The Arts Centre Cootamundra (TACC) had our 20 Year Celebration in May 2024. The month-long celebration took the form of a Festival with a variety of events and activities.
Festival of Turtles Opening Cocktail Party.
Friday 3rd of May, 6pm
Cocktails / mocktails and canapes, guest speakers, memorabilia and a tour of the facility.
Social Dance Workshop - FREE
Thursday 2nd of May, 5pm
Joined Dance Makers Collective to get moving and grooving at this fun and relaxed workshop for all ages and abilities.
Flora & Fauna Stencil Art Workshop
Saturday 4th May, 10am
Created stencil art inspired by Australian flora and fauna, as well as the amazing artworks of May Gibbs.
The Saturday Night Social
Saturday 4th May, 7pm
A solid evening of joyous dancing inspired by Dance Makers Collective with live music by Lock Stock & Bingle.
Classical Music Concert
Wednesday 8th of May, 6:30pm for a 7pm start
The “Kurrajong Ensemble” presented a varied programme of music from the 18th century to the present day.
TACC OPEN DAY - Free
Saturday 11th May, 9am to 3pm
Visual arts demonstrations, hands-on activities, performances, Bollywood Fashion, Open Potters Shed and more.
TWILIGHT SOUND SHOW - Free
Saturday 11th May, from 6pm
A fun and relaxed evening for the whole family featuring the Kapooka Folk Band, the Kapooka Acoustic Band and the Samoan Choir.
EXHIBITION: “May Gibbs Influenced Illustrations”
This Art Exhibition opened on Saturday 18th of May to coincide with the opening night “Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: The Musical in Concert” and closed on the day of the final performance. This Exhibition featured artworks inspired by the enchanting world of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, written and illustrated by May Gibbs in 1918.
PRODUCTION: “Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: The Musical in Concert.”
5 shows starting on Saturday 18th May.
A community performed musical featuring local actors, dancers, singers and musicians.
(Music and Words by Peter Combe – Based on the Book “The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie” by May Gibbs. Illustration by May Gibbs. Rights By arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com and copyright owners The Northcott Society and the Celebral Palsy Alliance.)
