Winter Warmth Welcome @ Bathurst Grange Distillery
July 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society (BRAGS) invites the community to its Winter fundraiser of 2026. Wander up for a warm welcome with a welcome drink, canapé-pizzas, and live music with friends of the Gallery. Join in for a chat, cheers, entertained by harpist Bethany Carter-Sherlock, and listen to prominent local artist Graham Lupp OAM PhD sharing his Journey into Art, a preview to his Foyer Gallery exhibition at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery in August.
The Society’s collaboration with Bathurst Tours provides a free courtesy bus to take people to the event and return after the event to Bathurst. Please register interest in the courtesy bus with your ticket purchase.
Event: Winter Warmth Welcome @ Bathurst Grange Distillery
Date: Friday 17 July 2026
Time: 5.00pm for twilight drinks until 8.00pm
Venue: Bathurst Grange Distillery, 3249 O’Connell Road, Brewongle
Tickets: Members $50 | Non-members $75
Welcome drink | Canapes – pizza | Live Music | Courtesy Bus
Artist: Graham Lupp OAM PhD
RSVP by 15 July 2026.
Limited raffle tickets sold on the night for a chance to win a framed print of ‘Hampton Evening’ by Graham Lupp OAM PhD valued at $500 generously donated by the artist, or a ticket to the Society’s 2026 Primavera Gala Dinner and Art Auction on 12th of September valued at $150. Raffle ticket available for just $10 on the night.
Bathurst Grange Distillery has generously provided the lucky door prize of DINNER FOR 4 (one drink each plus 3 pizzas of choice) valued at $120.
The prizes will be drawn individually on the night.
Funds raised from Winter Warmth Welcome will go directly towards supporting exhibitions, artist programs and audience engagement initiatives at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery that bring culture and creativity to our community.
“We know how vital the arts are to regional identity, wellbeing and economy,” said BRAGS President Ingrid Pearson. “Supporting Bathurst Regional Art Gallery means backing local stories, artists, and opportunities for our community to come together.”
Event Tickets are on sale now online on BRAGS website www.bragsinc.com.au and at the Gallery. Join BRAGS and receive the member ticket price + full membership benefits.
Raffle tickets can only be purchased at the event.
Every event ticket, every raffle purchased, every show of support helps the Gallery to not just survive, but to grow.
