Art group work on show in Ararat

Paintings from Ararat-based Stan Kelly Art Group are on show at Ararat Gallery TAMA, responding to this year’s gallery theme ‘From the Garden’.

Founded in 1981, the Stan Kelly Art Group stemmed from members looking to learn botanical art from renowned Stan Kelly, OAM.

Today, the art group pays homage to the botanic artist by meeting weekly to draw or paint at the gallery studio.

The From The Garden exhibition features 23 works in watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel and graphite that showcase the talents of individual members.

Ararat mayor Jo Armstrong said she was pleased to see the gallery celebrate district artists.

“The council is proud to see the gallery celebrate a diverse selection of works from local artists,” she said.

“The exhibition honours one of Ararat’s artistic sons, Stan Kelly, who began teaching watercolour painting in the Ararat Town Hall’s Art Craft Workshop, now known as the Ararat Arts Precinct Studio. This exhibition will help local artists reconnect with the community and visitors to Ararat. Visitors will be inspired by a range of botanical works – there’s something for everyone.”

The exhibition is on show until May 15.