Annual Easter art show to showcase hundreds of works

ARTISTS from across the Bellarine will display their works over the Easter Weekend as part of one of the longest-running art expos in the region.

The annual Bellarine North Rotary Club Easter Art Expo is back this year, with more than 450 paintings from more than 100 artists will take over Christian College’s Hall in Drysdale from March 30 to March 31.

Art expo committee member Ken Withers said the expo will enter its 45th year and will include exhibitions from the Bellarine Camera Club for the first time.

“The expo attracts a wide audience of art lovers and investors from Melbourne, Geelong, and beyond.

“It is professionally curated and presents works of various painting genres from traditional through to contemporary works.”

The expo committee will also display a special exhibition ‘Our Stories for Change’, a lived experience art exhibition created for the 16 Days of Activism campaign against gender-based violence.

The exhibit displays artworks created by women in the community who have been impacted by sexual and family violence.

“In addition to the funding raised, the art show contributes to the local community at other levels,” Mr Withers said. “Rotary continues to support and encourage artistic creativity and art appreciation for both the Bellarine and Geelong communities.

“Our club is active in our local community, internationally and in Rotary projects.

“Further, it provides opportunities for other community groups to participate and raise money for their own needs.”

All expo items are for sale and is open to the public from 10am to 4pm on both days.