Arts Open returns this weekend. Over 120 artists and organisations have responded to the Arts Open 2022 call to plan events, open studios and host exhibitions, workshops and shows for the weekends of March 12, 13, 14 and 19-20.
Designed to promote regional visual arts on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the historic townships of Castlemaine, Newstead, Maldon, Taradale, Chewton and beyond, the event offers a rare opportunity to engage with artists and their work in their natural habitat, explore the cultural tourism of the Mount Alexander Shire and celebrate the truly awesome arts and culture this region is renowned for. Among the exhibitors will be local centenarian and living treasure Peggy Shaw’s amazing watercolours will feature in a AO group exhibition at the Castlemaine Market Building. See the Mail and our Arts Open feature for all the details on this amazing event.