By Michael Doran
The Yarra Glen Art Show is a biennial exhibition that showcases the rich diversity of artistic practices across the region. Artworks include painting, photography, sculpture, textiles and metal works, capturing styles from realist to impressionist and contemporary abstract to traditional landscape.
The 2019 show will open on Friday 8 March and run across the long weekend. Organisers are calling for entries, particularly from young artists living in the Yarra Valley and environs.
Entries close on Tuesday 5 February, although they may close earlier if all the spots are filled.
The show was founded by six local artists in 2002 and promotes the Yarra Valley, and Yarra Glen more specifically, as a culturally rich and diverse place to visit. Community connection has been the recurring theme running through the art show and the organisers have added sustainability to the planning for 2019.
With revitalisation in mind, the organisers have created new artist awards to reflect the greater diversity of media now placed on exhibition. To encourage children to get involved there are also activities for them to participate in creating an artwork during the event.
The judging is done by well-known artists but one prize, the People’s Choice Award, is chosen by visitors, all of whom are encouraged to vote for their favourite work. Prizes are awarded in three other categories, two-dimensional work, three-dimensional work and the Young Artist Award.
The exhibition is at Yarra Glen Memorial Hall and full details, including entries, is at www.yarraglenartshow.com.au
