As we near the end of 2009, there are three more shows to go before we see in the new year. This weekend sees the end of HOOKED ON BOOKS and GOOGLEGRAMS. If you haven't caught these shows, be quick before they go. Next up will be WORKING THE FRAMES, a Dubbo Regional Gallery permanent collection exhibition, using the NSW Visual Arts Curricula as its raison d'etre. This is an exhibition in which you will LEARN. The local competition of WASTE TO ART will inhabit the Children's Gallery, and will no doubt pull major crowds as it usually does.


PENNY VOLKOFSKY's exhibition SINGING will end on 13 December, to make way for LARA SCOLARI's LATENT, an exhibition of new paintings, sculpture and video, which will open on 19 December.


FAREWELL to BRIGETTE LEECE who finished up at the Centre this week. Brigette was Manager for the past 5 and a half years, and leaves us to be a full-time mum. We wish her all the best for her future.

ART MARKET
This Sunday 6 December will see the scond ART MARKET to be held at the Centre. Beginning at 10am the markets will remain open until all is sold. Drop in and grab a unique christmas present.

VALE DOUG SADLER
Well-known Dubbo identity and Dubbo Regional Museum stalwart, Doug Sadler passed away last month after a long illness. Doug did so much for the city of Dubbo through his work as a teacher, historian, writer, researcher, and mentor, that his absence will be felt for many years to come. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

VALE KATIE BARTON
Regional artist and gallerist Katie Barton also passed away in November after a short illness. Katie was an extremely active and passionate advocate for regional artists in the Central West. Her gallery, Percy Street Gallery in Wellington, was one of only a smattering of commercial outlets for artists living in this region. Her devotion to the arts drove everything that she did. She will be sorely missed and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.


until next week.......