The theme for the Shepparton Art Museum’s annual open-call exhibition has been set, with applications to open in November 2022.

SAM Open is Shepparton Art Museum (SAM)’s annual open-call exhibition that celebrates and showcases the creativity of the artistic community across Greater Shepparton, the Goulburn Valley and the Hume Region.  The exhibition program invites local artists working in any medium and at any experience level or career stage to submit work for inclusion in SAM Open. The selected submissions are then exhibited collectively in the SAM Community Gallery. 

The theme for the upcoming SAM Open is Home. The theme is open to broad artistic interpretation and may be approached from a personal, social, or cultural perspective.  

Caroline Esbenshade, SAM Community Curator, says of the theme:

“This year we’ve chosen the theme of ‘Home’ because it’s something that everyone has a concept of, but everyone’s experience or understanding of what ‘home’ is to them will be unique. In picking a theme, I hoped to land on something that was broad enough for everyone to feel they could respond to, but tangible enough that it could inspire and provide an opportunity for conversations to unfold to better connect us as a community.”

From 7 November 2022, artists based in Greater Shepparton, Goulburn Valley and the Hume Region will be able to apply to exhibit their works in SAM Open. Applications will close on 6 February 2023. SAM Open will be on display at SAM from 29 April to 16 July 2023. Information on the full process, guidelines and artwork specifications can be found on the SAM website: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/support-get-involved/exhibit-at-sam/

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About SAM:

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), located on Yorta Yorta Country, is one of Australia's outstanding regional art museums, showcasing our exhibitions and collections in new and exciting ways and creating a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging space for all audiences. Artists are central to our work. Our programming is designed to be locally relevant and engage with global contemporary ideas. SAM is recognised for its significant Australian ceramics collection, and our nationally significant collection of Indigenous art. As the only public art museum in Greater Shepparton and north central Victoria, our mission is to present great art in Shepparton, and to contribute to the cultural enrichment, community engagement and economic prosperity of the region. 

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