guide book - Yarra Valley Open Studios

Hello again!
Lindy Burns,
774 ABC Melbourne
Ambassador for Yarra Valley
Open Studios 2012
Has it really been 4 years? I was thinking the other
day of the first time that I was part of an Open
Studios discussion. Back in 2009, there were lots of
“do you think anyone will come?” questions. “Will the
artists think it’s worthwhile?” “Well, even if it’s only
run for this year, it will still be OK, won’t it?” “Surely,
it’ll be good for everyone to have something apart
from the fires to focus on?”
You can hear the conversation, can’t you? Like any
new enterprise, there were so many “ifs” and “buts”.
But the organizers and artists ploughed on. I was truly
thrilled to be a tiny part of it all and even more thrilled
when you, the visitors, turned up in droves. Initially, I
think you came to support a part of Victoria that you
knew was suffering. You found great art and artists,
and now you come back for that. I don’t blame you –
so do I.
This fourth year sees a range of new artists, including
some of international renown. Of course, we have
some of our favourites back too – painters, jewellers,
potters, and glassblowers, to name just a few. All with
a singular creative vision – their vision. And because
of Open Studios you get to see and learn a little of
where their inspiration comes from.
Thank you for being with us. If you’re here for the
first time, welcome. It’s about time! And if you’re back
again for another year, we can’t thank you enough.
Open Studios is a success because of you. Enjoy.
Lind y Bu rn s
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