While we watch the construction of the new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) complex on the shores of Victoria Lake take shape and anticipate the eventual move of the collections into the new building, the organisation itself has also undergone a change.
As of July 1, SAM has moved from being a Council owned and operated entity to a new, not-for-profit, stand alone, charitable organisation.
Exhibitions continue to be held in the existing museum under the limitations that are imposed for dealing with COVID-19 such as numbers and distancing.
Melbourne based artist, Irene Grishin-Selzer works predominatly with ceramics. Her art practice engages with the notion of transience in nature, the shape of time and the sense of place.
Drawing Wall #38 by Jahnne Pasco-White incorporated materials and pigments drawn from natural matter such as waste product fruit from local farmers and water from the Goulburn River to create this Drawing Wall instalment.
Linda Bryan is a new member of the SAM team, engaged as the visual arts educator. An experienced arts educator, Linda brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, and will be the vital link between SAM and their education partners.
SAM reopened to visitors on June 5. Their opening hours remain the same, 10am to 4pm every day.
