AN exhibition of paintings by three local artists who are showing their artwork together for the first time, is being held in Bainz Gallery at the Wangaratta Library.
It features the work of friends Barbara Forster, Margaret Bennett and Dawn Meader, and showcases their individual painting styles and interests.
Margaret said the abstract works on display reflect an inner landscape deeply influenced by the country around her, Dawn uses oils and says while her current work is rooted in realism, she is also drawn to the vibrant and expressive qualities of impressionism.
Barb likes to combine abstract style with realism and loves using bold, textural colour effects in her work, and she also practises neurographical art and meditative drawing.
Barb said the trio met while working at Wangaratta High School, and while she and Margaret have exhibited before - Margaret recently held an exhibition at the Art Gallery on Ovens - this will be the first time ever for Dawn, whose work Barb describes as "absolutely brilliant".
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"We're all very individual and we paint quite separately, but the way it has come together, I think it looks fantastic," she said.
"I think it's one of the best exhibitions we've done."
There are over 30 artworks on display, most created in recent times, and they are for sale by contacting the artists.
Barb said she decided to call the exhibition "In Memory of Cheryl" as a tribute to Cheryl McCormack, who sadly passed away late last year.
She said it was Cheryl who initiated their springtime exhibitions at the Bainz Gallery; something they enjoyed participating in for about three years.
The exhibition by Barb Forster, Margaret Bennett and Dawn Meader can be seen during library opening hours for the month of September and entry is free.
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What's on in brief
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Marian Gordon painting exhibition
AN exhibition of paintings by Marian Gordon has opened at the Art Gallery on Ovens and will run until September 16.
Marian paints her experience of place, capturing the distinctive shapes found in the decaying industrial history of the North East, with subjects including local water tanks, towers and the Eldorado Dredge.
Capturing her emotional response to the colour, object and place by working "en plein air", see the collection on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 4pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm, with an official opening being held on Saturday, September 7 at 12pm.
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Crossing exhibition by Fran O'Neill
AN exhibition titled Crossing by one of the region's most acclaimed artists, Fran O'Neill, bringing together work completed over the last decade, has opened at the Wangaratta Art Gallery.
Having built a significant international career, particularly in North America, for her evocative and vibrant abstract paintings, O’Neill has now permanently established her studio in the idyllic surrounds of Cheshunt.
Crossing traces O'Neill's longing for ‘home’ in those years as an ex-pat, the development of her colour palette and the new work created in response to the quality of light and atmosphere of her Cheshunt studio, and it will be on display until November 10.
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Artmania exhibition at Wangaratta Art Gallery
ART as Sanctuary presents a diverse selection of new work from the resident studio artists currently attending Artmania Wangaratta; an all-inclusive space for people of all abilities to explore their own artistic interests in a variety of ways.
Across media, style and theme, the exhibition being held in Gallery 2 at the Wangaratta Art Gallery, is an array of contemporary works from outsider artists in the NDIS sector.
Full of colour, beauty, humour and grace, Art as Sanctuary celebrates Artmania artists and their artistic contribution, and it is on display until September 15.
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Quilts on display at My Little Patch
A SELECTION of quilts made by local quilter Di Butler is on display at My Little Quilts for the month of September.
See them in the shop at the rear of 49 Reid Street during opening hours.
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Wangaratta community market
THE Wangaratta community market runs every Sunday at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 8am until 1pm.
There are a wide range of stalls to browse with new and used items, plants, fruit and veg and more, with refreshments also on site.
Stalls are available for $20 each (on special, no bookings required) and car boot sales are welcome for $15, with more information via the market's Facebook page or call Sheree on 0401 665 886.
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