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25.01.2022 Are you a Michael Bublé fan? Tune into a free live performance of The Buble & Crooners Show on Tuesday 14 July from 11am, broadcast from the Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing. Presented by Experience Wyndham and Wyndham City Council https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//morning-melodies-at-h/

25.01.2022 Looking for some holiday inspiration? Head on over to Werribee (cnr Watton Street and Wedge Street) to check out RED CENTRE - an outdoor gallery of new, contemporary public art from leading local and Melbourne artists. On show until 18 Jan 2020. Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/redcentre Presented by / image by: Wyndham City Arts & Culture

24.01.2022 WERRIBEE WATER TOWER MURAL We're so excited!! This great community artwork has been featured on the Australian Silo Art Trail! Mural location: 1 Tower Road Werribee VIC 3030 Project Lead: Arts Assist... Project Partner: Southern Rural Water Artist: Hayden Dewar Artist Funded by the State Government of Victoria See more

23.01.2022 Arts Assist grants - applications closing soon! Are you a Wyndham creative? Got a great idea for a local arts or cultural project? Need funding to turn it into reality? Get to it grant applications close on 30 Sept 2020 (midnight). Please do get in touch if you need any help finalising your application or have any queries. Application forms and details: https://artsassist.org.au/grants/

22.01.2022 Arts Assist grants - applications now open! Need inspiration for your project idea or application? Beat Factor Music Drum Group, led by Rod Pilois, have been performing African & Latin drum beats and grooves around the Wyndham community for years. Rod received a grant to purchase percussion instruments to use in his workshops and performances. Rods currently offering online drum classes and we cant wait to see his drum group perform locally again when restrictions ease! Pro...udly supported by Arts Assist. Application forms and details: https://artsassist.org.au/grants/ Applications close 30 Sept 2020. See more

22.01.2022 Arts Assist is very proud to bring this fabulous community art piece, in the heart of Werribee, to life! Weve been working hard behind the scenes for two years to turn a great idea into reality: secured funding from the State Government; established a working party; conducted community consultation; developed the design brief; advertised the commission; shortlisted top three submissions; appointed talented artist Hayden Dewar; worked with Hayden to fine-tune the design; and ...oversaw eight weeks of installation. Enjoy this interview with Hayden Dewar as he explores the elements that informed the design. Mural location: 1 Tower Road Werribee VIC 3030 Project Lead: Arts Assist Project Partner: Southern Rural Water Mural artist: Hayden Dewar Funded by the State Government of Victoria #ArtsAssist #haydendewar #haydendewarartist #werribeewatertower #muralartist #watertowerart #streetart #mural #muralart #watertower #paintedwatertower #watertankart #art #artist #melbourne #contemporaryart #australianart #artwork #creative #werribee #cityofwyndham film by @artmix.photo

21.01.2022 Arts Assist is looking for a new Director / Treasurer to join the board. Do you tick the boxes: financial and investment management experience an interest in the arts interested in making a difference to the local Wyndham community... THEN get to it, as applications close 20 Nov 2020! For a role description and further details, visit: https://artsassist.org.au/news/ See more

21.01.2022 Need to brush up on you grant writing skills? Well, this FREE online workshop is for you! Open to Wyndham artists, arts organisations and creative businesses. Includes an overview of available grants. Lock it in - Tues 18 August 2020, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Presented by Wyndham City Council. Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grant-workshop-tickets-1158

21.01.2022 Need some Sunday inspo? From further afield, immerse yourself in TWENTY - an online photography exhibition that reflects on the last 20 years in Queensland. Presented by the State Library of Queensland. https://twenty.slq.qld.gov.au/

19.01.2022 Happy holidays from Arts Assist! What a year! Despite all the challenges that 2020 threw us, we survived! We funded and supported a range of fantastic LOCAL artists & their projects. And we are SO proud to have initiated and completed a fabulous community art project - the Werribee water tower mural. From the team at Arts Assist, happy & safe holidays to all and we look forward to 2021. Werribee water tower mural: Location: 1 Tower Road Werribee VIC 3030... Artist: Hayden Dewar Artist See more

