The Brigalow Arts Festival 2008 is under way with a hugely successful Opening Night!
With around 227 exhibits, including 99 paintings . . .
Live music with Biloela Band greeting guests at the entrance . . .
the crowds enjoyed a very pleasant evening with wine & nibbles . . .
lovely violin & piano inside . . .
some wonderful photographic exhibits . . .
some of the ladies of the BAVA group enjoying their evening . . . 
Banana Shire Council Mayor, John Hooper officially opening the Arts Festival . . .
BAVA member, Michele receiving a 'Highly Commended Award'
BAVA Coordinator, Kym won this year's Callide Mine Scholarship!
A very happy & excited Kym :-D
Gwen also received a 'Highly Commended Award'
Banana Shire Council Mayor, John Hooper officially opening the Arts Festival . . .
BAVA member, Michele receiving a 'Highly Commended Award'
Congratulations Kym!! Well deserved!!
A very happy & excited Kym :-D
Auda won the 'Portraits' section . . .
Jo received a 'Highly Commended Award'
Jo received a 'Highly Commended Award'
Gwen also received a 'Highly Commended Award'
Kym & Maria received a "Highly Commended Award' in the Emerging Artists section 
Guest judge, Sharon Muir gave some wonderful feedback on various exhibits . . .
Guest judge, Sharon Muir gave some wonderful feedback on various exhibits . . .
Judy receiving an award on behalf of her brother-in-law . . .
Kym with judge Sharon Muir
Congratulations to all the BAVA members who exhibited & those who won awards! Well done!!
Thank you to the Banana Shire Art Gallery Association for all their work & for making this annual event such a success
Congratulations everyone on a great effort. and a big congratulations to BAVA MUMA
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