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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/

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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!

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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Next Film Club Screening – 12th August 2025

Next Film Club Screening – 12th August 2025

Small Things Like These (2024)

(It’s a rare feat when a film surpasses the power and depth of the award-winning book it’s based on — but this film does exactly that.)

Based on the historical fiction by Claire Keegan, that won the prestigious Orwell Prize for Political Fiction in 2022, Small Things Like These is a quiet yet emotionally resonant drama that lingers long after the credits roll. 

For more information go to: https://kingvalleyarts.com.au/film-club/

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Arts Culture Grants applications open

Arts Culture Grants applications open

King Valley Arts is proud to offer small grants to enrich the King Valley arts culture.  We are offering 3 x grants of up to $1500 each to enrich the King Valley arts culture. Applications for KVA Arts Culture Grants are now open and close on August 30th 2025.

2025 Arts Culture Grants Application Form

The purposes of the Arts Culture Grants are to:

  • benefit the King Valley community (King Valley Wine region),
  • bring arts to the King Valley community,
  • engage local people in cultural activities,
  • provide opportunity for community members to undertake cultural and art activities in the King Valley
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Next Film Club Screening – 10th June 2025

Next Film Club Screening – 10th June 2025

A Complete Unknown (2025)

(The biographical film about Bob Dylan)

Based on the 2015 book Dylan Goes Electric! by Elijah Wald, the film portrays Dylan through his earliest folk music success through until the momentous controversy over his use of electric instruments. As a musician who lived through the ’60s folk revival, A Complete Unknown is like opening a time capsule. It’s a powerful reminder of when music could shake the world. Dylan’s trailblazing sound and fearless voice didn’t just change folk; they redefined what art could be.

 

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Next Film Club Screening – 8th April 2025

Next Film Club Screening – 8th April 2025

Being There (1979)

Tuesday 8th April 2025. Doors open at 7pm.

Cheshunt Hall

Being There is a satirical comedy-drama starring Peter Sellers as Chance, a simple-minded gardener whose worldview is shaped entirely by television. After his employer’s death, Chance’s innocent demeanor and simple gardening metaphors are hilariously mistaken for profound wisdom by society’s elite. The film expertly combines humor and social commentary, offering a timeless critique of media, politics, and superficiality. With its witty award winning script and standout performances, Being There remains a must-watch classic.

Look forward to seeing you there!

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