ERL is bringing the library to you You might not be able to visit any of the Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) while they remain closed, but that won’t stop them bringing the library to you!
Innovative artists keep creative connections alive With lockdowns and social distancing becoming the new reality in the COVID-19 pandemic, one artist has reimagined the delivery of her art program to help kids express themselves through creativity.
Belgrave Lantern Parade keeps community spirit aglow The Belgrave Lantern Parade will continue to light up the community this year, with the cherished festival reimagined in line with COVID restrictions.
Spreading joy in Mooroolbark It can be difficult to maintain a sense of connection when we’re all practising social distancing. But a group of creative people in Mooroolbark have celebrated our community, in a time when empathy and arts appreciation are more important than ever.
Balit Bagurrk: Strong Aboriginal Women of the Yarra Ranges Do you know a strong Aboriginal woman in the Yarra Ranges? Balit Bagurrk is a project to gather stories, photos, writing, poetry or artwork about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Apply for Community Grants Find resources to help you apply for a community grant including grants for festivals, arts and community development.
Creative Industries Report 2019 Yarra Ranges Council recently released an independent Creative Industries Report, which can be useful to help understand the industry you work in, areas of opportunity and growth, and how to promote your business.
Not the Archies 2019 From a woman in her 70s who hadn’t picked up a paint brush in 50 years... To a two year old who was just learning what art is by painting with his dad… Not the Archies embodied the spirit ofour creative community.
Healesville’s First Artists unite to produce fine art prints The United Mobs in Art (UMIA), a collective of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in Healesville, received a grant this year from Council to participate in fine art printing workshops and share these skills with the community.
Support for Creative Industries Links to support and information for those in the Creative Industries effected as a result of COVID-19.