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Arts Centre, Warburton

Locality: Warburton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9294 6511

Address: 3409 Warburton Hwy 3799 Warburton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.culturetracks.info/

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25.01.2022 In response to COVID-19 and recommended social distancing measures, Yarra Ranges Council will postpone or cancel all council-run events occurring four weeks from Fri 13 Mar. Events impacted at this venue include - Djirri Djirri Dance Workshops - Pop-up Museum... Please note that not all events taking place in our venues are Council run please check culturetracks.info to be sure if an event you are interested in is going ahead. We are so sorry we couldnt bring the start of our exciting 2020 program to you at this time, but we thank you for your understanding as we put our efforts into keeping the community safe. If you have purchased tickets to an event that has been postponed or cancelled, we will be contacting you to organise a full refund. Stay safe and take care of each other.

25.01.2022 We are excited to share that our Museum has won The Archival Survival Award for Small Museums/Galleries (2-7 Paid Staff) for the creation of the interactive eBook: My Home, Yarra Ranges. Find out more about the award and how to download a copy of the eBook...

24.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE: From Thu 19 Mar until Tue 14 Apr, this venue, alongside Yarra Ranges Councils other cultural venues will be closed. All events during this period have been postponed or cancelled. There is a possibility of this date being extended. Events impacted at this venue include: - Djirri Djirri Dance Workshops - Pop-up Museum... - The Rise of Discarded Material exhibition and opening - Construct exhibition and official opening - Community meetings and rehearsals - Community markets held in the venue - All cinema sessions - Life Writing Workshops We know this is disappointing for you, and we thank you for your support while we keep community safety a priority. If you have purchased tickets to an event that has been affected, we will be contacting you to organise a full refund. If we are able to reschedule event dates to later in the year, we will advise all current ticket holders.

24.01.2022 The Culture Tracks School Holiday Program is here, with plenty to keep the kids entertained across the Yarra Ranges! Take a trip to Warburton for a very special dance workshop led by the Djirri Djirri Dance Workshops (Wurundjeri womens dance group). Head to Lilydale where the Museums resident science expert Max MacGyver will have you in stitches (literally) as he experiments with materials at a free interactive kids show. ... In Montrose the Inventi Ensemble will help children weave their own Arabian tales with a hands-on musical experience that teaches kids about the beauty of classical music. Then follow Alice to Mooroolbark and Healesville where things are getting curiouser and curiouser as the Australian Shakespeare Company brings to life this enchanting story in a highly acclaimed production.

23.01.2022 Popular kids musician Woody Clark has been entertaining crowds with his ukulele shows for years, and now hes taking the children on a virtual adventure. Join Woody over Zoom for the best parts of a camping holiday quizzes, music and lots of jokes. For more information, visit: bit.ly/SHP20CampingChaos

23.01.2022 Next week we are launching the brand-new children’s eBook, ‘My Home, Yarra Ranges’. This interactive book is full of colourful characters and fun facts. Join Yelli the Helmeted Honeyeater and Bo the Leadbeater’s Possum on an adventure through the wonderful landscapes of the Yarra Ranges. Full of activities, ‘My Home, Yarra Ranges’ will have the kids entertained for hours! ... For more information, visit: bit.ly/SHP20MyHomeYarraRanges

23.01.2022 Movies in Warburton: We've added 2 new cinema sessions this Friday 15 Jan. 2:00 PM Rams 4:30 PM Maya The Bee 3: The Golden Orb (NEW) 7:00 PM Rams (NEW)... For more info, session times and tickets visit: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au//The-Ar/Whats-on/Movies

23.01.2022 This weeks Still Life question What have been some of your favourite outdoor moments? Share with us pictures of misty walks, videos of furry friends in nature or a short story about venturing outside. Whatever way you choose to express yourself, we want to see it! For some of us, getting outside has been essential to our health and wellbeing. Take a look at this video by Santha Press of a joyous dance class outside to Earth, Wind & Fires classic song, September. Teacher... Jacinta Birchall says, I have been dancing with these women for many years so it was extra special to see everyone for the first time, and to dance outdoors. Share your experience here: bit.ly/StillLifeYRC #stilllifeyarraranges

23.01.2022 A gentle buzz in the meadow, Maya the Bee 3: The Golden Orb is a perfect cinematic experience for the little ones. Bring the kids to one of our cinemas for a family day out as they join Maya and her friends for a fun-filled adventure. Maya and her friend Willy are enjoying the spring when they come across an ant being bullied by some beetles. When they stick up for their fellow bug, they start on a quest full of discovery and growth. Find out how you can book your ticke...ts to see Maya the Bee 3: The Golden Orb, by visiting bit.ly/bookMaya. Want to enjoy some snacks at the cinema? You can now pre-purchase your kiosk items, from your favourite flavour of choc top to a sweet and salty bag of popcorn. Visit bit.ly/CultureTracksMoviesJan to find view our full movie program.

