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Kate Civil’s latest offering ‘Musings’ enjoys opening night at Toowoomba Art Society

Local artist Kate Civil has enjoyed opening night of her latest exhibition “Musings” at the Toowoomba Art Society. See who was there:

For artist Kate Civil, there is no need to go far to obtain inspiration for her artwork.

Toowoomba and its surrounds prove fertile ground enough for artwork ideas.

Mrs Civil is featuring 17 of her latest works in a showing titled “Musings” at the Toowoomba Art Gallery which had its opening night on Friday.

Kate and Andrew Civil. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
Kate and Andrew Civil. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

“They’re all locally done over several months to a year,” Mrs Civil said.

“I go out and about and look around and then return to the studio and paint.”

Musings is Mrs Civil’s third exhibition at the Toowoomba Art Society but she has been displaying her art for more than 20 years.

(from left) John Pikramenos, Thecla Pikramenos, Steffi Jachmann and Kathryn Pikramenos. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
(from left) John Pikramenos, Thecla Pikramenos, Steffi Jachmann and Kathryn Pikramenos. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

However, she’s been working on her artwork much longer than that.

“I’ve been painting for as along as I can remember,” she said.

A number of people took advantage of a viewing with a glass of wine on Friday night but Musings will run until December 18 in the gallery.

“All my family were there and it was really nice to see them and there were friends and some others,” Mrs Civil said.

(from left) Helen Fletcher, David Adams, Jacqui Sundbery and Allan Sundbery. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
(from left) Helen Fletcher, David Adams, Jacqui Sundbery and Allan Sundbery. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Denise and Eddie Roos. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
Denise and Eddie Roos. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Geoff and Lisa McDonald. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
Geoff and Lisa McDonald. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Cath Kelly and Jan Ede. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
Cath Kelly and Jan Ede. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Sue Gay and Glenda Fanning. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
Sue Gay and Glenda Fanning. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
Lyn Nicholson and Lorry McIntyre. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
Lyn Nicholson and Lorry McIntyre. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
(from left) Andrew, Oliver, Kate, Lachlan and Alexander Civil. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
(from left) Andrew, Oliver, Kate, Lachlan and Alexander Civil. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.
John Pikramenos and Bjorn Jachmann. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition
John Pikramenos and Bjorn Jachmann. Opening night of the Kate Civil exhibition "Musings" at the Toowoomba Art Society. Friday, December 2, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

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