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The YAE Project is the initiative of a young 15 year old of the Yarra Valley, Inica Smit, who had the idea to create a Youth Art Exhibition including a competition for primary and secondary school students in our Yarra Valley community. YAVA has mentored Inica to help lead this project and work with local schools to create both the competition and the exhibition which will be hosted in our beautiful YAVA Gallery in Healesville in January 2022. This program is an outlet for young emerging artists to create something uniquely their own and to have this seen by our broader community.
We know that covid-19 has had an emotional impact on so many in our community and our hope is that project provides a connecting link that supports our overall sense of connection and belonging. Covid may have delayed the exhibition from its earlier planned date but YAVA is committed to ensuring it goes ahead!
Canson Australia has generously partnered with YAVA to support this project with art materials for all students participating and with prizes for highly commended works.
• The exhibition will take place from 13 January 2022 with an opening celebration event for all schools on Saturday 5 February. (YAVA Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm)
• There will be awards and prizes for artworks in various categories.
KEY DATEs*
Canson Award Announcements: Friday 26 November 2021 www.yava.org.au/yaeproject
Exhibition Dates: Thur 13 January 2022 to Sun 6 Feb 2022 - YAVA Gallery will be open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-3pm
Exhibition OPEN DAY and Announce People’s Choice Award: Saturday 5 February 2022