By Kath Gannaway
Coldstream artist Tessa Hubble has won the opportunity for a solo exhibition at Yering Station Art Gallery.
Tessa was awarded the prize for artwork exhibited as part of the YouthArt 2017 Exhibition which is currently running at Art At Lindengate in Yarra Glen.
In March this year Tessa was awarded the Youth Art prize at the Yarra Glen Art Show giving her automatic entry into YouthArt 2017, setting the stage for a very successful year for the young artist.
YouthArt began in 2014 as a way of supporting and encouraging the next generation of local artists.
Art at Lindengate director Reggie Clark said the award encouraged young, local artists to continue with their art.
“It gives them an opportunity to exhibit and sell their quality works in a commercial setting in their community,” she said.
Encouragement, Exhibition and People’s Choice prizes are offered and the gallery covers all associated costs for the six-week exhibition which includes promotion, launch and mentoring.
“The young artists have a positive experience of exhibiting their work in a commercial setting which is still in a familiar environment,” Miss Clark said.
“They are encouraged to think about how their artwork will be displayed professionally and they can contribute to producing the invitation, posters, setting up the exhibition and provide ideas for the opening.
“These experiences are a great first step into the art world,” she said.
YouthArt is hosted by Art at Linden Gate and supported by Yarra Ranges Council, Yering Station Art Gallery, RACV Club and Yarra Valley Arts.
Art at Lindengate is at 899 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Yarra Glen. Phone 9730 1861.
The exhibition closes on Monday, 14 August.
