Arts
11 February, 2024
Super displays and amazing art will headline second show
OUTSTANDING works by top Victorian painters will be showcased in Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall when the town’s second Major’s Vision art show opens next Friday. Progress association president Drew Chislett will officially open the exhibition and...
OUTSTANDING works by top Victorian painters will be showcased in Pyramid Hill Memorial Hall when the town’s second Major’s Vision art show opens next Friday.
Progress association president Drew Chislett will officially open the exhibition and competition at the start of its seven-day run with visitors to the town again expected to boost local businesses.
Show organiser Terry Wood said there had been strong interest from the Victorian arts community.
“Our show is young but is quickly building a reputation for experienced and aspiring artists to showcase their works,” he said.
“The calibre of our competition judge is also stamping the show as a must for many artists.”
This year’s judge will be the internationally-renowned Terry Jarvis, of Bendigo.
Terry will give a demonstration of his craft on February 18 between 10am to midday while indigenous artist Kevin Williams to will give a demonstration between midday and 2pm.
Kevin is also exhibiting his art for during the show. Boort’s Paul Haw will have an exhibition of Aboriginal artefacts.
“And we’re making it easy for visitors to come to town with a a complementary bus available to meet the morning train from Bendigo and deliver visitors back to catch the return train back to Bendigo,” Mr Wood said.
“The bus will be available to take visitors to the Pyramid Hill if desired.”
Pyramid Hill Historical Society museum next to the Memorial Hall will open all days of the show from 1pm to 3pm.
“We’re very lucky to have such accomplished artists adding their support and presence to the show and we hope to continue building a successful event.”