The Look of Loddon

Image Chasers Photography

Calivil Hall Prairie West Rd

People, places, the ordinary, the extraordinary. This is THE LOOK OF LODDON here and now, and Loddon Valley Arts, in collaboration with the Image Chasers and the Calivil Hall committee, is putting on a unique show.

The Image Chasers are a group of commercial and art photographers who, for many years, have documented country towns, city places and events that have had immense impact. Now, these Image Chasers are Looking at Loddon. Across the winter and through into spring, they gathered in the valley, then headed out in different directions looking for stories about the people and the places, searching for the essence, the heart, bones and being of the shire.

What they captured will be shown for the first time in Calivil Hall, a must-see living museum for young and old, visitor and local alike. The collection will then become an archive, donated to the Loddon Shire for posterity. Image Chasers photographers: Sally Coggle, Roger Hyland, Mike Reed, Helga Salwe, Ian Kuchel,  Jodie Grillmeier,  Milton Moss, Russell Mason, Keran Woods, Russell Radcliffe

Also on show in the Hall, the creative work of the students from East Loddon P-12 College, responding to the theme “The land around us”, exploring their homes and places in and around their area. What will they make? Can’t wait to find out.

EVENT: FESTIVAL FINALE at CALIVIL HALL. Sunday 4 October, 2.30pm-5.30pm

You’ve looked at Loddon, you’ve seen some fabulous art in outstanding venues, maybe looked at the stars, heard wonderful music, sat down to listen to inspiring speakers, pottered around market stalls and craft exhibitions. Let’s wind down with a finale that epitomises what Loddon Valley Arts festival is all about: out there in every way. Join us at Calivil Hall in the beautifully maintained Recreation Reserve about 10 ks off the Loddon Valley Highway, for an afternoon festival finale. Tasty treats from the Madame Cue food van serving their super-popular cured meats plus sweet treats from Eddington Asian Street Food; the amazing Lake Meran Brewery and Distillery crew will be there with their famous craft beers and spirits while the very special Newbridge Wines will showcase their shiraz and trophy-winning fiano. Meet the Image Chasers, check out the photographic display – guaranteed to surprise you – and be delighted by the artworks created by the students of nearby East Loddon College. It’s the first daylight saving day of the season, so take advantage of that extra hour before dusk to indulge a little in this classic Look of Loddon event in one of Loddon’s loveliest places, beautiful Calivil.