23 October 2007

On Sunday 28 October, Shepparton Art Gallery will unite with 36 other public galleries across the state to offer Victorians free fun, adventure and inspiration during the second annual Get into Art! open day.

Shepparton Art Gallery will provide free entry and a diverse range of special programs on what promises to be a day to remember.

Highlights of Get into Art! day at Shepparton Art Gallery include:
* ‘HYPE’ Youth Arts – My-space virtual gallery launch
* Launch of the HYPE Billboard, supported by Jeff Young Shoes
* Lunchtime concert featuring young local musicians
* Visual art demonstrations by young local artists showcasing a variety of mediums and culturally specific art forms
* Launch of X Magazine; the brainchild of a group of young locals. X aims to provide an independent media for youth in rural areas.

Shepparton Art Gallery Director Kirsten Paisley said that the launch of the ‘HYPE’ Billboard is one highlight of the day.

“The HYPE Youth Arts program is an online gallery and public billboard for artists aged between 15 and 30.”

“HYPE Space will allow young people to post art works on the web. Every three months a featured artist will have their artwork reproduced on a billboard and exhibited in the Shepparton CBD,” Ms Paisley said.

For more information contact the Shepparton Art Gallery on (03) 5832 9861.

– Released 24 October