Institute inspires

Art show winners, Jessica Harrison, Josh Duckworth, Mitch Dalton and Tyler Vallance, loved showing off their work to the public at the KMI.

The Friends of the Kyneton Mechanics Institute held a community concert last Saturday to raise funds for improvements to the facility.

The concert featured dazzling displays of artwork from students of Kyneton Primary and Our Lady of the Rosary Primary, and featured interpretive artwork set on the theme of the Mechanics Institute. Works included drawings, paintings, etchings and a large-scale reproduction of the KMI facade created from empty boxes. The artwork was judged by the Kyneton Art Group who gave all the winners $10 each for their efforts. It was an outstanding opportunity for the kids to show off their talent to the public.

More than 50 people enjoyed the exhibition over the course of the day and were enthralled by some of Kyneton's most talented musicians including Sacred Heart College student pianist Elsie Lowry. Donations were made at the door with the funds contributing to new stage curtains and other areas. The next big concert will take place on Saturday, August 24, with more talented musical acts promised to perform.

Art show winners

Kyneton Primary

Prep/Year one - Jessica Harrison (42 mixed media) and Gemma Tag

Year three - Josh Duckworh (12 mixed media)

Year 4/5 - Tyler Vallance (12 drawings/etching prints)

Year 5/6 - Kobi Dyan (11 3D models) and Mitch Dalton (11 etching prints)

Our Lady of the Rosary 

Years 5/6 - Stirling (50 mixed media) and Lauren Nyberg