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ACE '23 - Submissions Open
Location: The Gate Conference Centre
Region: Cromwell
Dates: Tue, 31 January 2023 - Fri, 24 March 2023 @ Submissions Open Now
ARTS CENTRAL EXHIBITION & SHOP – EASTER WEEKEND 2023
Friday 7 April – Monday 10 April
Conference Centre, The Gate, Cromwell
Daily from 10am – 3pm (Monday till noon)
Artist entry info and terms HERE
The Arts Central Exhibition & Shop 2023 (ACE ’23) is a showcase of Visual Artworks made in the Cromwell Basin and surrounding region. The 2023 exhibition will be held at The Gate Conference Centre over Easter, 7 – 10 April 2023. In addition to the main exhibition auditorium there will be an adjoining exhibition shop with numerous items from the artists for sale. During the course of the weekend artists will be showcasing their techniques and you can watch them create.
All members of the public are welcome to visit the exhibition and all pieces displayed are for sale. ACE ’23 is a Cash & Carry show. Cash & digital payment will be accepted when purchasing any item. Entry to the exhibition is free, though we ask for a gold coin donation.
We want to showcase not only experienced artists but also creatives of all ages who have never exhibited before. We want to broaden the interpretation of creative art by including a wide variety of categories.
Cash and debit/credit payments will be accepted for art and shop purchases.
ACE ’23 is a Cash & Carry show – buy it, take it home & enjoy!
Location
The Gate Conference Centre
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