Arts North West is hitting the road and setting up shop in the Manilla Town Hall from 10am to 1pm Thursday 29 of September for a FREE community ‘Arts Taster Day’. This is a fun opportunity for participants to get their hands dirty and their minds immersed in creative offerings from local artists.
The event is aimed at young people and members of the community to experience and take part in different art practices and activities, with local artist Hilary Morten hosting blind contour drawing, a collaborative painting activity with Sharyn Jones, Evelyn Alvarez conducting a lino stamps workshop, Jodie Herden facilitating eco-dying activities and extending on their Regional Futures Project, Joanne Stead and Tania Hartigan will be offering papier-mâché and weaving workshops. The activities will be accompanied by a live music performance from Manilla’s own three-piece rockabilly sensation, The Thunder Cats Band, and dance performances from Manilla’s very own Rising Stars Dance Company.
Throughout the event, participants will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the Arts North West team. This feedback will assist in informing the Arts North West Strategic Plan that is currently being developed for 2023-2024.
“We look forward to using this creative opportunity to spend more time in the community to gain a greater understanding of community’s vision and aspirations for the future of arts and cultural landscape in the New England North West.” Arts North West Executive Director Lauren Mackley said.
“We are asking all of community, creative or not, to take part in our Arts Taster Days, our online questionnaire, or book in for a one-on-one session to generate innovative idea sharing and a clear pathway to help Arts North Nest better service, support and advocate for our region.”
If you would like more information regarding Arts North West’s Arts Taster Days or the Arts North West Strategic Plan, please contact Lauren Mackley directly via rado@artsnw.com.au or 0493 316 463.