Artists of the Round Yard Inc. (ARY)
We are an artist-run initiative based at Retford Park, Bowral, NSW. Retford Park is a property of the National Trust of Australia (NSW). Together, we bring a diversity of media and artistic styles to ARY.
Artists of the Round Yard (ARY) is a collective of local Southern Highlands artists who exhibit their work together twice yearly. They have a unique relationship with Retford Park and the broader Retford Park community.
ARY members produce work from diverse artistic practices using a variety of media. Our present collective includes artists who work in painting, printing, stone sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Applications to join ARY are accepted once a year.
How our name came to be…
The Artists of the Round Yard Inc. began on the grounds of Retford Park. In 2017 we sat in the garden adjacent to this magnificent historical building and planned our not-for-profit association. Since then, along with Fairfax’s gallery, the round yard has been a space for us to bring arts events to the community. We will always identify our group with this now familiar space, and hope we give it new life.
ARY Executive
The Artists of the Round Yard Inc. is a not-for-profit incorporated creative group.
The Artists of the Round Yard Inc. is a not-for-profit incorporated creative group guided by an elected Executive Committee. Executive positions are formally elected each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), ensuring strong governance, transparency, and ongoing member representation. The Executive is responsible for overseeing the organisation’s strategic direction, financial management, administration, and compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting the continued growth and success of the group. To contact a member of the ARY Executive team, please complete the contact form.