Goodness, it's been an incredibly difficult couple of years for Cowrie Market and our stallholders. Due to State Government guidelines in relation to Covid, we were heartbroken to miss a the whole 2020/21 season. This was due to the size our our market and the Torquay foreshore Elephant Walk location being unsuitable to monitor check ins.

Our very small team of volunteers have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to open our beloved market again. With restrictions still in place and an unknown future, we consulted with the Shire and GORCAPA. A decision was made to move to the Torquay Common, so three identifiable entry/exit points could help us monitor numbers and check ins. Of course Covid has seen us adapting to circumstances that have changed very quickly, so it's no surprise that the production process has been overwhelming. But we're back! We are excited to hold the market at Torquay Common - we hope you will come together to support our stallholders and enjoy our temporary home. Spread the word!!

Did you know there's a brand new community led arts centre being developed in Torquay at the old Sport & Rec Centre? Yes, just a wee bit exciting!

Our friends at The MAC are seeking Surf Coast residents with a passion for both visual and performance arts and a commitment to raise the profile of all local arts and practitioners by joining their Board. As a unique opportunity, Expressions of Interest are being sought for professional expertise in Executive, Financial, OH&S, Marketing, Media, Governance, Legal, Training & Operational General Knowledge.
You can download a pdf of the details here.

Individuals are being asked to include a brief CV, a summary of skill sets, current community commitments and contact details - which can be sent to The Secretary, surfcoastmac@gmail.com by 18 December 2020.

> Visit their Facebook page
Here you can find a recorded panel session facilitated by SCA President Helen Gibbins, which was part of the PORTAL series organised by the Surf Coast Shire. We encourage you to set some time aside to learn more about what is being planned, and to consider getting involved (or passing on the information to someone you know).

It really is a golden opportunity to drive the very early stages of an exciting new project for our region.

Annual General Meeting 2020
Tuesday 15 December 2020, 7.30pm start
The Light Box, 2/7-9 Cylinders Drive, Torquay

MEMBERS INVITATION + COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS OPEN!
Yes, it's that time of the year! Current SCA members are invited to attend the 2020 Surf Coast Arts Inc. AGM and to nominate new committee members for this next exciting phase. RSVPs are essential.

For more information, to RSVP and submit a nomination, please head to www.surfcoastarts.com/sca-agm-2020