Erina Rotary Club has again coordinated the exhibition of contemporary artworks by local High School students from Erina and Terrigal as a part of the celebration of Youth Services month in the Rotarian calendar. Supported by Central Coast Council, the exhibition aims to showcase the cutting-edge creativity and culture of our local young people. The exhibition focuses on the use of mixed media and technology to support their self-expression and creative endeavours. This year (2025) the public will have the chance to vote for their favourite artwork in a ‘People’s Choice’ Award, using the QR code by the picture. The competition is sponsored by Eckersley’s, the national art supplies retailers, the artist with the most votes will win a $100 voucher and second place a $50 voucher. Voting for the People’s Choice is open until Sunday May 25th.
Erina Rotary Club’s Youth Director, Fiona Morrison explained “The Magic of Rotary is the theme of Rotary this year and has been an inspiration for the wonderful works we see at the exhibition.” She added “These young artists have shared their perspective of the world around them in both an abstract and more traditional style.”
The works include Terrigal High schools Year 7 and 8’s designs inspired by the theme of the exhibition to create something magical. Their works were all collaborative with up to 5 students working together exploring new materials and mixed media to create the large, abstract pieces. Erina High School’s Years 7 and 8 submitted works of landscapes, still life, and portrait drawings, photographs and paintings, Natalie Hallam, explained how her students worked on their pieces “through lunch breaks and before school” once they realised they would be in a public exhibition. Gail and her Department Head, Karen Pennings, endorsed their High School’s participation, and added “we are delighted to be a part of this event again this year, the students have been passionate and keen to take risks and have a go and the more opportunities that our students get to present their work publicly the greater confidence they get!”
