LOCAL creatives are called to submit their original artworks to the next iteration of Shepparton Art Museum’s annual group exhibition, SAM Open.
Those aged 26 years and over that live, work or study in the Goulburn Valley or Hume regions are encouraged to submit artworks that respond to this year’s theme, ‘Remnants, memories & objects.’
“SAM Open is always met with such enthusiasm by our creative community, and we expect this year to be no exception. The exhibition theme of ‘Remnants, memories & objects’ can be interpreted as literally or as abstractly as the artist chooses,” said Caroline Esbenshade, SAM curator (community).
“It presents an opportunity for creatives to share formative memories, treasured objects and personal narratives through whatever medium they choose. I look forward to learning more about the artists in our community through their art and I anticipate that audiences will resonate deeply with the personal nature of the works.”
From poetry to painting, photography to sculpture, artists can use their creative practice to immortalise, reinterpret, or create an entirely new keepsake or memento, or imagine what might remain of them in the future. All skill levels and career stages are welcome.
Applications for SAM Open 2024 are now open and will close June 17, 2024. The exhibition will be on display in the Hugh D.T. Williamson Community Gallery at SAM from August 17 until November 17, 2024.
Applications can be made online. Information, guidelines and artwork specifications can be found on the SAM website.
