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FRANKSTON’S ONLINE ARTS NETWORK
EdgeArts.com.au is Frankston’s online arts
network – a place for community to profile
and engage with artists, spaces, events and
opportunities in the local area and beyond.
Uploading your information is free and can
be live in a matter of minutes.
For further information, email
edgearts@frankston.vic.gov.au
THE EDGE SPEAKER SERIES
On the first Thursday of every month (March
– September) come into Cube37 and engage
with professionals discussing contemporary
arts practice and what it means to be an artist
now. Topics will include everything from
digital marketing, copyright, conservation,
funding and exhibition development.
A full list of speakers is included at
EdgeArts.com.au
THE EDGE NEWSLETTER
A monthly e-news is distributed to highlight
new activities and opportunities. Sign up to
The Edge newsletter to keep up to date with
everything arts!
PUBLIC PROGRAMS:
THE EDGE
FOR EDUCATION & PUBLIC PROGRAM BOOKINGS, phone Karina Lamb on 03 9784 1890,
email cube37@frankston.vic.gov.au or go to DoArtFAC.com.au
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COME & EXPLORE THE FAC
The FAC’s team can take you on a tour of discovery behind
the scenes with your community or school group.
Frankston Art Centre boasts one of the largest stages in
Victoria outside of Melbourne City. Our professional
backstage team deliver performances in circus, comedy,
drama, dance, film, contemporary and classical music,
musical theatre, the list is endless!
If you want to learn more about theatre and what happens
backstage, we can tailor workshops for groups on Lighting
Design and Operations, Production, Events Management,
Exhibition Planning and more. Bookings required.
LIVE ARTS PRODUCTION
Work alongside professional technicians to learn about their
craft in lighting, rigging, stage management and logistics.
Suitable for ages 7-12 years
$15 per student (minimum 10)
WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS
Each year the FAC has a limited number of opportunities for
Year 10, VCAL and tertiary students to experience our
creative and energetic environment. If your placement
coincides with performances, we will offer you the
opportunity to work as a volunteer usher. In some cases you
may be able to shadow our theatre technicians. Please note –
many of these events are in the evening.
Demand is high so if you are interested please submit a
written application via DoArtFAC.com.au
The FAC’s Education Programs enable students to deepen their
understanding of the arts by giving all ages the opportunity to
engage, interact and learn from industry professionals and
emerging artists. Our programs allow students to grow in their
own practices of visual art, drama, music, theatre and literacy
while achieving curriculum outcomes.
We offer a range of Public Programs that encourage a deep
love of the arts across all ages that allow the community to
participate in workshops delivered by prestigious touring arts
companies from across the country and provide artists with the
opportunity to enhance their skills and pathways into the
creative industries.
The FAC supports local artists through The Edge, a free online
network outlining artist profiles, opportunities and events. Our
Arts Access programs provide targeted opportunities for
people of all abilities to join in the creative life of our
community.
The Education and Public Programs outlined in this booklet are
evident of our accessible, interactive and inspiring programs
available in 2017 with more to be announced as the year goes
by. We aim to respond to our community’s needs and our FAC
Programming & Engagement team is ready to discuss how the
FAC can deliver arts experiences to suit you.
For a complete overview of FAC’s 2017 Season Program see
thefac.com.au
Education and Public Program enquires and bookings can be
made online, through our box office or via:
Karina Lamb, Team Leader Programming & Engagement
03 9784 1890 | karina.lamb@frankston.vic.gov.au
DoArtFAC.com.au
FRANKSTON ARTS CENTRE:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
WITH THE ARTS
BEYOND PERFORMANCES
CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Beyond Performances 3
Education Programs 4
Primary Schools 5
Secondary Schools 9
Public Programs 12
Performance Events 12
Ventana Fiesta 20
Hot Arts & Hip Cats 21
Arts Access 22
Cube 37 23
The Edge 24
Bookings 24
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WHAT WE OFFER
When you book a kinder or school group into a performance,
you not only experience a professional production that will
engage your students and leave long lasting memories, you
will also have access to:
• Free attendance at Workshops or Special Events with
performance tickets, limited availability
• Extensive Teacher Resource Kit on each performance
outlining connections to curriculum and outcomes
• Outreach Programs (incursions) to prepare students for
their visit to the theatre, including digital workshops and
artist visits, where available
• Access to FAC Education e-News distributed monthly,
and more!
