A new exhibition by experimental printmaker Ninetta Santoro has opened at the Art Gallery on Ovens in Wangaratta.

The collection of landscapes and interiors explore the concept of 'horizon' and its many facets.

Ninetta said the works in this collection were mainly created over the last 12 months, and the inspiration comes from her observation of landscapes and their horizons - the point at which the sky meets the land or the sea.

"But the work is also inspired by the things and objects that surround us in our daily lives," she said.

"In a sense, these things reflect the horizons we set for ourselves, and how they in turn, shape our daily lives, our understandings and our choices."

Ninetta says printmaking is an art form enabling the transfer of an image from a plate onto paper, and while she uses plates made of lino, wood and metal, she mainly creates and uses cardboard plates, or collagraphs.

"I carve lines and shapes into my collagraph plates and apply a variety of textures to them before they are inked and printed from," she explains.

"This printmaking technique lends itself to a unique and painterly type of print that is rich in texture.

"I often experiment by overlaying collagraph prints with etching or I make prints on transparent Japanese rice paper to use with other media such as watercolour and acrylic."

Ninetta says the collection invites viewers to step into the landscapes and to simply enjoy the colours and shapes of nature.

She said it also encourages viewers to ask questions of the interior scenes and still lifes, and reflect on the horizons portrayed.

"Importantly, I also hope that the collection - and the plates that are exhibited alongside the artworks - will help to educate visitors about printmaking techniques and deepen their appreciation of printmaking as an art form," she said.

Horizons can be seen at the Art Gallery on Ovens in the laneway off Murphy Street in Wangaratta, open Thursday to Monday, until 10 November and entry is free.

The community is invited to come and meet the artist on Saturday, 1 November from 12pm to 2pm and find out more about her work.

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Overland exhibition at Wangaratta Art Gallery

The first solo hometown exhibition of nationally acclaimed, Wangaratta-born artist Matthew Harris, is being presented at the Wangaratta Art Gallery until 18 January.

The Melbourne-based artist creates thought-provoking works in painting and sculpture that critically examine social power structures and historical narratives.

His exhibition, Overland unpacks the lasting impact of colonisation on the Wangaratta region and its First Peoples, in a new series of paintings informed by historical documents, alongside textile sculpture With a Warm Embrace, 2023; part of the Wangaratta Art Gallery collection.

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There there by Mat Vaughan

A NEW series of large-scale paintings by North East Victorian artist Mat Vaughan are being exhibited at the Wangaratta Art Gallery in Gallery 2.

For Vaughan, the phrase "there there" carries a dual weight; it soothes, it signals, it seeks - his works offering the viewer the space to step into a moment where the world seems to stop, when one’s breathing comes to the fore and one lives precisely in the present.

There there can be seen in Gallery 2 until 9 November.

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Wangaratta community market

The Wangaratta community market runs every Sunday (except Easter Sunday) at Moore Than Swimming, located at 11-13 Mason Street in Wangaratta, from 8am until 1pm.

There are a wide range of stalls to browse with new and used items, plants, fruit and veg and more, with refreshments available.

Stalls are available for just $20 each (no bookings required) and car boot sales are welcome for $15, with more information via the market's Facebook page or call Sheree on 0401 665 886.

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All British and Classic Car Show at Winton

The British and Classic Car Show will be held at Winton Raceway on Sunday, 2 November from 10am to 2pm.

The event is a featured experience within the Hi-Tec Oils Super Series, celebrating automotive heritage and performance, where visitors can explore a diverse range of vehicles, from timeless classics and everyday favourites to high-end performance machines.

There will also be three days of racing from Friday through until Sunday as part of the Winton Wrap, with more information at wintonraceway.com.au.

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Birchwood Near Benalla Open Garden

The annual Birchwood Near Benalla Open Garden event will be held on Saturday, 1 November and Sunday, 2 November at 653 Odea Road, Molyullah, open from 10am to 5pm.

The garden features salvias, iris, peonies, spring bulbs and more, with lunch, morning and afternoon teas available, a performance by the Rose City Band on Saturday and the Benalla Classical Guitar ensemble on Sunday.

There will also be plant sales, crafts, garden art, mosaics, glass and more, with entry $10 and all proceeds supporting Cancer Council Victoria and the Benalla and Wangaratta hospitals.

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Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary Annual Art Show

The 47th year annual Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary Annual Art Show will be held at the Mansfield Masonic Hall in Highett Street on the Melbourne Cup Weekend.

There will be up to 200 exhibits to admire or purchase, displaying works of local and national artists, with awards to be announced by internationally acclaimed artist Tony Pridham on Friday night.

The exhibition will open to the public from Saturday to Monday and entry is $2.

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Chiltern Artist Collective art exhibition

The Chiltern Court House and Chiltern Artist Collective is once again having an art exhibition at the Chiltern Courthouse on Saturday, 1 November and Sunday, 2 November from 10am to 4pm.

See and buy items from regional artists with a variety of mediums on display such as paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture and photography.

The 14 history panels depicting law and order in the Chiltern district will also be on display, with the old gaol behind the courthouse open for viewing and to hear stories of the past.