VIC PARK’S ANNUAL CREATIVE CELEBRATION MARCH 2020
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Ian Strange: Suburban Interventions 2008–2020
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Sandra Hill: Mia Kurrum Maun (Far from Home)
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Victoria Park Gothic
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Virtual Reality Art
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Street art walking tour: Vic Park
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Pop-up Portraits at VPCA
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Astrofest Astrophotography exhibition
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Aboriginal sand art
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Guerrilla Grannies
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Pop-up Portraits at the Library
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Street art walking tour: East Vic Park
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Park Flicks: Maiden
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Corrolup Collection tour and talk
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Park Flicks: The Australian Dream
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Cosmology: Under the Stars
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Making Noise
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Rutland Ave mural
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Discover Your Digital Creativity
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Twilight Multicultural Arts Fair
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FRANK paints Mint St Deli
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Mindfulness and Music
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Park Flicks: What is Democracy?
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Art on Wheels
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Vic Park Projection Festival
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Traffic Triggered Synthesiser
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Park Flicks: Everybody Street
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Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror
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This year’s Arts Season is an exciting program of debuts! Best of all, it’s predominantly presented by local community groups and artists. From Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror celebrating silent film with live music, to the inaugural Vic Park Projection Festival aiming to light up Albany Highway, there is something for everyone. Highlights include the Astrofest Astrophotography exhibition, Cosmology concert with international violin virtuoso Rupert Guenther, and local elder Roni Forrest creating sand art at McCallum Park. And FRANK will paint the Mint St Deli! There will be Park Flicks, a street art walking tour, popup portraits, mural painting, mindfulness exercises with baroque music just to name 4
a few. Guerrilla Grannies (and Grandpas) can channel their inner street artist, and the Making Noise workshop makes a popular return. Picasso said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”. It is our privilege to showcase the extraordinary creative talents within our Town. I encourage everyone to find time to enjoy an artistic diversion from everyday life. KAREN VERNON MAYOR
IAN STRANGE: SUBURBAN INTERVENTIONS 2008–2020 EXHIBITION Suburban Interventions 2008–2020 is the first ever large scale survey of the artist’s photographic and film work. It represents a comprehensive overview of the past 12 years of his thought provoking practice, featuring full suites of the most iconic photographic work, as well as three rarely seen films that collectively explore the enigma of the suburban. WHEN Fri 7 Feb – Fri 24 Apr Mon to Fri 11am–5pm, Sun 12noon–4pm WHERE John Curtin Gallery Curtin University, Building 200A, Kent St, Bentley COST FREE Image: Ian Strange, Number Twenty-Five, 2017 5
SANDRA HILL: MIA KURRUM MAUN (FAR FROM HOME) EXHIBITION Mia Kurrum Maun (Far from Home) examines the spectre of Aboriginal cultural annihilation through her own lived experience as a Noongar woman of the Stolen Generations. WHEN Fri 7 Feb – Fri 24 Apr Mon to Fri 11am–5pm, Sun 12noon–4pm WHERE John Curtin Gallery Curtin University, Building 200A, Kent St, Bentley COST FREE Image: Sandra Hill, Home-maker#9: The Hairdresser, oil on linen, (detail)
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VICTORIA PARK GOTHIC EXHIBITION Greg Molloy, Eric C and Ish Marrington present a group exhibition with a darker disposition. Concepts, craft and kinship. Exhibition opening night Fri 28 February 5.30–7.30pm WHEN Fri 28 Feb – Wed 25 Mar Mon to Fri 10am–4pm WHERE Kent Street Gallery 12 Kent St, East Victoria Park COST FREE
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VIRTUAL REALITY ART VISUAL ARTS Explore incredible creative and visual virtual reality art applications in a totally immersive experience. Get creative in 3D or sit back and explore world famous art exhibits. WHEN Sun 1 – Mon 30 Mar Mon/Wed/Thu 3–8pm, Fri 10am–9pm WHERE VR-ARRIVAL 295 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park COST Adult $17.50, concession $15.75 30% OFF with promo code VICPARKARTS BOOK Bookings are essential visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020