We can also tailor workshops to your student needs.
For more information speak to Karina Lamb, Team Leader
Programming & Engagement on 03 9784 1890 or email
karina.lamb@frankston.vic.gov.au
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
FAC’s Education Programs allow students to grow in their own practices of visual art, drama,
music, theatre, literacy and more, while achieving curriculum outcomes.
A CDP Kids Production
MR STINK
Ages: 6-12 years
Performances: FRIDAY 17 MARCH, 11am & 6pm
Outreach: Prior to Performances – Digital Workshops
Special Event: Post-show Q&A following 11am performance
Free Outreach and Special Event attendance with
performance tickets, limited availability
David Walliams’ book comes alive in a play by Maryam
Master. It starts when Chloe makes friends with Mr Stink,
the local tramp. When Mr Stink needs a place to stay,
Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed.
TEACHER RESOURCE KIT: Available
OUTREACH: Digital Workshops that come to you!
Schools have the opportunity to access digital workshops in
your school to coincide with the performance. These inter-
active workshops will connect literacy with the arts, explore
themes of the book by David Walliams with practical
exercises to engage your students.
SPECIAL EVENT: Post-show Q&A
Following the 11am performance on 17 March, students have
the opportunity to speak directly with the cast in a post-show
Q&A. Students will love the chance to speak directly to the
actors on everything from characters, content and more.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Photo: Heidrun Lohr
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A Monkey Baa Theatre Company Production
DIARY OF A WOMBAT
Ages: 3-9 years
Performances: TUESDAY 8 AUGUST, 11am & 6pm
Outreach: Visiting Artist Workshops –
THURSDAY 27 & FRIDAY 28 JULY
Free Outreach with performance tickets, limited availability
Meet Mothball, the naughtiest wombat in Australia. Bored
with her daily routine, Mothball goes in search of shelter and
food, creating chaos in the lives of the humans around her.
TEACHER RESOURCE KIT: Available
OUTREACH: Visiting Artist Workshops that come to you!
Workshops – THURSDAY 27 JULY & FRIDAY 28 JULY
In July, we are offering four Teaching Artist Workshops in
your kindergarten (45 min) or primary school (6o min). The
workshops will form a bridge between the book and the
performance and will include environment and sustainability
activities, tailored drama activities exploring literacy,
expression and comprehension, characterisation and a guest
puppet! Workshops are capped at 30 students. Complete
your booking soon to take up this great opportunity.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Compagnia TPO & Insite Arts
in co-production with Teatro Metastasio Stabile della Toscana
SALTBUSH
Performances: SATURDAY 26 AUGUST,11am, 1pm & 3pm
Special Event: Aboriginal Connections Festival at Cube 37
Outreach: Aboriginal Dance & Movement Workshops –
FRIDAY 25 AUGUST
Filled with dance, music, songs and stories, Saltbush follows
two friends on their journey through the Australian land-
scape; from river country to an urban landscape, through
desert and through sea.
Children will find themselves immersed in a live, projected
artwork that introduces them to the shared culture and
language of Indigenous Australia and be enthralled by the
landscape that unfolds around them.
OUTREACH: Aboriginal Dance & Movement Workshops
that come to you! – FRIDAY 25 AUGUST
The cast of Saltbush will take students through movement
and dance and invite them to engage with the storyline of
Saltbush. Workshops limited to maximum 60 participants.
Two workshops available.
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FAC presents
CIRCUS WORKSHOPS
FOR SCHOOLS
Ages: 5+ years
Workshop costs: $15 per student
Duration: 60 min (longer workshops are possible)
Numbers: 10-25 students required
Students can enjoy a one-off or a series of beginner Circus
Classes, led by our professional trainers in Cube 37’s specially
equipped circus training studio.
