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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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