Visitors to the Craigieburn Art Group’s annual art expo in October will enjoy works in a variety of mediums from embroidery, woodwork and printmaking to traditional painting, drawing and pastels.
A highlight of the Hume artistic calendar, the show traditionally took place as part of the Craigieburn Festival in March.
However, in recent years the group has staged its expo, Art & Beyond, later in the year at the Global Learning Centre above the Craigieburn Library.
This year the show falls on the weekend of October 11 to 13.
President of the Craigieburn Art Group Vicki Catchpole will be among those displaying work.
Vicki described her art as “representational“ and “realistic“.
“I’ve previously done a lot of acrylic painting, but this year I decided to focus on printmaking,“ she said.
The show, which is free to view, will feature up to 200 artworks by 20 individual artists and creatives from the Hume area.
“There will be a variety of exhibitors from established artists to beginners,“ said Vicki.
Visitors will have the chance to win a piece of art by purchasing a ticket in the raffle, proceeds of which will be donated to local Scouts.
Outgoing Hume mayor Naim Kurt has agreed to open the show in an unofficial capacity.
Art group members will stage demonstrations at 11am and 1pm on Saturday and 1pm Sunday.
Vicki encouraged anyone interested in art to join the group on Mondays at Selwyn House. Pariticipants meet at 3pm and 7pm.
“We have people of all artistic abilities, ages, physical ability and from different cultures. Everyone is welcome,“ she said.
