Sunset Gallery Opening

 Last Thursday evening was the opening of the Expressions exhibition at Sunset Gallery Port Macquarie. The evening was vibrant and busy and I was so busy talking to the invited guests that I didn't get any snaps of the speeches or the buzzing crowd, talking about art with wine glasses in hand.  But I managed a few shots before the opening and the following day.

works from the (mind)map series.

my son was very excited to come and see the gallery the next day.

This was a particularly special event because it is the first time my brother Daniel Atkins and I have ever exhibited together.

It was good to catch up with fellow exhibiting artist Matthew Weatherstone, whom I hadn't seen in years.

 On Friday, a group of senior art students from exhibition sponsor Heritage Christian School came through the gallery with their teacher to look at the works, meet the artists, ask questions and discuss different aspects of our art practice.

The exhibition continues until March 3. The gallery is open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday10am-2pm. It is located on the corner of Murray and Clarence Streets (across from Organic Belly and the Mexican Restaurant). All works are for sale.

Upcoming Exhibition schedule

We are excited to announce that Joanna's work will be displayed at 4 venues over the next two months. Details for each event will be given closer to actual date.


February 17-March 3 Sunset Gallery, Port Macquarie
March 1- April 1 Shopfront Gallery, Hunter Street, Newcastle
March 10-April10 Eyecare Plus, Beaumont Street, Newcastle
April 1- 15 Compass Housing Art Space, Beaumont Street, Newcastle

Delivery: Sunset Gallery

Today is delivery day. Selected works  from my new series are packed up ready for delivery to Sunset Gallery Port Macquarie. The Expressions of Life Exhibition will commence with an invitation only ticketed event on Thursday evening Feb 17th, and will be open to the public from Friday the 18th.
This group exhibition will also feature the work of Daniel Atkins, Matthew Weatherstone, Bronwyn Lowe, and Gloria Muddle.
Sunset Gallery is located on the corner of Murray and Clarence Streets, and is open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday and from 10am on Saturday. Contact (02) 65834100 for more details.