18.01.2022 Congratulations to all the winners of the 2020 Way Out West photography comp! Why not spend some time checking out the winning and highly commended entries? https://www.facebook.com/youthinwyndham/posts/1715852675234282

18.01.2022 Looking for some new listening pleasure? Check out FCAC Radio, a podcast series produced by Footscray Community Arts Centre, which showcases a range of artists and artforms. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or online. www.footscrayarts.com/event/fcac-radio

18.01.2022 Join the Arts Assist board as Director / Treasurer. QUICK STICKS - applications close 28 February 2021! We're on the lookout for someone who: has financial and investment management experience has an interest in the arts... would love to make a difference to the local Wyndham community If this sounds like you, we'd love to her from you! https://artsassist.org.au/news/ See more

18.01.2022 Entries now open for the Picturing Footscray Photography Prize Open to amateur and professional photographers. Submit analogue or digital photographs that celebrates Melbournes unique inner-west suburb of Footscray. Check out the website for ideas on how to enter without leaving home. Fee entry. Over $5,500 prize pool. Entries close Friday 31 July 2020. www.vu.edu.au/picturing-footscray

18.01.2022 Take some time out on a lazy Sunday to check out the virtual HOME Exhibition. Presented by the City of Greater Dandenong, it showcases artists seeking asylum or those with a refugee background who have created works that respond to the theme of Home. View online now until 15 August 2020 https://greaterdandenong.com/home

18.01.2022 The Melbourne International Film Festival Tickets now on sale! Streaming Australia wide 6 - 23 August 2020, encompassing 112 films (including 12 world premieres, 83 Australian premieres and 44 shorts). Explore the program & purchase tickets: https://2020.miff.com.au/

18.01.2022 The Archibald Prize 2020 Head on over to the Art Gallery of New South Wales website and check out this year’s finalists in Australia's favourite portrait prize. Winners will be announced tomorrow, 25 Sept 2020! https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au//archibald-wynne-sulman/

18.01.2022 A great opportunity for local makers, designers and artists! Showcase and sell your products at this market-style pop up store in the heart of Werribee from mid-Jan 2021. Free to take part and display furniture is provided. Get to it - applications close 21 Dec 2020

18.01.2022 WERRIBEE WATER TOWER MURAL Thanks for the wonderful photo First National Commercial - Westwood! Hayden Dewar Artist is still hard at work onsite. We're on the home stretch now!... Mural location: 1 Tower Road Werribee VIC 3030 Project Lead: Arts Assist Project Partner: Southern Rural Water Mural artist: Hayden Dewar Artist Funded by the State Government of Victoria

17.01.2022 Are you a Wyndham creative? Interested in taking part in a FREE mentor and professional development opportunity? The Wunder Gym program may be for you, offering virtual artist mentor workshops and virtual gallery exhibition. Applications close 10 August 2020. Presented by Wyndham City Council. More info: https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/wundergym/

17.01.2022 Join the Arts Assist board as Director/ Treasurer Do you have financial and investment management experience? Do you have an interest in the arts? Are you interested in making a difference to the local Wyndham community? If YES, Arts Assist is looking for you! ... Applications now open & close 20 Nov 2020 For a role description and further details, visit: https://artsassist.org.au/news/ See more

16.01.2022 WERRIBEE WATER TOWER MURAL The mural is now complete! Check out the time lapse video showcasing artwork installation which took place in rain, hail and shine! Mural location: 1 Tower Road Werribee VIC 3030 Project Lead: Arts Assist... Project Partner: Southern Rural Water Artist: Hayden Dewar Funded by the State Government of Victoria #ArtsAssist #haydendewar #haydendewarartist #werribeewatertower #muralartist #watertowerart #mural #muralart #watertower #paintedwatertower #watertankart

