About this Event
Carnival/Carnivale
Artists of the Round Yard collective brings the magic of carnival to life in two unique art gallery spaces at the gorgeous Retford Park. Join the artists for nibbles, a glass of bubbles and an early viewing of the show.
Special Opening: Sunday 4 October 2026 - 4pm - 6pm
Guest Opener: Nick Rheinberger, ABC Radio National Presenter, Comedy Writer and Composer
A little about the exhibition:
Carnival/Carnivale is a spectacular multi-disciplinary art exhibition.
Tracy Hopkirk and Brock Sykes, Curators of the exhibition suggest
"By bringing 15 distinct artistic voices into this unique dual-gallery environment, we’ve created a space that is unpredictable and exhilarating and a true testament to how diverse and vibrant contemporary art can be”.
The dual-gallery setup allows visitors to experience the theme through two distinct lenses: the grand, public explosion of colour and joy, and the intimate, backstage world of theatrical intrigue. The 15 featured artists have pushed the boundaries of their respective crafts, offering a rare, cohesive look at how the artists respond to the Carnival/Carnivale themes.
Carnival/Carnivale exhibition highlights an extraordinary breadth of mediums and visitors can expect to see:
· Assemblage & Sculpture
· Ceramics & Jewellery
· Drawing & Painting
· Puppetry
· Multimedia
All artworks will be for sale and a percentage of all sales go towards supporting the work of the National Trust (NSW).
Participating Artists:
Brock Sykes, Carla Gates, Gillian Baldock, Helen Oprey, Justin Pearson, Margaret J Mapperson, Marlene Murray, Robyn Rumpf, Sue Wallace, Toni Warburton, Tracy Hopkirk, Wendi Toohey, Yolande Clarkson
Guest Artists:
Ella Frew, Mark Kelly
Exhibition dates:
3 October - 22 November 2026
Exhibition is open:
Wed – Sunday each week, 10am – 4pm
Where:
White Cottage Gallery & Round Yard
Retford Park, a property of the National Trust (NSW) 1325 Old South Road, Bowral NSW
Entry to art exhibition:
Free
*Fees apply to Retford Park Garden entry and tours – see website www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/retford-park/
Website:
www.artistsoftheroundyard.com.au/
Instagram:
@artistsoftheroundyard
Enquiries:
Event venue & nearby stays
Retford Park, a property of the National Trust (NSW), 1325 Old South Road, Bowral, Australia
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