Autumn is the season that shows us how beautiful change can be!
Like other events, the Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail (GBART) and the Condamine Country Art & Open Studio Trail (CCART) committees have decided to move from annual events each to offering ONE Arts Trail event each Spring on the Southern Downs.
The reasons to visit these iconic Southern Downs Art Trails won’t change at all. Organisers say they will always offer immersive experiences where visitors and locals alike can…meet the makers, take a class, and enjoy the experience of trying something new!
“We know why our visitors come, and we know they expect to have a go at something new.”
From 2022, CCART (in the north of the Southern Downs) will now be held on even years. GBART (to the south) will now be held in the odd years starting in 2023. Local artisans, please take note CCART is opening for artist registrations soon.
Please contact Karina on 07 4661 0434.
CCART Founder Karina Devine said, “our Artisans tell us that they miss out on enjoying the Art trails themselves because they are so busy getting ready; or so tired after wrapping up that it is difficult to support the other trail when they were both so close together every year.”
“Alternate years will be much better for the artisans and organisers”.
GBART President, Roxane Scott said, “we are really looking forward to supporting our sister-trail”.
“There have already been discussions about organising a bus trip from the Granite Belt to share the fun of Condamine Country!
“Together, we have all your Annual Arts Trails needs covered.”
Founder, Rosy Chapman said, “the benefits of Artistic expression have really come to the fore since the global pandemic”.
“This region’s depth and breadth of artistic talent are too good not to share.
“It is so rich and diverse I still get excited about it all!
“Unlike static trails, we offer something fresh and new to do every year.
“This way we can enjoy what we have created too.“
Save the Dates –
6-7 November 2022 –
The Condamine Country Art and Open Studio Event (CCART) ccarttrail.com
27-28-29 October 2023 –
The Granite Belt Art and Craft Open Studio Event (GBART) gbart.org.au