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STREET ART WALKING TOUR: VIC PARK ART TOUR Join Adie from Oh Hey WA on a walking tour highlighting some of Vic Park’s best street art. Tour begins at Social Manna with a drink on us! WHEN Sun 1 Mar, 10.30am–12noon WHERE Meet at Social Manna 253 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park COST $15 BOOK Bookings are essential visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020 Image: James Giddy 363-367 Albany Hwy (rear), Vic Park 9
POP-UP PORTRAITS VISUAL ARTS Take a seat and let local artist Verena Marmion draw your portrait for you to keep! WHEN Sun 1 & Sun 8 Mar 1–4pm WHERE Victoria Park Centre for the Arts 12 Kent St, East Victoria Park COST FREE
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ASTROFEST ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION EXHIBITION The Astrofest Astrophotography exhibition showcases and celebrates the best of Western Australian astrophotography and astro-imaging. Stunning images featured include star trails, night-scapes, solar system objects, sun, moon, and deep space images. WHEN Thu 5 Mar – Sun 22 Mar Mon to Fri 11am–5pm, Sun 12noon–4pm WHERE John Curtin Gallery Curtin University, Building 200A, Kent St, Bentley COST FREE Image: Michael Goh, Passage of Time, 2013 11
ABORIGINAL SAND ART VISUAL ARTS Local elder Roni Forrest, with the help local school students, will design and develop sand art on boodja (country) by the river, whilst reflecting on local indigenous history. WHEN Fri 6 Mar, 9.30am–1pm WHERE McCallum Park Garland St, Victoria Park COST FREE
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GUERRILLA GRANNIES WORKSHOP Learn how to spray paint and stencil in our fun and interactive street art workshop for seniors. Grandpas also welcome. WHEN Fri 6 Mar, 1–4pm WHERE Victoria Park Centre for the Arts 12 Kent St, East Victoria Park COST $10 BOOK Bookings are essential visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020
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POP-UP PORTRAITS VISUAL ARTS Take a seat and let local artist Verena Marmion draw your portrait for you to keep! WHEN Fri 6 & Fri 13 Mar 1–4pm WHERE Victoria Park Library 27 Sussex St, East Victoria Park COST FREE
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STREET ART WALKING TOUR: EAST VIC PARK ART TOUR Join Adie from Oh Hey WA on a walking tour highlighting some of East Vic Park’s best street art. Tour begins at Green Bunch with a drink on us! WHEN Sat 7 Mar, 10am–12pm WHERE Meet at Green Bunch 907 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park COST $15 BOOK Bookings are essential visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020 Image: James Cooper + Nick Zafir, 855 Albany Hwy (laneway) 15
PARK FLICKS: MAIDEN FILM Maiden is the story of the first ever all-female crew to compete at the Whitbread Round the World Race. Run by the Vic Park Collective, Park Flicks is a series of four awesome documentaries to give you food for thought. WHEN Sat 7 Mar 6–9pm WHERE GO Edwards Park 173 Burswood Rd, Burswood COST FREE
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CORROLUP COLLECTION TOUR AND TALK EXHIBITION Join us for a guided tour of the Herbert Meyer Collection of Children’s Artwork, a unique collection of artworks created by Aboriginal children of the Stolen Generations at the Carrolup Native Settlement School in the late 1940s. WHEN Thu 12 Mar 2.30–3.30pm WHERE John Curtin Gallery Curtin University, Building 200A, Kent St, Bentley COST FREE Image: Artist Once Known, “The Golden Road”, c 1949
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PARK FLICKS: THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM FILM Following Indigenous AFL legend Adam Goodes, The Australian Dream touches on a deep and powerful story about race, identity and belonging. Presented in partnership with Wirrpanda Foundation. Run by the Vic Park Collective, Park Flicks is a series of four awesome documentaries to give you food for thought. WHEN Sat 14 Mar 6–9pm WHERE Rayment Park 1 Rayment St, Lathlain COST FREE
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'COSMOLOGY' UNDER THE STARS MUSIC CONCERT An epic journey in space and time with international electric violin virtuoso Rupert Guenther. Bring a picnic rug down to Taylor Reserve by the river and enjoy an early evening show of cosmic sounds on a fabulous journey through the galaxy with this maverick electric violinist. WHEN Sat 14 Mar 6.30–8.30pm WHERE Taylor Reserve Taylor St, Victoria Park COST FREE BOOK Bookings are essential visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020 19
MAKING NOISE WORKSHOP A very noisy workshop for people of all abilities. Make a variety of weird and wonderful noises, and learn to record your creations in to a song. WHEN Sun 15 Mar 11am–6pm (45 minute sessions) WHERE Victoria Park Community Centre 248 Gloucester St, East Victoria Park COST FREE BOOK Bookings are essential visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020
