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Community Arts Culture Grants open

Community Arts Culture Grants open

 

King Valley Arts (KVA) is excited to announce a new grant opportunity for local community groups, made possible through funding generously gifted by Airbnb. We are offering 3 Grants of up to $3,000 each. The purpose of this grant is to give back to our community by supporting initiatives that:

  • Bring people together through local events and activities.
  • Encourage connection and inclusivity within our community.
  • Promote local tourism and showcase our region.
  • Provide resources, equipment, or opportunities that benefit the community.

Local not-for-profit groups, clubs, and associations are invited to apply for funding to support events, equipment purchases, and community-building initiatives.
This is a chance to strengthen our community spirit, and make a positive, lasting impact for residents and visitors alike.
Applications for KVA community Groups Grants are now open and close on 1st May 2026.

Applicants will be notified of the result of their application by the end of May . Activities must be completed within 12 months of a successful application.
Applications must demonstrate how the event or project aligns with the purposes of the grant.

2026 Community Grants Application Form

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Scott’s BMX Trick Bike Show

Scott’s BMX Trick Bike Show

Link to Tickets 

Scott’s BMX Trick Bike Show is the first in King Valley Arts Presents 2026 program, we are thrilled to be able to present this  family show with the aid of the Regional Arts Victoria’s Small Regional Presenter Grant 

Friday 20th March 6pm Dinner 7pm Show
Tickets Adults $25, Kids $5, Family $50 includes a BBQ dinner provided by the Whitfield & District Primary School

Scott Hone, a world-renowned BMX trick rider, takes you on an inspiring journey from his first childhood bike to the heights of circus fame. With dazzling tricks—riding forwards on the front wheel, backwards upside-down, and spinning in ways you never thought possible—Scott’s performance isn’t just a show about tricks—it’s a powerful story of perseverance, creativity, and following your dreams whilst embracing life’s adventures.

 

The Small Regional Presenters program is an initiative of the Victorian Government delivered through Regional Arts Victoria

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King Valley Arts Receives Grant for Live Performances

King Valley Arts Receives Grant for Live Performances

King Valley Arts Presents 2026 Season 

King Valley Arts has been awarded a grant from the Small Regional Presenters program, an initiative of the Victorian Government that is delivered through Regional Arts Victoria.

Upcoming Live Performances

Thanks to this grant, King Valley Arts will be able to stage three live performances in the region. The funding aims to support local arts organisations and bring quality performances to smaller communities.

  • Scott’s BMX Trick Bike Show Friday 20th March Whitfield Recreation Reserve 
  • Tinderella Friday 8th May, 7pm Cheshunt Hall
  • Songs For Halls Sat 25th July, 7pm Edi Upper Hall 

 

Scott’s BMX Trick Bike Show.  Scott Hone, a world-renowned BMX trick rider, takes you on an inspiring journey from his first childhood bike to the heights of circus fame. With dazzling tricks—riding forwards on the front wheel, backwards upside-down, and spinning in ways you never thought possible—Scott’s performance isn’t just a show about tricks—it’s a powerful story of perseverance, creativity, and following your dreams whilst embracing life’s adventures.

Scott’s BMX Trick Bike Show is a family show, and tickets include a BBQ dinner provided by the Whitfield & District Primary School
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Tinderella and the eight unique uses of Tinder is a cracking comedy cabaret, created and performed by Alyce Fisher. Based on real life tales of her very own Tinder escapades, Tinderella explores contemporary app dating culture and aims to empower everyone to take control of their own app dating experience. Strongly influenced by Disney characters, this show features a bespoke mockumentary film, audience interaction/participation, a magic wand and some very saucy costumes!

Tinderella will be a cabaret style evening on Friday 8th May, 7pm Cheshunt Hall presented with the Hall Committee- save the date and ticket will be available soon 

Songs For Halls is an intimate show featuring compositions by both Charles Jenkins and David Cosma. This show celebrates the wonderful uniqueness of country towns by featuring a song written especially for your town, to be performed for the very first time on the night of your show. The artists will visit each town in advance, to gather stories, insights and inspiration from the local landmarks, histories and people, and weave them into a bespoke song of and for your town.  

Songs For Halls Sat 25th July, 7pm Edi Upper Hall presented with the Hall Committee supper provided and drinks at bar prices save the date and ticket will be available soon 

 

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Next Film Club Screening – 10th February 2026

Next Film Club Screening – 10th February 2026

The Road to Patagonia (2024)

A love story with a hoofbeat! In this fascinating documentary, follow ecologist Matty Hannon on an incredible solo adventure as he leaves his life in the city behind for the great outdoors.

