IN THE FRAME takes a step beyond traditional art to speak with master glass blower Keith Rowe, uncovering the intricacies of this age-old craft, sculptor Henryk Topolnicki talks about his sculpture garden and the Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum takes on a new direction with the exhibition of award winning artist Wendy Sharpe.

As winter approaches, the area comes alive with a rich variety of artistic events.

The rebirth of the Wentworth Falls School of Arts, the launch of a rich drawing award and a fireside chat with one of the country's best known embroiderers who hit world fame working on the costumes for George Lucas' Star Wars

From a ceramics exhibition to Lithgow Fashion Week and the evolution of cultural funding, this month’s all-women lineup on IN THE FRAME brings a diverse range of stories to the spotlight.

Catch up on the latest art events in the Blue Mountains. including the Cultural Centre in Katoomba showing Blue Mountains Portraits 2025 - an annual exhibition celebrating the diverse individuals who shape this region.

Hear Indigenous artist and Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas talk about his fascinating exhibition at the Penrith Regional Gallery...The Halfway Line runs until late July.

And a look at what most people would consider an entertainment form from a bygone era.....Radio plays have made a comeback

Katoomba artist Karen I Vernon shares insights into her upcoming exhibition, while landscape artist Neil Taylor explores the use of color in his work. Get the latest updates on the Wentworth Falls School of the Arts, celebrate the first anniversary of Katoomba’s NWC Gallery, and look forward to the Famous and Infamous of the Blue Mountains exhibition by renowned illustrator Ward O'Neill at Leura’s Everglades

Reflecting on the past year, we highlight some exciting artistic achievements and upcoming events:

Stay tuned for more art and culture news from the Blue Mountains!

A captivating new exhibition, debuting for the first time to the public, has opened at the Norman Lindsay Gallery in Faulconbridge. A renowned landscape artist encounters a touch of royalty, a new sculpture garden emerges and the winner of a prestigious drawing award is soon to be announced.

Catch all of this and more in my latest episode of In the Frame

Keep up to date with the latest from the art scene in the Blue Mountains area.

Kedumba drawing award deadline looms, live theatre, live drawing opportunities and a successful milliner transitions to a talented painter. Its all here in my podcast IN THE FRAME

The Blue Mountains is home to so many talented artists

Peter Shoemark, who specialises not only in collecting

Katoomba ceramacist Fiona Ryan Clark sculptures have a very distinct look, inspired by American native Indians. To view and purchase her works take a look at her

And Digital creator Brian Reid is exhibiting at the NWC Gallery (formerly Gallery 188) in

... from artists capturing village street life and master potters to timber fanatics who love to create.

They're all here on this podcast.

John Ellison who was captivated by drawing while still a toddler, Susie McMeekin a master hands on potter and Ross Howard whose fascination with timber has led to him to not only building a superb valley home but to buying a timber stage from one of Sydney's grand theatres..... listen now....