Arts
10 October, 2025
Big weekend of creativity on way for Charlton
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region, from breathtaking landscapes to the striking portraits and expressive photography, this is a must see event for art lovers of all ages.
PREPARATIONS are underway for Charlton Arts Inc. annual Art and Photography Exhibition.
This event will showcase the incredible creativity within the region, from breathtaking landscapes to the striking portraits and expressive photography, this is a must see event for art lovers of all ages.
All artists and photographers are encouraged to enter their artworks in the various sections of the exhibition, with plenty of prizes to be won.
For artwork, the open sections are: Best Exhibit any media, Best Oil/Acrylic, Best Watercolour, Best Drawing and Best Other Media.
For photography, there are two sections: Best Photographic Print Unaltered (no post-processing or manipulation once the photo has been taken). Cropping and enlarging of the print are allowed. Best Photographic Print – Digitally Manipulated (this section is for any other photo where changes have been made in any way to the original photograph on the camera.
The total prize pool for the art and photography sections is $5000.
For senior secondary students there is a section for both art and photography, also with prizes attached.
There is also an artwork display by our younger local school children.
The Judge will announce the winners of each section and comment on those winning entries.
Over the weekend, there will be three demonstrating artists: Jenny Pollard with her expressive drawings and humorous cartoons, David Beaty will be demonstrating his craft of weaving and Marie Perger will be showcasing her Patchwork.
The Exhibition will begin with the official Opening this Friday at 6.30pm
Then for the viewing public, the exhibition will be open this Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 4pm and Monday from 10am until 1pm.
Cost $5 per day.
This year there will be two raffle prizes, a painting titled “Peaceful Morning” by Jon Crawley and an Acrylic Print/Photograph titled “Lake Fyans” Sponsored by GWMWater.
The raffle will be drawn on Monday afternoon.
Charlton will have multiple events over this weekend full of creativity, community and colour.
The Lions Swap Meet on Sunday morning, the North Central Garden Club holding their Open Gardens on Sunday and the Courthouse Gallery will be open on Saturday and Sunday.
Enquiries and entry forms for the Ar t and Photography Exhibition can be obtained from charltonartexhibition@gmail.com or from coordinators, Sue Stokes 0404850961 or Sue Walsh 0407 140 336.
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