It has taken hard work and concentration from a committed team of volunteers, with guidance from internationally acclaimed Cheshunt-based artist Fran O'Neill, but 300 artworks have now been hung in readiness for the opening of the King Valley Art Show 2025, at King River Brewing Friday evening, 31 October.

King Valley Arts president Anita Laurence said she was thrilled by the standard of entries - and to see a good number of first-time entrants taking part - which has all helped to make it another dazzling show.

Judge Ben Winspear arrived in the King Valley on Wednesday, ready to begin the challenging and time-consuming assessment process on Thursday.

The Melbourne-based artist and tutor, who creates landscapes and portraiture in both oils and watercolour, will also have a collection of his own artwork on display at the show on the weekend.

Ben will be conducting "en plein air" demonstrations at the brewery on Sunday, 2 November at 11am and 2pm, taking advantage of the stunning countryside around the brewery, with fellow artists Michael Ashby, Cara Dosser and Jo Kerr also demonstrating their practice on Sunday.

There is plenty for all ages to enjoy, with refreshments available from the brewery, and arts and crafts activities for children on Sunday from 12pm to 4pm.

Winners will be announced at the gala opening tonight (tickets available at humanitix.com/2025-king-valley-art-show-gala-opening) before the show opens to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm and on Monday from 10am to 3pm, with entry $3.