ArtsFest sneak peek
Girton ArtsFest Raffle
You could win some beautiful artworks, homewares and more.
Proceeds are going to the Running Water Project in Cambodia.
The purpose of the running water project is to address the need for increased sanitation in schools in the province of Kampong Thom, Cambodia. By increasing sanitation for all staff and students, there is likely to be an increase in positive educational outcomes. Every school in Kampong Thom requires improved infrastructure to deliver increased sanitation. The projects and the schools in which we work are decided in consultation with the school principals and community chiefs. The running water project then enables those projects to be completed by providing funds, know-how and administrative back up.
Tickets can be purchased via this link and are priced at just $5.00.https://rafflelink.com.au/girtonartsfestraffle.
Preview to ArtsFest
Girton Grammar School’s much-loved Art Show has returned, with parents, carers and families invited to explore a vibrant array of student artworks sprawled across the Junior School campus from 9am to 1pm on Saturday 9 September.
This year’s event is the biggest ever, forming part of ArtsFest – a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture and community that also encompasses International Day and Grandparents and Special Friends Day in the Junior School.
Running with the International Day connection, the Art Show will revolve around the theme of ‘Around the World’.
Previously a Junior School event, this year Girton is thrilled to also include works from its Senior School students – enabling attendees to see a full progression of art created by its youngest pupils right through to those pursuing art subjects as part of their VCE.
In another exciting first, the event will showcase films and other audiovisual pieces by the School’s VCE Media students in the historic Girton House, with its windows blacked out for the occasion.
Girton’s Head of Visual Art, Mrs Nic James – who has now been running the event for 26 years – said there will be hundreds of artworks on display for the community to see.
“Paintings, collage, film, sculpture, ceramics, installations – there is something for all art lovers, all created by our talented students.”
There will be plenty of entertainment on the day, with musical performances by the Girton Big Band and VCE Music students, as well as the opportunity for guests to create their own masterpiece at a guided art activity.
Attendees will also have a chance to take some art home with them, with a raffle providing the chance to win works donated by artist Sarah Gabriel, printmaker Kevin Foley and Mrs Nic James herself, as well as homewares from stores Alex Muir, Pan After and Murphy & Daughters. Tickets can be purchased from rafflelink.com.au/girtonartsfestraffle, with all proceeds going to the Running Water Project, Cambodia.
Here's a sneak peek:
