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Awesome Arts

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9328 9666

Address: 262 William Street 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.awesomearts.com

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25.01.2022 Try this delicious fruit salad recipe from Healthway to get your daily dose of TWO FRUIT. Using an array of seasonal fruit this summer it's sure to be a winner! https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Rec//Nectarine-and-berry-salad #gofro2and5 #2Fruit #5Veg

25.01.2022 Ever wanted to have your own private concert? Greg Sinclair will turn your thoughts and feelings into a unique score and play music on his cello in this unique performance that will be all about you! 29 September 2 October Perth Cultural Centre... bit.ly/justforyou2020 See more

25.01.2022 Zico will wow children with his enthusiasm for African Dance. Learn different traditional African dance techniques in this workshop that will have you moving to the rhythm of the drum. 28 September, 10.00am Perth Cultural Centre bit.ly/africandance2020

24.01.2022 We are excited to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week we proudly celebrate @naidocweek with Leonora District High School in regional Western Australia through our Creative Challenge program. Did you know that the 2020 Naidoc Week artwork was created by a West Australian artist, Tyrown Waigana? Congratulations Tyrown!

23.01.2022 Sensorium Theatre & Rachael Woodward were at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia this morning! Watch this space... 18 days to go until the 2020 AWESOME Festival blasts off!!

23.01.2022 Thanks to our partners City of Perth Parking you can get $5 parking for 5 hours during the AWESOME Festival when you park at the State Library of Western Australia or Perth Cultural Centre City of Perth car parks. T&Cs Apply.

21.01.2022 AWESOME pop up activities that are free to play, create and build! Come join us for P&C market stalls, pop-up shop from Anglicare WA, an engaging display from Foodbank and many more opportunities to make and play. 28 September 2 October Perth Cultural Centre

20.01.2022 We are delighted to announce May Gibbs Gumnut Babies, an exhibition in partnership with State Library of Western Australia and West Australian Ballet. This FREE exhibition features a selection of illustrations from May Gibbs childrens books and other works. It will run at the State Library from 12 September 1 November 2020. All images from the May Gibbs Archive, State Library of NSW The Northcott Society and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance 2020

20.01.2022 OUR DIGITAL PROGRAM HAS BEEN LAUNCHED!!! Check out the full line-up of events at the 2020 AWESOME Festival below. https://program.awesomearts.com/

19.01.2022 Put the 2020 AWESOME Festival on your list of things to do in Perth these school holidays! Who needs to travel when we have world-class performers in our own backyard. Thanks Mark McGowan, David Templeman MLA, John Carey, Paul Papalia CSC MLA, Rachael Woodward and the crew at Sensorium Theatre. We cant wait for the festival to lift off!!

19.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS!!! Wolfgangs Magical Musical Circus Just announced for 2020 AWESOME Festival! Daredevil circus performers, a live accordionist and plenty of tumbles, crashes and mischievous antics help bring Mozarts magical music to life in this entertaining family show with a circus twist.... Great for ages 3 and up. Created by Circa Contemporary Circus and proudly presented by the 2020 AWESOME Festival Wesfarmers Arts. 29 September 2 October State Theatre Centre of Western Australia TICKETS ON SALE!! https://bit.ly/wolfgang2020

17.01.2022 2 weeks to go until the 2020 AWESOME Festival kicks off! Mark it in your diaries and come down to the Perth Cultural Centre these September school holidays for a week filled with live performances, workshops, free activities and heaps more. TICKETS ON SALE awesomearts.com

15.01.2022 Calling all BOYS!! Come join the holiday circus revolution with our program designed especially for boy energy. For 8 to 12yr olds. Three sessions starting on Wednesday (6th, 7th, 8th) book in via our website - circuswa.com https://circuswa.com/holiday-programs/

15.01.2022 FREE FOR ALL! Join us in the State Library of Western Australia Theatre to watch H is for Happiness. H is for Happiness follows Candice Phee, an unflinchingly honest and optimistic twelve-year-old who is determined to bring her dysfunctional family back from the brink. Her exploits will inspire and delight anyone who has faced the trials of adolescence and the heartbreak of family tragedy. Rated PG.... Tuesday, 29 & Wednesday, 30 September, 1.30pm FREE! No booking required.

14.01.2022 Kidchella is on soon! We will be working with City of Melville to host some creative and engaging activities. Check out their event for more details. See you there! https://fb.me/e/cKOJ6rgEZ

13.01.2022 Check out this delicious recipe from Crunch&Sip! Try making an Indian Salad and see if you like flavours from other parts of the world! Healthway #gofor2and5 #crunchandsip #healthyeating #healthykids

12.01.2022 Thanks PerthNow for the shout out! Check out their 5 must-see shows at the 2020 AWESOME Festival. If you would like to book tickets to these amazing shows, visit awesomearts.com/festival-program

11.01.2022 Here are some healthy swaps to keep lunch boxes exciting this term! Take advantage of all the fresh summer fruits that are coming into season. Healthway Crunch&Sip #gofor2and5

11.01.2022 Join award-winning author and illustrator James Foley as he talks about us new graphic novel Chickensaurus and picture book Theres Something Weird About Lena written by Sigi Cohen. If you love James Foley you will love his variety of illustrations in these two books. Get your tickets before they sell out! 2 October, 1.30pm State Library of Western Australia... bit.ly/doublebook2020 See more

11.01.2022 Come board a stunning spaceship and co-pilot interstellar adventure with Sensorium Theatres Whoosh! This immersive work puts children with complex needs in the centre of the action as they experience this performance through touch, taste, sound, smell and vision. 29 September 2 October State Theatre Centre of Western Australia http://bit.ly/whooshspace2020

11.01.2022 Last weekend we delivered free activities for families at the Disrupted Festival of Ideas. We had a blast in the sunshine creating an earth sculpture, a textile wall, post cards to seniors and many more colourful activities. Well done to the @statelibrarywa for delivering a wonderful event!

