Art Open, Meet the Makers is a biennial, Mount Alexander shire wide event taking place over two weekends, 10 -18 March 2018, including the Labour Day long weekend.
Up to 100 artists, dozens of studios, arts trails and exhibitions make up this Visual Arts Festival held in and around Castlemaine.
Across the shire, professional artists and artisans will throw open their studio doors and invite people to share their creative work spaces.
Arts Open will be held in collaboration with Castlemaine Fringe, Leanganook Music Festival and Regional Centre for Culture activities and events.
Information, maps and booklets will be available at:
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