The Inverell Shire Library and the Inverell Art Gallery have joined forces to produce a free bookmark and a competition, designed especially for people who love to colour.
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Local artists Helena South and Tracey Buxton developed three ‘colour your own’ artworks using designs inspired by the Meandering Macintyre mosaic on the Evans Street footpath outside the gallery. Both artists worked on the mosaic when it was originally constructed. The Meandering Macintyre took over 3000 volunteer hours to complete, and is one of the longest continuous mosaics in Australia.
“It was a great opportunity for us to work with the library, especially since the path runs from the gallery to the library,” gallery supervisor Jo Williams said. She was pleased to see Helena and Tracey recognised for their work.
The adult colouring craze which took off in 2014 is still going strong, and the library hosts a regular session which seeks to combine relaxation, creativity and company.
“When it first kicked off people were talking about nostalgia and people going back to their childhood, but what people are finding is that doing a repetitive activity which allows some creativity, it helps to calm you, it helps to distract you from whatever else is going on in your head,” Sonya said.
To celebrate the new bookmarks, locals of all ages are encouraged to show off their artistry in a colouring competition. Bookmarks and competition details are available at the library, Inverell Art Gallery, FDB’s and the Dust Jacket.
Categories include open (over 16 years), open additional needs, 12-15 years, 8-11 years and 5-7 years. In each there is a gift bag up for grabs containing art supplies, a book voucher and more. Completed bookmarks are to be returned to the library by Tuesday, April 4. Names, contact details and category entered must be noted on the back.
Prizes will be presented at a special ceremony on Thursday, April 6 at the library, where all entries will be on display.
“We thought this could be a really nice way for people to create, for people to remember the library and the art gallery, and if they’re visitors, to take home something that really reminds them of Inverell,” Sonya said.