Nothing will dampen art shows

CRESWICK Arts Pavilion president Andrew Bell has a connection to Creswick the goes back generations.

After many years working overseas he returned for a nostalgic visit and fell in love all over again with the village that held happy memories for him.

With a background in creative design, Bell quickly found himself involved in a number of initiatives to promote resilience and stimulate community engagement.

“Over the past two years, Creswick has been rocked by the impact of COVID-19, then the devastating storm of 5 January this year.

“Luckily with assistance from the local CFA, it looks like Creswick avoided much of the flooding that hit so much of Victoria recently.

“I am determined that Creswick is going to celebrate spring in all its glory.”

For a second year, the Arts Pavilion is holding two exhibitions concurrently; a Spring Festival Art Show in the Neighbourhood Centre and an Old Masters Exhibition in the Masonic Lodge, from Saturday, 29 October to Tuesday, 1 November.

The Art Show is open to all ages and all mediums. Art Gallery of Ballarat curator Kiri Smart will judge and present the prize of $1000 donated by the Community Bank Creswick and District.

There is also a people’s choice award of $250, to be announced at the end of the show.

The Old Masters Exhibition will display new works that have an association with Creswick, through the artist or subject matter.

Works by all five members of the Lindsay family and pieces not previously shown by Allan Bernaldo will be on show, as well as pieces by amateur Creswick artists.

Visitors will be able to buy a ticket for $5, which allows entry to both exhibitions. Each is a short stroll from the village, where there are cafes and hotels.