Friday December 30, 2011 to Sunday January 8, 2012

Open daily 11.00am to 5.00pm at the Catholic Church Hall, Apollo Bay

New to the Apollo Bay Art Show – Our very own blog. We are keen to profile as many of our exhibiting artists as possible. Check it out and get in touch with our coordinator if you would like to be featured.  Click on the following link to view the blog: Apollo Bay Art Show

The Apollo Bay Annual Summer Art Show is all about showcasing the work of both local and regional artists. After 33 years of being run by Apollo Bay & District Historical Society, the 34^th Art Show was hosted, for the first time, by Apollo Bay Arts Inc. Few changes were made to the successful format of the show apart from a greater emphasis on encouraging entries from local artists.

Both traditional and contemporary styles are featured. Mediums include: oil, acrylic, water colour, pastel, charcoal, pencil and printmaking. All works are for sale.

Venue: Catholic Church Hall, Trafalgar St, Apollo Bay (opposite golf course)

Contact our coordinator Sally with any enquiries, sally@sallyforrester.com

Sunday 13 November 2011

St Aidans Anglican Church, Nelson St, Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay Arts Inc proudly presented the launch of Matthew Fagan’s CD “One Day in Nashville” with flamenco dancer Laura Uhe.

Matthew is a well known guitarist and composer of over 25 years experience. He has toured internationally with Billy Connolly, The Buena Vista Social Club, Shirley Bassey, Michael Crawford and Natalie Cole. Matthew has studied Spanish classical, flamenco guitar styles internationally as well as in Australia. Matthew has performed and studied with John Williams, Paco Pena, Leo Kottke, Martin Taylor, Bob Brosman. Matthew has explored plectrum-style guitar, especially in the style of John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Django Reinhardt and Albert Lee, developing a unique and versatile technique that crosses from Classical to Jazz, Latin to Flamenco, Country and Indian styles.

“One Day in Nashville” is Matthew’s first recording in America.  A long anticipated Solo Album,the CD is recorded live and sounds just as a live show would.

For the first time, “One Day in Nashville” records Matthew’s impressive Spanish 10-String Guitar Arrangements that he composed for  tours with Shirley Bassey, Natalie Cole, The Buena Vista Social Club, Michael Crawford and Billy Connolly.

Another special feature on the album is Matthew’s 10 String arrangement of Stings Ballad ‘Fragile” which has become popular on Youtube  www.youtube.com/user/mjb1fagan

Matthew also loves the Steel String Guitar and a particular highlight on Celtic Steel String is Matthew’s Arrangement of J.S Bach’s Toccata which was very popular when he toured with Scottish Comedian Billy Connolly.

Matthew’s previous album was signed to an American record label called Favoured Nations of famous American Guitarist Steve Vai.  Tommy Emmanuel is the only other Australian Guitarist signed to this label

Matthew’s performance was exhilarating, breathtaking and captivating. We thank him for including Apollo Bay in his tour.

Web Address:www.matthew-fagan.com

Saturday, SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 at 8pm

Apollo Bay Arts Inc, in collaboration with COPACC and Apollo Bay Community Youth Club, proudly presented Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier in concert at Apollo Bay’s Mechanics Hall on Saturday, September 17.

The powerful voice of Deborah Conway and the rich acoustic strings of Willy Zygier were accompanied by Ben Hendry on percussion and Shannon Birchall on double-bass.

Conway and Zygier promoted their latest album Half Man Half Woman which chronicles love in the middle ages, life in the 21^stCentury and gives equal weight to an eight minute rant called Take Pity on the Beast.

Special thanks goes to Deb at Galapagos Book Store for doing ticket sales.