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Another month closer to 2027: We hope you and your families are doing well as another month flies by. Since our last general meeting there have been positive developments for Cabbi management. I am pleased to report that we have now
filled both the treasurer and secretary positions for another year. I would
like to warmly welcome Tony Bowen as our new secretary and Christine
Ellis as our new Cabbi treasurer. I wish to thank both Tony and Christine for generously volunteering their time, and experience to CABBI. Their willingness to step forward and help during what was becoming a very serious situation for our creative arts group is truly appreciated. While we are still working through a few outstanding matters, we are now in a much stronger position to continue managing CABBI, planning for its future, and supporting the needs and interests of our members. Carleta Delac has kindly offered to help with the changeover
process for the treasurer’s job until the end of this month. Once again, I
can’t thank Carleta enough for her ongoing help in making this a successful transition and many thanks to her for all the support she has given to Cabbi in
the past.
I fully understand how the next month may be a little
uncertain until all committee members have settled into their positions and
begin to fit into their new roles. However, we have begun to address a few matters
that need attention now and we are addressing issues as they come up. | | | |
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| | CABBI Committee 2026/7 (l to r), Ksana Gamaly, Leslie Dean Brown, Christina Allen (gallery manager), Tony Bowen (secretary), Camelle Denny (gallery manager), Garry Kemp (president), Christine Ellis (treasurer), Kenisha McAnally (vice-president) | |
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New exhibition Hooks & Wires Update:
At our management committee meeting last Tuesday, we agreed to move forward with the purchase of a new hanging system for our exhibition display boards. After an extensive investigation, we have ordered enough new hooks and wires from Eddy at ‘Framing Pieces’ to cover future requirements. We have known for some time this would be a necessary expense. Although the 500 or so hooks and 300 wires will cost $8,522, we believe that this is a wise, long-term investment. They are a great improvement on what we currently have and will reduce exhibition hanging time and hassles. The decision to purchase these items has, I believe, been carefully considered, taking into account both the impact on CABBI’s finances and the needs of our exhibitions. Like the management teams before us, we recognise that we are entrusted with the responsibility of managing CABBI’s financial resources wisely. Every expenditure and investment is carefully considered, with the best interests of our members and the future of CABBI always at the forefront of our decisions. Art in the Park Day: We
have planned another ‘Art in the Park’ morning on Friday, 30th
October, in just a couple of weeks’ time. I am a great believer that trying to create
special events like this for Cabbi members is not only a good idea but a necessary one. My thoughts are it’s not about the art we make on the day; it’s about the personal
connections we make with each other as members of a creative arts group, as well as with community members who walk by
and engage with us about who we are, what
are we doing and why. Showing Cabbi off to the public is a real positive
action.
You will see the flyer below, but just as
a quick reminder – we are gathering at the north end of Caseys beach, Friday 30th
October, starting from 8.30 onwards for a few hours. Bring your coffee, have a
few hours of fun with art materials and bring a friend too. We look forward to
seeing you there. 42nd Art & Craft Exhibition: Now that we have our new management
team in place, the planning for the Cabbi Art & Craft exhibition at
Christmas time is well under way. The convenors, Karen and Jane, are very busy
with the many issues that need to be organised. I would like to inform all
members that the entry forms will be emailed out to all financial members on
Monday, 26th October. The closing date for entries will be the
Monday, 23rd November. Parts of the entry form are designed
to be split and sent to three different people for processing. Please ensure
that you fill in the data with clearly printed information which is easily legible.
If you have any inquiries about the entry form, please contact me for help.
As in previous years, all entries
can be emailed to Workshops@cabbi.com.au or hand delivered to the Mogo gallery where a
drop off box will be located.
More detailed information about the exhibition will be
available in the coming weeks. Members in local Exhibitions: The last month has seen many of our
members involved in numerous exhibitions in our region. For example, the Pastel
Society exhibition, the River of Art and the Quantum exhibition are just some of the big events that Cabbi members have been successfully and heavily involved in (see below). Congratulations to all those involved. We
are very lucky to have as members the variety of gifted and talented members who are
involved in many exhibitions in our community.
