Preparations for the Rotary Club of Castlemaine’s 34th Annual Art Show on the King’s Birthday weekend, June 9-12, are in full swing.
Castlemaine Rotary Art Show committee convener Robert Cordy said they had a very strong show last year after the COVID cancellation the previous two years and are looking forward to another wonderful event.
“All the indications for the 2023 show are very encouraging,” he said.
Featured artist for 2023 is well-known Castlemaine artist Juliana Hilton.
Juliana’s first solo exhibition in 1966 paved the way for her long career. Her work is seen in both public and private galleries.
Catherine Tait is curating the show, with Sandra Knox hanging the entries.
The show will open daily from 10am across the King’s Birthday weekend, from Friday June 9 to Monday June 12, with a Gala Opening and presentation of prizes on Thursday June 8 at 7pm. Tickets will be available at the door.
Local businesses Belle Real Estate (formerly Waller Realty), Pyrenees Quarries, Gunangara, Maltby Property, Castlemaine Office Supplies and Parsons Motor & Body Shop are generously sponsoring prizes for the show.
With Rotary members and community supporters volunteering their time to stage the show, 100 per cent of proceeds are channelled into Rotary’s charity work and support for the community.
The accompanying Rotary Club of Castlemaine raffle, this year featuring limited edition artwork ‘Rubicon Valley’ by artist Jeff Makin as first prize, is being conducted once again this year. Tickets are $2 and available from Rotary members and at the Rotary table at Maxi IGA in the lead up to the June event.
Artist entries close this Sunday May 21. Artists who have entered previous Castlemaine Rotary Art Shows do not need to re-register.
New artists can find the link to register on the Castlemaine Rotary website Art Show page. Artworks to be lodged on Sunday June 4. Further enquiries can be made to artshowRCC@gmail.com