After having to cancel the 2020 Art Fair due to COVID-19, Rotary members, artists and the community are excited to see the Art Fair held mid April.

Rotary Club of Horsham East member and Art Fair committee member Chris O'Conner said the show already had 18 full bays and only have room left for single entries to the art show.

"We've had a great response," he said.

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"A lot of artists have been sitting home with very little to do but paint. So they're very excited."

The Makers Market will also be at the Art Fair, with a portion of the funds going to a Rotary fundraiser.

Mr O'Conner said it had been difficult to raise funds due to the cancellation of Rotary events.

"Our fundraisers missed out a little bit because we couldn't raise money," he said.

"We couldn't have a show to raise money. We haven't had any events really."

Mr O'Conner said at Field Days alone at the canteen they would raise around $10,000 and at the country music fair they would raise around $6000.

The fair has also been expanded to be open over five days, it will be open from noon to 4pm on Tuesday, April 13, and from 10am to 4pm from Wednesday, April 14 to Saturday, April 17.

The event was moved to coincide with the Rotary Club or Horsham East's 50^th anniversary on Friday, April 16.

The Art Fair will be held at Town Hall and entry is a gold coin donation.

To enter you artwork, visit hreatfair.com

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