Around the Table Book Launch and Exhibition | Bayley Arts
14 April, 2025
Around The Table – A Celebration of Food, Art and Community
Earlier this month, Bayley Arts was filled with warmth, colour and connection as we launched Around The Table – a group exhibition that celebrates how food has the ability to bring people together.
Food does more than nourish us. It sparks conversation, creates shared experiences, and connects us to culture and community. This exhibition captures that beautifully.
Art Inspired by Shared Meals
The exhibition features artwork by Bayley Artists, as well as artists from Sandy Beach Centre, Ali’s Art School and local community members. Many of the pieces were inspired by the process of creating Bayley Arts’ first Community Cookbook – a joyful project that blends art, cooking and connection.
Opening Night Serves Up Success
The exhibition was officially opened by Bayside City Council Mayor, Hanna El Mouallem. The atmosphere was incredible with every space at Bayley Arts overflowing with supporters.
Guests explored the art, joined in a collaborative art activity on a giant food themed tablecloth, and enjoyed food featured in the cookbook. Hand made sausage rolls and hummingbird cupcakes were crowd favourites – both made using recipes from the book.
We would like to extend our thanks to Bayside City Council for their support in making the cookbook possible. Their contribution helped turn this creative idea into a reality, and the result is something that we are all incredibly proud of.
Celebrating Creativity and Community
Food on the night was served by John and Alex who are building upon hospitality skills learnt at Bayley House. The cookbook creators, our talented artists and chef, were on hand all evening to sign books for those who purchased.
It was a night of laughter, connection and creativity. A true celebration of the community that came together to bring this project to life.
