	{"id":100298,"date":"2025-07-21T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=100298"},"modified":"2025-07-16T20:20:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T10:20:59","slug":"visual-arts-exhibition-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/visual-arts-exhibition-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Visual arts exhibition returns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE talents of both emerging and established artists across a range of mediums will be showcased at the hArt of Mitchell: Annual Visual Arts Exhibition 2025.<\/p>\n<p>It follows a successful 2024 event where more than 200 artworks were featured.<\/p>\n<p>There will be three prize categories for adult artists: First Prize, Highly Commended, and First Nations Artist Award.<\/p>\n<p>Youth artists aged 12 to 24 will be recognised, with three prizes supported by Mitchell Shire Council&#8217;s Youth Services Engage! Program, encouraging young creatives to share their perspectives and artistic voices.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors to the exhibition will be able to cast their vote in the People&#8217;s Choice Award, sponsored by Milner&#8217;s Picture Framing of Broadford.<\/p>\n<p>A $150 Milner&#8217;s gift voucher will be awarded to the artist whose work receives the most votes.<\/p>\n<p>A feature of this year&#8217;s program is a mini artist-in-residence collaboration with St Mary&#8217;s College Seymour, supported by Engage! funding from the Victorian Government.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative offers students the chance to work alongside artist Vanessa Malandrin, deepening their creative engagement and fostering connections between schools and the broader arts community.<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell Shire mayor Cr John Dougall said the exhibition is a powerful platform for local artists to share their stories.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;hArt 25 is a celebration of the creativity, resilience and cultural richness that defines our community,&#8221; Cr Dougall said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re proud to deliver an event that not only showcases local talent but also creates opportunities for learning, connection and cultural exchange, especially through our partnership with St Mary&#8217;s College and the continued support for youth and First Nations artists.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I encourage everyone to come along, meet the artists, and experience the incredible work on display.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The hArt of Mitchell: Annual Visual Arts Exhibition 2025 begins with an invite-only opening night event on Friday 25 July featuring a Welcome to Country by a Taungurung Elder.<\/p>\n<p>Public viewing is from Saturday 26 July to Sunday 3 August, with daily opening hours from 10am to 4pm across two weekends.<\/p>\n<p>It will be held at Broadford Hall, 113 High Street, Broadford, with entry via the Council Chambers.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/mitchellshire.vic.gov.au\/hart-of-mitchell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mitchellshire.vic.gov.au\/hart-of-mitchell<\/a> or call 5734 6200<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE talents of both emerging and established artists across a range of mediums will be showcased at the hArt of Mitchell: Annual Visual Arts Exhibition 2025. 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