The Manly Art Gallery and Museum Society invites you to a day of art and food in the Southern Highlands including an exclusive visit to the studio of renowned artist Ben Quilty.

A comfortable coach will collect you at Manly Wharf at 8am and drive to Bowral to Ngununggula Southern Highland Regional Gallery.

Wander around the historic grounds and see the community weaving exhibition Our Stories. Then, a guided tour of the exhibition Pursuit of Happiness followed by morning tea at the beautiful onsite café, Hearth by Moonacres. Lunch will be at the award-winning bistro at the Imperial Hotel in Bowral. Then it’s onto the studio of Archibald-prize winner Ben Quilty to meet the artist and watch how he creates his unique paintings.We’ll head for home around 330pm and be back in Manly around 5pm.

Ngununggula Southern Highland Regional Gallery

Your ticket includes:.

-Return coach travel Manly to Southern Highlands;

-A guided tour of the Ngununggula Gallery;

-Morning tea at Hearth Café;

-A delicious pub lunch in Bowral;

-A visit to Ben Quilty’s studio to see the artist at work.

Only 50 tickets so gather your friends and family quickly to book.

Contact the host of Southern Highlands ART...meet BEN QUILTY