22.01.2022 We are very excited to let you know that we will be opening our doors to welcome you back in January 2021! We will kick the new year off on Thu 7 Jan with some great cinema and a thought-provoking museum exhibition. All movie sessions and museum visits must be pre-booked on the below links. We also encourage you to pre-purchase kiosk items to enjoy at the movies. Yarra Ranges Regional Museum will be opening with the ground-breaking new exhibition, Our Country, Our Future: N...ourishing the Conversation. This exhibition follows and expands on the very successful event that was held during Reconciliation Week 2020. Visit bit.ly/OCOF2021. The Memo, Healesville and Arts Centre, Warburton will be presenting the movies Rams and Maya The Bee 3: The Golden Orb. View the program at bit.ly/movieprogram2021. Given the changing environment we want to make sure we have the current information regarding COVID safety measures. Visit yrc.vic.gov.au/reactivation to find out the latest information. All sessions are now on sale!

21.01.2022 An exciting opportunity exists to bring the essence of our creative Yarra Ranges into our schools! Creative workers can undertake a six-month paid residency in a Victorian government primary or secondary school next year to design and deliver a creative project. In the wake of COVID-19, this provides a short-term working opportunity for creative workers who have been so deeply impacted, as well inspiring budding artists with creative learning opportunities in schools. Creativ...ity in schools improves critical thinking and confidence, encouraging students to problem solve and engage in subject matter on a deeper level. This comes at a time where creative expression, hope and a sense of community are needed more than ever. Expressions of interest are open now for creative practitioners and schools, closing on Mon 7 Dec. Visit bit.ly/CV_CMI.

21.01.2022 Celebrate International Women’s Day with the teens in your life at our free screening of No Time For Quiet, a new Australian documentary about identity and empowerment. During a long, hot summer, 40 girls and gender-diverse youth aged 11 to 17 converge in Brunswick for the inaugural week-long Girls Rock! Melbourne Camp. The teens are mentored by some of Melbourne’s most celebrated female rock stars, as they discover the power of music and self-expression. To find out more, visit bit.ly/NoTimeForQuietIWD

21.01.2022 Do you want to look extra spooky this Halloween? The Yarra Ranges Youth team present the SFX Make up tutorial with You Bloody Beauty! Learn how to create your own zombie look, just in time for Halloween. This special effects makeup tutorial is free, but spaces are limited. Visit bit.ly/YRCYouthSFX to book your place or go to the Yarra Ranges Youth Facebook page for more information. We can’t wait to see what creepy looks you create!

20.01.2022 Dont forget to celebrate International Womens Day with us this Sunday! We will be hosting a gathering that is open to people of all genders, where the community are encouraged to come and share ideas. Starting at 2pm: Hear local womens success stories Enjoy a short Qigong session with Sara Clarke... Learn about existing programs and groups within our community Discuss how we can support each other moving forward Come celebrate women and strengthen our community

20.01.2022 We know creativity has a home in the Yarra Ranges and many artists draw inspiration from this magical place. That is why Yarra Ranges Council is launching the COVID-19 Community Relief and Recovery Grants Program. The program provides eligible recipients with up to $5000 in funds to build the capacity and resilience of creative organisations, groups and individual artists.... Applications close on Mon 30 Nov. For more information on eligibility and the application process, visit our website: bit.ly/COVID-19grants

20.01.2022 Yelli the Helmeted Honeyeater and Bo the Leadbeater’s Possum are going on an adventure, and you’re invited! With games, colouring in and other fun things to do, ‘My Home, Yarra Ranges’ is an engaging and interactive eBook that will entertain the kids for hours. Download parts 1 to 6 for free by ordering your copy here: bit.ly/SHP20MyHomeYarraRanges

20.01.2022 Pedro Almodvar is one of the worlds most iconic filmmakers, and hes back with another stunning film. PAIN AND GLORY (Dolor y gloria) marks Almodvars eighth collaboration with actor Antonio Banderas. This award-winning film is a moving self-portrait of Almodvar, exploring the highs and lows of creative genius. The story follows Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline, as he remembers his life from first love to artistic discovery. Heralded as bittersweet perfection, Pain and Glory will move and delight you. Visit bit.ly/PAPainandGlory for more information, including the movie trailer.

