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.

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Yarra's Small Project Grants for 2020/21 are now open.

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Eight articles focused on homelessness have been published in Al Jazeera by Ali MC with the proud support of Yarra's Creative and Engage Grant Program.

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We are thrilled to announce the incoming residents at our Room to Create Studios at Collingwood Yards!

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Discover the artists and arts organisations who have received our annual funding for 2022.

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Expressions of interest for 2021 City of Yarra exhibition program now open

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Celebrate and reflect on the contributions, stories and history of Yarra’s many multicultural communities.

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Applications for Yarra’s 2018 annual grants program are now open, with more than $850,000 in funding available for grass roots community programs.

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Yarra is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of prolific Aboriginal singer, songwriter and truth-teller, Archie Roach.

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We are opening our community venues to artists and arts organisations at a discounted rate.

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PBS is the first tenant recently announced to move into the Collingwood Arts Precinct and former TAFE site in Johnston Street.

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Victorian five-day lockdown: what you need to know From 11.59pm tonight, all of Victoria (including the City of Yarra) will enter a five-day lockdown to respond to recent cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community. The short lockdown was announced by the Victorian Government this afternoon. During this time, you must follow Stage 4 restrictions, which were in place late last year: • Stay at home – unless shopping for essential goods and services, giving care, essential work or exercise (up to two hours). You must stay within 5km of your home. • Wear a mask when leaving your house – both indoors and outdoors. • Work from home, if you can. You can find the Premier’s announcement and a list of restrictions and essential workers at the Victorian Government’s website. There are changes to our services All Yarra Council customer service centres and facilities, like our libraries and leisure centres, will be closed from 5.30pm tonight until further notice. Essential services, including waste and recycling collection, will continue as normal. Playgrounds and childcare will remain open during this time. We’ll be sure to keep you updated if anything changes. We’re here to help If you need support or have questions about our services during this time, please call us on 9205 5555 or email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au. You can also use our online services to make a request or payment. COVID-19 information • Stage 4 restrictions – Premier’s of Victoria • Where to get tested – Department of Health • Case alerts and public exposure sites – Department of Health

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Nominations now open for 2021 Yarra Community Awards

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At the urging of a Yarra resident, we have started a public campaign to secure more money to support more artists in Yarra.

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Older residents in Yarra are in for a treat this Christmas.

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In 2023 the Room to Create Program will support two innovative and emerging projects with access to free studio space for 12 months. Room to Create’s Artists In Residence stream supports artists and arts organisations to keep working and thriving in Yarra.

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Blak Pearl Studio is new creative drop-in space for Aboriginal Peoples in Yarra. Following a successful application to the Room to Create Program, Blak Pearl Studios will provide a culturally safe multifaced studio that accommodates the artistic and communal needs of Aboriginal Peoples during 2022.

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We are excited to announce KIN Fashion as the successful applicant to our Expression of Interest for short term tenancy of 12-16 Peel Street Collingwood.

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We are committed to supporting people with disability to live full and active lives, ensuring that Yarra is an inclusive and accessible community and a place where everyone can live well. Access to arts participation and living a rich cultural life is big part of living well.

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Three murals by artist Sam Yong were commissioned by Yarra City Council in 2020 and are located on the Collingwood Senior Citizens Centre (CSSC), next to the Collingwood Town Hall, on Hoddle Street in Collingwood.

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