Walgett Art Group celebrates 25 years with community sculpture workshop

Thrilled with their life-size spoonbill sculpture were members of the Walgett Art Group along with other interested locals. Pictured are (l-r) Bill Murray, Kerrie Burke, Nigel Cochrane, Liz Powell, Kelly Dwyer, Suzie Murray, Rae Cochrane, Annie Murray and tutor Jobella. Photo contributed

The Walgett Art Group has marked its 25th year with a hands-on sculpture workshop that brought locals together to create a life size spoonbill bird.

Coordinator and founding member, Anne Murray said the idea began after she missed out on attending a similar community event.

“I missed a visit from sculpture artist Jobella that another community group ran here in Walgett,” Ms Murray said. “I thought I would see if we could organise something for our art group.”

Ms Murray contacted the artist, who lives near Tamworth and found she was very receptive to making another trip to Walgett. […]

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