In 2020, artists from Yarra and around the world are invited to develop a project in response to the themes of Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ and share it with a global network of like-minded artists, collectives, individuals and organisations.
We are committed to providing exhibiting opportunities for artists, as well as inspiring encounters with visual art for all. Stop by one of these Yarra venues to view our current exhibition program showcasing local artists and creative practice.
Yarra’s latest Pick Me Up Guide is now available and features events from January to June 2020. Pick Me Up is your guide to arts, culture and exciting events in the City of Yarra.
Transform fashion waste into wearable art and parade it down a runway at Fast Fashun 2.0 2.0: a series of free interactive, educational fashion shows and upcycling sessions.
Due to the 2020 Victoria Street Lunar Festival taking place on Sunday 19 January, Victoria Street will be closed between Hoddle and Church streets (see map below) at 11.59pm Saturday 18 January and will re-open at approximately 5.00am on Monday 20 January 2020.
Yarra City Council has commissioned local artist Sam Yong to bring the festive spirit to Collingwood Town Hall through an Australian flora-themed temporary installation.
We are delighted that two artistic groups were recognised through Yarra City Council's 2019 Yarra Community Awards – Girl Zone and the LGBTI+ Elders Dance Club.
The Yarra Youth Services Artist in Residence (AIR) program presents annual opportunities to early career artists aged 20 – 25 years to develop their studio practice, build workshop facilitation experience, collaborate and continue creative conversations with peers and mentors.
Do you have something to say about arts and culture in Yarra? We would like to hear from you through our Your Say page, where you can do a short survey or share your story about the arts in Yarra.
Bus Projects is excited to call for proposals for the 2020-21 program! This is the inaugural open call for the new venue at the Collingwood Arts Precinct (CAP). This move will allow Bus to drastically improve the way they support artists and engage with communities by removing rental fees paid by exhibiting artists.
Artful Dodgers Studios are seeking expressions of interest from young singers and those with an interest to participate in a new vocal ensemble project, Ultravox Choir. EOI are open to all young people aged 14 - 27 with an interest in the project’s theme and/or in group singing and no musical experience is necessary.