The Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council have had a burst of activity during the past few weeks, under the guidance of President Nicole Scott.
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"We have had a very busy time over the last few months, with hopefully, something for everybody." Ms Scott said.
Handmade in Harden Community Markets
The Courthouse now plays host to the monthly Handmade in Harden Murrumburrah Markets, which are attracting visitors from all over the Hilltops region and beyond.
The next Handmade in Harden Murrumburrah Markets will be held on August 19, which just happens to be the same weekend as the 2019 Harden Murrumburrah Festival of Art.
2019 Festival of Art
This is the 27th annual exhibition and sale, This year there will be seven different sections, including the Member's , which is any medium except digital art and photography; Drawing, charcoal and Pencil; Oil/Acrylic; The Connie McFadyen Art Prize for Watercolour, Pastel, Contemporary/Modern and the final section is Small Painting.
Entries must be received by Friday, October 4. More information about the Art Exhibition can be obtained by contacting Therese Crowe on 0428 851 234, or LaReine Beal on 6386 2281.
Puppet Making Workshop
A puppet making workshop was led by Cootamundra author and puppeteer, Debra Williams last weekend, which was enjoyed by a dozen local children (and a couple of stray adults).
"The kids all had a wonderful time." Ms Williams said.
"Creating puppets allows children to release creativity and create a 'safe' friend for them to talk to and perform with."
There may be another opportunity for those who missed out on this great workshop to get involved.
"If anyone would like to see another one of these Puppet Making Workshops run, please let me know via the Harden Murrumburrah Arts Council page." Ms Scott said.
"I know there were a few people who missed out this time due to time and number restraints, but if there is enough interest, we will look at running another one."
Let's Chalk about mental health
Another program set up for local kids and teenagers at the Courthouse was 'Let's chalk about mental health', where kids were invited to draw and write inspirational messages on the pavement outside the Old Murrumburrah Courthouse.
"It was an idea I found on facebook." Ms Scott said.
"It was basically to encourage kids to draw pictures and inspirational messages with chalk, giving them an outlet to discuss mental health.".
