Community people in Mannum are feeling happy and very fortunate that Steve Oatway a, former Punthari resident and renowned South Australian Junk artist has returned to Mannum to live, work and create.
Steve has been engaged as the creative artist for the Mannum ‘GULP ART’ Project in partnership with Mid Murray Council, Country Arts SA and the OPAL (Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle) program.
Image: Artist Steve Oatway has returned to Mannum to live, work and create. He has been engaged to deliver the Gulp Art project. Image Credit: Tess Minett
Tess Minett, Arts and Cultural Development Officer, Mid Murray Council says, “We are very pleased to have Steve back in Mannum sharing his creative skills, commitment and enthusiasm in our community. We look forward to his contribution to the artistic life in the region plus the up-coming SALA exhibition held in Mannum throughout August 2015 titled, ‘Reconnect’ at Mr Graham Gastons Wool Shed Gallery.
Country Arts SA pays respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and recognises their continuing connection and spiritual relationship to these lands, waters and skies. We are committed to listening and helping care for Country, and to safeguard, share and celebrate First Nations’ living cultures.