Circus is a fun way to develop fundamental life skills such as
coordination, team work, creativity, trust, mental and physical
health. Our workshops cover aerial skills, tumbling, acro-
balance, juggling, clowning and much more.
TEACHER RESOURCE KIT: Available
FAC presents
BACKSTAGE TOURS
Free Tours with performance tickets, limited availability
due to theatre operations.
Numbers: Maximum 30 students
Experience the mystery and magic of behind the scenes,
shine a spotlight, raise the curtain and stand centre stage.
FAC guided tours cover the theatre, Cube 37 and exhibition
spaces. Make it a day by visiting the Frankston Library and
other venues in our city. Have lunch in the wonderful Cube
courtyard or walk down to the foreshore if the weather is nice.
TEACHER RESOURCE KIT: Available
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company and Belvoir
CORANDERRK
Ages: Years 7-12
Performance: SATURDAY 20 MAY, 7.30pm
Special events: Pre-show talk SATURDAY 20 MAY, 6pm
Post-show Q&A: With the Cast – perfect for VCE students
Free with performance tickets, limited availability
CORANDERRK is on the 2017 VCAA Playlist for Drama!
This production tells the story of the campaign to keep the
Coranderrk reserve in Aboriginal hands. In 1881, the men and
women of the Coranderrk Aboriginal reserve went head-to-
head with the Aboriginal Protection Board. It revives the
voices of all those, black and white, who fought for a better
pact between the country’s oldest and newest inhabitants.
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences are warned that
this production contains images of deceased persons.
TEACHER RESOURCE KIT: Available
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Pre-show talk – SATURDAY 20 MAY, 6pm – Available to all!
All ticket holders are invited to come into the theatre prior
to the performance for the opportunity to hear about the
development process for this special production, and what it
means to pay tribute to the resilience and adaptability of a
community who lobbied the government and navigated a
political system foreign to their own.
Post-show Q&A – SATURDAY 20 MAY – VCE Students!
Year 10-12 students, and those interested in Aboriginal history,
are invited to stay on for a special post show Q&A with the
cast. This is your chance to gain a deeper understanding of
theatre practice, character development or the process of
bringing historical events to the stage.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Photo: Tyson Mowarin
Photo: Patrick Boland
Photo: Nicola Dracoulis
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Bell Shakespeare
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Ages: Years 7-12
Performance: SATURDAY 19 AUGUST, 7.30pm
Workshops: MONDAY 24 JULY
Free Workshop attendance with performance tickets,
limited availability
This uncompromising and dark production explores the tense
relationship and prejudices between those that have, and
those that don’t. Dark in its humour and bawdy in its romantic
hijinks, The Merchant of Venice takes audiences on a journey
of love, mercy and justice.
TEACHER RESOURCE KIT: Available
WORKSHOPS: Regional Access Workshops with
Bell Shakespeare – MONDAY 24 JULY
The Regional Access Workshops are presented by a member
of The Players. The Players are professional actors and/or
directors who have worked with Bell Shakespeare in main
stage productions or in-school performances, and have been
trained by the company as teachers. The Players present all
Bell Shakespeare programmes and have a wealth of
performance experience and knowledge of Shakespeare.
The workshops, 75 minutes in duration, are highly practical
and cover plot synopsis, character journeys and design images
from the production. Crossing many disciplines for teachers
and students, these workshops are not to be missed.
Photos: Pierre Toussaint
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Australian Dance Theatre
BE YOUR SELF REDUX
Ages: Years 6-12
Performance: FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 8pm
Special event: Sneak peek, FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 1pm
Sneak Peek is free with performance ticket
Outreach: Contemporary Dance Workshops,
TUESDAY 5 & WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
Be Your Self Redux fuses Garry Stewart’s audacious
choreography with spoken word to create an exciting dance
work that leaves audiences questioning the underpinnings
of who they are.
SPECIAL EVENT: Sneak peek – FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER, 1pm
School groups are invited to a ‘sneak peek’ of the
performance. This is a unique opportunity for audiences to
step behind the scenes of ADT and observe the dancers’ daily
training regime, watch the meticulous rehearsal process, see
how the stage is set ready for a performance, and understand
the technical aspects of the show.
