‘A Cup of Shepp and GV’ art exhibition celebrates local talents

By Khadija Hadjab

Feb 26, 2024

Celebrated: Anni Jane Linklater, Katelyn Trevaskis, City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali, Greater Shepparton City Council team leader visitor economy Ingrid Thomas, Kat Parker, Karren Pollerd and Monica Burney. Photo by Kady Hadjab

A new art exhibition is on display at the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre, captivating audiences until June.

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The exhibition showcases the outstanding pieces that emerged victorious in the ‘A Cup of Shepp and GV’ art contest.

Held over four weeks from July to August 2023, the competition provided residents from Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, Dookie and Murchison with the opportunity to express their creativity by crafting artwork representing their respective towns.

The featured artists at this exhibition include:

Anni Jane Linklater — Mooroopna
Karren Pollerd — Tatura
Katelyn Trevaskis — Murchison
Stephanie Taylor — Dookie
Kat Parker — Shepparton
Monica Burney — ‘People’s Choice’ representing Shepparton

City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali congratulated the winners and encouraged residents to immerse themselves in the local artistic talent on display.

Savouring the moment: Artists Kat Parker and Karren Pollerd. Photo by Kady Hadjab

“We congratulate the winners for their remarkable creativity and talent, and we are very excited to have their artwork exhibited for the community to enjoy,” he said.

“This exhibition serves as a great opportunity to showcase our small towns and the talented people within our community. We also invite locals to explore the visitor centre and discover everything it has to offer. It’s the perfect place to find out about all the fantastic things you can do in our region.”

For art enthusiasts, ceramic coffee cups and mugs featuring the winning artwork are available for purchase at the visitor centre. The council encourages both community members and visitors to make their way to the visitor centre and discover the exceptional local talent representing the region.

To explore the winning artwork and delve deeper into the artists’ backgrounds, visit A Cup of Shepp and GV Art Contest | Shepparton and Goulburn Valley (sheppandgv.com.au).