AN opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and skill has arisen with the Shepparton Art Museum’s (SAM) annual open-call exhibition.
In a quest to celebrate the creative skills and talent of the artistic community across the Goulburn Valley and the Hume region, the exhibition program invites local artists working in any medium and at experience level or career stage to submit work for inclusion in the SAM open.
The selected submissions are then exhibited collectively in the SAM Community Gallery. The theme for the upcoming SAM Open is Home.
The theme is open to broad artistic interpretation and may be approached from a personal, social, or cultural perspective.
Caroline Esbenshade, SAM community curator, says of the theme,
“This year we’ve chosen the theme of ‘Home’ because it’s something that everyone has a concept of, but everyone’s experience or understanding of what ‘home’ is to them will be unique.
“In picking a theme, I hoped to land on something that was broad enough for everyone to feel they could respond to, but tangible enough that it could inspire and provide an opportunity for conversations to unfold to better connect us as a community,” Caroline said.
From November 7, 2022, artists based in Greater Shepparton, Goulburn Valley and the Hume Region will be able to apply to exhibit their works in SAM Open.
Applications will close on February 6, 2023. SAM Open will be on display at SAM from April 29 to July 16, 2023. Information on the full process, guidelines and artwork specifications can be found on the SAM website: sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/support-get-involved/exhibit-at-sam/