OUTREACH: Contemporary Dance Workshops –
TUESDAY 5 & WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
ADT workshops are a creative learning experience that aim to
engender a deeper understanding of the world of dance and
the arts and promote self-confidence, ingenuity and physical
awareness. Workshops include a Q&A with dancers to provide
insight into professional dance life.
Three concurrent workshops available with 6 dancers. Duration
2 hours. Suitable for Years 6-12. Please note that costs incur
for outreach programs with Australian Dance Theatre.
Photos: Chris Herzfeld, Camlight Productions
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DYLANesque
THE BOB DYLAN STORY
Ages: All
Performance: SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY, 7.30pm at Cube37
Special Event: Pre-show Jam Session,
SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY, 2pm
Cost: $10 with performance ticket
CALLING ALL SINGERS, MUSICIANS & DYLAN FANS!
Dylan – Folk Singer, Rebel, Beat Poet, Rock Star. Let Jeff
Jenkins and his electrifying 4-piece band take you on a trip
through the life, times and music of the legendary Nobel
Prize laureate Bob Dylan with stories and songs.
SPECIAL EVENT: Pre-show Jam Session for Singers,
Musicians & Fans – SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY, 2pm
Come in to chat about all things Dylan with Jeff Jenkins, lead
singer of the electrifying 4 piece band in DYLANesque. Get
inspired and stay for a jam before returning to watch the
performance at Cube 37 from 7.30pm.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
The FAC’s Public Programs are open to all who want to broaden their knowledge
of contemporary art, performance, dance, music and theatre.
shake & stir theatre co and QPAC
DRACULA by Bram Stoker
Ages: Years 10+, Audiences interested in Acting & Theatre
Production Techniques
Performance: WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL, 7.30pm
Special Event: Backstage Production Tour,
TUESDAY 11 APRIL, 3.30pm
Workshop: Gothic Theatre for Actors,
WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL, 1pm
Free Backstage Tour and Workshop with performance
ticket, limited availability.
From the company behind the multi award-winning, national
touring productions of Wuthering Heights and Animal Farm
comes this new adaptation of Bram Stoker's twisted tale.
Dracula is a story of opposites: love vs hate; entrapment vs
abandonment; good vs evil; light vs dark; supernatural vs
science; violence vs love; modern vs traditional. These
dichotomies exist to drive the narrative and to highlight the
extreme nature of the dramatic piece. Investigate Gothic
Theatre, adaptions of a classical text, gender representations,
context and intersexuality, symbolism and the themes of
power, love, gender and supernatural.
Warning: Simulated violence, sexual and supernatural themes,
haze and strobe lighting.
Photos: Dylan Evans
PUBLIC PROGRAMS:
PERFORMANCE EVENTS
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TEACHER RESOURCE KIT: Available
SPECIAL EVENT: Backstage Production Tour –
TUESDAY 11 APRIL, 3.30pm
You have the special opportunity to explore the production
techniques and workings of Dracula! Tour backstage with the
Production Manager. Free with performance ticket. Limited to
30 participants. Bookings required.
WORKSHOP: Gothic Theatre Workshop –
WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL, 1pm
Years 10+ and the general public are invited to learn more
about Gothic Theatre before seeing the performance of
Dracula. Explore theatrical techniques and staging.
Investigate roles, movement, language, space, mood, focus
and symbolism. Free with performance ticket. Limited to 30
participants. Bookings required.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS:
PERFORMANCE EVENTS
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
COMEDY ROADSHOW
Ages: Recommended 15+ years
Performance: SUNDAY 7 MAY, 8pm
Special Event: Pre-show talk ‘Stand Up Q&A’,
SUNDAY 7 MAY, 7pm
Free Special event with performance ticket
With an all-killer, no-filler cast of Australian stars, talented
newcomers and international performers, we’ve got all your
comedy bases covered. Featuring everything from stand-up
to sketch, slapstick to song, each individual line-up presents
the best of the Festival in one hilarious show.
