The 34th annual Rotary Club of Castlemaine Art Exhibition & Sale was officially opened with a gala event at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Thursday evening.
The night included musical interludes, canapes, art prize presentations and the opportunity to meet some of the featured artists.
The exhibition will be open daily across the King’s Birthday long weekend (June 9-12) from 10am.
Art Show committee convener Robert Cordy said arts enthusiasts from all over Victoria and beyond are expected to once again descend on Castlemaine for the highly anticipated event which features more than 450 works in a wide array of mediums.
The featured artist for 2023 is Castlemaine’s Juliana Hilton.
“Hilton’s first solo exhibition in 1966 paved the way for her long career. Her work is seen in both public and private galleries,” Cordy said.
“The show will once again be complemented by the popular annual raffle featuring a limited edition artwork ‘Rubicon Valley’ by local artist Jeff Makin and a range of other wonderful prizes,” he said.
Entry to the show is $5 Adults, Free Under 16. Raffle tickets are $2. EFTPOS facilities are available at the hall.
All proceeds support Rotary’s charity work and projects in the community.