Art Attack in Clunes, Victoria | Community organisation
Art Attack
Locality: Clunes, Victoria
Phone: +61 3 5345 4078
Address: 70 Bailey Street 3370 Clunes, VIC, Australia
Website: https://clunesnh.org/art-attack-the-art-factory/
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25.01.2022 SIGNAL is the City of Melbourne’s creative arts studio for young people aged 13 to 25. Their program is packed full of visual arts, film, sound, new media, music and theatre workshops and opportunities to create and present new work. Their workshops give you the chance to try out lots of different artforms, use industry materials and work alongside professional artists. Each year, Signal commissions artists aged 16 to 25 to create new works for the Signal Screen and Sound Wal...k. They have recently launched twelve new screen and sound works by young and emerging artists which are now live on the new Digital SIGNAL website. Throughout the twelve week Screen X Sound Commissions program, each young artist developed a solo screen or sound work and collaborated with another commissioned artist to create a second audio visual piece. Check them out on the link below! https://digitalsignal.net.au/screen-x-sound/
24.01.2022 Art/movement/inspiration... https://youtu.be/Cn3Ry08vKR4
24.01.2022 Sooooo... as many of you know we were right on the edge of getting the teenage + circus up and running again. Were now planning to be ready to roll as soon as community sport is allowed to happen post lockdown. Well be sharing with you our plans around our safety procedures over the next few weeks so that you can help us be ready to jump straight into training. In the meantime we hope youre all staying safe and well and while youre scrolling how about you hold a plank for a minute or so? Love yas!
24.01.2022 Last weekend a bunch of Art Attack participants jumped on a bus and headed to Melbourne. We had a tour around Circus Oz followed by a trip to Arts Centre Melbourne to see Humans by Circa. Its left us all feeling pretty inspired and were looking forward to sharing some circus skills as part of Xmas in Clunes celebrations this Friday night, come have a play! Well be around after the parade. Creative Victoria Regional Arts Victoria Regional Victoria Living Regional Arts Australia Clunes Neighbourhood-House
23.01.2022 Weve held off posting for a while we had plans to write up a big ol things we achieved in 2019 but the fires in Australia have been truly brutal for so many people and we havent been quite able to put words together to express our grief. We know that the crisis continues for many communities and were sending all our love and hoping for gentler times soon. Weve been trying to figure out what we can do and where our strength lies. What we keep coming back to is the need ...for connection, communication and support in these times the need for community and grassroots action. So thats what were going to focus on this year, continuing to make space for people in our community to connect, communicate, create and be inspired. We want to continue to support local young people to have a growing sense of agency, where they can have an idea or see something that needs to change and they can build the support around themselves to make big things happen. In the meantime theres a lot to celebrate in our neck of the woods, well get to that soon, so excited to get back to work. Big love from Asking for Trouble Physical Theatre/Art Attack
23.01.2022 The Hepburn Shire Octave Program will relaunch in Term 4 for young people who have an interest in learning about the music industry or just hoping to make friends and talk about their favorite music! Its free and is available for young people aged between 12 and 25 years. Online meetings will be fortnightly and starts on Tuesday 6 October 2020. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L2RP2YQ
23.01.2022 This Saturday (!!!) we are hosting a free Tie Dye Workshop for 13 - 25 year olds in partnership with Clunes Neighbourhood-House. Saturday 22nd Feb, 12 - 4, at Clunes Neighbourhood House. Bring along an item of white cotton clothing or fabric, or if you dont have anything specific you want to use there will be calico bags to experiment on (and take home with you!). ... Well have a variety of different coloured dyes available so you can go all out rainbow or create something a lil more subtle. A little birdie told me Luke will be making Burritos again... mmm... burritos Hope to see you there Christy, Luke and the Art Attack Team!! pix below for #inspo
22.01.2022 We've been describing the film process we've just begun as a collaborative moving collage, right now we're at the gathering/bowerbird stage, this will be familiar to most of the participants who have created work with Asking for Trouble before. We ask - what have we got as a group? What skills? Ideas for images? Ideas of locations to film? Does anyone have a dance routine (or desire to learn one)? Who can ride a unicycle or a horse? Who plays music? Who has excellent skills o...n a scooter or skateboard? Tell us all the things you want to capture on film! Another thing we are gathering is text, for those who enjoy writing/songwriting we'd LOVE to hear from you. Here is a free workshop through Signal you could potentially use to develop some writing for the films, if you have existing material (or anything else) you would like to throw into the mix please get in touch! 'Free online poetry series with Soreti Kadir Wednesdays at 5pm from 7 to 28 October Discover your writer’s voice, story, purpose and heart in this four week series, with poet Soreti Kadir. Whether you’re new to poetry or want to hone your skills, this workshop will offer guidance and inspiration. Use writing exercises, reflection and resources to build your skills and techniques. Receive feedback on your work and hear from guest artists such as Zeynab Seyd and Sukina Pilgirm. Gain confidence in performing your poetry or having it performed, and experiment with form and voice. This is a four week series, you must come to each session. Register now. ' https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//whats-/Pages/poetry.aspx
