14 May 2008

Rain, Hail or Shine will open at the Eastbank Foyer as part of Education Week celebrations on Monday 19 May at 11.00am.

Acting Gallery Director Julie Adams said the exhibition highlights the art work of primary school children from rural schools in Greater Shepparton.

"The opening will feature a musical performance by students from Katunga, Katunga South, Currawa and Congupna," Ms Adams said.

"Free workshops to complement the Strange Fruit exhibition currently on display will also be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and tours of the gallery can also be arranged."

Participating rural primary schools include; Invergordon, Tallygaroopna, Currawa, Dookie, Waaia, Katandra West, Wunghnu, Congupna, Katunga South, Zeerust, Katamatite, Katunga, Tongala, Katunga South, Kialla, Merrigum, Dhurringile, Lemnos, Ardmona, Girgarre, Stanhope, Harston, Mooroopna North, Undera, Lancaster, Colbinabbin, Elmore, Drummartin.

Rain, Hail or Shine will feature at Eastbank until 6 July 2008.

For more information contact the gallery on (03) 5832 9861.

 

– Released 15 May