The Annual Whittlesea Art Exhibition is coming to a close on Friday.
Since its opening last month, more than 700 people have visited the 18th edition of the exhibition, immersing themselves in this year’s theme.
The theme invited artists to delve into the intricate web of connections that shape their lives, and sparked reflections on local and personal connections, cultural influences, and the tangible and intangible threads that bind us together.
The response received from local artists in Whittlesea was strong, resulting in the contribution of a range of artworks from almost 100 local artists.
One of the newcomers to this year’s exhibition, Bettina Purdie, emphasised the significance of social inclusion and connection through art.
“This year, I’ve submitted to the annual art exhibition for the first time,” she said. “I think it’s important that as many creatives from the area as possible become involved, to encourage the building of the networks in the area. Art is important for social inclusion, connectivity, and cohesion, and the more people that we can get involved, the better.”
The exhibition as at the Great Hall at the Whittlesea Civic Centre, South Morang.
Admission is free and visitors can explore the artworks on weekdays from 10am-4pm.