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RUTLAND AVE MURAL MURAL A small mural artwork to be painted by local artist, Jae Criddle. Using bold, naive linework, Jae will create a playful illustration depicting a botanical scene based on native wildlife. WHEN Tue 17 – Wed 18 Mar 10am–4pm WHERE Sapporo 186 Rutland Ave, Carlisle COST FREE
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DISCOVER YOUR DIGITAL CREATIVITY WORKSHOP Learn new ways to express your creativity using your phone, tablet or computer. Come along to discover a range of free and low-cost digital tools that you can use to take and edit photos, create digital artworks, share stories, make music and more. No previous experience is required, and beginners are welcome. Bring your device if you have one. WHEN Thu 19 Mar 10–11.30am WHERE Victoria Park Digital Hub 1 Harper St, Victoria Park COST FREE BOOK Bookings are essential visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020 22
TWILIGHT MULTICULTURAL ARTS FAIR MINI FESTIVAL A family friendly celebration of our rich cultural diversity featuring live performances and workshops. Enjoy an evening of interactive entertainment. Food trucks on site. WHEN Fri 20 Mar 5–8pm WHERE East Victoria Park Primary School 30 Beatty Ave, East Victoria Park COST
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FRANK PAINTS MINT ST DELI VISUAL ARTS A mural for Mint Street! Local artist FRANK will be wallpapering the town, starting with the iconic Mint Street Deli. Be sure to come down for a chat and to check out the pink galahs. WHEN Sat 21 Mar 10am–4pm WHERE Mint St Deli 53 Carnarvon St, East Victoria Park COST FREE
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MINDFULNESS AND MUSIC MUSIC CONCERT The School of Practical Philosophy joins forces with Australian Baroque for the premiere of Music and Mindfulness. Be part of a dynamic audience, guided through a series of mindfulness exercises as you listen to the sublime music of 17th century Italy. WHEN Sat 21 Mar 3–4pm & 5–6pm WHERE John Hughes Volkswagen Showroom 61 Shepperton Rd, Victoria Park COST FREE BOOK Bookings are essential visit victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020 25
PARK FLICKS: WHAT IS DEMOCRACY? FILM What is Democracy? blends everyday experience and political theory to address central questions to contemporary democracy. Run by the Vic Park Collective, Park Flicks is a series of four awesome documentaries to give you food for thought. WHEN Sat 21 Mar 6–10pm WHERE Memorial Gardens 298 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park COST FREE
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ART ON WHEELS ART TOUR Take a sneak peek into local artists’ studios and learn about their creative practise. Jump on board a bus and visit two working studios where artists will show their creative works in their art spaces. Refreshments will be served at the studios, and a light supper at the end of the tour at Kent Street Gallery. WHEN Sat 21 Mar 5.45-9pm WHERE Victoria Park Centre for the Arts 12 Kent St, East Victoria Park COST
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VIC PARK PROJECTION FESTIVAL VISUAL ARTS Featuring some of Perth’s premiere projection artists, the inaugural Vic Park Projection Festival repurposes the strip’s nooks and crannies as a live canvas encouraging community, connectivity and curiosity. Presented by the Vic Park Collective. WHEN Sat 21 Mar 7–11pm WHERE Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park COST FREE
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TRAFFIC TRIGGERED SYNTHESISER VISUAL ARTS Using a modified traffic counter, traffic on Albany Hwy will generate a live audio/visual show, turning one of Perth’s major transit corridors into an instrument. This project is presented by the Vic Park Community Centre and featured as part of the Vic Park Projection Festival. WHEN Sat 21 Mar 7–11pm WHERE Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park COST FREE
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PARK FLICKS: EVERYBODY STREET FILM Everybody Street illuminates the lives and work of New York’s iconic street photographers. Presented in partnership with Vic Park Centre for the Arts. Run by the Vic Park Collective, Park Flicks is a series of four awesome documentaries to give you food for thought. WHEN Sat 28 Mar 6–9pm WHERE John Macmillan Park 19 Sussex St, East Victoria Park COST FREE
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NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR FILM Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a silent film classic that defined the horror genre with original score performed live by Viola Dana. Adapted from Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula, FW Murnaus’ Nosferatu is a landmark piece of German expressionist cinema, brought to life by an outstanding musical accompaniment. WHEN Sun 29 Mar Gates open 6.30pm, film starts 7.45pm WHERE Burswood Telethon Community Cinema Off Resort Dr, Burswood Parklands, Burswood COST FREE
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MARCH 2020 victoriapark.wa.gov.au/arts2020 #ArtsSeason2020 #LoveVicPark
