Arts & Culture
Golden Plains Shire Council values the role that Art and Culture can play in the lives of our residents
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Art and Culture Strategy - Creating Local Culture |
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| Work is well underway on the Golden Plains Shire Council Arts and Culture Strategy. The new strategy will inform Council's planning, support and development of Arts and Culture for the next three years. For further information contact: Damian Waight, Community Development Team Leader 5220 7159 dwaight@gplains.vic.gov.au | |||
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Golden Plains Arts Trail |
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A weekend adventure showcasing the work of artists of this region. Visit studios & other creative spaces to meet artists, see exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops while exploring the towns, winding roads and diverse landscape of the Golden Plains. For more information on the Arts Trail go to www.artstrail.com.au or for information on becoming an exhibiting artist please contact arts@gplains.vic.gov.au |
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Things to see and do |
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The secret is out regarding the depth of talent from Bannockburn artists. Wintergarden presents "Dimensions" Exhibiton from the 5th to the 26th of May. Opening Sunday 5th of May 3pm - 5pm Upstairs at 51 McKillop St, Geelong. Visit www.artwintergarden.com.au Golden Plains is home to an array of hidden places of interest, well known music festivals and public art. To learn about the places of interest in the Golden Plains Shire visit taste. see. explore |
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What's on at the Bannockburn Cultural Centre? |
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Opened in May 2012 the BCC is home to a growing number of artistic and cultural activities including workshops and exhibitions. For more information on what's happening go here To exhibit your art work download the guidelines and application form here and forward to arts@gplains.vic.gov.au |
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Funding |
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Arts groups are encouraged to apply for a Community Grant for upcoming projects. Community Grants are open in February each year. You can also invesitgate funding opportunities by visiting these links to major arts and cultural funding bodies:
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Arts Register |
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| Register your details to recieve information on upcoming opportunites and projects as well as the Golden Plains Arts Newsletter. Click here to download the registration form and forward to arts@gplains.vic.gov.au | |||
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LEAP -VicHealth project & ArtsAtlas |
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Golden Plains Shire Council is a partner of the LEAP (Localities Enhancing Arts Participation) VicHealth project. The 3 year project involves 5 other local governments and has seen the formation of the Central Highlands Arts Network which will continue to increase participation in the arts. For more information on LEAP click here ArtsAtlas www.artsatlas.com.au/ is a free to use site which shares information about the arts across the Central Highlands. Anyone can get on and add content and there are simple 'how to guides' on the site. Free training is also available for those who feel they need some extra help. Contact arts@gplains.vic.gov.au if you are interested in recieving training. |
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Golden Plains Arts Inc. |
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Golden Plains Arts Inc. is an independent group of artists and arts supporters who get togehter to discuss oppourtunities, network and plan arts events. Council values thier input and aims to work in partnership with GP Arts Inc in the planning and delivery of the next Arts Trail as well as othe art and cultural events across the Shire. If you are interested in becoming a member of GP Arts Inc. contact arts@gplains.vic.gov.au |
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Golden Plains Arts Newsletter |
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To keep up to date with all the different arts and culture events and information subscribe to our newsletter by emailing arts@gplains.vic.gov.au and putting Newsletter in the title line. If you would like to contribute information for the newsletter contact the same address. View the latest edition here |