16.01.2022 Another grant opportunity for artists! The City of Melbourne 2021 Annual Arts Grants are now open. You dont have to live in the City of Melbourne to be eligible but the proposed activity or project must take place there. Application deadline 28 Sept 2020. https://www.facebook.com/cityofmelbourne/posts/3341404485882763

16.01.2022 Arts Assist grants - applications now open! Need inspiration for your project idea or application? Ceardai Demelza Artist is a Wyndham based visual artist who works across sculpture, photography and video. She received a grant to pursue an amazing professional development opportunity & travelled to New Mexico, USA earlier this year to present at the Association for the Study of Women and Mythology 2020 Conference. Proudly supported by Arts Assist. Application forms and detail...s: https://artsassist.org.au/grants/ Applications close 30 Sept 2020 https://www.facebook.com/ceardaiunicorn/posts/2851019031670685:0 Arts Assist grants - applications now open! Need inspiration for your project idea or application? Ceardai Demelza Artist is a Wyndham based visual artist who works work across sculpture, photography and video. She received a grant to pursue an amazing professional development opportunity & travelled to New Mexico, USA earlier this year to present at the Association for the Study of Women and Mythology 2020 Conference. Proudly supported by Arts Assist. Application forms and details: https://artsassist.org.au/grants/ Applications close 30 Sept 2020 See more

16.01.2022 Another great initiative by the National Gallery of Victoria! Why not spend some time discovering more about key artworks from the NGV Collection. https://www.facebook.com/NGVMelbourne/posts/10158633186161163

15.01.2022 Applications now open for the Australia Council for the Arts - Arts Projects for Individuals & Groups. $10,000 to $50,000 grants available. A huge range of activities are supported: professional development, creation of new work, experimentation, collaborations, exhibitions, performances, publishing, recording, marketing...the list goes on! Get to it!

14.01.2022 Are you a young creative in Melbournes West? Entries now open for the Woods Street Youth Art Prize 2020. Open to people aged 14-25 who study, live, work or have a connection to the West. Artworks can be 2D, 3D, film or performance art. Submissions close 24 August 2020. Presented by Woods Street Arts Space https://www.facebook.com/creativecityhobsonsbay/posts/3166642546744656

13.01.2022 Interested in taking part in a FREE 3-part online DJ workshop? Learn how to mix your very own playlist with Jay Pitrola AKA DJ Raasmasters and Jkey. Kicks off on 6 July 2020 and registrations essential. Presented by Experience Wyndham and Wyndham City Council. https://www.wyndhamtogether.com.au//house-party-dj-worksh/

12.01.2022 Great profile of the winner of the Peoples Choice Award (Wyndham Art Prize 2020), John Mathet, in the Wyndham Star Weekly! Johns digital painting, titled I.D.E.N.T.I.T.Y., received the highest number of votes from visitors of the virtual exhibition. Proudly sponsored by Arts Assist. https://wyndham.starweekly.com.au//young-artists-second-p/

11.01.2022 Calling all artists - the Linden Postcard Show is now open for entries. All artwork must be small scale and measure exactly 8x10 inches (20.3x25.4 cm), including framing. Open to any artwork that can be hung on a wall. Entries close 25 August 2020. http://lindenpostcardshow.com.au/home

10.01.2022 Welcome to the newest member of the Arts Assist Advisory Panel! Alan Cook is a conductor, opera coach, and musicologist. The Advisory Panel plays a vital role in the review of Arts Assist grant applications and is made up of Wyndham community members who are passionate about the arts. Welcome Alan! For more details: www. artsassist.org.au/board

09.01.2022 Another local funding opportunity! Wyndham City Council have just released two micro-grants for local creatives: 1 - Creative Development Grant to support the creation of new work 2 - Marketing Asset Grant to support moving your businesses online or give an existing brand a facelift Applications close Tues 29 Sept 2020. Check it out: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au//wyndham-city-creative-indu

09.01.2022 Are you a Wyndham creative and thinking of hosting workshops online? Here’s the perfect FREE workshop for you! Hear from two local creatives (music and drawing) who will share their insights and inspire you to do it yourself. This Sunday 13 Sept 2020 from 3:30pm. Bookings essential. Presented by Wyndham City Council https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/creative-industries-moving-

08.01.2022 Arts Assist grants - applications now open! Are you a Wyndham creative? Got a great idea for a local arts or cultural project? Need funding to turn it into reality? Funding is available for a huge range of projects: performing arts (music, drama and dance), visual arts and photography, literature, design and crafts, film and video, community arts, and festivals. The possibilities are endless! Details and application forms: https://artsassist.org.au/grants/ Applications close 30 Sept 2020.