SPECIAL EVENT: Stand Up Q&A – A pre-show Q&A with the
Comedians – SUNDAY 7 MAY, 7pm
Are you interested in breaking into the world of comedy?
Come in early before the performance to hear from comic
professionals on how they got their big breaks. A rare
opportunity to speak to some of the best in the field.
Photo: Melinda Rees | Cast, Sale 2016
Photo: Jim Lee
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Sydney Dance Company
FRAME OF MIND
Ages: All
Performance: FRIDAY 14 JULY, 8pm
Workshops: Creative Choreography Workshops,
THURSDAY 13 JULY, 1pm
Cost: $25 with performance ticket, $30 workshop only
Special event: ‘Sneak peek’, FRIDAY 14 JULY, 1pm
'Sneak peek' is free with performance ticket.
CALLING VCE, DANCE OR DRAMA STUDENTS!
Sydney Dance Company’s Frame of Mind is a wildly powerful
double bill featuring the smash hit Wildebeest by Australia’s
own Gabrielle Nankivell and the multi award-winning Frame
of Mind from Rafael Bonachela.
TEACHER RESOURCE KIT: Available
WORKSHOPS: Creative Choreography Workshops –
THURSDAY 13 JULY
The creative workshop consists of a warm up and technique
exercise, exploration of choreographic tasks the company
have utilised to generate new movement and learning of
some company repertoire. Maximum 35 participants. All
abilities welcome. Duration 2 hours.
SPECIAL EVENT: Sneak Peek – FRIDAY 14 JULY, 1pm
Want to have a ‘sneak peek’ of the performance and see
what happens during a rehearsal? We have the people to
make that happen! Call us to book in your sneak peek while
booking your group into the Sydney Dance Company’s new
performance.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS:
PERFORMANCE EVENTS
Photos: Pedro Greig
ABORIGINAL CONNECTIONS
FESTIVAL
Ages: All
Workshops and Demonstrations:
SATURDAY 26 AUGUST, 10am-3pm
Free: This is a free event for the whole community.
SATURDAY 26 AUGUST, 10am-3pm
Cube 37 comes alive with interactive workshops and
contemporary art demonstrations associated with Aboriginal
connections to land. Before or after seeing Saltbush, explore
meditation, cultural and art practices throughout the venue.
This is a free event for the whole community.
Baluk Arts will take you through interactive ‘hands on’ art
practices connected to culture. Baluk Arts is a non-profit
Victorian Aboriginal arts organisation based in Mornington
owned by Aboriginal artists from Frankston, the Mornington
Peninsula and greater Melbourne. Baluk artists are from
diverse Aboriginal backgrounds from all over Australia and
share their stories through artwork in many different mediums.
Demonstrations are available throughout the day.
No bookings required.
Photos: Matt Elliott
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VENTANA MURGA CELEBRATIONS
A murga (moorga) is a carnival celebrated in Cadiz (Spain),
Uruguay and Argentina. This year the murga is to be held on
SATURDAY 11 MARCH, 12pm at the 2017 Street Fiesta, with
a preview at the Opening on Friday 24 February, 7pm.
MURGA COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
– BE A PART OF THE FIESTA!
Join the Carnival Parade for the Ventana Street Fiesta 2017!
In the multi-art workshops you will become part of an
authentic South American murga carnival community by
learning the dances, songs, acting and craft involved. Even
make your own costume and props! It is a fun and inclusive
activity where everybody can get involved. No experience
required! WEDNESDAYS, 7.30pm-9pm: 1, 8, 15, 22
FEBRUARY AND 1, 8 MARCH prior to the murga event.
5 classes and 1 general rehearsal, Cube 37.
Cost: $60 for the series of workshops.
VENTANA EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
Take part in Guided Tours and Music Workshops tailored to
your group. Frankston Arts Centre and Cube 37.
TUESDAY 14 AND THURSDAY 16 MARCH, 9.30am-2.30pm
FREE. Bookings essential
OUTREACH: MURGA WORKSHOPS COME TO YOU!
We can come to your school with visiting artists to work on
costumes, props, craft, movement, music and other aspects
of the murga carnival. Each workshop is tailored to your
needs and students can be a part of the large murga parade.
