Wyrallah Road Public School is awash with colour and excitement today as the school and P&C prepare to host their first art exhibition.

The theme is ‘Bolder, Brighter, Together’! The purpose is to engage the students in art, celebrate their creativity and to bring the community together. 

Students have been working collaboratively with their class on major art works. The art works all have a unique theme and are bright, beautiful and tell a story.

A year 1/2 class were inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night to create a Lismore edition of the masterpiece as their major artwork, ‘Cosmic Evening Lismore’. This artwork captures movement and a sense of home. In addition, the students individually created their own inspiration of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers.

A year 3/4 class created ‘Reef of Radiance’, a coral reef major artwork and installation. This underwater spectacular is transformed by UV light. Individually, students created plants and animals found underwater.

Inspired by the theme of community, the artwork symbolises how individual contributions, like the unique creatures and coral within a reef, come together to form a thriving ecosystem in neon colours.

Tonight, the major artworks will be sold in a silent auction to raise funds for the school. These impressive pieces are perfect for any business, community space or private collection. The individual artworks will be sold to the parents of the budding artists.

The exhibition will also display the art competition entries prepared by students. Entries will be judged by special guests Mayor Steve Krieg, Jenny Dowell and Lismore High Art teacher Lisa Newman. The competition artworks will be for sale. 

There will be prizes, raffle, food, coffee and music. The Lismore High School Band, The Rays, will kick off the evening and be performing their original songs.

A spokesperson said, "Embrace the spirit of the event, and you might find yourself investing in the future of a talented artist. Let’s come together to champion bold, vibrant art and celebrate our community."

Go along and support young local artists tonight (Wednesday, 20th November) from 4-7pm, 152 Nielson Street, East Lismore.

Admission by gold coin donation. There will be limited eftpos facilities, so please bring cash if possible.