5 March 2020

Showcasing and celebrating local talent across all areas of the gallery is the driving purpose behind the popular SAM Local exhibition, which will return with a bang this month.

Opening Friday 13 March, the five exhibitions that make up the 2020 SAM Local exhibition are full of exciting and diverse artists and creatives that will surprise and delight visitors.

SAM Local Spotlight: Madeline Wright

Madeline’s solo exhibition of object based works in metal, ceramic and glass, is based on her upbringing near the Goulburn River in Arcadia. Inspired by the objects and colours of this landscape, A Field Guide to Utopia will encourage the viewer to slow down and observe nuances in our surroundings.

SAM Local eduLAB: Nadia Hernandez

Working with schools and education groups, artist Nadia Hernandez will engage children of all ages with her vibrant 2D and 3D immersive exhibition. Not just to be viewed, eduLAB is designed for engagement and visitors are encouraged to add to the ongoing artwork over the course of 4 weeks.

SAM Local Best of Friends: 35 Years On

Celebrating the works of Friends of SAM, this open access exhibition provides an insight into the diverse artistic talents within our community.

Showcase #25: Sandra Bowkett

Local ceramicist Sandra Bowkett’s showcase is a window into the creative process. Fired in a wood-fired kiln she built herself, Sandra’s pieces show the result of the wood-firing on the finished piece, in the form of patterns, markings and colours.

Drawing Wall #38: Troy Firebrace

Well-known local Yorta Yotra artist Troy Firebrace will be the 28^th artist to take on the SAM drawing wall, a temporary wall based mural in the SAM Foyer. Troy’s work draws from his culture, identity, the environment, life experience and inspiration found in street art.

The importance of celebrating our local talent is clear to SAM Director Dr Rebecca Coates. “These exhibitions engage artists and communities throughout Greater Shepparton and beyond. It encourages us to delve into our imagination and get involved across a diverse range of activities. We welcome all to come and support our local artists, and join in the fun!”

Exhibition Dates:  Friday 13 March – Sunday 3 May 2020
Official Opening:  Thursday 12 March, 5pm – 7pm

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