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Frankston Arts Centre

Locality: Frankston, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9784 1060

Address: Cnr Davey & Young Sts 3199 Frankston, VIC, Australia

Website: http://thefac.com.au

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25.01.2022 Entries close tomorrow! Submit your short film this weekend... with a prize pool of $3,000 and the chance to have your film screened at the FAC in 2021, you don't want to miss out. Entry is free and open to applicants aged 16+ that live, work, study in the Frankston municipality or demonstrate a strong affiliation with Frankston City. LockDown Short Film Competition... Entries close Sunday 15 November 2020 More info > https://bit.ly/31fHAB1 See more

25.01.2022 Mark your calendar and join us online this Friday at 10.30am as we premiere the recording of this joyous performance starring Michael Cormick, Roy Best, Michelle Fitzmaurice and Chris McKenna. There is nothing quite like a wonderful Christmas performance, and after the year we've all had this performance certainly spread some joy! We are excited to stream the recording of this joyous performance to you at home via Facebook and YouTube from Fri 18 Dec, 10.30am for a limited ...time! Learn more > https://bit.ly/33zs9FG The Frankston Arts Centre Christmas Variety Special (online) Stream online from Friday 18 December, 10.30am Watch on Facebook - https://bit.ly/2YdydAq Watch on YouTube - https://bit.ly/308xPFI Photography: James Terry Collective

24.01.2022 Congratulations to Archie Roach on his induction into the ARIA's Hall of Fame, Best Male Artist award and Best Contemporary Album win for 'Tell Me Why'. We're honoured to welcome Archie Roach to the FAC stage in 2021 with his postponed performance of Tell Me Why. Join the waitlist for tickets on our website now! Archie Roach: Tell Me Why... Saturday 10 April 2021, 7.30pm Tickets: $27 - $60 Join the wait-list: http://bit.ly/2KSpwpb "Archie Roach's performance of 'Took The Children Away' at the ARIAs was a reminder of the unparalleled power of song to bend history to its truth."

23.01.2022 I left wishing every 12-year-old in the country could see this show. KIDS IN ADELAIDE "A must-see work for teenagers and adults that could start some important conversations." - INDAILY 'Amphibian' is an epic story of displacement, loss, and adapting to different worlds. Hand-picked to be in the FAC 2021 Season, this production by Windmill Theatre Co is a must-see work for teenagers and adults that could start some important conversations.... Amphibian Tuesday 8 June, 11am Tickets: $28 - $30 Book now: https://bit.ly/31XzFt0 *** Special offer for School Groups - $20 per student. Call 9784 1060 to arrange ***

23.01.2022 We are looking for a group of ten passionate and creative young people (aged 16 21) who live, work or study in Frankston City to become FAC Citizens in its inaugural program for 2021. FAC Citizens will bring together like-minded young arts lovers to engage with FAC’s Theatre Season 2021, and learn from various departments across the venue throughout the year. FAC CITIZENS WILL RECEIVE:... Invitations to four meetings during the year with various FAC staff to discover more about roles within the Frankston Arts Centre and their career path to this point. Opportunity to give feedback on event planning and programming providing a valuable voice and connection to youth in the Frankston City area. Mentorship and advice from a range of local arts professionals. Students will be able to identify areas of interest in particular elements of the arts such as Programming, Marketing, Technical Operations and Gallery Curation with the aim of gaining skills to support their passions and interests. The overall program however, will encompass all facets of the FAC, to ensure students understand the industry overall. Where possible, invitations to live performances and exhibition openings at the FAC will be given with complimentary tickets to selected performances (subject to venue re-opening and COVIDsafe practices). Learn more > https://bit.ly/32fcCL4

23.01.2022 Whilst we miss welcoming you to the Frankston Arts Centre, we remain committed to the safety of all audience members, performers, crew and theatre staff. We can't wait to open our doors and welcome you back as soon as it is safe. Until then, please enjoy exploring our digital content online, including performances filmed on our stage, virtual art exhibition tours and online workshops. Explore the FAC digital program > https://bit.ly/3mbjlO4

21.01.2022 Would you like to enter the LockDown Short Film Competition, but not sure where to start? Listen to this great podcast for everything you need to know about making a movie on your smart phone > https://podcasts.apple.com//sbp-podcast-mobil/id1296673665 Total prize pool is $3,000, plus you’ll have the opportunity to have your work screened at the Frankston Arts Centre in 2021. Get filming! LockDown Short Film Competition... Free entry! First prize $2,000 | Highly Commended $1,000 Entries close Sunday 18 October. More info > https://bit.ly/31fHAB1 Open to people 16+ who live, work, study or can demonstrate a strong affiliation with Frankston City.

