Get in touch with your arty side at some local art exhibitions and a family festival near Westwood!
Barely Wearable
This exhibition by Ruth Downes celebrates the intrinsic beauty of everyday objects by transforming them into wearable works of art. From aircraft headsets to coffee capsules, the reappropriation of these everyday materials questions our accepted values and how we award status, making us consider them in a new light.
This is not the first time Ruth Downes’ work has focused on sculptural exploration; one of her previous exhibitions Tea Party in the Mayoral Garden (2001 – 2010) won the inaugural NGA Sculpture Prize ‘People’s Choice Award’, and both that and her follow-up tour Lunch for the Trades toured extensively.
CS Gallery: 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs
Now – Sunday 29 October
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Be Bold Festival 2023
The Be Bold Festival is a multi-cultural community celebration of arts in Melbourne’s west, with a special program of family-friendly events running all day. Activities include performances, art, music, dance, creative workshops and more!
The diverse line-up of artists and performers include musicians, dancers, visual artists, cultural artists and multicultural community groups. Along with performances, there will also be roving entertainment, food trucks and cooking demos by chefs such as Shane Delia from Maha restaurants.
The Bowery Theatre: 33 Princess Street, St Albans
Saturday 7 October, 11am-5pm
View program here
Love Where You Are
Love Where You Are celebrates the diversity of the local community and the unique details that make our neighbourhoods home. Local emerging artist Tess Angala utilises vibrant paper art and collage featuring quirky illustrations, inclusive themes and abstract portraiture to explore her theme.
Tess began her creative journey began as a paper crafter in the 2000s back in Manila, Philippines, and now owns her own business What Tess Makes – an online artisan boutique of joyful, vibrant paper goods, homewares, and gifts.
Melton Civic Centre: 232 High Street, Melton
Tuesday 8 August – Friday 23 February 2024
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