An exhibition titled In Touch with Women will be on view at the Art Gallery in Newcastle from August 7 until September 4. The exhibition and related workshops are sponsored by the Natal Arts Trust and are arranged to coincide with Women's Day. The exhibition celebrates the creativity of women from different walks of life and combines individual and collective works from urban and rural amateur and professional artists.

Several demonstrations have been organised for the opening of the exhibition on the morning of August 7. Gita Sewpersad will demonstrate the art of Mehandi and Rangoli while Makhumalo and KaMachocho from Msinga will be making izinkamba. The demonstrations start at 10h00 and the exhibition itself will be opened by Brendon Bell, chairman of the Natal Arts Trust, at 11h00. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday (09h00-17h00) and Saturdays (09h00-12h00). For more information contact Judy Jordan on (03431) 27211.