21.01.2022 If you are passing by Cube 37 on Davey Street this weekend, look out for the stunning large screen exhibition of #STYLE by Bronwyn Kidd Exhibited in the Glass Cube at the front of Cube 37 Gallery - view 24/7 from the street front at 37 Davey Street, Frankston until Monday. If you’re not within 5km, you can also experience the Virtual Exhibition online > https://youtu.be/TjBUnDhKzXQ Learn more > https://bit.ly/3hN8Rlo... Check out our interview with Bronwyn Kidd > https://bit.ly/3bBjxB8

21.01.2022 Got a smart phone or tablet? Got an idea for a short story? Enter the LockDown Short Film Competition for a chance to WIN $2,000 and have your film screened at the FAC in 2021. Entries are now open until Sunday 15 November It doesn’t matter if you’ve never made a film, or if you’re a pro, we want to see Frankston City’s stories in any genre of short film format of 3 minutes or less.... LockDown Short Film Competition Free entry! First prize $2,000 | Highly Commended $1,000 Entries close Sunday 15 November. More info > https://bit.ly/31fHAB1 Open to people 16+ who live, work, study or can demonstrate a strong affiliation with Frankston City.

21.01.2022 As part of Frankston City Council's recognition of The Official 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign we invite you to participate in a free online workshop to build confidence and embrace using your voice. In this workshop, you will discover practical tools and exercises to free your voice and speak with confidence in any situation. Free Your Voice: An Online Vocal Workshop... Thursday 10 December, 6pm Online via Zoom Free, bookings essential! Book now > https://bit.ly/333SNGG See more

19.01.2022 You don't have to be a painter, writer or theatre-maker to be creative. In fact, we believe everyone is creative in some way! Take the Creative Types test by Adobe Create to see what type of creative you are > https://mycreativetype.com/

19.01.2022 Flashback to the installation of 'Salt Landscape' by Peter Biram on the exterior wall of the Frankston Arts Centre. Next time you pass by the Arts Centre on Davey Street, look out for this incredible work of art. More info about 'Salt Landscape' > https://bit.ly/2WHFiKk

19.01.2022 Watching short films like this has us inspired to create this weekend! Check out this epic action-short, ‘Snowbrawl’, which was completely shot on an iPhone > https://youtu.be/cM8DcCoZulw Want to know how they did it? Go behind the scenes with the ‘making of’ here > https://youtu.be/MAJwbyu-2mE Got an idea for a short film? Get filming and submit it to the LockDown Short Film Competition for the chance to WIN $2,000!... LockDown Short Film Competition Free entry! First prize $2,000 | Highly Commended $1,000 Entries close Sunday 18 October. More info > https://bit.ly/31fHAB1 Open to people 16+ who live, work, study or can demonstrate a strong affiliation with Frankston City.

17.01.2022 Love to dance? Register to join us online next Wednesday for the first of our weekly dance workouts to Latin Beats, with Afro-Latin rhythms and choreography by Wendy Nedd Yepes. Perfect for all fitness levels! Pay what you can afford, with ticket options from $0 - $20. Book now > https://bit.ly/34s2PRR Wednesday 21 October, 6pm... Wednesday 28 October, 6pm Wednesday 4 November, 6pm Wednesday 11 November, 6pm Uno, dos, tres, cuatro try out one class, or register for them all! Warning: Latin dance is addictive.

16.01.2022 Learn some Latin dance moves at home via Zoom! Perfect for all ages and abilities. Pay what you can, tickets from $0. Book now > https://bit.ly/34s2PRR Dance workouts to Latin beats via Zoom! Wednesdays @ 6pm (until 9 Dec)... Pay what you can! Options from $0 to $20 More info > https://bit.ly/34s2PRR See more

16.01.2022 And We Are LIVE! The best local indie pop, soul, hip-hop and indie rock acts will soon be TAKING OVER the Frankston Arts Centre! Hosted by Ali Barter & Oscar Dawson (HOLY HOLY), And We Are LIVE will feature some of the best young local artists from Frankston & the Peninsula - Velvet Bloom, Teenage Dads, subcult, and boler mani. Stay tuned for updates about our next live stream performance - a celebration of today’s sounds and diversity, these acts are the cream of the crop and guaranteed to provide you with the quality live music we are all craving.

