A special Surf Coast Arts Trail taster show has come to Anglesea to showcase diverse artworks from across the region.
On the Trail: A Creative Taster opened at Anglesea Arts Space on Thursday, May 15, which displays works from close to 60 artists participating in the Surf Coast Arts Trail in August.
Surf Coast Shire councillor Libby Stapleton said the taster show offered a glimpse into the arts trail and would be open until June 1.
“It’s a fantastic lead in event to the popular Arts Trail weekend, which last year attracted more than 16,000 visitors from around Australia,” she said.
“We have an amazing talent pool of artists across the Surf Coast, so this is your chance to see the work of some of our best artists all under the one roof.”
Jan Juc contemporary landscape artist Andrew Middlehurst said many artists were sharing their talents across the Surf Coast and encouraged people to come along to the taster show.
“You’ve only got to walk the dog and you come across a new artist or speak to a friend who knows someone who is painting or making pottery,” he said.
“I’ve taken what I learned over the years to push the boundaries in landscape painting to a point where I’ve broken all the rules and put them back together one brushstroke at a time.
“If you haven’t tried it, it really is a must see. So many people are involved, it’s part of the culture down here. It’s a great opportunity to see what’s new or what your favourite artists have been working on.”