A documentary filmed and directed by Australian ecologist, film maker Matty Hannon. Capturing over 16 years of his epic journey from the northern coast of Alaska down the west coast of the Americas all the way to Patagonia on the southern tip of the continent.

Date: 10th February 2026

Cheshunt Hall Cinema

Time: Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm screening

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Next Film Club Screening – Launch of the Fourth Season and End of Year Celebration

Next Film Club Screening – Launch of the Fourth Season and End of Year Celebration

Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday night to welcome the Fourth Season of our KVA Film Club on Tuesday, 9th December!

Delicious nibbles and drinks will be provided for this special end of year celebration.

Bring along your family and friends to this free first screening of the fourth season.

Screening Alfred Hitchcock’s Classic ‘North By Northwest’ (1959)
Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025

The Cheshunt Hall Cinema

Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm screening

More information go to https://kingvalleyarts.com.au/film-club/Facebook

2025 Award Winners are …..

2025 Award Winners are …..

2025 Award Winners
Judge: Ben Winspear


Grand Winner $3000
Supported by Patrons -Brown Family Wine Group, 3 Black Sheds, Christmont Wines, Darling Estate, Moyhu Farm Stay, Red Feet Wines

Won by Ben Jenkins -Tiepolo progression in blue

Judge’s comments: At times the ethereal says more than the real. As a judge I am required to look
closely at any work that immediately jumps out at me – and this pastel painting certainly did. While it has realistic elements of a misty mountain scene, the large spaces surrounding that say so much more . This work gives the viewer plenty of room for their imagination, feeling and play. For the person looking at it to bring As much of their own experience as much as the paintings itself. All made with a
beautiful, sensitive technique – it makes for a work that kept me coming back several times to look at it and commanded my attention. Superbly framed as well. A very worthy winner.


Oil/Acrylic $1500
 Supported by Hargraves Secured Investments 
Won by Kathy Ellem – We mean business

Judge’s Comments: A striking  work with a low viewpoint and close cropped frame gives the well deserved power to this magnificent team of horses. Very well executed in a limited palette and masterfully painted using the raw canvas to accentuate the colours and forms. A strong work


Oil/Acrylic $750
Supported by Friends of the Art Show
Won by Vanessa Kelly -Vines in the Mist

Judge’s comments: I just fell in love with this painting when I first saw it and which to me is an iconic scene if King Valley. Having visited here many, many times in all seasons and weathers this painting just stood out and immediately brought back memories of many delightful times painting the vines in on a misty morning. A lovely little work.


Pastel $1000
Supported by Pizzini Wines ( since 1998)
Won by Stephen McCall -Autumn on the Buckland

Judge’s comments: A sparkling river scene of the Buckland Valley. Painted in impressionistic strokes and vibrant colours evoking the lovely light of the Buckland Valley and a Victorian river scene we all know so well.


Pastel $750 Supported by Friends of the Art Show
Won by Jeanette Graham – Gang Gang Love

Judge’s comments: A skilful depiction of these characters. If anyone has seen them you know how cheeky and entertaining they are to watch. Their character very well depicted in the paste painting with skill and insightful observation.


Work on Paper $1000
Supported by King River Brewing
Won by Karen Brown – Winter

Judge’s comment: ‘ Winter’ Again I just love this work! As a big fan of drawing you don’t often see it on this scale and this well executed. I would describe it as mesmerising. So much to see and the technique is on point. Id be very happy to wake up to this on my wall everyday.


Work on Paper $750
Supported by Friends of the Art Show
Won by Catherine Fuller- Winton Wetlands The View
from Robertsons Hill

Judge’s comments: A magical little gem. On a foundation of lyrical drawing with added limited colour and a central composition gives this drawing a wonderful sense of intrigue. The seemingly simple shapes but interesting shapes give it an abstract quality of the landscape it portrays. I liked this one a lot.


Watercolour/Gouache $750
Supported by Super Axe
Won by Graham Wade- Crystal Bowl with Fruit & Wine

Judge’s comments: A very nice traditional still life again tackled with the challenges of watercolour. Good,
solid composition and clean colours portray a variety of gourmet objects. All this comes together to bring a delight to the viewer – would hang well in anybody’s home.