22.01.2022 EDIT - I had thought this post was referring to paid positions, it sounds like it's actually an opportunity for professional development/upskilling. Saw this from Hepburn Shire Council and thought there might be some people keen to upskill over summer! In The Deep End crew???... Hepburn Shire Council Junior Lifeguard Program "We are thrilled to launch the Hepburn Shire Council Junior Lifeguard Program for the 2020-21 pool season. The Program allows young people aged 16-19 years who live in Hepburn Shire the opportunity to gain employment opportunities by accessing training, hands-on work experience and paid qualifications by being a Lifeguard at our community pools this summer. It’s easy to apply. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/L7W5RM2 and complete the form by Friday 30 October 2020. For more information contact [email protected]"
22.01.2022 A little update from our lounge room for Clunes locals and Art Attack crew. X Christy & Luke (and Banjo Jet)
22.01.2022 For those keen to get making sculptures this free workshop is worth checking out! Artist: Claudia Nicholson Over two days, you will be supported to build and decorate your own sculptures inspired by artist Claudia Nicholsons practice and her interest in pre-Columbian figurative sculptures and counterfeit items. Using recycled materials, air dry clay, and acrylic paint, you will have a chance to create new work in a collaborative online environment.... Signal will send you clay and paint. Youll just need to gather a few recycled materials from around your place, a rolling pin or bottle, a board to build on (cardboard box is fine), and a butter knife from your kitchen. More details here! https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//ceramic-hand-building-ho
20.01.2022 Whats Happening With Circus?!? Hey Team, We have had a few people beginning to ask whats happening with Circus.... Our plan at this stage is to start up the Tuesday Teen class (13 -25s) at the beginning of Term 3 (exact date to be advised) and to start the Primary class and the Womens Class in term 4. Staggering the starting of classes in this way will ensure we can effectively implement the safety measures we need to keep everyone safe. On Tuesday we participated in the COVID-19 training at Clunes Neighbourhood House as part of our plan and will continue to monitor the situation in the following weeks with schools and other activities reopening and will assess closer to the beginning of term 3 if indeed we can safely start up again. We hope to let you all know by the middle of the school holidays. In the meantime We are launching Cooped Up Hoops! With thanks to Hepburn Shire Council. WANT TO LEARN TO HOOP? Weve organised for Clunes residents to learn from hoop extraordinaire Hayley Hoopla in the safety of your own homes for a whole month - For FREE!!!! Dont have a hoop? Dont Worry!!! We will have hoop making materials available for you with instructions on building your own hoop to keep! Follow this link for more details and to register and well be in contact with more details soon. https://coopeduphoops.eventbrite.com.au We miss you all and look forward to seeing your smiling faces again soon! Please feel free to contact us about Circus or other Art Attack related stuff. Christy has a new Art Attack number which is 0484 769 320
20.01.2022 Hi everyone! Weve made a decision to cancel all circus classes on today 13th March and Tuesday 17th March as well as cancelling our attendance at both Talbot and Creswick markets over the next 2 weekends. Art Attack youth circus artists were due to facilitate workshops and deliver a short performance, however in consultation with Clunes Neighbourhood House weve identified that due to the physical nature of these workshops (and circus as an artform) we couldnt address the p...otential risk of transmission of COVID-19 if carriers were attending the market. It simply isnt possible to clean and sanitise all our equipment between each user (even if we could justify spending our funding on cleaning mats and hula hoops you might have noticed theres a little bit of a shortage of hand sanitiser as the moment!) and while government reccommendations are currently to continue as normal with basic hygiene we are aware that there are many people in our community who already struggle to access healthcare and we want to do everything we can to avoid contributing to an already overburdened health system. It is likely that we will not begin classes again until after the school holidays but we will make this call on Wednesday 18th March. This feels like the most responsible decision we could make, were gutted and will miss your faces but we hope you understand, wed rather be safe than sorry. We are going ahead with the playwriting workshop with Emily Sheehan this weekend as we feel confident we can make that a safe space for facilitators and participants.
