Leonie Nunn, Maria Hard and Carol Scott have the perfect spot below the 20x20x20 artworks, contributed by GO Art participants and Seymour and District U3A members. Photos: Billie Davern.
Twenty is a number of particular significance to the Seymour and District University of the Third Age this year.
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The first nine months of 2025 have seen an influx of celebrations take place across town, from an insightful writing workshop hosted by renowned Australian author Toni Jordan, to a cake-cutting and party held at the Seymour Recovery Hub.
All of these events mark one considerable milestone: the local U3A’s 20th anniversary.
Mitchell Shire Concert Band assistant director Sandy Sexton and director Eric Anderson set the mood with relaxing tunes.
As part of its celebrations looking back to the group’s formation in 2005, U3A connected with Goulburn Options to create an exciting exhibition which commemorates the former’s two decades of contributing to Seymour while displaying the wonderful outcomes of two community groups working together.
Titled 20x20x20, the exhibition features small works contributed by Barry Dunn’s U3A art program students, as well as those from Goulburn Options participants.
Now up on the wall of the GO Art studio on Station St, the diverse pieces are a symbol of what differing groups and individuals can achieve in collaboration.
The display opened with a night of champagne, soft tunes by the Mitchell Shire Concert Band and community connection at the studio.
Margaret (back) and Rosie Sheppard enjoy the atmosphere of the night.
Seymour and District U3A president Irene Telford said creativity was important.
“What I’ve noticed in Seymour is that the arts are what’s really shining,” she told the large crowd on opening night.
“At the U3A, in our art classes with Barry, we have large numbers, and same with the music classes with John Barton. The arts are what really keeps us together.
“What makes a difference is when there’s a team of people doing something together, organising occasions, working together — that’s what makes a difference.”
The 20x20x20 exhibition opening night, held at the GO Art studio on Station St, was well attended by community members.
The well attended opening night on Friday, September 12, was a success, with community members gathering to celebrate U3A’s milestone, as well as the connection of two disparate groups.
Seymour and District U3A founding member Anne Thompson said it was wonderful to experience the support which made the exhibition happen.
“It’s just a heartwarming feeling, it really has been special,” Ms Thompson said.
“What I’d like to say, in conclusion, is, how good is this? How good is Seymour?”
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