Trot to the Globe for art show

The annual Winchelsea Art and Photography Show has been growing in strength, with a record number of entries received for the display in the Globe Theatre during the Melbourne Cup weekend from November 3-6.

Due to a successful sponsorship drive, new sponsors, along with previous trusted sponsors, the show is able to offer all entrants an increase in monetary awards.

This year will be the show’s 17th year since it began in 2000 in the Uniting Church Hall.

In 2010, the show, having outgrown the hall, was moved to the historic Globe Theatre, which has recently had a major upgrade.

Opening night will be held tomorrow (November 3) at the theatre in Willis Street, Winchelsea.

Surf Coast Shire councillor Carol McGregor will officially open the show.

Presentation of awards will also be held on Friday night and a light supper served.

The subject of recently-added popular category “My Winchelsea” must depict something special within a radius of 15 kilometres of the town centre.

This year the show has gained the service of artist Jill Shalless to judge the art section.

Anna Sande will judge the photography section. Anna has had several photographic exhibitions and has also written extensively, including a number of freelance catalogues and articles.

The weekend is shaping up to be a must-see art event to attend, with high quality and standard expected of many local artists from surrounding areas.

Guests will be able to enjoy a Devonshire tea and coffee all weekend while they wander the display.

Entry is $5 with student admission free. For more information, phone Jeanette on 0409 418 766.

Opening hours are 10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday, and 10am-4pm Monday.