The Creative Friends open ‘The Bright Side’ exhibition

The Creative Friends is an artistic group that meets on Thursdays in the Narrabri Art and Craft Society workroom for camaraderie and a get-together to produce artworks at all levels.

The emphasis for the group is to have fun, with beginners very welcome to join the group alongside fellow painters who may have been mastering the craft for many years.

On Friday, September 16, the group opened their 2022 exhibition, ‘The Bright Side’ with some magnificent works on display.

The exhibition will run until Tuesday, October 11.

Gallery co-ordinator Janice Smith, Narrabri Shire Council tourism and cultural services manager Scott Pollock, and Graeme and Donna Compton. Gallery co-ordinator Janice Smith, Narrabri Shire Council tourism and cultural services manager Scott Pollock, and Graeme and Donna Compton.

Olwyn Campey with three of her paintings, ‘Novice Camp Drafter’, ‘Sizzling Sunset’ and ‘Brick Kiln in 1980’s’. Olwyn Campey with three of her paintings, ‘Novice Camp Drafter’, ‘Sizzling Sunset’ and ‘Brick Kiln in 1980’s’.

Craig Salmon with his painting ‘Escaped. Sugar is Now Boss Ringleader’. Craig Salmon with his painting ‘Escaped. Sugar is Now Boss Ringleader’.

Jenny Grellman with her painting ‘Morning Tea’. Jenny Grellman with her painting ‘Morning Tea’.

Helen Smith with grandson Hunter Smith and her painting ‘I see you’. Helen Smith with grandson Hunter Smith and her painting ‘I see you’.

Heather Tailby with two of her paintings, ‘Sunshine’ and ‘My Father the Shearer’, the late Mick McGovern. Heather Tailby with two of her paintings, ‘Sunshine’ and ‘My Father the Shearer’, the late Mick McGovern.

Leone Buckman with her painting ‘Barb Wire Knot’. Leone Buckman with her painting ‘Barb Wire Knot’.

Christine Fry with three of her paintings, ‘Elephant’, ‘Billabong’ and ‘Farmhouse’. Christine Fry with three of her paintings, ‘Elephant’, ‘Billabong’ and ‘Farmhouse’.

Barb Francis with her ten miniature magnetic tile paintings of birds and fruit. Barb Francis with her ten miniature magnetic tile paintings of birds and fruit.