Applications opening for SAM Fresh

By Georgia Tacey

Jan 11, 2024

Apply now: SAM Fresh, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2021. Photo: Cam Matheson Photo by Contributed

Shepparton Art Museum is inviting submissions from young artists for a chance to exhibit their work as part of SAM Fresh 2024.

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Young creatives aged between 16 and 25 who are living, working or studying in the Goulburn Valley and Hume regions are encouraged to apply to have their work exhibited at SAM.

The exhibition aims to create a space within the museum’s Community Gallery that celebrates a new generation of local talent.

Submissions can be works of any medium, theme and subject.

“We’re so excited to be presenting a new format of SAM Fresh in 2024,” SAM Curator Community Caroline Esbenshade said.

“This acknowledges that for many young people in the community arts aren’t just for the classroom — you can have a creative outlet or passionate hobby outside of school or work.

“This opportunity creates a platform for young local artists to share their experiences and perspective of the world and hopefully will foster a lifelong engagement with the arts.”

An information session for those interested in learning more about SAM Fresh will be held at SAM on February 8 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

Applications can be submitted via the SAM website starting January 13 and will close on March 18.

To learn more about SAM Fresh, to submit an application or RSVP to the information session, go to http://tinyurl.com/2w4rsvhf