08.01.2022 Are you a Wyndham creative and thinking of hosting workshops online? Heres the perfect FREE workshop for you! Hear from two local creatives (music and drawing) who will share their insights and inspire you to do it yourself. This Sunday 13 Sept 2020 from 3:30pm. Bookings essential. Presented by Wyndham City Council https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/creative-industries-moving-

07.01.2022 Calling Australian filmmakers - the Unreal Engine Real-Time Short Film Challenge is now open! Epic Games is offering two weeks FREE online training sessions to learn animation and filmmaking techniques in Unreal Engine. Participants then submit a pitch for short film, and be in the running to win the $50,000 grand prize. Training takes place 10 - 21 August 2020 and is suitable for all skill levels. More info and applications: https://www.unrealengine.com//unreal-short-film-challenge-

07.01.2022 Have you spotted a UooUoo yet? There's 100 sculptures on display as part of the public art trail celebrating the Royal Children's Hospital 150th birthday - including two in Williamstown! Download the app to learn about local artists and their design inspiration. On display until 21 March 2021 https://www.facebook.com/creativecityhobsonsbay/posts/3755241101218128

06.01.2022 Need advice to help develop your professional creative practice? Access FREE advice from a creative mentor via Help Desk a virtual professional development program offered by Testing Grounds. Submit an online enquiry and a mentor will be in touch for a 40 minute virtual meeting. Discuss getting your work seen, navigating IP and copyright, budgets and acquittals and everything in-between! Help Desk closes 7 August 2020 but get in quick as first in, best dressed. http://www.testing-grounds.com.au/article/help-desk/

06.01.2022 Wynnies Kids Art Prize 2021: entries now open! The Wynnies is an annual kid's portrait art competition, open to all Wyndham residents under 12 years of age. Hop to it as there's great prizes to be won! Presented by Wyndham Art Gallery. Entries close: 18 April 2021... https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/wynnies

06.01.2022 Have a look at Ghost Light, an online series presented by Wyndham Cultural Centre, featuring recorded performances of talented Wyndham artists - from poetry and theatre to dance and circus. Head on over to their Facebook page to check out a few or all the videos! https://www.facebook.com/WyndhamCulturalCentre/posts/4195092843865596

06.01.2022 On the last Sunday of the month TODAY at 4pm! - West Footscray’s Women’s Circus will premiere a show from their digital archive on YouTube, followed by a live Q & A. Grab some popcorn, get cosy and tune in! https://www.youtube.com/c/WomensCircus

05.01.2022 Are you an emerging artist, aged 18-26 years and within your first five years of professional practice? Apply for Platform LAB, which offers studio/rehearsal space, mentoring and $5,000 to undertake new works, research, experiments and collaborations. Applications close 28 August 2020. Presented by Platform Arts More info: https://platformarts.org.au/lab

05.01.2022 Congrats to the winners of the Picturing Footscray Photography Prize 2020! Check out the online exhibition of 150 photos that celebrate and explore Footscray in unique ways (online until 11 Sept 2020). While youre browsing the exhibit, why not vote in the Peoples Choice Awards? The winner scores $500! https://www.facebook.com/VUintheCommunity/posts/1387588108099100