15.01.2022 If you're a pawrent, get your pet dressed up for Petober!! Frankston Events will announce the winner of a $500 prize pack when entries close on Thursday 29th October, 5pm. All the details are below! Good luck

15.01.2022 Entertain the kids tomorrow! Register for the LUCKY LAST online Studio Session with tinkerer, inventor and comedian Jens Altheimer tomorrow at 2pm! See how a Rube Goldberg machine works and bring your ideas you may even want to have a pen and paper ready to start making plans for your very own crazy contraption! Book online now to get the Zoom link. FAC Invention Factory Make a Rube Goldberg ‘Chain Reaction’ machine TODAY at 2pm (60 mins) via Zoom... Pay what you can afford, tickets from $0 - $20 Book Now > https://bit.ly/3jYGRfr See more

15.01.2022 Have your kids checked out the FAC Invention Factory yet? Stream the videos on demand any time to learn how to make your very own ‘Chain Reaction’ machine, and don’t forget to REGISTER for the extra-special FAC Invention Factory! Studio Sessions with Jens Altheimer via Zoom this Wednesday 30 September, 2pm! See how a Rube Goldberg machine works and bring your ideas you may even want to have a pen and paper ready to start making plans for your very own Rube Goldberg Chain R...eaction machine! FAC Invention Factory! Studio Sessions with Jens Altheimer Make a Rube Goldberg ‘Chain Reaction’ machine Wednesday 30 September, 2pm (60 mins) via Zoom Pay what you can afford, tickets from $0 - $20 Book Now > https://bit.ly/3jYGRfr

14.01.2022 ARTIST GRANTS Frankston City Council are offering a second round of Creative Industries Professional Development Grants (up to $2,500) to support six local artists and creatives to build the capacity of their practice via participation in further training, career development activities, mentorships, workshops and other projects directly related to career development. Submission close Friday 4 December, 5pm. More info > https://bit.ly/3nOFaCY

14.01.2022 DON'T MISS the online Studio Session with tinkerer, inventor and comedian Jens Altheimer TODAY at 2pm! See how a Rube Goldberg machine works and bring your ideas you may even want to have a pen and paper ready to start making plans for your very own Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction machine! Book online to get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/3jYGRfr FAC Invention Factory! Studio Sessions with Jens Altheimer... Make a Rube Goldberg ‘Chain Reaction’ machine TODAY at 2pm (60 mins) via Zoom Pay what you can afford, tickets from $0 - $20 Book Now > https://bit.ly/3jYGRfr See more

13.01.2022 Do you have what it takes to be one of Santa’s Helpers? Hurry to book now, as there are very limited spots left! Join our friendly elves as they take you on an adventure through different zones on your journey through the North Pole. Frankston’s Magical Christmas Experience... FREE - Bookings essential to guarantee entry! Frankston Arts Centre foyer (Experience duration approximately 30 minutes) See more

13.01.2022 Artist grant applications close this Friday 4 December, 5pm! This second round of Creative Industries Professional Development Grants ($2,500) from Frankston City Council will support six local artists to build on their skills to do what they love, while delivering culturally significant work to the community. View the eligibility criteria and guidelines > https://bit.ly/2zXdNDw Learn more > https://bit.ly/3ltl1Sn... Do you know an artist who lives, works, or studies in the Frankston municipality? Tag them below to share this opportunity

13.01.2022 We're excited to have Australian Directors Guild award recipient and Neighbours director Scott Major as a judge for our LockDown Short Film Competition! You may recognise Scott from his acting work on Neighbours, Always Greener and Heartbreak High among other TV and theatre work over the last 30 years. Have you submitted your entry yet? With a prize pool of $3,000 and the opportunity to have your film screened at the FAC in 2021, you don't want to miss out... submissions close Sunday 18 October 2020. Learn More > https://bit.ly/31fHAB1

12.01.2022 Missing music theatre as much as we are? Watch the recording of 'Raise the Curtain' which was livestreamed from our main stage back in July Hosted by Jimmy Rees (ABC’s Giggle & Hoot), Raise the Curtain features a selection of pop, rock and musical theatre classics performed by a host of theatre performers from around the country. Enjoy a sing-along at home! https://youtu.be/01PJm-gUyYE

11.01.2022 Murals by local and international artists bring Frankton's buildings and laneways to life. Wandering the streets, you can discover iconic images of the Frankston’s past, relive childhood imagery and celebrate our urban culture. Painted earlier this year for the 2020 Big Picture Fest was this mural titled 'Fearless' by Melbourne Murals. Learn more about our local street art here > https://bit.ly/33N2kCw

