Monash Council Arts and Culture Projects
- Our Voices Exhibition 11 – 30 June 2008
- NAIDOC Week Celebrations 4 July – 24 July 2008
- Winter Concert Series until 21 September 2008
- Sir John Monash Community Lecture
- Monash Artists Register
OUR VOICES EXHIBITION
11 June – 30 June 2008
at Ramp Gallery Monash Gallery of Art
This exhibition is presented during Refugee Week 2008 showcasing artworks by the South Sudanese community.
Official Opening
Ramp Gallery Monash Gallery of Art
Wednesday 18 June 2008 at 6.30pm
RSVP by Friday 13 June on 9518 3636.
This exhibition celebrates South Sudanese history, culture and identity. The works explore their journey and experiences through a variety of mixed media.
Monash Gallery of Art
860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill
website:
www.mga.org.au
Our Voices Exhibition - Flyer [.pdf] 1,360 kB
NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS
NAIDOC week is an opportunity for local communities to recognize and celebrate our Aboriginal cultural heritage, reflect on our Australian history and show our respect to our Australian indigenous community.
NAIDOC Week 2008 will be held between 6 July and 13 July.
Walking in two Worlds Exhibition
4 July – 24 July 2008at the Highway Gallery
Official Opening
The Highway Gallery
Friday 4 July 2008 at 6.30pm
Meet the Artist Program
Wednesday 9 July, 6.00pm - 7.30pm
at the Highway Gallery
The Highway Gallery
14 The Highway, Mount Waverley
Phone: 9807 7261, website:
www.vicnet.net.au/~highwayg
NAIDOC Week 2008 - Flyer [.pdf] 318 kB
Wrap up of the 2007 NAIDOC week celebrations
The City of Monash in conjunction with the Highway Gallery presented the Bataluk Gallamda Exhibition from 8 July - 16 July to celebrate NAIDOC Week. The exhibition featured aboriginal artworks by Woolum Bellum College students, showcasing their incredible talents. The work captured their sense of Koorie heritage culture and identity through a variety of mixed media.
The Mayor, Cr Tom Morrissey opened the Bataluk Gallamda Exhibition on Sunday 8 July at 2pm, at the Highway Gallery. The opening also featured a Didgeridoo performance and a representative from Woolum Bellum College.
Winter Concert Series
An annual series of free community concerts held from April to September each year. The perfect Winter Sunday afternoon treat featuring a vast array of musical talent.
2008 Winter Concert Series
20 April - 21 September 2008
Sir John Monash Community Lecture
To honour the contribution of Sir John Monash, a lecture is presented to the community free of charge each year. Prominent speakers are selected that have broad community relevance.
Past speakers have included Professor Robert Lamb, Director of the Australian Synchrotron the state of the art research and science facility in Monash, and Debbie Shiell, participant of the Dessert Mums, walk across the dessert to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer.
For more information about the Sir John Monash Community Lecture contact Arts and Cultural Development on 9518 3636.
Monash Artists Register
The Monash Artists Register is a database used by the Department of Information and Arts, as a resource when sourcing local artists and performers for activities such as festivals, community arts projects, arts tutoring and workshops etc. You will receive information about opportunities for artists in the mail.
It is advised that you supplement your registration with a resume containing supporting photographs of your work.
Monash Artists Register Form [.pdf] 38 kB
