Monbulk’s St Paul’s Primary School hosted its biennial art show on Wednesday, 15 October and welcomed students, families, and the community for a creative evening celebrating art and talent.
The event, which kicked off at 6pm, featured hundreds of artworks inspired by some of the world’s most famous artists, including Monet, Kusama, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, and Munch.
Visual Arts teacher Emma-Lee Curwood, who curated the event, said the show was a fantastic opportunity for the students to showcase their creativity and for the community to enjoy a reverberating display of art.
“Our students, their families, and the wider community were all invited to attend,” Ms Curwood said.
“It was wonderful to see so many people involved, and the interactive art stations gave everyone a chance to tap into their own creativity.”
The show featured interactive activities such as the Yayoi Kusama-inspired obliteration room, where visitors could cover the white room and furniture with bright, colourful stickers.
This popular activity allowed everyone to leave their mark and become part of the artwork.
Additionally, caricature artist Nick Love from Nick Love Cartoons entertained attendees by sketching personalised drawings.
The event also featured raffles, class artwork sales, and a whole-school art auction where families had fun bidding for the pieces they loved.
“The auction was definitely a highlight, with lots of laughs as families tried to outbid each other,” Ms Curwood said.
“It was a great way for everyone to take home a unique piece of art and support our talented students.”
The staff art guessing challenge kept everyone engaged, with students trying to identify which staff member had created each piece.
There were food stalls, which featured popular sausages and coffee.
Adding to the night’s atmosphere, St Paul’s school band and choir gave a beautiful performance, showcasing the musical talent within the school.
Ms Curwood said the Art Leaders, Nevaeh and Hadley, who played an essential role in assisting with the event worked extremely hard.
Lexi, Ella, Heidi, and Eva also helped transform the hall and multi-purpose spaces into vibrant art galleries.
As the night came to a close, excitement for future events was already building, some students have already begun working on their next big project, with preparations underway for the 2027 art show, which will feature new and exciting talent.
“We’re already looking forward to the next one,” Ms Curwood said.
“The creativity and enthusiasm of our students makes every show a special experience.”
