The Yarra Glen Art Show will no longer run after its committee unanimously agreed to finish the event for good.
At a special committee meeting on 21 February at the Yarra Glen Living and Learning Centre, it was resolved to suspend planning for the next show (scheduled for Labour Day weekend next year) and wind up the Yarra Glen Art Show Inc. at the end of June.
Since the first show in 2002 where 60 works of art were displayed, the event has grown into a major arts event in the Yarra Valley, particularly in Yarra Glen.
Recent shows have attracted over 500 entries and have handled turnovers of well over $30,000.
President of the Yarra Glen Art Show Sharon Rowell said managing the event has been a very significant administrative task for the volunteer committee and the coordinator.
“Over the years the show has received funding and support from the Yarra Ranges Council, the Steels Creek Community Centre, many traders in Yarra Glen and hundreds of volunteers from the wider community,” she said.
“To all those who have supported us over the years we are deeply thankful and we strongly believe that the show has played a significant role in supporting local artists and generally raised the awareness of art in the Yarra Valley.”
For more information on the history of the Yarra Glen Art Show go to www.steelscreek.vic.au or www.yarraglenartshow.com.au.
