ISSUE 25

September & October
Get ready for the annual Open Studios Weekend and visit our 12 unique creative spaces over the 26 and 27 October. Image: Sam Michelle Studio in Blind Bight. Photographer Suzi Appel

The next two months are filled with creative opportunites to engage and immmerse yourself in the arts in the south east, read on and get involved. 

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NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES

Garage Band Information Session is coming up on Sunday 22 September! In 2024 this will be extended to five live performances at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren. Expressions of interest are now open. Artists are chosen following an EOI and Info Session process that encourages up-and-coming bands from around the state to submit their music and stories.​ More information here 

Art Spaces applications for 2025-26 exhibitions will open on Monday 28 October. Applications are accepted from individual artists or groups residing in Melbourne's south east suburbs with a priority given to City of Casey residents. The program offers community exhibition spaces at Bunjil Place Library, Cranbourne Library, and the Hayshed Studio at the Old Cheese Factory. The spaces are suitable for exhibiting painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, craft, drawing, textiles, mixed media and digital art. For guidelines and applications More information here

Did you know we have a monthly e-bulletin containing a list of upcoming grant opportunities from the City of Casey, the Victorian Government, the Federal Government, Philanthropic Trusts, Corporate Foundations and others. Grants listed are aimed at not-for-profit community organisations based in or servicing the City of Casey. Sign up to the Grants Update e-newsletter | City of Casey

 
ART SPACES PROGRAM: SPRING

Art Spaces promotes and supports traditional and contemporary work from artists residing in the south east suburbs in an annual curated program. These three dedicated spaces create access to visual art in a diversity of forms and gives artists the opportunity to reach new audiences.

The Punjabi Graffiti: Chapter 1

The Hayshed Studio, Old Cheese Factory showing until Sunday 13 October, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm daily

Influenced by hip-hop, graffiti is an art form and a means of cultural expression. Graffiti around the world is predominantly written using the English alphabet, so Art by TDR decided to create in his mother tongue Punjab. An Indic language of the Punjab, sometimes spelled Panjabi, is an Indo-Aryan language native to the Punjab region of Pakistan and India. It is one of the most widely spoken native languages in the world with approximately 113 million native speakers.

Image: Art by TDR, Sikh ANZAC, pen and acrylic paint on canvas.

Dreamscapes Unveiled 

Cranbourne Library Art Space showing until Saturday 12 October, during Library hours 

This exhibition by Julie Hedges pays tribute to the beauty discovered in the minds and dreams of children, transforming everyday moments into extraordinary visions. Be captivated by Dreamscapes Unveiled, where imagination knows no bounds, and every image tells a story.

Image: Julie Hedges, Butterfly Tunnel, digital print

Wild Animals

Bunjil Place Library Art Space, Level 2 showing from Tuesday 1 October to Sunday 1 December, during Library hours 

Lohit Latheesh’s passion for drawing started when he was three years old with simple dinosaur sketches of his own imagination. He then moved on to creating more realistic drawings using ordinary-coloured pencils. Now aged 15, Lohit creates pastel drawings incorporating detail and depth which are so realistic that the viewer is left wondering if they are looking at a photo or a drawing.

Image: Lohit Latheesh, Ostrich, pastel on paper
LOCAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS

THE RECIPE OF US....

Sunday 15 September, 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm at The Studio, Bunjil Place 

A sprinkle of our lives
A touch of love
A cup of creativity

The young people of the VCA Pathways Program have been given the stage and the opportunity to tell whatever stories they like; however they like. Come and explore the minds of our future creatives. Free event, bookings required

RISE OF SOUTH SUDAN                    Music & Arts Festival 2024    Opening Night

Saturday 21 September, 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm at The Studio, Bunjil Place 

This transformative bi-annual event celebrates the vibrant creative spirit of South-Sudanese and African communities across Victoria. The festival kicks off with an unforgettable evening showcasing a diverse array of artistic talents. Experience the richness of cultural heritage as artists from various disciplines come together for a dynamic and immersive celebration. READ MORE

SongMakers: Free song writing workshop

Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September at The Factory, Cranbourne.

We have a few spots left for young people (16-21) interested in music-making who would like to write and record a song in two days, with help from industry pros Ninajirachi, Reggie Banks and Bea. Lunch is provided, and registration is essential!  READ MORE

Open Studios Weekend 2024

Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm each day

Take a road trip around Casey and surrounding areas as twelve unique creative spaces open their doors to the public during our annual Open Studios weekend. This is a self-guided tour so you can take your time to explore the studios, workshops, galleries, and gardens of our talented artists and makers. Artforms include printmaking, painting, woodturning, pottery, hot glass and ceramic sculpting, pottery, UV reactive art and more. Save the date in your calendar and keep any eye on the City of Casey events page for more information coming soon!

Casey Philharmonic Orchestra: From Memphis With Love

Sunday 20 October, 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm at the Theatre, Bunjil Place

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as we bring the soulful sounds of the Memphis pioneers to life in a spectacular live show! Join us for an electrifying evening filled with iconic songs and music including Suspicious Minds, In The Ghetto, Natural Woman, Respect, Folsom Prison Blues, Oh Pretty Woman, and many more that shaped the evolution of Pop, Rock & Soul. READ MORE
WHAT'S ON?

Littlefoot & Company's Spoken Word Night

The Studio, Bunjil Place, Thursday 19 September and Thursday 10 October 2024, 7.45pm – 10.00pm 

These nights are for all types of performances; spoken word artists, story tellers, musicians, comedians and even first-time performers. Whether you want to take to the stage yourself or just hang out and enjoy the vibes, all are welcome. Interested in performing on the night? Get in touch with the event organisers at littlefootandcompany@gmail.com. Bookings

Night MODE: Handcrafted Edition

Bunjil Place on Thursday 31 October, 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm

Drawing inspiration from memories, self-exploration, and cultural reconnections, this edition features a curated short film program that delves into the same themes. Engage in a vibrant rice painting workshop led by the talented Vivian Qiu, where your creativity will flow as vividly as your brush strokes. Witness the grace and beauty of traditional Chinese dances, performed live by the renowned Bonnie Fearn, a prominent figure in Australia’s dance scene, specialising in Chinese dance. Bookings

Generation Clay: Reimagining Asian Heritage

Bunjil Place Gallery until Sunday 24 November, 
10.00 am – 4.00 pm Tuesday – Sunday (Closed Mondays)

Generation Clay: Reimagining Asian Heritage is an exhibition celebrating the vibrant versatility of clay, presented by a new generation of Asian-Australian contemporary artists. Together, these artists are reimagining traditional and ceramic forms in ways that resonate with our current moment. Free & Family Friendly. More information here 

Berwick Artists Society

Join us for weekly painting on Thursdays, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm at the Old Cheese Factory Function Room, Homestead Road, Berwick. The group also offers monthly Portrait Group and Professional Demonstration days. More information here

Badfolk Open Stage Nights 

These nights on the third Friday of the month, at the Old Cheese Factory, Homestead Road, Berwick are designed to bring together people who love acoustic music. $15 tickets can be purchased at the door. More information here
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