Not-for-profit organisation Platform Arts hopes its new exhibition will see local art permeate personal, public and business spaces.
After Walter Hopps, the organisation’s inaugural community art show, gathers the works of 170 diverse artists from the Greater Geelong region, showcasing a range of media including paintings, sculptures, photography and mixed media.
The show draws inspiration from American curator Walter Hopps, whose seminal 1978 exhibition 36 Hours accepted all works delivered to Washington’s Museum of Temporary Art by local people in a 36-hour period.
Platform Arts opened its gallery in early October, with artists able to have their work installed on a first come, first served basis over three days ahead of ROAM Geelong on 11 October.
The exhibition drew two thousand visitors for its opening event, with a third of the artworks sold on the first night.
The show’s final night on 11 December will be an art acquisition event, including the live auction of three of the exhibition’s outstanding works.
Platform Arts has encouraged the Geelong business community and the public to explore and purchase locally made artworks for the home or office space.
Executive director and co-chief executive Tennille Moisel said the local business community could benefit from exploring such a large collection of works.
“Our goal is to have local artwork in every office, reception area and boardroom in Geelong,” she said.
“There’s no better way to support local artists than to buy local art. It communicates a company’s values, supports community talent, and creates lasting impressions in ways that generic, mass-produced prints cannot match.”
Visit platformarts.org.au or call 03 5224 2815 to register for the free final night event.
