# MATCHBOX EXHIBITION launches Old School celebrations

The Old School Arts Centre is celebrating the 130 year anniversary of the Old School building with a very special day and evening of birthday festivities planned for Saturday 26 October. Since its construction in 1883, the building has played an important role in local community life.

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*** Happy Birthday Old School ***

Matchbox Exhibition… The 130th birthday anniversary celebrations on the 26th will start with the opening of the MatchBox exhibition at 10am. All artwork fits inside a matchbox and will be 50% ceramic. The exhibition will be open daily until 31st October, open from 10am to 2pm.

 600 Clay Tile Mural …. Incorporated in the Old School’s birthday festivities will be the unveiling of the Clay Tile Mural, a kiln fundraising event organised by the team at the Raglan Community Clay Shed. Since February 2012, around 600 tiles have been painted or carved by locals and visitors to Raglan. The mural will be revealed in all its glory over the Labour Weekend. Unveiling at 7pm on 26th.

Birthday Party… Come along and celebrate the 130th Anniversary Birthday celebrations from 7.30pm to 10pm.

Live music, bring a plate, cash bar and optional period themed dress is definitely encouraged.
All Welcome. Come along and share your memories of the Old School.

Celebrate 130 years of the Old School with the Raglan Old School Arts Centre, Stewart St, Raglan.