Bendigo’s iconic Beehive Building will form the backdrop for this year’s Girton Grammar School Art Exhibition.
This year’s exhibition, titled ‘AQUA’, will be on display for the public to enjoy from 12 to 14 September. This is the second year the exhibition will be held outside the school, after last year’s successful outing at Bendigo’s Town Hall.
Art Show Director and Girton Grammar teacher Mrs Nic James said the event will feature an impressive array of artworks for the public to enjoy.
“Water is essential to life, yet it takes countless forms – from gentle rain to powerful oceans, from ice to steam, from puddles to waterfalls. Our young artists have captured these diverse expressions through painting, ceramics, photography, printmaking, collage and film,” she said.
“Each artwork offers a unique perspective on this universal element. Some celebrate water’s beauty and tranquillity, others the creatures within it. Together, these works demonstrate the creativity and skill of our students across all year levels.
“We invite you to dive deep into these artistic waters and discover the remarkable talent that flows through our school community.”
The exhibition includes work from Girton’s VCE art and media students right down to its youngest artists in Prep, each with their own creative interpretation and demonstration of water.
In addition to the visual art on show, those attending the exhibition on the morning of Saturday 13 September will be entertained with musical performances by Junior and Senior School students.
Mrs James said that opening the exhibition to the public once more – and in such an iconic space – will offer students a valuable opportunity to see their work presented akin to that of professional artists.
“It’s a lot of hard work, but last year we saw the excitement of students, parents and grandparents as we took our exhibition public. We’re thrilled to once again showcase their work in this way – they’ve dived headfirst into the challenge, and the talent on display is truly extraordinary,” she said.
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EVENT DETAILS
When: Friday 12 September, 11am–4pm (school community only); Saturday 13 September, 9am–4pm (instrumental performances 9–11am); Sunday 14 September, 9am–12pm
Where: The Beehive Building, 18-26 Pall Mall, Bendigo
Cost: Free