20.01.2022 Turns out outdoor training is really great for skipping! We've had a few rolls/cartwheels into the ropes and we've been working on mastering the art of double dutch too. Putting this up for inspiration when we're allowed to be in closer proximity! https://www.facebook.com/IAmTheMusicMan/videos/221417775740415
20.01.2022 Flashback Friday - Brainnnnnssss... In 2018 we did a call out to any local young people (11-25) who wanted to be a part of a brainstorm, shaping what Art Attack would become - we had close to 50 young people participate in this planning stage (!!!) We had conversations about different art forms visual art, writing, dance, performance, street art, music and school bands. We heard about skate parks, what was tricky about being a young adult in Clunes, we talked about footy a...nd netball, about the connections they had to particular spaces, where they did and didnt feel welcome. We asked what theyd like to see change in their community and they told us how theyd like to contribute to that vision. We wanted to explore a truly co-designed community project that didnt make assumptions about what was wanted or needed but that collaborated with and responded to the opportunities that presented, its been a massive exercise in trust and flexibility. Given the current situation we all find ourselves in, weve been checking in and listening to where our previous participants are at now What has changed? What is the same? How are their hearts? And what do they think we should do next? If you are (or you know) a young person in Clunes who hasnt been involved with Art Attack yet but might be keen to be a part of the conversation let us know, wed love to hear from you. Clunes Neighbourhood House Creative Victoria Asking for Trouble Physical Theatre #ArtAttackClunes #CreativeVictoria #wearelistening #CreativeState #thrivingtogether #FutureMakersForChange #SocialImpact #teenagersareawesome #consultationiskey #clunes #regionalvictoriaforthewin #spreadtheword #regionalarts #regionalimpact #regionaldevelopmentvictoria #trynewstuff
19.01.2022 On our daily bike rides during ISO weve been passing Clunes swimming pool and every time we see the Art Attack Mural it makes us smile. One story that came up multiple times as part of our Brainstorming sessions was a feeling of sadness about a mural which had been created by a local youth group a few years earlier and unfortunately had to be painted over only a short time after it had been finished. We asked whether people would be interested in working with a street artis...t to create another mural (one which could be portable and so could move if necessary). As a way to extend the conversation to the whole of Clunes community we hosted award winning street artist Katie Kaff Eine who with Christy Louise Flaws ran a series of free drawing workshops in Collins place where everyone was welcome to take part in dreaming up a Clunes Utopia. Awesomely Hepburn Shire Council were looking for some art to be displayed at the local pool and we helped organised to get Kaff over to Trentham too! There were money trees, people trading produce for tickets to shows, rollercoasters and spaces to skate, people felt safe and were happy, their heads were exploding with new ideas also there was icecream, pizza and ocelots(!?!). Lots of the gorgeous drawings were incorporated directly into the Mural at the pool, take a closer look next summer! Weve had a number of young people keen to create another public art piece watch this space! Asking for Trouble Physical Theatre Clunes Neighbourhood House Creative Victoria Hepburn Shire Arts, Culture & Reconciliation photos by Christy, Kaff and Ann Jeffree,
19.01.2022 Hi everyone, weve got an update email for all keen circus crew on its way in the next couple days but didnt want you to miss out on a juggling session with Simon tomorrow!
