The Hilton Arts Festival runs from September 23 to 25, 2022, at Hilton College in Hilton.
Visit the Rockjumper Bird Arena. Browse a great selection of books on birds and other topics, look at fabulous bird photography and art, buy Adam Riley's new book (Birds of South Africa), view Zeiss’s latest binoculars, telescopes and thermal heat scopes, learn about BirdLife South Africa and its conservation programmes and chat to internationally-acclaimed bird tour leaders about their adventures whilst birding around the world.
Rockjumper Birding Tours is the world’s
leading bird tour company, annually arranging and guiding tours to over 100
countries, ranging from cruises to Antarctica to exploring the remote mountains
of Papua New Guinea. Their specialist bird tour leaders are exceptional and you
will have a chance to meet them at the bird arena or join them for birding
walks or drives on the Hilton Estate.
BirdLife South Africa will be exhibiting and patrons are welcome to come and meet their friendly staff, hear about the amazing conservation and community work they perform, get a copy of their latest African Birding magazine and join this effective conservation organisation.
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Adam Riley Bird Photography
Adam Riley will be displaying a selection
of his spectacular bird photographs, both local birds as well as brilliant
species from his adventures around the world. These are printed on Perspex
which enables the vivid colours of the birds to be faithfully reproduced.
Renowned Nguni photographer Ed Schroeder has contributed his professional
editing skills to ensure these prints are incredible.
Rayne Hampson
“My paintings are always inspired by the
beauty that surrounds us, and the beautiful Africa we live in. One of my
favourites to paint are our beautiful birds. Their shapes, colours and
wonderful displays intrigue me. I love to capture their beauty in an
impressionist style that resonates with the moment and creates an artwork that
keeps on giving.”
Brent Dodd Art
“Having had the privilege of traveling the
world, exhibiting internationally and exploring different continents, I have
developed a massive respect for the way in which art is portrayed. Working in both
the studio and educating in the classroom, I continue to pursue my passion for
the creation of art and I am thrilled to be displaying some of my recent bird
works at this event.”
Ingrid Weiersbye
Close to home, Ingrid has illustrated the
Hilton College Fleur-de Lys Club Honours Boards over the years. On a wider
front, her illustration work is well-known within the pages of the Roberts
Bird Guides, a familiar part of South Africa’s heritage. Here she shows a
selection of favourite subject ornithological matter from various projects.
Festival Entry Fee:
Please note that there is an entrance
fee of R100 per vehicle which is valid for all three days. You will be given a
ticket on entry which you will need to take to Info or BoxOffice (both clearly
marked). When you have paid you will be given an exit pass, valid for the
duration. This income will assist cover the costs of Festival infrastructure
For more information, click on the
Hilton Arts Festival logo to the right of this article which will link you to
the festival website.
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