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Festival of Turtles TACC Open Day

  • The Arts Centre Cootamundra Wallendoon Street Cootamundra, NSW, 2590 Australia (map)

~ Artists at Work ~
Watch our talented artists at work -
Eco Paper Dyeing with Louise Adams and Viking Knit with Stephanie Williams!
Try something new -
Have a go at the Etching Press with Annabel Marley.

Live Performance with Aunty Sharron miiri Bell ~ 11am
Join Aunty Sharron as she takes us all on a musical gudyiwagagirra-song and dance journey. Together, we will respectfully acknowledge the Sovereign Custodians, Elders and Country before we begin a fun-filled, interactive song and dance presentation and concert for all ages. Meet her native animal toy friends and have a laugh with her cheeky puppet Dinawan-Emu, as we connect to our past, present and future, creating new footprints on Mother Earth together.

Open Potters Shed ~ All Day
Explore the shed and watch the potters at work. There will also be a market stall to buy unique gifts!

Bollywood Costume Exhibition ~ All Day
This year is the ten year anniversary of the Coota Bollywood All Stars! Enjoy the sparkle, glitz and glamor of Coota Bollywood with a visit to the Costume Exhibition where you can experience the delights of the custom designs by Fiona Braybrooks and Debbie Rose.

Explore Staging in the Tin Shed Theatre ~ All Day
The Tin Shed Theatre will be set up ready for the Community Production of “Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: The Musical in Concert” (Words and Music by Peter Combe. Based on the book The Complete Adventures of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie by May Gibbs.) This is your opportunity to explore the props and get a feel for what the performers see when on the stage.

Come and celebrate with us!