19.01.2022 So behind the scenes of Art Attack there are a whole lot of indie artists who continue to generously supported us, offering advice, lending us crashmats, offering tickets to shows and helping us brainstorm ways to connect this project into the wider arts ecology - masterclasses, festivals and artist residencies that will continue after the official Art Attack project finishes up. One of those artists is Karen who generously lent us a whole lot of juggling equipment before she left for Mexico, we were thinking of her today and wanted to introduce you all to her, hopefully we can bring Karen to Clunes one day in the future! https://www.facebook.com/karen.ee.75/posts/10157116206405780
19.01.2022 Some Sunday night handstand training inspo from the incredible Gravity and Other Myths team - courtesy of Bunjil Place and their Arts in Isolation program (cos we just cant wait to be back upside down with yall!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL6nXxtVydA There are a whole lot of gorgeous online visual arts workshops on their Youtube channel too... go have a look!... Gravity & Other Myths Asking for Trouble Physical Theatre
17.01.2022 While were still thinking about the pool we thought it might be nice to do a re-share of one of the projects which led to Art Attacks ongoing circus program. Over a couple of summers 2017/2018 local young people worked on a project with Asking for Trouble Physical Theatre Rebecca H Russell and Ken Evans to create a site specific work in and around the local swimming pool full of physicality but also the stories of the local Hepburn community pools. This work began as a smal...l 3 day intensive training project supported by Clunes Neighbourhood House and Hepburn Shire Council and then the following year a grant from Regional Arts Australia led to an extended training project and performance which was toured to Trentham and then to Newstead as part of the Regional Centre for Culture 2018. As artists who had regularly run fly in fly out community projects prior to moving to Clunes what we have loved about working within our own community is the time and connections that allow for small conversations to evolve and develop... from little things big things grow. Were not sure what projects will emerge from this time apart, but we know they will and theyll be bloody great. Footage by Chris Bennett https://vimeo.com/259797219 Photography by Ann Jeffree Underground Media Regional Arts Victoria Regional Arts Victoria: Central Highlands Creative Victoria
17.01.2022 A post from another AWESOME youth circus featuring one of our guest trainers for tomorrow afternoon! Fresh from Radelaide a couple of our favourite DUMMIES are coming back for a quick visit to teach our 8-12 and teen+ class... diabolo fiends unite!
16.01.2022 There are still a few spots left for this workshop on Sunday!
16.01.2022 Were obviously not in Melbourne right now but Ive been finding this a really great resource to think about how to support my mental health and well-being (my version has a few more circus themed activities ). Highly recommend taking the time to think about what you need in your self care bingo. X Christy
