A group of local artists will come together this weekend to create a unique exhibition piece based on "Alice in Wonderland".

Taking place in the West Gippsland Arts Centre foyer on April 26 and 27, 16 artists will create a six metre by three metre long art piece and members of the public are invited to watch or even join in.
Artist and event director Jo Draisma said the intention of the event was to "create community through collaboration" and showcase the "therapeutic benefits" of creating art.
"The exhibition is about art as a therapeutic process, it's what I call a 'doing' meditation," Jo said.
"That's why we're showing the work in progress, rather than just the finished piece. It's all about creating community through collaboration and inviting the audience to join in. Art making and its therapeutic benefits are for everyone - not just the talented few. This kind of art making is called socially engaged practise."
The artists will be located inside a theatrical style set, working on each part of the "Alice in Wonderland" story, including favourite characters such as the "White Rabbit", the "Cheshire Cat" and the "Blue Caterpillar".
The public will be invited to participate in the creation of the set by decorating elements of "The Mad Tea Party" and helping to construct "The Queen's Garden".
The final artwork will be on display in the WGAC foyer near the box office until May 6.
The free art making event will take place in the West Gippsland Arts Centre foyer between 10am and 4pm on April 26 and 27, coinciding with the Open Studios West Gippsland weekend.
The event is open to people of all ages.