19.01.2022 The Arts can play a vital and powerful role in helping community to come together, reconnect, and express our local stories. Our Yarra Ranges Community is a strong and creative one and we just know there are some brilliant ideas for projects that can help our community emerge from the impacts of COVID-19 to reconnect, engage creatively and benefit mental and social well-being. This is a reminder that funding of up to $5k is available through the COVID-19 Community Relief ...and Recovery Program. This funding is available for eligible not for profit community organisations, groups, social enterprises, creative organisations, and individual artists. Applications close on 20 November. Visit bit.ly/COVIDrecoverygrant for more information.

18.01.2022 Catprint Theatre is returning to the stage again so grab a few friends and enjoy some laughs at their latest comedy piece, Back to Basics. Back to Basics is a one-act play that was written during covid, which tells a story about a group of students jockeying for the lead role in Warburton High Schools annual musical performance. Pre-book your tickets at https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au//Catprint-Back-To-Basics

18.01.2022 Covid-19 has impacted us all in many ways and forced the world to slow down. But its still life. For some in our community this time has meant re-connection and quality time with family, for others it has been a time of loneliness and hardship. What has life been like for you during this time? Share your experiences by sending us photos and videos of your world. We will be showcasing your submissions on the Yarra Ranges website and social media pages, so please send us your ...thoughts and experiences. For more information, visit bit.ly/StillLifeYRC #stilllifeyarraranges

17.01.2022 The School Holiday Program is back! This spring holidays were doing things a little differently, by bringing you a brand-new online program of exciting events. Go on a virtual camping adventure with Woody Clark, or experiment with steam in your at-home laboratory. Get your dance pants on with Inventi Ensemble and have a read of our brand-new eBook! Take a look at our School Holiday Program here: bit.ly/SHPSep2020

16.01.2022 Stuck on what to do with your kids these school holidays? Looking for something fun and engaging, that wont break the bank? The Pop-up Museum is back, in partnership with Eastern Regional Libraries! At this free workshop, your kids will listen to stories, explore the touch table and create some art. The Pop-up Museum takes place after the Djirri Djirri Dance Workshops. Join the Traditional Custodians of Narrm (Melbourne) for a special workshop that teaches Djirri Djirri dances. After learning how to dance, your kids can finish the day off with the Pop-up Museum!

16.01.2022 Calling all budding scientists its time to let off some steam! Join the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum staff as they experiment with gas under pressure. This virtual workshop will guide the kids in an exciting scientific experiment. For more information, visit: bit.ly/SHP20LettingOffSteam

16.01.2022 School holidays are just around the corner so book your holiday fun now at www.culturetracks.info Highlights: Djirri Djirri Dance Workshops at the Arts Centre, Warburton... Make Your Own Soft Toy at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum Inventi Kids: Scheherazade at Montrose Town Centre Glenn Elston presents Alice in Wonderland at The Memo, Healesville and Mooroolbark Community Centre

15.01.2022 Are you a family history buff? Do you enjoy a good story? Perhaps youre ready to tell your own? Take a look at the Life Writing Workshops with Hannie Rayson & Michael Cathcart. This series of intimate classes will be run by playwright Hannie Rayson (Hotel Sorrento, Hello Beautiful) and ABC Radio presenter and author Michael Cathcart. They will guide you through the writing process: youll learn how to find your own stories, how to do research, how to interview people and how to build and structure your work into a compelling book. For more information, visit bit.ly/Launch-your-story

15.01.2022 Don't forget to head over to the Valley Market this Sunday to enjoy some delicious food and fantastic local craft.

