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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:
