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June 2026
Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival





2027 Poster Competition Submissions
As locals know, it is that time of year again where the Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival committee is asking for poster submissions before August 1.
The theme is 'art in the heart'... which is an interesting concept compared to previous themes, but to the studio at present, colour, boldness and being authentically different to the majority by challenging the conformed comfort zone of mainstream has always been it's voice.
We have moved away from formal professional of last year into more of an exuberant playful bohemian stylisation, as that is what is soulfully art in the heart here.
May 2026
Fellowship Guild Philanthropy

Volunteer Week Breakfast
2026 is the year for ac. care to celebrate 40 years of service to its community, and with it, several special events have been organised. This month a special breakfast to celebrate it's volunteers, was held at Nalou's Kitchen, Mount Gambier.
As part of the studio's Fellowship Guild philanthropic program, studio principal creative, Jody Arnold, attended in capacity of Linker Network volunteer, to have a conversation with volunteers about the Linker Project in terms of its innovative and invaluable contribution towards long terrm wellbeing of clients.
Creativity Resourcing

Oops! Who let me cook?
The latest creative sensation to arrive and go live, never has there been a better time to tempt your tastebuds with wholesome practical recipes that helps you escape all the chemicals and nasties of processed foods while giving your body the fuel it needs to heal, repair and grow.
Raise your vibration with clean healthy food and explore a range of options through experimentation or take it to the next level by including your friends in taste test challenges.