Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) will celebrate the move to its new $50 million home later this month, with FRESH: GV Top Art & Design 2021, an exhibition that will also celebrate the creativity and quality of artistic talent of young artists throughout the North Central Victorian region in the first half of 2021.
SAM Director, Dr Rebecca Coates, said, “2020 has been particularly tough for our school kids, teachers and families.
“What better a way to offer hope and have something to look forward to in 2021 than a new exhibition celebrating creativity from North Central Victoria’s youth.
“FRESH will be the first show to open in our new SAM building.
“It will be an opportunity for us to share and own a new space, and through the creative ideas of a new generation, explore, share, and enjoy.”
In the past, SAM’s student shows have provided inspiration and at times career pathways into the arts and creative industries.
Former Shepparton Christian College student, Abram Rasmussen, said, “Exhibiting in SAM’s student show in 2016 was a big step in the start to my career and creative journey.
“It helped me realise that people enjoyed what I was making and that I am able to create things of value that people care about.
“This gave me the confidence to pursue a career as a ‘creative’.”
FRESH: GV Top Art and Design will form part of SAM Squared, a new space that will launch the new building’s opening program.
SAM Squared will host a range of exhibitions, programs and events designed to foster, engage and rejoice creativity from the vibrant arts and creative community of North Central Victoria.
