Holding a culinary feast within an immersive art gallery at an award-winning laneway sounds both ambitious and fascinating – it is also something that Crossroad Arts are introducing to Mackay next month.
The inaugural Laneway Art Dinner promises to be a cultural masterpiece where a nationally acclaimed guest artist will showcase his work, while guests enjoy a locally sourced hand-picked food offering.
Located at Fifth Lane in the heart of Mackay, watch how the stage will be set with an art gallery vibe for a two course-dinner which will further stimulate the senses.
The all-inclusive outdoor experience will feature dinner and drinks by Goanna Brewing and Joval Wine Group along with live music by Ruby Sue Music and a Crossroad Arts wearable art parade.
During the evening there will be a live art auction with works from a variety of renowned artists including Archibald Prize Finalist, Digby Webster who will also be the VIP guest on the night.
A Sydney-based artist with a career spanning 10 years, Digby Webster is an inspiring young man who has had is work exhibited as far afield as Japan.
He was also commissioned by Taste Media to paint images of the South Australian landscape which were then incorporated into the winning logo for the Special Olympics which was held in Adelaide in 2018.
Painting in the mediums of oil pastels and acrylics, his work reflects strong evocative colours together with an expressive visual language of his own.
An advocate for equal opportunities for people living with disabilities, Digby is also a member of Front Up, a disability led Arts and Cultural program initiated by Ability Options.
Through this program, he has exhibited several of his works at Barangaroo as part of the 'I Am Still Here' emerging artists exhibition.
Artbank and Australia Council for the Arts have also included his works in their collection.
Digby will be guest of honour at the Laneway Art Dinner and Artistic Director Alison Richardson says she is looking forward to introducing him at the event.
"Our Laneway Art Dinner is the first of its kind in the city heart's award winning Fifth Lane,” she said.
“We're excited to have accomplished Sydney based artist Digby Webster in attendance and we look forward to an evening in celebration of art, music and food!”
All proceeds will be directly re-invested into the Mackay community through Crossroad Arts inclusive arts events and artistic programs, helping them to expand and enrich their annual program of workshops and events in regional and remote Queensland.
Tickets are $165 per person, and they are selling fast so get in quick to secure your place.
For further details including how to book tickets visit www.crossroadarts.com.au
WHAT: Laneway Art Dinner
WHEN: Friday, October 21st – 6.30pm to 10.30pm
WHERE: Fifth Lane, Mackay CBD
