By Casey Neill
The 11th Noble Park Community Centre Art Show will highlight hundreds of paintings and sculptures from artists from all walks of life.
“We’re pretty excited,” one of the organisers Shelly Kemp said.
“We’ve had plenty of entries through. It’s up to about 250 entries – that’s not including all the schools and aged care and all abilities groups.
“We’re hoping to have about eight schools this year.
“It’s always interesting because there’s a vast array of age groups involved as well.”
Ms Kemp said some students had challenged themselves with sculptures.
“There’s a massive array of different types of artwork which is really great to see,” she said.
Artist Heather Duggan said the show reflected Greater Dandenong’s multicultural community, through its entrants in the open section and from local schools, in particular Noble Park English Language School.
This year’s judge will be Phin Murphy from Sinatra Murphy who has worked in landscape architecture, remote community planning, public art and publication over the past 25 years.
Community development and engagement underpins his work and he’s received numerous awards in recognition.
Organisers launched the event at Noble Park Community Centre at Ross Reserve, Memorial Drive, Noble Park, on Thursday 28 July.
Greater Dandenong Mayor Heang Tak will officially open the three-day show at 7pm on Friday 14 October.
Hundreds of dollars in prizes will be awarded to open and junior winners.
Entry to opening night is free of charge. The art show will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October.
