June 20th, 2025Cloudburst in July

Cloudburst – it’s coming your way during the month of July.
The Daylesford Regional Arts Cooperative (DRAC) has partnered with the kind support of Vincent Street traders to showcase some of their work and herald their coming September Stanbridge Hall exhibition.
The cooperative has been gifted some wonderful support from Daylesford’s main street retailers who have offered space in their shops to help showcase the work of cooperative members.
DRAC is a resident-led, not-for-profit community initiative founded as a result of the lack of spaces for our Hepburn Shire artists to show, meet and network.
The contribution of semi-professionals, hobbyists and amateurs to the cultural economy of the shire often goes unnoticed and yet by number and volume of work alone, they are the largest producers of creative works in this region. DRAC is a response to this issue.
The cooperative’s inaugural exhibition last year was the result of nine weekend pop-ups over the previous two years, providing both experience and confidence to members.
The cooperative has a ‘community give-back’ clause in its constitution and the show provided enough funding to purchase 15 Backpack Beds for Homeless thanks to the creative donations of members and businesses within the town.
This year, Stanbridge Hall will again host the 2025 exhibition and the cooperative is looking to support the work of the Hepburn Wildlife Shelter, given the drought conditions affecting the region over the summer.
Look out for the works of art and please compliment the business for its support of our work. Regards to all, DRAC management. Words: Contributed