It's been described as a compelling book launch and exhibition commemorating our returned service personnel and the ANZAC and World War I centenaries.
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And it's coming to Panthers Port Macquarie.
The Australian Spirit was a collaborative four year project launched in 2015 by accomplished artist Leasha Craig.
The inaugural event culminated in a successful exhibition on the Central Coast which concluded on Anzac Day with displays in the veterans’ associated clubs.
“Our objective is to raise public awareness and support for the service and sacrifice of our veterans & their families,” Ms Craig said.
“These are living stories that need to be told and I hope that we have given creative justice to the services and recognition to the sacrifices made by both our veterans and their families for our country.”
"The Australian Spirit commemorative book showcases the diverse, engaging collection of art, poetry and biographies of all 76 participating Central Coast veterans whose emotive stories and memories were captured by talented local artists, poets and photographers."
The artist said the exhibition is 'a fitting legacy of the highly successful project as it enters its final year'.
Inspired by a moving recital of ‘The Anzac On The Wall’ by award-winning poet Jim Brown at a 2014 Anzac service, Ms Craig said she hopes to inspire artists and poets across Australia to emulate this concept in support of their local veterans.
“The exhibition really brings the stories and memories alive in a way that history books and classrooms are unable to do,” the artist added.
Australian Spirit is on display at Panthers Port Macquarie on Wednesday April 4 from 11.30am until 7pm. Entry is free.
