Moon rises on arts collective

THE former site of the Blue Moon hardware store in Red Hill is now a centre to exhibit works by emerging and established artists Mornington Peninsula artists.

The temporary space opened last month and will feature a diverse range of works, including paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, pottery, furniture, jewellery and illustrations.

Featured artists include painters Margaret Amond, Mary Schepisi, Charlie and Gee (Gerald) Ryan, Joshua Searle and Michael Leeworthy; photographers Elizabeth Clancy, Oliver Altermatt and Philip Robertson; and sculptors; Jean Sheridan, Amy Leeworthy, Amber Skehan, Emma Cleine, Natalia Milosz-Piekarska and Mark Richardson.

The space is managed by volunteers and has no formal gallery commission. However, most of the artists have chosen to give 20 per cent from the sale of their works to their own chosen community group or not-for-profit, including the Red Hill CFA, Red Hill Consolidated Primary School and Save Westernport.

The Blue Moon Artist Collective opens 10am to 4pm daily at 169 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South. Details: bluemooncollective.au or Instagram: @bluemoonartistcollective