EMSLA, one of the north coast’s favourite art and music festivals is taking place next weekend, from November 11-14, and to celebrate its 10-year anniversary there’s a juicy line-up of musical and artistic talent.
Some of the biggest names in Australian music will be making their way to the picturesque regional centre of Coffs Harbour, NSW, for a boutique art and music Festival, which is proving to be a ‘hot ticket’ for early November.
Elena Kats-Chernin, Tamara-Anna Cislowska, Scott Muller, Daniel Rojas and Carlos Villanueva are among the line-up for the 2016 EMSLA Festival. The annual festival, now in its tenth year, is the musical accompaniment to the Eutick Memorial Still Life Award (EMSLA), Australia’s $20,000 Acquisitive award for still life art.
Elena Kats-Chernin & Tamara-Anna Cislowska are appearing at the EMSLA Festival. Photo: Steven Godbee.
Long standing supporter – and Festival favourite – Elena Kats-Chernin says: ”The EMSLA Festival is one of my favourites, I’m delighted to be back for its tenth year. The festival launches a unique Australian art exhibition with musical performances in the intimate setting of the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery. There is always a wonderful atmosphere.”
In addition to fine music and arresting visual art, the weekend also promises stimulating conversation on the topic of creative expression. Audience members will be treated to panel discussions with EMSLA artists Robyn Sweaney, Chris Hundt and Monika Behrens and prize judges Nat Thomas, artist and arts writer/cultural commentator, Michael Fitzgerald, art writer and editor of Art Monthly Australasia and Dr Julie Fragar, artist and Associate Lecturer in Fine Art, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.
The EMSLA Festival runs from Friday 11 November – Sunday 14 November, while the EMSLA Exhibition runs until Saturday 7 January 2017.
EMSLA Festival tickets are available at www.coffsharbour.nsw.gove.au/chrg
More information – Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery 02 6648 486
Catherine Fogarty, Cultural Development, Gallery and History Services Coordinator, Coffs Harbour City Council
02 6648 4904 [email protected]