Monthly Newsletter: Another
reminder that Sharon Beder is now our newsletter editor and she will be looking for
new content and ideas to be included in future newsletters so as to better inform
our members. Please consider having something to submit for this newsletter. Garry Kemp
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| | CABBI General Meeting, October 2026 | |
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| | | | | CABBI General Meeting 2pm, Thursday, 10th December at the Hub in Mogo | | | |
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| | | | | CABBI’s Instagram account has been reactivated. Visit for instant news about CABBI and its members. | |
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| | Our next Artists’ Changeover will take place on Sunday, 6 December, from 1.00 pm to 1.30 pm. We’re also looking forward to our Twilight Event on Monday, 7 December, at 4.30 pm. We invite everyone to come along, join us and show their support for our featured artist, Camelle Denny, and our featured craft artisan, Kenisha McAnally, a talented leather crafter. We are delighted to welcome back potter Nellie Oldham and welcome our new artist, Cathy O’Hara Smith, to the Gallery. We also say farewell to our departing artists, Taylor Watt and Bindi Welsh, and thank them for being part of our Gallery. September Sales September was a slow month for the Gallery, with the following sales recorded: - 7 paintings
- 3 unframed paintings
- 122 craft items
- 31 raffle tickets
- 2 commissions
October sales have also been slow so far. However, with Christmas fast approaching, we’re hopeful that we’ll see an increase in visitors and sales as people begin their Christmas shopping. We encourage everyone to visit the Gallery, discover the wonderful work of our artists and artisans, and support our local creative community. Camelle and Christina
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Exhibition update
Preparations for the 42nd exhibition are progressing well. This year, the Eurobodalla Mayor will open the show and announce the winner of the Mayor’s Award for Best in Show.
The judges for the exhibition have been confirmed: Sidney Speirs, a local artist who reached the semifinals of the ABC’s National Portrait Prize, will be mentored and will judge alongside Rose Marin, Executive Director of Southern Tablelands Arts, who brings extensive experience.
As a pilot initiative, we will include student artworks from Batemans Bay High School.
Flyers, posters, awards and other materials are being prepared and will soon be distributed. Banners and corflute boards are also in production, including a banner to be displayed outside Hanging Rock. The entry form is complete and ready for distribution.
Batemans Bay Surf Club members will assist with heavy lifting on our setup and pack-up days. The lights have been electrically tagged, and new hooks have been ordered. An exhibition organising meeting will be held on 20 October to identify the tasks required to deliver the event. We will then contact volunteers and assign roles.
We are getting very excited to deliver a great exhibition. Karen and Jane
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| | | | Please send details of any awards or achievements you’ve received to the editor at newsletter@cabbi.com.au for inclusion in the newsletter.
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| | | | CABBI Members who were Finalists for the River of Art Prize 2026 | | | |
| | Naomi Crowther, Inlet Camp with Twenty Nine Ibis, Acrylic, Cyanotype, Gold Leaf and Oil Stick | |
| | Sharon Beder, The Day the Muzak Died, Pastel | |
| | Judith Wilkins, Canopy of Light: Sylvan Sanctuary, Acrylic | |
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| | | Grace Paleg, Amber Autumn, Pastel | |
| | SOLD: Jane Whiting, The Small Flock, Oil | |
| | SOLD: Hans Van Haalen, Sentinel on the Munjip Trail, Acrylic | |
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| | Charlie Lee, Portrait, Pastel | |
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| | | Karen Warburton, The Mechanics; it used to be an institution, acrylic on wood | |
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| | | Susan McAlister, Calypso Aves, Glazed Ceramic | |
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| | | | | | CABBI Members who were winners or finalists, Quantum Art Prize 2026 | | | |
| | Jane Whiting, First Prize | |
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| | | | | Themes: The Year of the Fire Horse The Year of the Woman Farmer | | | |
| | Tessa Muskett, Third Prize | |
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| | | Sharon Beder, People’s Choice | |
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| | CABBI members (from left) Camelle Denny, Charlie Lee, Kenisha McAnally, Jane Whiting, Sharon Beder, Jessie Thompson and Kerrie Wilson, at the Quantum End of Show Party. And behind the camera, Sue McAllister, pictured above. | | | |
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| | Participants who enjoyed the recent Bob Ross workshop “Spring is Here” | | | |
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| | | | Please send details of any upcoming exhibitions that you are featured in to the editor at newsletter@cabbi.com.au for inclusion in the newsletter.
