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AUTUMN SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

YOUTHFEST 2024 FRIDAY 12 APRIL , 4-8PM Drop into the Library / Gallery Pop-up at Richmond Oval for Youth Fest . There will art makerspace activities , giant games to play and books to read . EVENT HELD AT RICHMOND OVAL FREE – DROP IN

GOVENOR BLIGH ’ S DAUGHTER - HAWKESBURY FAMILY HISTORY GROUP MEETING WEDNESDAY 10 APRIL 10-11.15AM Author Sue Williams will discuss the fascinating story of Governor Bligh ’ s daughter , Mary Bligh . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR FREE - IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM . BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL ONLY IF ATTENDING ON ZOOM

PHOTOGRAPHING THE HAWKESBURY TUESDAY 23 APRIL 6-7PM Michelle Nichols , our Local History Librarian will guide your discovery of the history of photography in the Hawkesbury using many samples of historic photographs from local photographers . Delivered online via Zoom . FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL VIA EVENTBRITE

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Hawkesbury Central Library 300 George Street , Windsor

Monday - Friday : 9am - 7pm Saturday : 9am - 1pm Sunday : 2pm - 5pm Closed public holidays

( 02 ) 4560 4460 library @ hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au

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EXHIBITION ARCHIBALD PRIZE 2023 REGIONAL TOUR UNTIL 28 APRIL The Archibald Prize is Australia ’ s foremost prize for portraiture . Visit and vote for your favourite portrait PLUS a chance to win the $ 500 People ’ s Choice Award cash prize . $ 5 ADULT EXHIBITION ENTRY FREE UNDER 18YRS

ARCHIBALD MAKERSPACE 16 MARCH - 28 APRIL Create a self-portrait and immerse yourself in all aspects of portraiture . A fun activity for all ages . FREE WITH $ 5 ADULT EXHIBITION ENTRY FREE UNDER 18YRS

LIVING STORIES CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP SATURDAY 20 APRIL , 9.30 – 11AM This workshop will help budding authors gain confidence and skills in their creative writing processes . Presented in partnership with WestWords and WestLit Libraries , as part of the Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR For ages 10-15 years FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Please note : the content is customised to specific age groups . Please don ’ t book for a different age group without first consulting the library .

LIVING STORIES CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP SATURDAY 20 APRIL , 11.30AM-1PM This workshop will help improve the quality of your writing , character development and story structure . Presented in partnership with WestWords and WestLit Libraries , as part of the Living Stories Western Sydney Writing Prize . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR For ages 16 + years FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Please note : the content is customised to specific age groups . Please don ’ t book for a different age group without first consulting the library .

Richmond Branch Library 29 West Market Street , Richmond

Monday - Friday : 9.30am - 6pm Saturday : 9am - 1pm Sunday : Closed Public holidays : Closed

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Archibald Prize - Winner 2023 -Julia Gutman - Head in the sky , feet on the ground

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MOVIES @ the LIBRARY TUESDAY 16 & 23 APRIL , 2-3.30PM Watch a new release DVD in a relaxed setting . Bring your own snacks and drinks . Check Eventbrite or call the library for the title that will be screening . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR FREE - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

MR BAMBOOZLE ’ S MAGICAL GAME SHOW WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL , 10.30-11.30AM This show blends storytelling with baffling magic and crazy game show fun to challenge your thinking and imagination . HAWKESBURY CENTRAL LIBRARY , WINDSOR For ages 5-12 years $ 5 - BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 1 Free ticket for an accompanying adult with every booking

Archibald Prize 2023 - Patrice Wills - No place like home

THE ARCHIBALD PRIZE ARRIVES IN THE HAWKESBURY !

The Archibald Prize 2023 regional tour has rolled up to Hawkesbury Regional Gallery until Sunday , 28 April 2024 . The Gallery is open for extended hours with an exhibition program including a drop-in maker space , artist talks , a Hawkesbury People ’ s Choice Award and more . Toured across regional locations following exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales , the Archibald Prize is Australia ’ s foremost portraiture prize , with the winning artist receiving the prestigious accolade and $ 100,000 in prize money .

Awarded to the best portrait ‘ preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in arts , letters , science or politics , painted by any artist resident in Australasia ’, the Archibald Prize is a who ’ s who of Australian culture , from politicians and celebrities to sporting heroes and artists . With artist participation growing year on year , an incredible 949 entries were received with 57 finalists selected for 2023 . For the first time , there are more works by women ( 30 ) than men ( 27 ) selected as finalists with significant representation of First Nations artists .

It is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the regional tour – the last time it was exhibited in the Hawkesbury was in 2017 .

Don ’ t miss out on seeing this extraordinary display of 57 portraits . It is a great opportunity for Hawkesbury residents to see the exhibition and for anyone who missed it in Sydney .

The Hawkesbury Young Archie portrait competition is also on exhibition at Hawkesbury Central Library in Windsor . Follow the Gallery ’ s Facebook www . facebook . com / hawkesburygallery and join their eNewsletter list for updates on how to enter , visit www . hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au / gallery and click on the Subscribe button .

The Archibald Prize 2023 is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition . Find out more about each of this year ’ s Archibald Prize finalists here : www . artgallery . nsw . gov . au / prizes / archibald / 2023

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LIBRARY AND GALLERY CLOSED ANZAC DAY – THURSDAY 25 APRIL 2024 .

PAINT A PET PORTRAITS OF ANIMALS WEDNESDAY 17 APRIL , 10.30AM -12.30PM In this workshop you will draw inspiration from the Archibald Prize exhibition in the gallery to make a pet portrait inspired by your favourite animal . We will use collage and acrylic painting techniques to create onto a canvas and take it home ! Young creatives can bring a photo of their pet , choose another animal image , or let their imaginations run wild ! HAWKESBURY REGIONAL GALLERY For ages 5-10 years $ 15 – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

CAN YOU DIG IT ? MINI ARCHAEOLOGISTS ! THURSDAY 18 APRIL , 10.30AM-12.30PM Join in an exciting , hands-on workshop where you become a ‘ mini archaeologist ’ and dig deeper into the rich history of the Hawkesbury region ! In this workshop participants will explore the scientific ways that archaeologists worked to uncover artifacts on display in the Museum ’ s current exhibition . HAWKESBURY REGIONAL MUSEUM For ages 5-10 years $ 15 – BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Archibald Prize 2023 - Kaylene Whiskey - Cooking my famous Indulkana soup

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Archibald Prize - Winner People ’ s Choice 2023 - Jaq Grantford - Through the window