Newly appointed Warwick Art Council president, Sonya Carr, has been handed one of the toughest jobs this side of Cunningham’s Gap.
Mrs Carr, along with her committed Secretary Lynda Hemmings and Treasurer Barbara George, has the task of rebuilding Warwick’s ailing performing arts scene.
Warwick Art Council has suffered several blows in the past two years, with dwindling audience numbers and a steep decline in memberships threatening to close the Art Council.
The situation was so dyer that Mrs Carr feared Warwick residents would be forced to visit Stanthorpe, Toowoomba or Brisbane to see live shows.
But she’s determined to keep local live arts scene alive, with her enthusiasm and passion for performing arts.
“We need Warwick’s support by people coming to the shows,” she said.
“We’re working on attracting at least three shows per year ranging from music acts, theatre performances and dance.
Mrs Carr said attendance numbers had plummeted last year after the Warwick Art Council hosted three separate acoustic performances.
The shows sold roughly 25 tickets each, which Mrs Carr said desperately needed to change.
In a bid to improve ticket sales in Warwick, Mrs Carr has announced the first of what will be several major events.
Flamenco Fire Gypsy Pathways was the first and will be presented at the Warwick Town Hall this Friday, March 22, from 7pm.
Gypsy Pathways is described as a vibrant and colourful performance that tracks the Persian journey from India to Spain.
Tickets are $40 for adults, with concession rates available and discounts for groups of 10. To reserve your place phone Sonya Carr on 0439 618 371.
