Art expo calls for entries
KILMORE Art Expo organisers have called on the region’s painters, photographers and, for the first time, sculptors to take part in this year’s exhibition.
The 2020 expo was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, but director...
Tank art in Doreen
AN old water tank on Epping Road between Woodstock and Eden Park has received a surprise makeover by visual artist Daniel Burrowes.
Burrowes, who lives nearby, said he regularly drives past the tank and was...
Art program engages youth
SOME of Seymour’s best young artists have their work on display at Seymour Visitor Information Centre as part of the Contrast Seymour Youth Art Program.
The program was designed to develop their artistic, health and...
Horse shoes to raise money
PROJECT Hope is calling on people to support them in an unforeseen year as they work hard to support horses that have been neglected or abandoned.
The volunteer, not-for-profit organisation relies solely on donations and...
Call out for artists
Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking roving street performers and chalk artists to submit expressions of interest to activate towns during the lead-up to Christmas.
Suitable experienced chalk artists will work alongside businesses, bringing colourful...
Grant to protect arts
NEWHAM’s Victorian Association of Performing Arts Centres, VAPAC, will receive $85,000 in State Government support to prepare for the future.
VAPAC was named alongside 77 Victorian arts and cultural organisations sharing in the $7.85 million...
Funding boost for artists
ANOTHER round of the City of Whittlesea’s recently-introduced Whittlesea Creative Communities Fund is opening soon.
The grants were originally designed to provide financial support to artists and creative groups who have been economically affected long-term...
Short film to address bullying
By Steph McNicol
WHITTLESEA resident Rhiannon Williams hopes to raise awareness about the impacts of bullying on mental health with her short film Laura Please Come Home.
Ms Williams has lived in Whittlesea most of her...
Council launches online arts hub
ARTISTS, dancers, musicians and creative people of all types have a new online hub for their talents.
The City of Whittlesea has launched a Whittlesea Arts website, showcasing the creative endeavours of local people in...
Song to raise money for mental health
ELECTRONIC music producer Corey Courts, better known as Justflow Music, was inspired to raise money for mental health awareness through his music.
Mr Courts, who grew up in Kilmore and currently resides in Albury, NSW,...