'Vanishing Karoo' art exhibition opens in Graaff-Reinet

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GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - The opening of the art exhibition 'Vanishing Karoo' was a huge success with the Imibala Gallery in Church Street bursting to capacity.

Artists who attended were Rob Domijan from Johannesburg, Merle de Jager from Cape Town, Catherine and Lawrence Brennon from Hermanus, Andries Bezuidenhout from Alice, Janet Dixon from Oudtshoorn, Martin Haines from Nieu-Bethesda and Curt Martheze from Aberdeen.

Guests were able to view the amazing selection of high calibre art and photographs whilst sipping chilled Citrusdal Groendruif and smooth Riebeeksrivier Southern slopes.

The wines were kindly donated by Anthonij Rupert Wines.

The Drostdy Hotel provided snacks of their usual high standard.

Guests were served by students of the SACT (South African Tourism College in Graaff-Reinet).

Mariëtte de Villiers of the Imibala Trust explained the goals of the Trust and the role of Imibala Art Gallery Graaff-Reinet in assisting impoverished children in some of our township schools.

Three delightful 'Vintage Cars'- were 'borrowed' from the ReCollection Rides motor museum to complement the theme of 'then' Karoo dorps and added hugely to the nostalgic atmosphere.

The exhibition will run until Saturday, 28 May.

Locals and visitors alike are welcome to come and enjoy.

Kim Imrie and Ros Goodson who run the gallery will be delighted to meet you.

Artist Merle de Jager from Cape Town, Kim Imrie of Imibala Art Gallery and local Chantal Brady.