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30th anniversary Ar Show

The team behind the Rotary Easter Art ShowDeniliquin Rotary and the Edward River Art Societywill make it a true showcase, with plans to incorporate new prize categories and live music.

And for the frst time, the demonstrating artist will actually be a collection of various artists past and present - the local indigenous community.

ERAS president Louise Graham said they could not let the 30th anniversary show pass without planning “something diferent”.

“With it being a milestone year, we started thinking about what we could do that’s special,” she said. “It is out 30th anniversary show, so we want to make it fabulous for everyone

“The idea is to better involve our youth and indigenous groups, so we have been collaborating with Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre in regards to demonstrating artists.

“We’ve talked about weaving workshops and perhaps a showcase of artefacts, with indigenous community members on hand to ofer explanations.

“They will have their own space and there may even be other activities.”

To better engage youth artists, ERAS has included a youth prize to the Art Show for the frst time. It is open to artists aged 12-18 with $350 for frst prize and $150 for second.

Another new prize category this year will expand on the sculpture category, which has been gaining in popularity.

The section has been predominantly populated by metal sculptures in recent years, but Mrs Graham said there are so many other forms of art that could be including in the new 3D freestanding artworks category.

A large artworks category has also been introduced, which may see the art show require a second venue for the overspill of art not able to ft into the Deniliquin Multi Arts Centre.

Mrs Graham said returning after being introduced last year is the local scene art category, which she said appeals to buyers and also makes people think about our region in diferent ways.

The Rotary Easter Art Show, as always, will open with a gala evening on Thursday, April 6. The show will then open to the public from Good Friday, April 7 to Easter Monday, April 10.

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