14.01.2022 Who was it who suggested this at circus training last night ???
14.01.2022 Happy Halloween and ART ATTACK - The wrap up As many of you know Art Attack was due to wrap up around the middle of 2020, thanks to Creative Victoria we were able to pause and we are now in the public Outcome phase of the project. While we had hoped to be able to do a combination of short film and live performance outcomes, due to COVID we are instead creating a short film bonanza! ... We have been working with a number of young people over the past couple months to create a series of films which will be shared in Clunes, online and in Melbourne. We are also planning to develop a magazine to reflect on all the various projects which have been a part of Art Attack as well as showcase local young writers and artists. While we have been creating these films with a core crew of young artist collaborators there is still an opportunity for other local youth (12-25) to get involved in the following. This weekend and Tuesday 3rd Nov MOVEMENT - a short film exploring all the ways we move, from bicycle, running, swimming, walking, skate and parkour - this piece involves participants receiving a free black hoodie (that they get to keep) as a costume and being part of a group arrival scene in Collins Place which will be filmed by a drone. We will continue to work in small groups and keep distance to allow us to abide by all current Covid restrictions with support from Clunes Neighbourhood House. Participants can also choose to be filmed at the upcoming Parkour workshops this Sunday - Luke and Christy will both be in attendance. Details on both here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/asking-for-trouble-26077172 CIRCUS spectacular filming - an opportunity to capture the skills our circus crew have been developing over the past two year, from stiltwalking, acrobatics, mini tramp, juggling and more.If you have been involved in circus previously (even if you haven’t attended in a while) and would like to showcase a skill in this film please get in touch with us ASAP. There are a couple other films being created which you’ll have to wait to see however here’s the awesome ZOMBIE film we created at Clunes Town Hall last year for you to check out in the meantime. While we do intend to run community projects in Clunes in the future, over the next few weeks we will be offering the last opportunities to get involved in Art Attack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVZF7d1smSw
14.01.2022 Are you 12 - 25, like to move and want a free hoodie? MOVEMENT: Short film in Clunes. As part of the Art Attack Program we are making a short film of young people moving through Clunes and surrounds. ... Walking, Running, Biking, Skating, Scooters, Swimming & Parkour! - this piece involves participants receiving a free black hoodie (that they get to keep) as a costume. This TUESDAY 4:30 - 7:30 we are planning to film a group arrival scene in Collins Place using multiple cameras and a drone. This film will be shown in Clunes, Melbourne and online. If you are keen to get involved register here. https://movementfilmartattack.eventbrite.com.au Below is a rough cut of some of the MOVEMENT footage so far.. https://www.youtube.com/watch
14.01.2022 Another great resource for mental health and wellbeing in these strange times. Headspace have created Weathering the Storm a great and FREE selection of their meditations, expercises, and other experiences, designed to support us all through the current global crisis. Theres exercises on adapting to sudden change, managing anger, loss or anxiety, exercises to help you find purpose or rediscover your confidence. There are even exercises to help you sleep (so many of us are ...struggling with getting enough sleep at the moment). To access the free Weathering the Storm content - download the Headspace app and then click Explore in the tab at the bottom. Look after yourselves friends. Cheers, Christy and Luke
14.01.2022 Something inspiring to watch during your iso-downtime! Feeling the call of the wild? Circa Contemporary Circuss incredible show Carnival of the Animals is now streaming for free via the Arts Centre Melbourne website until Monday 1st of June. Catch the world-renowned artists of Circa, as they flip and fly you through the wilds of the animal kingdom. Get along and have a look (link below)! https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au//carnival-of-the-an... @clunesneighbourhoodhouse @creativevictoria @regionalartsvictoria @askingfortrouble @artattackclunes #ArtAttackClunes #ArtAttackClunes #CreativeVictoria #wearelistening #CreativeState #thrivingtogether #FutureMakersForChange #SocialImpact #teenagersareawesome #consultationiskey #clunes #regionalvictoriaforthewin #spreadtheword #regionalarts #regionalimpact #regionaldevelopmentvictoria #trynewstuff #ArtsCentreMelbourne #Circa #Circus
13.01.2022 We love you Fruities!
13.01.2022 Another free visual arts workshop for those of you keen to get cutting and pasting... https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//Pa/creative-collage.aspx
