{"id":180955,"date":"2026-02-23T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=180955"},"modified":"2026-02-18T17:56:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:56:47","slug":"torquay-gallery-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-art-gala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/torquay-gallery-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-art-gala\/","title":{"rendered":"Torquay gallery rolls out red carpet for art gala"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE Surf Coast arts community will step out in style next week as Hoop Gallery hosts its annual Gala by the Sea fundraising evening.<\/p>\n

The red-carpet event will be held at the Torquay-based gallery on 28 February from 7pm, bringing together art, live music and auctions.<\/p>\n

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The red-carpet event will be held at the Torquay-based gallery on Saturday 28 February from 7pm. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Entertainment will be provided by local jazz group The Sweethearts, while the gallery’s newly renovated space will feature a curated exhibition of works by artists Cael Lyon and John Walker.<\/p>\n

A highlight of the evening will be a live auction of a seascape photograph by internationally awarded ocean photographer Tal Lemmens, alongside a silent auction offering contemporary works from regional artists.<\/p>\n

Hoop Gallery president Virginia Aldred said the night aimed to bring the creative community together.<\/p>\n

“Gala by the Sea is more than a celebration \u2013 it’s an immersive experience that connects artists, ideas and community, highlighting the power of creativity to bring people together,” she said.<\/p>\n

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A silent auction on the night will offer contemporary works from regional artists, including this piece by Roe Clapham. Photo: Supplied<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The volunteer-run gallery will use the proceeds from the event to help fund daily operations and expand community-focused creative programs.<\/p>\n

Attendees will receive a welcome drink on arrival, a raffle ticket and access to a grazing table prepared by The Geelong Platter Co. Hoop Gallery is at 77 Beach Road, Torquay.<\/p>\n

For more information or to secure your tickets, head to linktr.ee\/hoopgallery<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

THE Surf Coast arts community will step out in style next week as Hoop Gallery hosts its annual Gala by the Sea fundraising evening. The red-carpet event will be held at the Torquay-based gallery on 28 February from 7pm, bringing together art, live music and auctions.   Entertainment will be provided by local jazz group […]<\/p>\n

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