Annual Easter Art Show
BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON
BYS Easter Art Show
FRIDAY 18 APRIL – MONDAY 21 APRIL 2025
Friday: Opening Night Event
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Monday: 10am – 2pm
Opening night event tickets available from Monday, 10 March at 9am.
The Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron Easter Art Show is celebrating its 15th year in 2025. A highlight in the local community’s calendar, the BYS Easter Art Show runs over the Easter long weekend and is proudly supported by Belle Property, Blairgowrie. The show raises funds for the BYS rescue boat fleet which is used to support junior, community and disabled sailing programs and has gone from strength to strength since it began in 2010.
The ongoing success of the Easter Art Show is largely due to the diversity and quality of works on display which is refreshed each year. Artists from Melbourne, the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsula’s, by invitation only, have their works exhibited showcasing a broad range of artistic works from a variety of media including indoor and outdoor sculptors. Outdoor sculpture takes pride and place on the deck and lawn which adds to the ambiance of the club.
Prizes will be awarded in a number of categories including the coveted People’s Choice award.
The viewing of works are as follows;
From 6.30pm Friday 18 April Opening Night Function
10am–5pm Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 April Tickets at the door, $5
10am–2pm Monday 21 April Tickets at the door, $5
Visitors to the art show are welcome to stay on at the yacht club and enjoy the BYS bistro and deck with stunning views of the bay, or just relax on the lawn or beach.
We look forward to welcoming you at the 2025 Easter Art Show!
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron:
2900 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie
5925 9600
A huge thank you to our sponsors and donors who make this event possible!
Board Sponsor
Belle Property, Blairgowrie – Providing our advertising boards
Board Location Sponsors
Koonya General Store
Trueman’s Golf Range
Sorrento Community Centre
Moodys Blairgowrie
Richard Gilhome
General Sponsors
Lyndways Pty Ltd
Godfrey Family
Crittenden Estate
Artist Awards
Fitzpatrick & Co Insurance Brokers
Mike Trumble
Kudnig Family
Accru Melbourne
Godfrey Family
MST Lawyers
Horner Recruitment
Jenni Maclean & John Coppock
Maw Civil Pty Ltd
Lewis Family
Silent Auction/Raffle
Saltwater Sorrento
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Mitch Brice
Portsea Estate
Albumworks
Toscanos
Rue The Label
Paringa Estate
Alba Thermal Springs
Mel Rayski-Mati
The Continental Sorrento
Bunnings Rosebud
Montalto
Rolla’s Jeans
Hydracell
Jordan Richardson
Endota Spa
Mitre 10 Womersley’s Sorrento
Zoe’s Kitchen and Living
Brighton Eyewear
Wilma Green
Abrand Jeans
Blairgowrie Pottery
Neuw Denim
Tilnack Fine Art Portraits
Leisl Jackson
History of the Easter Art Show
- The first Easter Art Show was held in the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron’s old clubhouse in 2010, a joint initiative of Past Commodore Bruce Colliver (dec.) and Past Commodore Jenni Maclean.
- The first show largely works from local artist James Uhe.
- Artist prizes are awarded at each show and as the variety of media has increased over the years, so too has the number of awards to artists.
- During its history, over 8,000 people have visited the show.
- In 2017, both indoor and outdoor sculpture was introduced, which was very well received by BYS members and the community.
- In 2017, through the funds raised, the club purchased a new start boat, named “Bruce’ in honour of Past Commodore Bruce Colliver.
- In 2018 a new Patrol 7 which acts as both a start boat and rescue boat was purchased.
- In 2018, a People’s Choice Award was introduced and this has given art show visitors another opportunity for involvement in the art show.
- Well-regarded judges, including Mrs Noel Waite AO, John Bredl, Dr Wendy Garden and John Cunningham, have given credibility to the Best in Show and specific art media awards.