10.01.2022 Come on down to the Disrupted Festival of Ideas in the Perth Cultural Centre. Lots to see and do for everyone Disrupted Festival of Ideas State Library of Western Australia (Pic: Wishing for a better world)

09.01.2022 Helping to create a community sculpture this morning with my daughter out of beautiful Western Australian native plants - one of the fun kids activities created... by Awesome Arts as part of today’s State Library of Western Australia #disruptedfestival #disruptedfestival2020 #cityofperth #perthcity #perthkids #perthmums #perthtodo #perthlife #perthisok #perthhandmade #perthcreatives

08.01.2022 Looking for a fun day out with the family these school holidays? Join us on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January from 11AM - 3PM as we transform the Cathedral Square lawn with free activities for the whole family! Visit www.cathedralsquare.com.au/ev/awesome-at-cathedral-square-2 for what's on

07.01.2022 Its lighter when we share the load! Thats why R U OK? is encouraging young people everywhere to take the time to comfort their friends when theyre feeling blue. #RUOK

06.01.2022 A bespoke performance for up to 3 family members. Greg Sinclair will create a live composition over Zoom all about you to keep forever! TICKETS SELLING NOW 28 September 2 October Perth Cultural Centre... bit.ly/justforyou2020 See more

06.01.2022 Experience a FREE family day-out in our City. Children, parents and grandparents will be inspired to play and explore at our free mini-festival hosted at Cathedral Square these January school holidays, in partnership with Awesome Arts Australia. With Earth Sculptures, Weaving Textiles, Art Looms and Guru Dudu Silent Disco Tours - a historic precinct tour like no other. 23 & 24 JANUARY 11AM to 3PM

06.01.2022 What makes you happy? Join teaching Artist Fleur Hockey in creating a jar filled with happiness and creating a theatre performance for friends and family to watch at the end! Tickets selling fast 2 October, 10.00am... State Library of Western Australia bit.ly/happinessjars2020 See more

06.01.2022 ANNOUNCING ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE! Dylan Madurun is a West Australian artist who, at a young age demonstrated a rare talent. He has developed a unique illustrative style working with pencil and paint to create bold and unique artworks. Dylans current arts practice focuses upon referencing some of his favourite things including animals, music, MINI Coopers and the colour blue. You will have the chance to meet Dylan and see his exhibition Electric Blue: An Exhibition by Dylan Madurun daily at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia during the festival. Presented in partnership with DADAA.

05.01.2022 Childrens author and illustrator, Kelly Canby will be doing a Storytime with her new book Littlelight. Littlelight explores uniqueness, diversity and celebrating differences within each other. Receive a free book on the day! 30 September, 1.30pm State Library of Western Australia bit.ly/littlelight2020

05.01.2022 Coming in at #1 for Seesaw Magazines Six art events your children will love this spring! We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised by whats on offer at the AWESOME Festival this year. Get your tickets from our website. https://awesomearts.com/festival-program/

04.01.2022 Weve given our friends at Seesaw Magazine the download on the 2020 AWESOME Festival! Take a read below.

04.01.2022 Help Valentine find her heart as she learns about love and loss through her relationship with her grandfather. This heartfelt story will have audiences enthralled. TICKETS ON SALE! 29 September 2 October PICA - Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts Performance Space... http://bit.ly/loveloss2020 See more

04.01.2022 We have partnered with DADAA to showcase short films created by emerging WA artists. See Charlie, Tom & the iPad by Charlie Paganin and Clowning by Angus Flavelle playing on the big screen during the festival!

03.01.2022 Dont miss out on this colourful workshop! Nathan Hoyle will have you working with a variety of materials and different types of paints so you can bring your artwork off the page. 29 September, 1.00pm Perth Cultural Centre... bit.ly/paintings2020 See more

01.01.2022 Puppets are fun, quirky and can be full of imagination! Create your own hand puppet friend from everyday items to take home with you and learn how to animate your creation. 29 September, 10.00am Perth Cultural Centre... bit.ly/puppetmaking2020 See more

01.01.2022 Education Support Centres, we have an amazing last-minute show only excursion special just for you! For $10 pp your students can see Whoosh!, an interactive multi-sensory adventure that puts children with disabilities and access needs at the centre of the action. Please email [email protected] or submit a booking form here http://bit.ly/AWESOME20Whoosh Whoosh! is an intimate performance for groups of up to 15 children.

01.01.2022 African Dance gives children the chance to experience different forms of African dance through energy and movement. Put on your dancing shoes and join Zico in the fun, mood-boosting workshop! 28 September, 10.00am Perth Cultural Centre bit.ly/africandance2020

01.01.2022 WA Youth Jazz Orchestra are back with Jazz for Juniors! Move to the rhythm of the beat with this family friendly performance. Tickets $5 each! 30 September & 2 October... State Library of Western Australia http://bit.ly/juniorjazz2020 See more