05.01.2022 Arts Assist grants - applications now open! Need inspiration for your project idea or application? Jessica Jane Illustration is a local artist, illustrator and designer. Jessica received a grant for material and equipment costs associated with her recent solo exhibition, Whimsical Creatures. The exhibition showcased her collection of Australian themed flora and fauna original works. Proudly supported by Arts Assist. https://artsassist.org.au/grants/ ... Applications close 31 March 2021 https://www.facebook.com//a.821433124581/3968041486587254/

05.01.2022 Are you a Wyndham based artist? Lack inspiration for maintaining your social media? Want to generate more traffic to your website? Join James Pipino and William Murphy - two Arts Assist directors - in this FREE online workshop. Presented by Wyndham City Arts & Culture. Sunday 22 Nov 2020 2pm - 4pm

04.01.2022 Are you a creative from Wyndham & interested in taking part in a group exhibition? Heres your chance! Get in touch with local artist cooperative RedWest to find out more. https://www.facebook.com/redwest.au/posts/649069779043143

04.01.2022 The doors of West Footscray's Women's Circus may be shut for now, but that hasnt stopped them from continuing to entertain the masses. On the last Sunday of the month - TODAY from 4pm! - they will premiere a show from their digital archive on YouTube, followed by a live Q&A interview with cast and crew. Grab some popcorn, get cosy and tune in! https://www.facebook.com/theWomensCircus/posts/4243665019040791

04.01.2022 WERRIBEE WATER TOWER MURAL Check out some great photos of the completed mural! The mural design depicts how water supply helped grow the township of Werribee. Hayden Dewar drew inspiration from Werribee-based historical photos of a water bailiff as well as farmers of Werribee South market gardens. The centerpiece of the mural is a water bailiff, checking the speed of a Dethridge Wheel, which measures the flow of water delivered to farms for irrigation. The Werribee River al...so features, as do locally significant flora and fauna: River Red Gum trees, (which are commonly found along the Werribee River); a Platypus; a Growling Grass Frog; and up high on the tank, critically endangered Orange-bellied Parrots, who fly through Werribee as part of their migration pattern. Thanks to Hayden Dewar Artist for pouring such enthusiasm into this project! And thanks to james pipino - photographer for the wonderful photos! Mural location: 1 Tower Road Werribee VIC 3030 Project Lead: Arts Assist Project Partner: Southern Rural Water Artist: Hayden Dewar Artist Funded by the State Government of Victoria

04.01.2022 Arts Assist grants - applications now open! Need inspiration for your project idea or application? Western Edge Youth Arts received a grant towards their 2019 youth theatre production, The Watching. Over 40 emerging artists from their three ensembles - Footscray Edge, Wyndham Edge and St Albans Edge came together on stage in three locations, including the Wyndham Cultural Centre. Proudly supported by Arts Assist. Application forms and details: https://artsassist.org.au/gran...ts/ Applications close 30 Sept 2020 See more

04.01.2022 Final call! Are you a creative from Wyndham & interested in taking part in a group exhibition at the Wyndham Art Gallery? Heres your chance! Get in touch with local artist cooperative RedWest to find out more. Get to it as submission deadline is 14/09/2020

04.01.2022 WERRIBEE WATER TOWER MURAL Check out the latest article in the Wyndham Star Weekly! Mural location: 1 Tower Road Werribee VIC 3030 Project Lead: Arts Assist... Project Partner: Southern Rural Water Mural artist: Hayden Dewar Artist Funded by the State Government of Victoria See more

02.01.2022 Arts Assist grants - applications closing soon! Tick Tock! Counting down! Applications close Wed 30 Sept 2020 (midnight). Application forms and details: https://artsassist.org.au/grants/

02.01.2022 And the winner is...John Mathet! Congratulations John on winning the People's Choice Award, part of the Wyndham Art Prize 2020! John, a local Wyndham artist, attracted the largest number of votes that were cast by visitors of the virtual exhibition. Check out his winning artwork below. Proudly sponsored by Arts Assist.

02.01.2022 A great profile of talented emerging artist & winner of the People's Choice Award (Wyndham Art Prize 2020), John Mathet. Wonderful to read your story and inspirations, John! Proudly sponsored by Arts Assist.