IN THE FRAME - JENNY WARD

The prestigious $20,000 Kedumba Drawing Award takes centre stage, alongside an important new exhibition by acclaimed First Nations artist Blak Douglas. Blackheath author Amanda Knight shares the story of what happened when she discovered her TV heart-throb had never had an official biography written about him. Victorian artist Herman Pekel, currently exhibiting at Lost Bear Gallery, talks about hi...

A fashion bra design competition, performances of a renowned Australian play— high-stakes art competitions— IN THE FRAME  showcases the latest arts events happening across the Blue Mountains and beyond. Lithgow's Gang Gang Gallery is about to launch Fashion Week - now in its second year - an event not to be missed. Colourful, creative and mesmerising. The spotlight will be on a bra decoration...

We’re kicking off the new year of In the Frame with a program dedicated to women artists in the Blue Mountains, celebrating International Women’s Day. In this episode, artists talk about the challenges facing female creatives in an increasingly competitive industry. We also speak with Kellie Harrington, organiser of the SHE MEANS BUSINESS International Women’s Day Conference on March 8 at the Fair...

This is the final edition of in the frame for 2025. This month we are moving further afield in the NSW Central West. Hear David Isbester, who has a gallery in Canowindra, as well as his painting companion Peter Larsen. They've recently had an exhibition where they painted on large pieces of cardboard with house paint!!The works are very effective. As well, Jo Morris from the Orchard Street Gal...

In the Frame presents an exciting program this month, showcasing a diverse mix of artists; exhibitions and theatre in the Blue Mountains. Highlights include works by acclaimed Australian artist Wendy Sharpe; a Pulitzer Prize–winning play; a captivating exhibition exploring the Indian sari, and the much-anticipated reopening of the Wentworth Falls School of Arts.

This month offers a diverse range of events, including a sculpture exhibition, a memoir by a Blackheath local, a highly lucrative art prize and an intriguing selection of plays written by local playwrights, all being performed in Blackheath.

IN THE FRAME takes a step beyond traditional art to speak with master glass blower Keith Rowe, uncovering the intricacies of this age-old craft, sculptor Henryk Topolnicki talks about his sculpture garden and the Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum takes on a new direction with the exhibition of award winning artist Wendy Sharpe.

As winter approaches, the area comes alive with a rich variety of artistic events. The rebirth of the Wentworth Falls School of Arts, the launch of a rich drawing award and a fireside chat with one of the country's best known embroiderers who hit world fame working on the costumes for George Lucas' Star Wars

From a ceramics exhibition to Lithgow Fashion Week and the evolution of cultural funding, this month’s all-women lineup on IN THE FRAME brings a diverse range of stories to the spotlight.  

Catch up on the latest art events in the Blue Mountains. including the Cultural Centre in Katoomba showing Blue Mountains Portraits 2025 - an annual exhibition celebrating the diverse individuals who shape this region. Hear Indigenous artist and Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas talk about his fascinating exhibition at the Penrith Regional Gallery...The Halfway Line runs until late July. And a l...

Katoomba artist Karen I Vernon shares insights into her upcoming exhibition, while landscape artist Neil Taylor explores the use of color in his work. Get the latest updates on the Wentworth Falls School of the Arts, celebrate the first anniversary of Katoomba’s NWC Gallery, and look forward to the Famous and Infamous of the Blue Mountains exhibition by renowned illustrator Ward O'Neill at Leu...

Reflecting on the past year, we highlight some exciting artistic achievements and upcoming events: Robert Shepherd, winner of the $20,000 Kedumba Drawing Award, shares insights into his piece, Study of a Small Rock. Blue Mountains illustrator Bill Hope discusses his exhibition Going Somewhere, currently on display at the Lost Bear Gallery in Katoomba until December 8. For those looking for holiday...

A captivating new exhibition, debuting for the first time to the public, has opened at the Norman Lindsay Gallery in Faulconbridge. A renowned landscape artist encounters a touch of royalty, a new sculpture garden emerges and the winner of a prestigious drawing award is soon to be announced. Catch all of this and more in my latest episode of In the Frame

Keep up to date with the latest from the art scene in the Blue Mountains area. Kedumba drawing award deadline looms, live theatre, live drawing opportunities and a successful milliner transitions to a talented painter. Its all here in my podcast IN THE FRAME

The Blue Mountains is home to so many talented artists of various disciplines. ....listen to two remarkable sculptors and a digital artist. Peter Shoemark, who specialises not only in collecting junk but creating fabulous sculptures from found objects. Katoomba ceramacist Fiona Ryan Clark sculptures have a very distinct look, inspired by American native Indians. To view and purchase her works take...

... from artists capturing village street life and master potters to timber fanatics who love to create. They're all here on this podcast. John Ellison who was captivated by drawing while still a toddler, Susie McMeekin a master hands on potter and Ross Howard whose fascination with timber has led to him to not only building a superb valley home but to buying a timber stage from one of Sydney&...

In the Blue Mountains, autumn unfolds its splendour, painting the landscape with vibrant hues and inviting a mesmerizing array of art exhibitions. In this episode In the Frame explores the areas vibrant arts scene, including painting with alcohol inks, Flamenco dancing and behind the scenes of one of the country's most important drawing collections

Listen to one of Blue Mountains favourite artists Jane Canfield discuss her art and inspiration. Lithgow's Gang Gang Gallery is hosting the Hands on Clay ceramics exhibition from March 28 till April 28. One of the very talented ceramicists is Greg Daly whose works are exhibited around the world and feature wonderful lustres and glazes. Hear Greg describe his passion .And I chat to Veronica Gilmer...

The last podcast of the year features compelling interviews with notable artists from the Blue Mountains, along with updates on exhibitions and galleries. Jody Graham, who’s exhibiting at the Lost Bear Gallery in Katoomba until December 10 talks about the remarkable tools she makes and uses in her art work. Rowan Matthews dramatic works will be showing at the Day Gallery in Blackheath until Decemb...

In the Frame brings you an insight into the workings of some fabulous Blue Mountains artists– what makes them tick and what they’re up to. British born, Katoomba based artist Pennie Steel chats about her upcoming exhibition at Lithgow's Gang Gang Gallery; Plein air artist Warwick Fuller discusses the importance of LIGHT and his brushes with royalty and long time artist Brian Reid discusses his...

Thanks for listening to my Podcast. This episode of IN THE FRAME brings news of the upcoming 1841 opera, RITA, in Lithgow on November 4 and 5. Book your tickets through trybooking.com Visit the Blackheath Art Prize Exhibition this Saturday September 30 at 2.30, meet the artists and witness the prizegiving. 139A Station Street, Blackheath And multi Walkley award winning illustrator and caricaturist...

Victor Peralta , irrepressible owner of Gallery One 88 in Katoomba, has some major changes to chat about. Lynda Hyde , hard edged geometric artist, credits Austrian born architect Harry Seidler, considered the father of Australian modernism with influencing her outstanding art work today. And much loved Blackheath landscape artist Natasha Daniloff chats about her upcoming exhibition at Everglades...

Welcome to the latest edition of my podcast In the Frame.   Listen to three Blue Mountains artists - all have interesting stories about their diverse works.   Karen Vernon is currently exhibiting at the David Rex Livingston gallery in Katoomba with her show This Beautiful Place; the latest move for sculptor Henryck Topolnicki and Katoomba based water colourist David Wardman talks about what drives...