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| | | The Batemans Bay Solders Club is a proud sponsor of the Creative Arts Batemans Bay and offers their blank wall for artists to showcase their artworks, | |
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| | An expression of interest by all financial artists is encouraged and welcomed, especially by our newer members. Changeover of artworks occurs every three months.Please direct all expressions of interest to Nina Poulton at ken.poulton@bigpond.com. I strongly encourage new members and new artists to add their names - NinaWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: - You must be a financial member of CAВВІ
- Artists work hang 3 months at a time, there is a waiting period of 6 months between
your last hang and next, unless insufficient EOl's have been received you will then be
moved forward.
- Hanging Conditions
- There is no entry fee
- Works hang for 3 months
- The Soldiers Club is not responsible for any sales payments, sales need to be
notified to me Nina Poulton
- You are only able to have one art work sized up to medium e.g 50- 61 cm or 2
smaller ones equal to this size as we do not have sufficient hangers or hooks We
can only hang larger pieces if there are insufficient artists for that quarter. - I would
like to make that very clear to be fair to all artists.
- You must add you name, contact details, title of artwork, medium and price on the
back of your artwork (own label)
- Incoming artists will be a CABBI label which must be completed by you (this one
goes onto the wall besides your work)
- If you sell you are able to replace your artwork
- A 25% commission must be paid to CABBI directly, commission payments are to be
paid through the CABBI Square at The Gallery.
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| | | | Saturday Social Art Group | |
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| | When: Saturdays, 1.00pm - 4.00pm Where: Uniting Church, Hanging Rock Contact: Vee Hamer, veehamer@optusnet.com.au
Enjoy a peak at what we've been
creating together:
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| | Executive Committee Members 2026/27 President: Garry Kemp, president@cabbi.com.au Vice President: Kenisha McAnally, vicepresident@cabbi.com.au Treasurer: Christine Ellis, treasurer@cabbi.com.au Secretary: Tony Bowen, secretary@cabbi.com.au Gallery Managers: Camelle Denny and Christina Allen General Committee Members: Ksana Gamaly, Leslie Dean Brown | |
| | Gallery Committee Members 2026/27 Manager of Art: Camelle Denny, gallery@cabbi.com.au Manager of Craft: Christina Allen, gallery@cabbi.com.au Gallery Roster: Camelle Denny, roster@cabbi.com.au
Committee Members: Aileen Maloney, Garry Kemp, Julie Lark, Noelene Gibbs
Gallery Curator: Carleta Delac Hanging Team: Garry Kemp and Graham Ellis Other CABBI Positions 2026/27Exhibition Coordinators: Jane Whiting, jane.whiting57@gmail.com and Karen Warburton, warburton_karen@hotmail.com Exhibition Committee Members: Anne Bruce, Deb Ellis, Kerry Wilson, Jan Carr Social Media: Sheryl Miller, sunbaymiller@gmail.com, Sharon Beder, website@cabbi.com.au and Jane Whiting, jane.whiting57@gmail.com Newsletters: Sharon Beder, newsletter@cabbi.com.au Membership: Deborah Ellis, memberships@cabbi.com.au Workshop Coordinator: Garry Kemp, workshops@cabbi.com.au Website Committee: Sharon Beder, website@cabbi.com.au, Mundi Tomlinson, Leslie Dean Brown, Garry Kemp | |
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| | And don't forget to email photos and ideas to be featured in our social media to Sheryl Miller (Gallery facebook and instagram): sunbaymiller@gmail.com or Sharon Beder (CABBI instagram): website@cabbi.com.au REMINDER!
If you have news, or photos you would like showcased in
our monthly newsletter, email Sharon:
newsletter@cabbi.com.au
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