14.01.2022 Whats on at the movies this week? Taika Waititis dark comedy Jojo Rabbit won him an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Jojo Rabbit tells the tale of Johannes "Jojo" Betzler, a young boy growing up in Nazi Germany. Waititi himself plays Jojos imaginary friend, Hitler, in an absurd performance. This heart-warming film will make you laugh, cry and will warm your heart. Now showing at the Arts Centre, Warburton. For more info, visit bit.ly/JojoRabbitMW

14.01.2022 Here in the Yarra Ranges we are lucky to have a thriving visual art community. There’s some good news for art lovers hillsceneLIVE is back again, TarraWarra is reopening and YVA is launching virtual Open Studios. These fantastic organisations are dedicated to showcasing artists in exciting new ways. YVA is bringing Open Studios online take a glimpse into the studios of some of the Yarra Valley’s most groundbreaking artists. Visit bit.ly/YVOS2020 to register for this popul...ar event. This weekend, hillsceneLIVE is bringing live-streamed art to the community in their latest festival, Flirting the Precipice. Find out more at bit.ly/hillsceneLIVE2020 On Sat 28 Nov TarraWarra is reopening its doors. Book your tickets early to enjoy TarraWarra’s upcoming exhibition, Looking Glass, by visiting bit.ly/TarraWarrareopens Enjoy the cultural diversity of our artistic community this November in the Yarra Ranges.

13.01.2022 We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and look forward to welcoming you back to our venues in January. In true 2020 style, here’s a beautiful clip of the Badger Creek Women’s Choir performing Silent Night/ Over the Rainbow via Zoom. As they were unable to perform at the Healesville Carols by Candlelight event this year, some brave choristers put this together as a gift to the community. #localtalent #goosebumps... https://youtu.be/IUGTNZaU8DM

13.01.2022 Come and celebrate International Womens Day with us next week! This is a free event where everyone is welcome to gather and share ideas. Enjoy some free tea and coffee, and bring your own plate of finger food to share. People of all genders are encouraged to attend. We want to create a space for the community to come together and discuss equality. To celebrate International Womens Day, we will also be screening free sessions of hit movies HIDDEN FIGURES and ON THE BASIS O...F SEX. We hope to see you there!

11.01.2022 The Our Country, Our Future National Reconciliation Week Event will be live-streamed this Wednesday, so dont forget to register. Well be hearing from keynote speakers (and all-round legends) Stan Grant and Uncle Jack Charles, who will share compelling ideas and explore the concept of a shared culture and a shared responsibility for all Australians. There will be a captivating performance from the Djirri Djirri Dancers, and youll get to hear Yarra Valley singing talent Ch...enile Chandler. Plus, you can put forward your questions which may be included in the Q&A panel discussion. #InThisTogether2020 #NRW2020

10.01.2022 Calling all budding scientists it’s time to let off some steam! Join the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum staff as they experiment with gas under pressure. This virtual workshop will guide the kids in an exciting scientific experiment. For more information, visit: bit.ly/SHP20LettingOffSteam

10.01.2022 International Women's Day is just around the corner! This year's theme is Choose to Challenge, acknowledging that only once we challenge the status quo, can we begin the journey of change. In celebration we are screening two Australian films for free. Watch Brazen Hussies, a documentary about the feminists who helped to shape Australia. Brazen Hussies features riveting archival footage and engaging interviews, paying homage to the women who have come before us. For more i...nformation, visit bit.ly/BrazenHussiesIWD Bring the teens, tweens and in-betweens to a screening of No Time For Quiet. This bold film tells the story of a group of young girls and gender-diverse teens who attend the Girls Rock! Camp Melbourne. As they form bands and are mentored by some of Melbourne’s female rock stars, they discover more about their own music and identity. For more information, visit bit.ly/NoTimeForQuietIWD

10.01.2022 The Inventi Ensemble are bringing their popular children’s show to Zoom in Move to Music! This interactive performance will have the kids up on their feet and dancing to the music. The Ensemble are committed to making classical music fun for kids, and in this fun-filled workshop they will teach them how to move to different kinds of music. Get ready to clear a dance floor in your lounge room! For more information, visit: bit.ly/SHP20MovetoMusic

10.01.2022 Take a look at the article that Mamma Knows East just posted about our School Holiday Program! The autumn line-up is full of exciting things to see and do, from Alice in Wonderland to Djirri Djirri Dance Workshops To read all about it, visit Mammas page: bit.ly/MKE_SHPApril

10.01.2022 Did you miss out on the Life Writing Workshops with Hannie Rayson and Michael Cathcart? Well we’re excited to announce that they’re back on(line)! Let these two award-winning authors mentor you through the writing process and help breathe new life into your story. For more information and to register visit bit.ly/LifeWritingOnline.

