Rotary Ocean Grove Art Show curator Coral Barker says the event could be the biggest yet.
The show is attracting many top local and interstate artists with four categories – painting, printmaking/drawing, Australian flora and fauna and contemporary art – with prizes totalling $10,000.
“We even have a teacher and one of her pupils entering,” Coral said.
Well known Torquay artist Sue Woolnough, whose work is featured on Foxtel Lifestyle’s program Love it or List it Australia, joined the City of Greater Geelong’s Live Well program at Surfside in Ocean Grove to increase her fitness and lifestyle capability. Her Instructor Karen Dawson was looking to ascertain her artistic talents.
“I have always admired how people can pick up a brush and create a picture,” Karen said.
“I had never tried it but I wanted to give it a go. Sue told me she had never been particularly sporty or even fit until she joined the live well program and look at her now.
“She invited me to join one of her classes and I’m having a lot of fun and I’m entering the show,” Karen said.
Sue, who is a frequent participant in the show, said that it encourages artistic newcomers and they have the opportunity to display their work in the same forum as talented professional artists.
“It’s a win-win all round,” said Coral Barker.
“Artists have the opportunity to win sizable prizes, display and sell their work and Riding Develops Abilities and the Disabled Surfer’s Association the main beneficiaries receive much needed income.”
Rotary Ocean Grove’s 8th annual Art Show is at Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 November.
