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This article was published on Friday, 6 May, 2016. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Friday 6th of May, 2016,
Each year SAM goes local across December and January, spotlighting the practice of local artists with three exhibitions; • SAM Local. Spotlight, • SAM Local. VCE Art and Studio Arts and • SAM Local. Best of Friends.
SAM Local. Spotlight profiles the work of one artist with a solo exhibition. This initiative encourages, stimulates and promotes local and regional cultural activities as part of SAM’s annual program. It enables artists to experience working in a professional museum context. Exhibitions are programmed up to six months in advance.
Artists looking to apply are encouraged to contact SAM Senior Curator, Anna Briers for more information: anna.briers@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Eligible artists:
To apply to exhibit at SAM in December 2016 in SAM Local. Spotlight, eligible artists must submit the following by 5pm Wednesday 1 June, 2016 to Senior Curator Anna Briers anna.briers@shepparton.vic.gov.au.
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