Away from the bustle and noise of the rides and games of the 146th Shepparton Agricultural Show, the vast creativity and talents of district residents were on display.
The works of the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre arts and crafts groups were on sale, from glasswork and painted shopping bags to detailed paintings.
Art teacher Carol Evans said the works were by a “wonderful group” of seniors who participate in the classes.
She said the proceeds of sales would go back to the artists so they could buy more materials.
“The girls have also entered into the (show) exhibitions and won quite a few prizes,” she said.
Next door in the horticulture area, Goulburn Valley Health Extended Care Auxiliary president Lisa Ladas had brought along an array of plants from her garden to raise money for the hospital.
Ms Ladas said it was a lot of work to put the stall together and they hoped to have a successful two days of fundraising.
“We usually have a couple of big functions but with COVID-19 we haven’t been able to, so we’re trying to do little bits to raise money,” she said.
Meanwhile, it was Nickel Mundabi’s first time selling his works at the show.
The Congolese artist has lived in Shepparton for 13 years and has shown his artworks in Melbourne and interstate.
His painted masks, carved wooden animals and different styles of painting were attracting interest.
“I’m inspired by nature and different cultures in Africa and Australia,” he said.
“In Africa, the mask symbolises strong people, strong cultures.”