	{"id":103252,"date":"2026-04-25T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=103252"},"modified":"2026-04-28T15:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:03:00","slug":"a-special-year-for-heathcote-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/a-special-year-for-heathcote-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"A special year for Heathcote artists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HEATHCOTE Artists Inc opened a new exhibition recently at Heathcote Winery which will run until the end of May.<\/p>\n<p>The show consists of more than 30 artworks in a range of different mediums, all by local artists.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are very grateful to Heathcote Winery for hosting the exhibition,&#8221; said secretary Fiona Hanlon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We hope everyone will come along and enjoy a delicious coffee, or a glass of wine, and view our work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It will be a busy year for the group which meets every Monday at Heathcote Golf Club.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This year marks 20 years of Heathcote Artists Inc&#8217;s commitment to fostering creativity, supporting local artists, and enriching the cultural life of the Heathcote region,&#8221; said Hanlon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;To celebrate the 20th anniversary Heathcote Artists Inc will be holding a special exhibition and sale of works by past and present Heathcote Artists Inc members.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/04\/HeathcoteArtistsGrou_23571.jpg\" alt=\"Heathcote Winery is featuring more than 30 artworks in a range of mediums by local artists. 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Photo: Supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It will be held in the RSL Hall, at 127 High Street, over the Heathcote on Show long weekend from 5 to 8 June.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Any past members who would like to be involved can contact Lynne on 0438 332 733.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We would love to have you join us for this special celebration.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The King&#8217;s Birthday weekend exhibition will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, 6 and 7 June, and from 10am to 3pm on Monday 8 June.<\/p>\n<p>New members are always welcome.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our group caters for experienced artists as well as those who are just starting out,&#8221; said Hanlon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;New members are most welcome and are encouraged to attend our get togethers where they will find encouragement and guidance from other members.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:heathcoteartistsinc@gmail.com\">heathcoteartistsinc@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HEATHCOTE Artists Inc opened a new exhibition recently at Heathcote Winery which will run until the end of May. 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