Fresh faces in art show frame

Art Show Pakenham committee vice-president Wendy Andrews and president Jillian Ronald, pictured with local artist Shane Fewster, are hoping to attract more committee members. 168683_04

By Bonny Burrows

The Art Show Pakenham is seeking fresh faces who have a love of art to bring their own creative flair to the annual exhibition.
The show, previously tied to the beloved Yakkerboo Festival, has helped many up-and-coming artists to find an audience for the past 42 years.
It has also exposed a variety of art mediums to the Cardinia community and offered participants the chance to snap up one-of-a-kind pieces created by locals.
Just months after the successful 2017 show, planning is already underway for the May 2018 event, and the art show committee is hoping to attract some new members with their own ideas.
“We are looking for people who love and appreciate art to join our committee, to bring new ideas, a fresh approach and keep the annual art show vibrant and exciting,” Art Show Pakenham Committee President Jillian Ronald said.
No set skills are essential, but a love of art is a must.
“Some of the skills you can bring or learn on committee include graphic design and publishing, data entry, liaison with artists and sponsors, grant application writing, bookkeeping and curation of an art show,” Ms Ronald said.
Anyone who is interested is invited to come along to the committee’s monthly meetings.
Meetings are held at the Cardinia Club meeting room, 71 Racecourse Road, Pakenham, on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm.
The next meeting will be on 5 September.
For more information, phone Ms Ronald on 0413 147 396.