11.01.2022 JOIN THE TEAM | Frankston City Council is looking for a creative Senior Producer to join the Arts & Culture Department who will be responsible for balancing the artistic, practical, financial and logistical needs of a new signature Arts, Culture and Heritage festival in Frankston City. This role will oversee a suite of events across multiple venues and spaces that will transform the city, whilst providing opportunities for existing events, local businesses and locally grown content to flourish. To learn more & apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3oelR6a

11.01.2022 ON SALE TOMORROW! The sell-out live stage show Giggle and Hoot Live in Concert, returns to Frankston Arts Centre as part of their national tour of Australia on Saturday 10 July 2021, 10am. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am - Wednesday 16 December!... Visit thefac.com.au or call our Box Office on 9784 1060 from 10am tomorrow to get your tickets. Owl Pals can sing, stomp and roar to all their favourite Giggle and Hoot songs wtih Jimmy Giggle (Jimmy Rees), Hoot and Hootabelle

10.01.2022 CALLING ALL LOCAL CREATIVES! Are you a local artist wanting to build on your skills by doing a course or other career development activities, mentorships, or workshops directly related to career development? The second round of Creative Industries Professional Development Grants ($2,500) from Frankston City Council will support six local artists to build on their skills to do what they love, while delivering culturally significant work to the community. View the eligibilit...y criteria and guidelines > https://bit.ly/2zXdNDw Artist grant applications close this Friday 4 December, 5pm! Do you know an artist who lives, works, or studies in the Frankston municipality? Tag them below to share this opportunity

10.01.2022 Applications close Monday 12 October! Are you aged 16-21 and passionate about creative industries? Considering a career in the arts and wanting to explore the possibilities? Apply to be an FAC Citizen in its inaugural program for 2021. Learn more > https://bit.ly/32fcCL4

09.01.2022 Get ready to enjoy Frankston's Magical Christmas Concert at 7pm Grab your snacks, Christmas attire, and get set up ready to kick off in less than 10 minutes!! Tune in on the Frankston Events Facebook page at 7pm here > https://fb.watch/21JMU4K9A_/ ... Or watch on the Frankston Arts Centre YouTube channel > https://youtu.be/UuPqx8nSJJk We hope you enjoy this pre-recorded Christmas celebrations to kick of Frankston's Magical Christmas!

08.01.2022 This is someone’s dream job! We’re looking for an Arts Therapist for design and delivery of Arts Programs, using a therapeutic approach that encourages creativity, wellness and wellbeing. Use the Arts (Visual Art, Music, Performing Arts or a combination) to enrich and engage with the community. Does this sound like you or someone you know? More information and to apply: https://sidekicker.com/au/ This job has been created through the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria Initiative.

07.01.2022 HORROR EVE 2020 with Frankston Youth Service! Tomorrow @ 4PM Fresh Entertainment are hosting an online concert with some of the best local metal acts - all streamed for you to watch from your home! Check out the event page below and click interested to keep up to date with all the latest details!!! #FrankstonCity #FReeZA #FreshEntertainment #HorrorEve2020

06.01.2022 Have your kids created a ‘Chain Reaction’ masterpiece these holidays? We’d love you to video it in action and email it to us so we can see how you've put your imagination to work. No matter how big or small it is, send us a video of your invention so we can create a video of all your masterpieces to share with you all. More info on how to send it in is here > https://bit.ly/3jYGRfr FAC Invention Factory | Make a Rube Goldberg ‘Chain Reaction’ machine... Stream the videos on demand at home now! Learn more > https://bit.ly/3jYGRfr See more

05.01.2022 Only three days now until Frankston's Magical Christmas Concert is streamed to you at home via YouTube and Facebook! Are you as excited as Frankie Elf and Holly Elf? Don't miss it! Saturday 28 November, 7pm

04.01.2022 Come enjoy a free night of short films, created by local film-makers for the 2020 LockDown Short Film Competition. As part of the 'This Time, Last Year' exhibition, the LockDown Short Film Screening form part of a time capsule, celebration and memorial all rolled into one. Take a step back to this time, last year and explore the creative exploits of our very talented community. LockDown Film Competition Screening... Friday 21 May, 6pm Free, Bookings essential! Book now: https://bit.ly/3gQy6FC See more

04.01.2022 Are you aged 16-21 and passionate about the creative industries? Considering a career in the arts and wanting to explore the possibilities? Would you love to get exclusive access to all the departments and roles behind the scenes at the FAC? We are looking for a group of ten passionate and creative young people to become FAC Citizens in its inaugural program for 2021. FAC Citizens will bring together like-minded young arts lovers to engage with FAC’s Season 2021, and learn from various departments across the venue throughout the year. Interested? Learn more > https://bit.ly/32fcCL4