09.01.2022 There are so many creative things to do this school holidays. The only female Wurundjeri dance group, the Djirri Djirri Dancers, are bringing their knowledge and skills to Warburton to teach girls how to dance. This is a unique opportunity for kids to learn traditional Wurundjeri dances as well as songs in the Woiwurrung language. After the success of Splash Test Dummies and Crash Test Dummies, the Dummies are coming to Healesville with a brand-new adventure. If your k...id loves to cartwheel and tumble, then take them to Don’t Mess with the Dummies the perfect afternoon of acrobatic fun and slapstick laughter. Check out our full program of fun-filled school holiday activities here: bit.ly/SHPApril2021

09.01.2022 Maybe we can’t go camping, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t have an adventure! Join beloved children’s musician Woody Clark for some Camping Chaos. Get ready for quizzes, games, jokes and music as Woody entertains the kids in this fun-filled online event. For more information, visit bit.ly/SHP20CampingChaos

09.01.2022 The Inventi Ensemble are taking their popular interactive performances online, in a series of music workshops for children. In Animal Antics! kids will listen to different instruments and guess which animals they are. Which instrument is a bird? What other creatures can you hear? The kids can connect with these popular performers via Zoom in a fun-filled workshop. Get ready for a musical zoo in your workshop. ... For more information, visit bit.ly/SHP20AnimalAntics

08.01.2022 NGV Kids on Tour is back for 2021. Visit The Memo, Healesville or Arts Centre, Warburton to collect free art and design activity packs. The packs are thoughtfully curated by artists and designers, inspired by the NGV exhibition, NGV Triennial. Take them home and enjoy with the whole family. The activities range from puppet-making to silly sketches. Visit bit.ly/NGVKoT2021 to find out how to collect your pack.... An initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria, NGV Kids on Tour is generously supported by The Truby and Florence Williams Charitable Trust, managed by Equity Trustees, the Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations. #NGVKids #NGVKidsontour #NGVKidsSummerFestival @ngvmelbourne Image: A family at Kids Summer Festival 2020. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.

06.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE: Arts Centre, Warburton is closed until further notice. All upcoming events have been postponed or cancelled. ... If you have purchased tickets to an event that has been affected, we will be contacting you to offer a full refund. We are endeavouring to reschedule events wherever possible and will advise all current ticket holders when this happens. Updates to our program will also be made on culturetracks.info. Events impacted at this venue include: - Cinderella presented by Opera Australia - Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow - Ensemble 642 - Dinosaur Time Machine - Flinders Quartet - The Sapphires For further enquiries please contact 1300 368 333.

06.01.2022 Calling all TikTok obsessives, short film addicts and budding creatives whip out your phone and start filming, because the brand-new CoVideo Short Film Competition has just been launched. You don’t have to be the next Martin Scorsese or Sofia Coppola to enter young people of all experience levels are encouraged to submit. There are different categories for ages between 12 and 25, each with fun prizes to win! Entries close Mon 26 Oct 11.59pm. Visit bit.ly/YRCCoVideo for more information, or visit the Yarra Ranges Youth page.

06.01.2022 Want to get crafty this summer? Head over to the Arts Centre, Warburton to collect a free art and design activity pack that the entire family can enjoy. These packs have been put together by a range of artists and designers. Pack 1 shows you how to make a puppet show, while Pack 2 instructs you on how to draw some beautiful family portraits. Visit bit.ly/NGVKoT2021 to find out how to collect your pack.... An initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria, NGV Kids on Tour is generously supported by The Truby and Florence Williams Charitable Trust, managed by Equity Trustees, the Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations. #NGVKids #NGVKidsontour #NGVKidsSummerFestival @ngvmelbourne Image: Alice Oehr. Photo taken by Amelia Stanwix.

