Emily Crockford is taking the art world by storm with her bright and vibrant work capturing the attention of many around the country. Following a hugely successful 2020, Emily has been named Hornsby’s Woman of the Year for 2021.
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean said, “Emily, is a clear choice for the Award. Her success over the last 12 months has been phenomenal. Her story will inspire others to keep working hard to achieve their dreams.”
Ride a Day in My Wheels is a fundraising challenge held in Hornsby Shopping Mall every year.
On 9th December this year, Ride a Day saw non-wheelchair riders test their skills, navigating a wheelchair through a circuit of ‘obstacles’, similar to tasks faced by wheelchair users every day. This helps members of the non-wheelchair using general public to understand and experience what people with all types of disability have to do on a daily basis.
Mr MATT KEAN ( Hornsby ) ( 16:26 ): From 250 artists only 20 were chosen for their works to be displayed at Woolloomooloo's Firstdraft Gallery and no-one is more deserving of this than Pete Dudding. But that is not all, our Pete is breaking down barriers in becoming the first artist with an intellectual disability to be displayed at Firstdraft. Pete's first solo exhibition is entitled "Pig Dog" and has been curated by Paul Williams who has been working beside Pete at Studio A since 2015. "Pig Dog" was a remarkable success, with half of Pete's paintings sold by the close of the exhibition.
The crew down at Studio ARTES put together a song for me in October 2014. Their musical skill and talent is matched only by their warm hearts. It has been a pleasure to be involved with such a fantastic group and we all greatly appreciate the service they provide to the local community.
After being elected as Member for Hornsby in March 2011, I have embarked on many initiatives that the community and I see as pivotal issues for Hornsby. I see and understand the needs of the community and am proud to play my part.
