Creative students exhibit work

Lizzie Kelly from Upwey High School with her artworks Bayview and Burwood.

The work of talented Yarra Ranges teenagers is being presented throughout February with the VCE Creative Showcase exhibition opening on 30 January.

The showcase will feature the work from 2018 students’ VCE art will bring together students from the entire Yarra Ranges, into one dynamic, multi-disciplinary exhibition to be held at Burrinja Gallery, Upwey.

The Upwey exhibition, which runs from 15 February until 18 February, will have work from Mountain District Christian School, Healesville High School, Mount Lilydale Mercy College, Yarra Hills Secondary College, Little Yarra Steiner School, Mount Evelyn Christian School, Billanook College, Upper Yarra Secondary Collage, Emerald Secondary College, Monbulk College, St Joseph’s College, Upwey High School, Belgrave Heights Christian school, Alia college, Lilydale High School, Mooroolbark College and Mater Christi College.

This is the first time the whole region is represented in one exhibition, with a three day gallery take over including the exhibition, public program, workshops, and professional development.

The Creative Showcase is an annual celebration of the creative talents of the graduating art and studio art students from across Yarra Ranges and is an exciting chance to see a diverse collection of works.

These works range from digital media to pottery and from paintings to costumes.

For more information about the showcase go to www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/vceshowcase.