05.01.2022 Dont miss your chance to see Angst and Compassion, an exciting exhibition of neon glassworks and graphics that explore what it means to live with anxiety. Artist Steven Coles father was also a glassbender who worked with neon and created the beloved Skipping Girl in Richmond! Visit the Arts Centre before Tue 10 Mar to experience the exhibition. For more information: bit.ly/SC_AaC

04.01.2022 Unfortunately, the River Folk Festival has been cancelled this weekend. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused. We will be running additional cinema sessions at Warburton over the weekend instead, and we hope to see you there! Saturday: 11.30am Jumanji: The Next Level 2pm Little Women... 7.30pm Jojo Rabbit Sunday: 11.30am Jumanji: The Next Level 2pm Little Women For more information, visit our website: bit.ly/Movies-Waburton_Healesville

04.01.2022 Take a look at these cuties! What has it been like working with a pet at home? Submit your own pet pics here: bit.ly/StillLifeYRC #stilllifeyarraranges

03.01.2022 We’re almost out of NGV activity packs! This summer, NGV Kids on Tour brings arts and culture across the state, and we are excited to be able to offer these to you at the Arts Centre. We only have a few activity packs left. These delightful little bundles include activity books, diy artworks and other fun goodies. Designed for kids, the activity packs can be enjoyed by the whole family. Visit bit.ly/NGVKoT2021 to find out how to collect your pack.... An initiative of the National Gallery of Victoria, NGV Kids on Tour is generously supported by The Truby and Florence Williams Charitable Trust, managed by Equity Trustees, the Packer Family and Crown Resorts Foundations. #NGVKids #NGVKidsontour #NGVKidsSummerFestival @ngvmelbourne Image: A family at Kids Summer Festival 2020. National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne.

03.01.2022 Oliver Goodings upcoming exhibition Construct is a rebellious collection of work that draws inspiration from Jean-Michel Basquiat and graphic design. Come along to the exhibition opening on Sat 21 Mar 2pm to discuss the work, enjoying some food and have a drink. Everyone is welcome and no bookings are required. For more information, visit bit.ly/OGConstruct

03.01.2022 We know its been a long time since youve heard from us... we miss you! Our venues may be closed, but you cant close The Arts. During the past month we have heard beautiful and inspiring stories of creativity adapting and thriving in the new environment. We wanted to let you know about a fabulous event that we are proud to be in partnership with. The Yarra Valley Writers Festival is a month-long celebration of books and writing, hosted virtually. While the pandemic kee...ps us in our homes, we dont need to be socially distanced. Sign up with your friends and tune in to engaging, intellectual conversations, hear panel discussions, or participate in the book club. We are excited to bring you more ideas about bringing creativity into your homes and ways to be a part of Yarra Ranges cultural life over the coming few months. https://bit.ly/YV-Writers-Festival

03.01.2022 Who hasn’t dreamed of attending a film premiere? Don’t miss the chance to watch the upcoming Premiere Online Screening Event, featuring short films made by Yarra Ranges youth! These talented youngsters have made some creative short films, which you are invited to watch at the screening on Fri 13 Nov 7.30pm. Come and support these budding filmmakers as they screen their films for the first time. Visit bit.ly/YRCCoVideo for more information, or visit the Yarra Ranges Youth page.

02.01.2022 Last month the Djirri Djirri Dancers would have been running a workshop for kids over the school holidays. While the workshop may be postponed, were fortunate to have the Wurundjeri female dancers perform at our National Reconciliation Week event, Our Country, Our Future. Djirri Djirri founder, singer and songwriter Mandy Nicholson will also be sharing insight into the role of Indigenous dance, language and visual arts in modern day Australia. Register now - https://bit.ly/ourcountryourfuture

02.01.2022 Registrations are now open to attend an online event that recognises National Reconciliation Week. https://bit.ly/ourcountryourfuture Our Country, Our Future - Igniting a Shared Responsibility is all about coming together as Australians. We share a story. We are responsible for the future of that story... together. This event is hosted by Yarra Ranges Council in partnership with Inspiro, Eastern Metropolitan Region Palliative Care Consortium, Oonah, Knox City Council and alalouie.

01.01.2022 COVID-19 came along and for a rare moment in time, the world slowed down. But its still life. For some in our community this time has meant re-connection and quality time with family, for others it has been a time of loneliness and hardship. There are incredible stories of adaptation and sacrifice, resilience and loss, kinship and community, grief and inspiration. Still Life is a project by Yarra Ranges Council that brings together our stories through writing, photos or vid...eos that tell us about life during COVID-19 in the Yarra Ranges. The submission period is currently open. Share your experience through words, photos or videos. Each week we will post a question on the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum Facebook page that will act as a creative prompt. Join the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum page to follow along with the conversation. Everyone has an important story. Share yours. bit.ly/yarrarangesstilllife #stilllifeyarraranges