Watercolour/Gouache $1000 
Supported by Friends of the Art Show
Won by  Pamela Moore- Wistful

Judge’s comments: A sensitive portrait painted with skill in the difficult medium of watercolour. An excellent use of wet into wet and detail work – understated but more than enough to bring out the character of the person. All backed up by good drawing. A worthy winner of the watercolour/gouache section.


Printmaking $1000
Supported by BankWAW
Won by  Ninetta Santoro – Arkaroola Valley

Judge’s comments: As a regular visitor to the Flinders Ranges I think this print depicts the Arkaroola
Valley in a solid way…much as it is. With muted colours and a strong design working together to bring some of the essence of this magnificent place to the viewer.


Printmaking $750
Supported by Friends of the Art Show
Won by Sara Cope- Birds eye view

Judge’s comments: A little gem of print of a nest and feather. Love the abstract shape of the nest vs the realist feather. And very well presented in the see through frame. Delightful.


Tony Judd Memorial Award -Local Artist $1000
Supported by Judd Family
Georgina Wills- Ecologist

Judge’s comments: Another favourite of mine here in the show. A collage of ‘watercolour?’ elements pasted together to form a landscape with power and strength. I found the clouds and rays particularly appealing. A good work.


Barb Sartori Memorial Award- King Valley Theme $1000
Supported by King Valley Arts
Won by Georgia Aldous- Dunes

Judge’s Comments: One of my favourites in the show with the artist showing us more with less. Simple
marks and washes – but not simplistic. And just enough placed in the right areas to
draw the viewer into their own journey of discovery of this intriguing work.


Young Artist $500
Supported by River Arts Oxley
 Won by Edan van Bergen – 2

Judge’s comments: I really wanted to encourage this young fellow for his innovation and uniqueness
which is so good to see. The torch addition is a very cool touch. Make sure you try it out as you look at the works. Well done Edan.


Judge’s Gem $500
Supported by Friends of the Art Show and King Valley Arts
Won by Van de Graaff Bronwyn- Don’t Break

Judge’s comments: At times its difficult to put into words what it is when you fall in love with a painting as I did with this still life. It immediately caused me to think of several great artists that have said ‘if you can paint the roundness of an egg you can paint anything’. Painted in the classical technique with a sensitivity and careful observation that is hard to put into words. Those eggs are so round! A very nice work.

People’s Choice $500
Supported by King Valley Tourism Association

Won by Kathy Ellem – We mean business

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King Valley Art Show

King Valley Art Show

King Valley Art Show – Reminder to Book your Tickets to our Gala opening night 
Join us at King River Brewing over the Cup Weekend (1–3 November) for our annual Art Show, with the Gala Opening on Friday, 31 October. 

Gala Opening Night
Join us for the Gala Opening on Friday, 31st October at 7pm at King River Brewing. Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and celebration as our guest judge Ben Winspear announces this year’s award winners.
Savour premium King Valley wines, local craft beer, and delicious nibbles in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.

🎟️ Tickets:

  • General Admission: $35 
  • Exhibiting Artists: $25
  • Optional Bus from Wangaratta: $10

Spaces are limited — don’t miss out on this highlight of the King Valley Arts calendar!

Link to Gala Tickets Here

Step into a World of Artistic Expression
Art Show open Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm and Monday 10am-3pm
Entry Adults $3 
Immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of artworks across a range of mediums and styles, celebrating the unique perspectives of talented artists from our region and beyond. Whether you’re a collector, a curious browser, or simply looking for inspiration — you’re sure to find a piece that speaks to you

  • All artworks are available for purchase
  • Artist floor talks throughout the weekend 
  • Ben Winspear painting demonstration Sunday 11am & 2pm 
  • Children’s Activities on Sunday- Face painting and Art Activities

 

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Entries Open 2025 King Valley Art Show

Entries Open 2025 King Valley Art Show

 

The 2025 King Valley Art Show will be held over the “Cup” weekend of Saturday 1st -Sunday 2nd November 10-5pm and Monday 3rd November 10-3pm at King River Brewing.

The total prize pool of over $15,000 is made possible by the generosity of our Sponsors, Patrons and Friends of the Art Show.  

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The Gala Opening will be on Friday 31st October 7pm where our judge Ben Winspear will announce the winners and you will be able to savour premium King Valley wines, craft beer and delicious nibbles.

 

 
Gala Opening Tickets
General $35
Exhibiting Artists $25
Bus from Wangaratta $10


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