The next meeting is at Manning Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) on Thursday, February 20 at 6.30pm for a talk on the Pixie O'Harris paintings with Janine Roberts, Penny Teerman and Sue Mitchell

"This enables us to hear about the enchanting Pixie O'Harris paintings in the midst this historic exhibition," a Manning Net spokesperson said.

"This will be our fifth time being hosted by the gallery which has always proven to be a fabulous evening."

The Forgotten Works of Pixie O'Harris exhibition runs from January 23 to March 8, 2020.

It is the culmination of great vision and efforts of those who recognised the importance of the collection which was originally commissioned for the Manning Hospital reopening after refurbishing in 1957, and almost lost in storage many years later.

Many will have fond memories of seeing the works if you spent time at the hospital during this era.

Over many months, a dedicated team of local art and heritage enthusiasts have gathered, restored and now curated this wonderful exhibition of the entire 25 works which will form the focus and backdrop for our first meeting for 2020 in February.

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You will hear about the journey from Janine Roberts, Penny Teerman and Sue Mitchell who have been the driving force to bring the collection back together and have it displayed for all to enjoy and learn about a little of our local heritage.

Due to the special nature of this meeting there are a couple of departures from our usual meeting structure. It will be held on Thursday February 20 (rather than the last Thursday), with RSVPs required by 10am Monday, February 13.

Numbers are limited due to the space restrictions, so please note the earlier RSVP time.

To RSVP contact Susan Ryan 6553 5150, Alison McIntosh 6553 4780, Ruth Brown 6553 9877, orMarilyn Thomas 6551 3416.

Catering will be supplied by the Friends of the Galley and will cost $30 per head.

MRAG is located at 12 Macquarie Street, Taree.