Curro hosts festival of art

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MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Passersby at Curro Mossel Bay could have thought themselves witnessing a magical, medieval arts festival on Friday evening, 11 October, as the school hosted its Night of 1000 Arts.

Held every second year, each learner in the school produces an artwork or two, which is sold at a reserved price of no less than R50 on the night.

Over the years, well-known and professional artists have also donated their work, which is then auctioned at this fundraising event.

This year, Curro opted for a medieval theme and guests, including entire families, dressed up to the nines to look the part.

Apart from delicious eats, the evening was given additional flair with musical performances including one by lyrical duo, Coffee Snobs.

The school corridors were lined with art, proudly shown off by the learners, whose parents were ever so keen to support the young Picassos and budding Van Goghs. Chuffed with their bargains purchased, art lovers browsed at more exhibitions featuring clothing and jewellery.

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The school's classrooms were transformed into separate venues, also dedicating a space for the screening of silent movies, something rather foreign to the many millennials comprising the school's learners, but it was quite a drawcard.

Families went all-out to create interesting masks.