Thursday, 31 October 2024

Noble Park community art show

Lee TARLAMIS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (10:17): The 19th annual Noble Park community art show was recently held, breaking all previous records with an amazing 746 entries and record numbers for the opening night and throughout the weekend. Well over a thousand people attended this year’s show, which I again was delighted to attend, continuing my unbroken streak. I was delighted to again sponsor this amazing show, which features exhibitors spanning all ages and abilities. I have been honoured to have been associated with this show since it began 20 years ago, despite at the time many saying it would not be successful. But the passionate and dedicated team at the Noble Park Community Centre, with the support of the local community, well and truly have proven them wrong. This vibrant event has been embraced by the local community and has produced some amazing artists as well as works of art from local schools and artists. The creativity and bravery of the exhibitors has also inspired many existing and aspiring artists.

This is an event which showcases the best of my local community, with many coming together to not only view and purchase the art but also celebrate our unity and diversity. I want to acknowledge and thank everyone who has been part of this art show’s journey so far, building it into the success that it is today, and I congratulate everyone who tirelessly donates their time to make it happen. This includes the dedicated team at the Noble Park Community Centre, staff, volunteers and sponsors, Grissel Walmaggia, Shelly Kemp and so many others without whom this spectacular event would not be as successful as it is each and every year. Also, I give a shout-out to the Lions Club of Noble Park–Keysborough, who organised the barbecue and sold over 30 kilos of sausages during the show and who donated the proceeds back to the Noble Park Community Centre. I am excited to see what next year’s 20th art show brings.