The Arts Centre Cootamundra (TACC) is preparing for our 20 Year Celebration in May 2024. The month-long celebration will take the form of a Festival with a variety of events and activities.

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Festival of Turtles Opening Cocktail Party.
Friday 3rd of May, 6pm
Help us celebrate 20 Years of TACC! Enjoy cocktails / mocktails and canapes, guest speakers, memorabilia and a tour of the facility.

Social Dance Workshop - FREE
Thursday 2nd of May, 5pm
Join Dance Makers Collective to learn some new moves. Get moving and grooving at this fun and relaxed workshop. All ages and abilities welcome.

Flora & Fauna Stencil Art Workshop
Saturday 4th May, 10am
Enjoy a day creating 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
Join Dance Makers Collective and Lock Stock & Bingle in a solid evening of joyous dancing with your partners, family and friends.

Classical Music Concert
Wednesday 8th of May, 6:30pm for a 7pm start
Featuring the “Kurrajong Ensemble” who will present 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”
The Exhibition will open on Saturday 18th of May 2024 to coincide with the opening night of the production and will close on Sunday 26th of May, the day of the final performance. It will also be open during the week when the TACC Office is open (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 1pm and 4pm).
This Exhibition will feature 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.)