Wyndham’s Creative Nexus
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State Research Farm (Werribee) project launch
On Saturday 4 February 2023, Werribee’s Wyndham Cultural Centre will host the launch of the State Research Farm project with a film screening and a book collection of personal memoirs, Out on the Farm. Past residents, workers and families connected to the State Research Farm (SRF) in Werribee shared...
Werribee Water Tower mural officially launched
Launched on 27 March 2021 by local MP and Victorian Treasurer, Tim Pallas, the historic Werribee Water Tower has been brought back to life with the completion of a giant mural, now creating an impressive landmark for Werribee. Originally built to supply ‘town’ water to Werribee in 1914, the...
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The Grange Community Centre would like to Thank Arts Assist for supporting The Wyndham Your Community Photography Competition. The number of photos submitted and number of attendees at the exhibition was a testament to what it meant to our community.
2023 Wyndham Writing Awards now open!
Did you know that shortlisted entries are published in the compilation anthology? PLUS, there are cash prizes to be won, including the Wyndham Local Encouragement Awards!
@librariesinwyndham are running a series of FREE workshops throughout May 2023 to help writers explore the techniques of the different categories and how to write for competitions. Details and bookings: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/writingawards
Presented by @librariesinwyndham
Proudly supported by Arts Assist
Got plans next Thursday night?
Head on over to Werribee Library to learn more about the State Research Farm (Werribee) project.
Dr Monika Schott (Project Manager) will share what was uncovered about the State Research Farm’s far-reaching innovations and inventions, as well as its community, in this FREE event.
📆 Thursday 18 May 2023
⏰ 6:30pm-7:30pm
📖 Werribee Library
✏Bookings required: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/history-state-research-farm-werribee
Presented by @wyndham_city
Project proudly supported by Arts Assist and @wyndham_city
2023 Wyndham Writing Awards now open!
Cash prizes totalling $3,600 are on offer in 3 categories, including a Wyndham Local Encouragement Award:
📗 Short Story: 1,500 - 3,000 words
📕 Poetry: 60 lines maximum
📘 Flash Story: 100 - 600 words
@librariesinwyndham are running a series of FREE workshops throughout May 2023 to help writers explore the techniques of the different categories and how to write for competitions. Details and bookings: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/writingawards
Presented by @librariesinwyndham
Proudly supported by Arts Assist
Interested in learning more about the State Research Farm (Werribee) project?
Come along to a FREE talk by Dr Monika Schott (Project Manager) to hear what was uncovered about the State Research Farm’s far-reaching innovations and inventions, as well as its community.
📆 Thursday 18 May 2023
⏰ 6:30pm-7:30pm
📖 Werribee Library
✏Bookings required: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/history-state-research-farm-werribee
Presented by @wyndham_city
Project proudly supported by Arts Assist and @wyndham_city
Got weekend plans?
Head on over to the C&H Gallery in Hoppers Crossing to check out the REARRANGEMENT exhibition by local artist Cathy Mackay-Ardizzon.
Cathy received a grant from Arts Assist in 2022 to support the creative development and exhibition of artworks inspired by local native florals and birdlife. Amazing!
To find out more, check out @Artizzons
Exhibition open until 24 March 2023.
Proudly supported by Arts Assist
Got weekend plans?
Head on over to the Wyndham Art Gallery to check out the exhibition CONTENT WARNING: Queer, Fat, Sexy by local artist Connor Ovenden-Shaw, Also Known as Foot.
Connor received a grant from Arts Assist in 2022 to support the creation of artworks which feature both photography and textiles. We're so pleased to see this artwork come to life!
To find out more, check out @theartistknownasfoot and www.connorovendenshaw.com
Exhibition open until 19 March 2023.
Proudly supported by Arts Assist
STATE RESEARCH FARM PROJECT
We have some more wonderful photos to share from the launch of the State Research Farm (Werribee) project. It was a great afternoon to hear about the untold story of the community once living and working on the Farm, as well as catch up with former colleagues and friends.
To view the film, OUT ON THE FARM head to www.youtube.com/watch?v=24-92ONpQSM
To purchase a copy of the OUT ON THE FARM memoir booklet visit www.artsassist.org.au
@state_research_farm
Proudly supported by Arts Assist and @wyndham_city
📷 @westendphotographystudio
STATE RESEARCH FARM PROJECT
We recently hosted the launch of the State Research Farm (Werribee) project at the Wyndham Cultural Centre. It was a huge success with about 250 former employees, residents and families of the Farm attending.
If you missed the event, you can:
- view the film, OUT ON THE FARM on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=24-92ONpQSM
- purchase a copy of the OUT ON THE FARM memoir booklet from www.artsassist.org.au
@state_research_farm
Proudly supported by Arts Assist and @wyndham_city
📷 @westendphotographystudio
STATE RESEARCH FARM PROJECT
Thank you to all of you who recently attended the launch of the State Research Farm (Werribee) project. We were absolutely thrilled to share OUT ON THE FARM, a short film as well as collection of personal memoirs, the culmination of months of work that capture the social history of the State Research Farm, its people and its extraordinary achievements.
A huge shout out to the amazing project team, in particular Monika Schott PhD, Author, project manager, writer and researcher; plus Jan Goates, Chair, Arts Assist; Noel Murphy, writer and journalist; Maree Cox, photographer and long time Farm employee; James Pipino, director and producer of the short film; and Rosanna Spanio, Program Manager, Arts Assist.
Enjoy some pics from the fabulous launch!
@state_research_farm
Proudly supported by Arts Assist and @wyndham_city
📷 @westendphotographystudio
AMAZING SHOT of the Werribee water tower!
1 Tower Road Werribee VIC 3030
Project Lead: Arts Assist
Project Partner: Southern Rural Water
Artist @hayden_dewar_artist
Funded by the Victorian Government's Community Support Fund
Reposted from @rosanabistroandbar
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