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March 2020
Festival Wall
Shepparton secondary schools' canvas The Festival Wall is an exciting collaboration between the Shepparton Festival, local accounting firm Stubbs Wallace and the students from secondary schools in Greater Shepparton. Asking students to respond to the festival theme EVOLVE, this outdoor temporary art space is where local and emerging artists can be supported, commissioned and curated as part of the Festival program. This year’s works will be available to view for an entire year, starting at the 2020 Shepparton Festival!
Find out more »Close to the Bone
A travelling evolution extravaganza! Nam is a zoologist, so evolution means Darwin. With boxes crammed with skulls and dead animal parts, Nam will host a travelling evolution extravaganza! As betrayed by the title and the photograph, this activity addresses the theme EVOLVE in two ways. First and foremost, the Darwinian view of evolution of species is tackled in a practical way: through interpretation of skeletons, especially skulls. Second, the concept of personal development and one’s role in the world is…
Find out more »SAM eduLAB: Nadia Hernández
SAM’s 2020 Education Laboratory (eduLAB) artist Nadia Hernández works with students, teachers, and the general public to create an immersive, vibrant and interactive exhibition that will transform SAM’s gallery space over a period of five weeks. School sessions are artist led, and we encourage schools and community groups to book in. Don’t miss out! In partnership with La Trobe University.
Find out more »Affinity Quartet Workshops
Join musicians from the country’s leading orchestras Melbourne based Affinity Quartet explores diverse histories in the string quartet to bring classical music to wider audiences. Comprising musicians from the country’s leading orchestras and ensembles, this group has been described as the ‘next generation of Australian classical superstars’ (Play On Music). Come along to this 2 hour workshop to learn from the best of the best. This event is supported by the Sir Andrew and Lady Fairley Foundation
Find out more »#FACEofShepp: Where Fashion & Culture Collide
#FACEofShepp (Fashion and Cultural Event) 10 AM to 2 PM This is an opportunity for young people of a multi-cultural background to realise their creativity in the field of fashion and design. Got an idea to design something to wear? Come along and participate in this exciting project starting with a workshop facilitated by local fashion designer Stacey Popovski. Participants will be mentored over 12 months to develop their vision and build new skills in the world of fashion, design…
Find out more »Artwork Evolution
Go on, throw it! 10 am to 3 pm Presented by Word and Mouth, Artwork Evolution is a free public art activity that encourages everyone to join in the creativity. A public mural will be created by throwing paint filled balloons at a wall, evolving throughout the festival as more and more are thrown! All are encouraged to participate! Local artist Tank will be there to guide the creation of this community masterpiece.
Find out more »Interactive Artist in Residence: Ryan Meeking
Daily times: 10 am to 5 pm with a performance at noon Locally raised and internationally successful musician Ryan Meeking will explore the festival theme EVOLVE through music by writing, creating, performing, and upskilling during week two of the festival! The charming Chapel on Maude will host Ryan for the week when he will create and hone a new musical creation. Ryan will invite the public to observe part of the writing, recording, and development process. Each day at midday…
Find out more »April 2020
Drawing Wall #38: Troy Firebrace
The SAM Drawing Wall is an ongoing series of commissioned, temporary wall-base drawings enlivening the foyer space at the entrance to SAM. Troy Firebrace is a local Yorta Yorta artist and educator, and will be the 38th SAM Drawing Wall artist. Troy’s works draw from his culture, identity, the environment, life experience and inspiration found in street art. His continued experimentation with vibrant colours amplify intricate and detailed designs
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