04.01.2022 After 258 days, we were beyond thrilled to invite a small audience to the theatre for a very special performance of 'Spirit Lines: A Musical Reconciliation' last weekend. For those who couldn't be a part of the live audience, this performance was filmed and will be available to stream via our Facebook page and YouTube channel any time at home from Sunday 6 December, 7pm. Spirit Lines: A Musical Reconciliation... From Sunday 6 December, 7pm Stream online via Facebook or YouTube More info > https://bit.ly/3087nMG Photographer: James Terry Collective

04.01.2022 The tree is ready! Frankston’s Magical Christmas kicks off TONIGHT! Tune in at 7pm tonight for the Frankston's Magical Christmas Concert and watch our 100-year-old Norfolk Pine light up in a pre-recorded spectacular! Stream the concert via the Frankston Events Facebook page or on the Frankston Arts Centre YouTube channel > https://bit.ly/308xPFI If you want to see the tree lights in all their glory, come down to Davey Street from 8pm daily, between Sunday 29 November and ...the end of December. For more information about all the amazing Frankston’s Magical Christmas activities head to: https://bit.ly/2JcqnTE

04.01.2022 There’s no shortage of great expectations for Frankston scribes, the Writers Block. The wordsmiths will have their works collected in an anthology thanks to a Professional Development Grant from Frankston City Council Charmaine Calaitzis, who applied for the grant on behalf of the group, said it would be used to collate, edit, compose and print current works from members into a collection. Having this group publish their works in an anthology benefits their individual care...ers and benefits the community in the art of writing, she said. Read more > https://bit.ly/399Fatj Second round applications for a Creative Industries Professional Grant (up to $2,500) are now open, closing on Friday 4 December. More info > https://bit.ly/3ltl1Sn

03.01.2022 Kick off your Christmas celebrations this year with Frankston’s Magical Christmas! Frankston Events have you and the family covered, with a range of festive activities, competitions and celebrations, including some designed to get you out and active (Christmas hats optional but encouraged) as part of Frankston's Magical Christmas! Visit https://bit.ly/3eDmdjt for all the details ... #Frankstonsmagicalchristmas #christmasmagic #Santa #christmas #discoverfrankston #frankstonevents #christmasiscoming #frankstoncity #christmas2020

03.01.2022 Latest News | Creative activities & online events for all ages! - https://mailchi.mp/ccc710fc32/20200702-weekly-enews-2528334

02.01.2022 Whilst our theatre and exhibition spaces are temporarily closed, we're putting the spotlight on local artists like Brigitte Jarvis a peninsula-based actor, writer and filmmaker. Enjoy our chat with her here > https://bit.ly/3l37f8s Brigitte’s body of work spans short and feature films, tv commercials, web series and theatre. Most recently, she took the lead female role in the feature film ‘The Party Bus’. Know a local creative who deserves some time to shine? Perhaps they might be a dancer, visual artist, actor, musician, playwright, theatre group, film-maker or author. Send us their details via Facebook so we can share the love!

01.01.2022 Get creative with the kids this weekend by building a chain reaction! You know those funny machines, where one thing moves the next and then the next all on its own? A rolling glass pushes a toilet roll down a ramp, knocking over a book, making a ball jump into a sieve transforming boring everyday objects into an exciting part of the domino effect! Download the checklist of household items to use and watch our FREE videos with tinkerer, inventor and comedian Jens Altheimer... for some family fun. Your imagination can go wild! Be sure to take a video of your machine and send it to us to feature in our video combining everyone's masterpieces. FAC Invention Factory Make a Rube Goldberg ‘Chain Reaction’ machine Stream online on demand Watch the videos > https://bit.ly/3jYGRfr

01.01.2022 From 12pm on Tuesday 22 September, we enter the Elections Caretaker Period, which runs until Saturday 24 October. During this time, Frankston Arts Centre is limited in the types of content we are able to share across our social media channels and website, and must restrict the ability of our followers to comment on our posts. But don't worry! We'll still be sharing arts opportunities, creative news, livestream updates and ways to connect with the arts at home.... You can also still contact us in the following ways: Send us a direct message on Facebook Live Chat via our website: www.thefac.com.au Call our Box Office on 03 9784 1060 By email: [email protected] Thanks for your understanding Learn more about the Election Caretaker Period, here: https://bit.ly/32zVEHD