11.01.2022 A beautiful offering from closer to home
11.01.2022 Meanwhile on the border...
10.01.2022 Hey Clunes young folk, have you got an idea of what you want to explore next? What would be helpful? What would be fun? Lets co-design a new way of working tog...ether during these strange times. Art Attack is best known for its circus work - but weve been responding to requests for workshops and education in a whole range of artforms for some time. At the start of this year one local young person approached us and said they wanted to learn weaving. And it was our pleasure to set them up with a private workshop with incredible local artist Prue Simmons Dyeing To Weave . Check out the photos of the beautiful work they created together. And now - have a think if theres something special YOU want to learn and then send us a message. It could be for materials, or theres a particular artist you want to connect with, or maybe theres a creative online course, or youre just looking for inspiration. Get in touch! Together lets find ways to keep that art rollin along. Clunes Neighbourhood-House Creative Victoria Regional Arts VictoriaArt Attack @askingfortrouble #ArtAttackClunes #CreativeVictoria #wearelistening #CreativeState #thrivingtogether #FutureMakersForChange #SocialImpact #teenagersareawesome #consultationiskey #clunes #regionalvictoriaforthewin #spreadtheword #regionalarts #regionalimpact #regionaldevelopmentvictoria #trynewstuff
10.01.2022 young peoples engagement with circus arts resulted in significant improvements in four areas of mental wellbeing: stress relief, self-esteem, confidence and socialisation. https://www.artshub.com.au//new-report-confirms-arts-benef
09.01.2022 Meet Maeve Baker, super talented digital illustrator & animator. Maeves effervescent and whimsical work has appeared in publications and zines in Australia, F...rance & Norway, shes worked on music videos and her art has even adorned the William Jolly Bridge in Brisbane. Maeve has been working with us at Project O and in Roebourne, sharing her digital prowess & creative smarts with young people. 1. I stay creative by... working with lots of different mediums and trying not to get stuck on anything if it doesnt feel like its working out. At the moment Im focusing on collaging with painted fabric. 2. Whats helping me this week is... COMICS! Reading lots and lots of comics and thinking about visual storytelling in different ways. 3. My current must have app is... Procreate. I would pitch a tent and live in that app if I could! Its such a great resource for bringing sketches and concepts to fully coloured, finished pieces in a way that feels really fluid and natural. See more
09.01.2022 Lotsa love from Christy, Luke and Tully. More soon X
08.01.2022 Dear Clunes Circus participants - I have just sent out an email with a bunch of free resources and an update about where we are at, however Im getting a lot of bounce back so if you havent received an email please get in touch and Ill make sure you get it!
07.01.2022 Circus is back!!!! See you all this arvo at the community centre.
04.01.2022 We've been chatting a bit about potential costumes for the films we are working on so I thought it was a great opportunity to share these excellent videos made by one of our Saturday Project guest artists Sarah Seahorsie! Here is the link to Luna and Sarah Seahorsie's videos for City of Melbourne Library -you can make a monster or a blocked hat base - enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/playlist
02.01.2022 Were super grateful to the amazing CFA volunteers keeping us safe in Clunes. Weve just given $100 from the donations for the Man in The Mail show last weekend to this Go Fund Me... maybe you might like to contribute too? Its going towards an ultra light 4WD firefighting unit. Thanks to all you fire fighting legends working so hard in Australia right now!... https://www.gofundme.com/f/glendaruel-fire-brigade-fundrais
02.01.2022 The Dummies are among us... watch out Clunes... we have some special guests visiting working on a little something. Feel free to say hi and buy them a coffee! (Coffee always helps with the show making). Dummies Corp. Clunes Neighbourhood-House Asking for Trouble Physical Theatre #artattack... #itscarnieweekinthetownhall #artistsinresidency #makingnewsillystuff #doesanyonerememberthatmoustache? See more
02.01.2022 One awesome thing that has been happening through Art Attack is hearing about a LOT of project ideas from young people in Clunes. While we've been able to support a wide range of arts activities this is a link to a local quick response grant available which provides funds for ANY projects which are led by young people, there's some more info below - if you'd like support to apply for funds please get in touch. "The Quick Response Grants program is open year-round and is desi...gned to be accessible to community organisations who are interested in providing or supporting programs, activities or events for children and/or youth. Community groups can apply for up to $500 for programs, activities or event that benefit children aged 8 to 12 years, or are led by youth aged 12 to 25 years." https://www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/quick-response-grants-progr/
02.01.2022 If you are 12-25 and are interested in being a part of programming future youth workshops/events in Clunes and sharing ideas you can chat with Christy or Luke directly but you can also join the conversation here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2774915149195991/edit/
