2 Asmodeus Pool Wentworth Falls'. Acrylic on board @fionabuntonart 2. Christine Hyde ‘Valley Views'. Ink @christine.hyde.artworks 3. Katie Leavy ‘Mornings by the Lake'. Acrylic and mediums on canvas @katie.leavey.art 4. Ann Lemon ’Three Waratahs'. Acrylic on canvas. @annlemon_art 5. Steve Tredinnick ‘’The Hunter's Domain’ - Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Peregrine Falcon’. Watercolour. @stevetredart 6. Sharon Moroney ’Hidden Gem'. Charcoal & pastel. @sharonmoroneyart 7. Graham Cam ‘Adolescence’ Fine art photography. @wildcamphotography . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #bluemountains #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
Had the pleasure of meeting this year's exhibiting artists as dozens of original works were delivered yesterday, including this small selection of entries. Feeling so heartened by the support from across our Mountains’ community. Hope to see you all at Artfest this weekend 🫶 1. Fiona Bunton ‘Wild Swimming #2 Asmodeus Pool Wentworth Falls'. Acrylic on board @fionabuntonart 2. Christine Hyde ‘Valley Views'. Ink @christine.hyde.artworks 3. Katie Leavy ‘Mornings by the Lake'. Acrylic and mediums on canvas @katie.leavey.art 4. Ann Lemon ’Three Waratahs'. Acrylic on canvas. @annlemon_art 5. Steve Tredinnick ‘’The Hunter's Domain’ - Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Peregrine Falcon’. Watercolour. @stevetredart 6. Sharon Moroney ’Hidden Gem'. Charcoal & pastel. @sharonmoroneyart 7. Graham Cam ‘Adolescence’ Fine art photography. @wildcamphotography . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #bluemountains #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
Had the pleasure of meeting this year's exhibiting artists as dozens of original works were delivered yesterday, including this small selection of entries. Feeling so heartened by the support from across our Mountains’ community. Hope to see you all at Artfest this weekend 🫶 1. Fiona Bunton ‘Wild Swimming #2 Asmodeus Pool Wentworth Falls'. Acrylic on board @fionabuntonart 2. Christine Hyde ‘Valley Views'. Ink @christine.hyde.artworks 3. Katie Leavy ‘Mornings by the Lake'. Acrylic and mediums on canvas @katie.leavey.art 4. Ann Lemon ’Three Waratahs'. Acrylic on canvas. @annlemon_art 5. Steve Tredinnick ‘’The Hunter's Domain’ - Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Peregrine Falcon’. Watercolour. @stevetredart 6. Sharon Moroney ’Hidden Gem'. Charcoal & pastel. @sharonmoroneyart 7. Graham Cam ‘Adolescence’ Fine art photography. @wildcamphotography . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #bluemountains #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
Had the pleasure of meeting this year's exhibiting artists as dozens of original works were delivered yesterday, including this small selection of entries. Feeling so heartened by the support from across our Mountains’ community. Hope to see you all at Artfest this weekend 🫶 1. Fiona Bunton ‘Wild Swimming #2 Asmodeus Pool Wentworth Falls'. Acrylic on board @fionabuntonart 2. Christine Hyde ‘Valley Views'. Ink @christine.hyde.artworks 3. Katie Leavy ‘Mornings by the Lake'. Acrylic and mediums on canvas @katie.leavey.art 4. Ann Lemon ’Three Waratahs'. Acrylic on canvas. @annlemon_art 5. Steve Tredinnick ‘’The Hunter's Domain’ - Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Peregrine Falcon’. Watercolour. @stevetredart 6. Sharon Moroney ’Hidden Gem'. Charcoal & pastel. @sharonmoroneyart 7. Graham Cam ‘Adolescence’ Fine art photography. @wildcamphotography . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #bluemountains #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
Had the pleasure of meeting this year's exhibiting artists as dozens of original works were delivered yesterday, including this small selection of entries. Feeling so heartened by the support from across our Mountains’ community. Hope to see you all at Artfest this weekend 🫶 1. Fiona Bunton ‘Wild Swimming #2 Asmodeus Pool Wentworth Falls'. Acrylic on board @fionabuntonart 2. Christine Hyde ‘Valley Views'. Ink @christine.hyde.artworks 3. Katie Leavy ‘Mornings by the Lake'. Acrylic and mediums on canvas @katie.leavey.art 4. Ann Lemon ’Three Waratahs'. Acrylic on canvas. @annlemon_art 5. Steve Tredinnick ‘’The Hunter's Domain’ - Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Peregrine Falcon’. Watercolour. @stevetredart 6. Sharon Moroney ’Hidden Gem'. Charcoal & pastel. @sharonmoroneyart 7. Graham Cam ‘Adolescence’ Fine art photography. @wildcamphotography . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #bluemountains #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
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Had the pleasure of meeting this year's exhibiting artists as dozens of original works were delivered yesterday, including this small selection of entries. Feeling so heartened by the support from across our Mountains’ community. Hope to see you all at Artfest this weekend 🫶 1. Fiona Bunton ‘Wild Swimming #2 Asmodeus Pool Wentworth Falls'. Acrylic on board @fionabuntonart 2. Christine Hyde ‘Valley Views'. Ink @christine.hyde.artworks 3. Katie Leavy ‘Mornings by the Lake'. Acrylic and mediums on canvas @katie.leavey.art 4. Ann Lemon ’Three Waratahs'. Acrylic on canvas. @annlemon_art 5. Steve Tredinnick ‘’The Hunter's Domain’ - Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoos and Peregrine Falcon’. Watercolour. @stevetredart 6. Sharon Moroney ’Hidden Gem'. Charcoal & pastel. @sharonmoroneyart 7. Graham Cam ‘Adolescence’ Fine art photography. @wildcamphotography . . . . #bluemtnsartfest #artshow #artexhibition #bluemountains #supportlocal #supportlocalartists #WentworthFalls
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