IT was another huge success for the second Swan Hill Town Hall Twilight Arts Market on Sunday, as more than 1000 people attended and took in more than just the 25 traders.
Beyond merely a market, there were also workshops, an exhibition, entertainment and a variety of food offerings available, including wood fired pizza and dumplings.
Local artist Nina McNamara was the curator of the market and said the response was fantastic, with people lined up before the doors opened at 2pm.
“The smoking ceremony was fantastic and there has been a steady flow of people through since we opened the doors,” McNamara said.
“A new feature of this market was the art school exhibition on the mezzanine level.
“We have more food offerings available this time around, including some Indigenous-inspired food.
“There is a focus on showcasing local and regional talent, and to give people that don’t necessarily have an outlet to sell and exhibit their work an opportunity to do so.”
Nikita Moore and Lewis Dunham were showcasing and selling Nikita’s art and clothing range.
“My art is created from inspiration of the Wemba Wamba, the tribe based here in Swan Hill,” Moore said.
“It’s called Yemurraki Art which means dreaming, in dreamtime.
“The market has been wonderful and also good for networking, so I’m able to get myself out there and meeting people, that is one of the best parts of it.”
There was also a short documentary on the local emerging Indigenous artists and the meaning of their art.
