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The first Canterbury Art Exhibition was held in 1973 and has since gained a reputation for its contemporary outlook and high artistic standards. This exciting annual event is held in the historic buildings of Canterbury Primary School in Molesworth Street, Canterbury.

This year the Canterbury Art Exhibition will showcase over 500 individual artworks from over 120 talented Australian artists. A highlight of the exhibition will be the work of featured artists, Monica Adams and Kate Hudson.

Monica Adams studied Art at Monash University and has been exhibiting her evocative paintings for over 15 years. Painting for Adams is all about colour, texture and the pure love of paint, its runny and thick abilities, drips and fantastic surprises. Adams will showcase work from her flower and child series in the 2011 Exhibition.

Kate Hudson trained as a textile designer at Central School of Art & Design in London and specialises in limited edition linocut prints in black & white and colour. Hudson's highly patterned and decorative prints draw on her love of oriental art, native birds, flowers and everyday domestic items.

Monica Adams

Kate Hudson

In addition we are delighted to have well-known artists and illustrators, Anna Walker and Meredith Gaston, in attendance to sign their enchanting illustrations and books.

So please join us for a weekend of contemporary art, opening night entertainment, gourmet food and unique gifts. All works are sold on a commission basis with the proceeds directly benefiting Canterbury Primary School.