By Jed Lanyon
Yarra Valley Open Studios 2021 is being held in spring and as Yarra Valley Arts calls on local artists to participate.
Open Studios shines a spotlight on the talented and creative artists of the Yarra Ranges as well as inspiring others to get creative themselves.
Last year the event was forced to go virtual, while Yarra Valley Arts’ Reggie Clark is looking forward to seeing artists welcome the public back into their studios.
“It’s about artists opening the doors to their private places where they create and make all their work. It’s a really special thing for visitors to experience and gives them an idea where their inspiration comes from and how they create their artwork.”
Ms Clark is hoping to see more local artists willing to share their work through Open Studios.
“This year, artists are really keen to open their studios again,” she said.
She said opening their private studios to the public connects artists to the wider community and gives visitors an insight into how art is made, what inspires the artist and importantly a direct link to the creator of the piece they take home or the workshop they book.
This year Open Studios will be held in two different locations in the Yarra Ranges:
2/3 October – for Upper Yarra artists (around Warburton Highway)
23/24 October – for Yarra Valley artists (around Maroondah and Melba highways)
Applications close on Friday 30 April 5pm. For more information on Opening your Studio visit www.yava.org.au/openstudios or contact openstudios@yava.org.au
