Expressions of interest to hold a major event in the City of Yarra between June 2019 to May 2020 are now open.

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SEVENTH Gallery has operated as an Artist Run Space on Fitzroy's Gertrude Street since 2000. In 2018, SEVENTH has launched a new professional development program called Career Arcs conversation series.

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Check out the recently announced performance times for next week's inaugural CHANGES event.

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Launch of a Marker for the Stolen Generations

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We're planning for the future by reviewing how we manage bookings of our facilities, from small meeting rooms to large events in Town Halls.

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Next Wave is a biennial festival of contemporary art made by emerging artists from around Australia with a focus on creative risk taking. The 2018 Next Wave program includes performances, exhibitions and events across a number of locations around Melbourne.

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Ever wanted to create theatre? Now’s your chance. In One Act is a rare opportunity to hone your playwriting skills under the guidance of professional writers. In this intense writing program, budding playwrights develop their ideas with other participants, and ultimately have professional actors perform their work. In One Act alumni have seen their work performed at Melbourne Writers' Theatre productions and Midsumma Festival – who knows where this free program could take you!

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Registrations now open for Melbourne Fringe Festival

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This year we are inviting all venues in Yarra to pitch events to be included in the Leaps and Bounds Music Festival program.

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The Emely Baker Centre will be used for the upcoming exhibition Wayfind, as part of the Next Wave Festival, 2018.

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Australian singer-songwriter Laura Imbruglia joins an impressive line-up of talent performing at this year's Leaps and Bounds Musical Festival, celebrating live music in Yarra.

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We are reviewing our Creative Yarra Triennial Grant Program and a survey is now open for community feedback. Creative Yarra is our three-year funding scheme offered to individual creative practitioners and organisations.

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The Molly Meldrum statue and Wall of Music mural by 23rd key will be launched at 11am on Tuesday 25 September at Wangaratta Street Park. You are invited to attend the newly upgraded precinct to celebrate these installations which celebrate Australian music.

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The Johnston Street Fiesta once again brings the vibrant culture, heritage and traditions of the world’s many Spanish speaking nations to the City of Yarra.

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We’re encouraging safe and family-friendly celebrations in our parks and gardens this New Year’s Eve. All Yarra’s parks and gardens will be open to the public, but there will be zero tolerance for anti-social behaviour.

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Yarra City Council's Annual Grants provide financial and in-kind support for community initiatives and projects running in 2018. Through this program, we will invest over $850,000 in programs which support and enrich the Yarra community.

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Yarra City Arts latest Pick Me Up Guide January - June 2019 now available.

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