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| "Carving out a Place" Project | | The focus of this project was to work with a group of indigenous young people (who live in and around the Healesville community), and develop and deliver a projection art project where the young people had the opportunity to explore their own stories, their Indigenous heritage and how they are linked to the place in which they live.
The title of the project, Carving Out a Place, refers to the physical act of carving and shaping material, an act with a long tradition in the history of artistic practice. It also refers metaphorically to the notion of shaping our place and carving out a position for us within that place.
Interested and selected young people (up to 15) worked with the artist/facilitator by attending a structured and facilitated workshop program in a local facility. During the workshops the young people explored, expressed and refined their stories through the creation of artworks using new media. The projection art will then be projected onto Healesville Memorial Hall.
The artwork/s created by the young people will be temporarily located inside and outside Healesville Memorial Hall to create an artistic landscape that tells the stories of Indigenous young people living in and around the Healesville community.
You can download a copy of the poster from here.
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| Arts, Culture and Heritage | | What a place to create…
Stretching from the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, through the Yarra Valley and beyond, the Shire of Yarra Ranges is known for its beautiful natural environment and thriving arts, culture and heritage.
The Shire of Yarra Ranges operates six cultural facilities which deliver a wide range of exciting and dynamic arts and heritage programs and activities across the region:
Situated in the historic mountain township of Warburton, the Upper Yarra Arts Centre showcases a range of professional touring performances and regional arts activities. There are live performances and film screenings every weekend as well as our Studio which holds regular exhibtions. The Centre includes the Mecca Theatre, the Warburton Mechanics Institute Hall and Studio. Phone 5966 5040 for bookings.
Burrinja is a multi-function arts venue offering exhibitions, performance, events and education services along with a café and bar. Managed by a dynamic community arts organisation, Burrinja Gallery houses an inspiring collection of Indigenous art and Jarmbi Gallery showcases contemporary works. Phone 9754 8723 or check out www.burrinja.org.au.
At the foot of Mt Dandenong, the Montrose Town Centre offers a range of programs and workshops. The Centre includes meeting rooms, a 120 seat main hall with a stage and is home to an annual music concert program. Phone 9761 9133 for more information.
In the heart of the picturesque township, Healesville Memorial Hall is a multi-use performing arts venue. Featuring a proscenium stage, change rooms and seating for 250, the Hall boasts a regular program of film, music and theatre. Phone 5966 5040.
Surrounded by parklands, Mooroolbark Community Centre caters for the performing and visual arts interests of the local community. The Centre houses the Red Earth Gallery, which exhibits art all year round, and has a theatre and art rooms. Phone 9726 5488.
The Shire of Yarra Ranges is developing a first-class Regional Museum. The project includes expanding the former Museum of Lillydale, while developing collections representing the history of the entire region, and a host of innovative exhibitions.
For general enquiries about activities in the region contact 03 9294 6189.
The links below will allow you to access more detailed information:
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| Contact Details | | If you have any enquiries about information on this page, please contact Arts, Culture & Heritage on 9294-6189 or use the email link at the bottom of the page.
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