Claire Wilson
Margaret River Artist, Claire Wilson (Klaradesigns) claims her free, expressive childhood on the family farm was the start of a lifetime of art...
PROPELARTS NOMINATED FOR THE WA YOUTH AWARDS!
Propelarts were nominated for the BHP Billiton NickelWest Citizenship Group Award for 2008!
This category recognises a group or organisation that has shown outstanding dedication towards others in the community, and that inspires and/or empowers others to add value and participate in community life!
The WA Youth awards were held on April 10, even though we did not win it was an exciting and fun night for Propelarts. Well done to the dynamic organisation Curtin Volunteers! who took out the category on the night.
POLLINATE #16 a BIG hit!
Thank you to everyone that came down to our Pollinate Metro forum on Thursday night.
Just when you thought the Pollinate series '08 couldn't get any better along comes the KULCHA Music Forum. Lucky participants were treated with performances from Seychellois singer Grace Barbe, local band The John Does and soloist Dan Bull.
Guest speakers Sarah Norton (WAM), Grace Barbe, Renee Zaffino (DCA), Adam Burges and Dan Bull provided a wealth of information and advice about getting your music off the ground in WA. A special shout-out must also go to KULCHA who co-hosted the event with flair! Thanks especially to Multicultural Arts Officer Sian Brown who lead everyone in a spectacular warm-up.
If you would like more info on Propelarts' Pollinate Series '08 feel free to contact Projects Coordinator Susannah Day via email on suzy@propelarts.org.au or call (08)9328 5855.
YARP – YOUR ARTS PRIZES ALL IN ONE PLACE!
Currently, there are details of over 30 million dollars worth of prizes, grants and funding opportunities for the visual arts in YARP. Coverage includes crafts, ceramics, design, digital art, drawing, glass art, jewellery, new media, painting, photography,... [more]
Summer Chamber Music Series
November 9 to December 14The inaugural season of Summer Chamber Music Series in the central courtyard of Fremantle Arts Centre, begins this summer. Under moonlit skies be enchanted by Perth’s finest small ensembles in four intimate concerts celebrating a dazzling and innovative repertoire with big hearted, free spirited programs from Beethoven to Messiaen, William Byrd to Duke Ellington, Pop to minimalism.
Blister
July 5 to July 22'I call on those elected to represent us to turn off the taps, call back the trucks and shut the border until an equitable deal can be struck with our Eastern States masters.'
STEPS Youth Dance Company - KISSXX
August 10 to August 13On your 18th birthday how would you like to be kissed? A smooch from Grandma, an airkiss from your friend or perhaps a long pash from someone special? STEPS Youth Dance Company presents a daring new work that explores the heightened sense of romance and tragedy surrounding three friends, as they celebrate their 18th year. KISSXX is a full length work created by young people in collaboration with some of Perth’s most exciting professional dance and theatre artists.