Available: March – December 2017
Teacher resource kits available for all Ventana Workshops.
Bookings are essential on 03 9784 1060.
For more information see VentanaFrankston.com.au
PUBLIC PROGRAMS:
VENTANA FIESTA
Photo: Juan Valiente Campo
Photo: Juan Valiente Campo
HIP CAT CIRCUS
Every term Hip Cat Circus teaches circus skills to ages 5+ in
a positive learning environment led by professional trainers.
Activities include aerials, acrobalance, tumbling, juggling,
hooping, mini trap and more! Circus provides a sense of own-
ership within a social network, whilst increasing fundamental
life skills such as coordination, coping strategies, respect,
team work, creativity, trust, mental and physical health.
Classes run in line with school terms.
Bookings 03 9784 1060 or DoArtFAC.com.au
HOT ARTS FOR COOL KIDS
Hot Arts for Cool Kids is a hands-on, interactive, creative and
diverse art and craft program for 4-12 year olds and their
families. Our talented team transform the Glass Cube into a
magic adventure world! Using recycled materials and paper
craft, woodwork, sewing, construction and painting, let your
imagination run wild to create a masterpiece for display.
9, 10, 12 & 13 January, Cube 37
Age: 4-12 years, must be accompanied by an adult
Cost: $15 first child, $10 subsequent child.
Bookings 03 9784 1060 or DoArtFAC.com.au
PUBLIC PROGRAMS:
HOT ARTS & HIP CATS
Photo: Anthony Hellier
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Cube 37 is the FAC’s community gallery and
arts hub. It includes:
• The Glass Cube – a street front digital
projection and installation gallery.
• Cube Gallery – a large exhibition space
presenting hired, self-curated and
touring exhibitions
• The Studios – flexible black-box
rehearsal and performance spaces
• The Labs – multi-purpose workshop and
training rooms.
Cube 37 is the location for many of our
education and public programs and a venue
for cabaret and other intimate performances.
The Studio and Labs are available for hire.
For more information see DoArtFAC.com or
cube37@frankston.vic.gov.au
WORLD PERCUSSION WORKSHOP
Wednesday 25 January, 6pm-7pm
Join in on a percussion workshop with
aZzBand’s celebrated Percussionist Yonder
Rodriguez from Venezuela. Suitable for ages
16+ years. $20 with performance ticket, $30
workshop only
Carolyn Cardinet and Angela Barnett
GLACIER EXHIBITION
Saturday 11 February, 12pm
Carolyn and Angela discuss their sculptural-
projection installation and the concerning
issues surrounding micro-plastics
contaminating the arctic waters. Free event.
Nibbles and drink on arrival.
Mirjana Margetic
CRAFT WORKSHOP:
TRADITIONAL CLOTH & MIXED MEDIA
Saturday 22 April, 11am-3pm
Discover the beauty of perished handcrafts
and be inspired by artist Mirjana Margetic,
who uses mixed media to explore, interpret,
and navigate many traditional crafts and
found objects. Explore concepts of identity
and memory by bringing along your own lost
or found traditional craft piece to alter with
newly learnt mixed media skills. Suitable for
adults or ages 15+ years. Extra materials
provided. $30 per participant.
Kit Wise and Tace Kelly
HEAD ABOVE WATER EXHIBITION
Wednesday 12 April, 6pm
Opening and Performance. View from street.
Free event. Bookings essential: 03 9784 1060
PUBLIC PROGRAMS:
CUBE 37
ARTIST TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Throughout the year we invite the general
public in to hear from the diverse artists that
exhibit in Cube 37. Events and artist
information will be included on The Edge
website – EdgeArts.com.au
Bookings essential: 03 9784 1060
ARTS ACCESS
The FAC aims for all sections of the
community to have access to enjoy and
participate in the arts. We offer performances
and programs suited to all including for
people with complex health issues, mental
illness and all abilities. For further information
email artsaccess@frankston.vic.gov.au or see
DoArtFAC.com.au
ART IN DIALYSIS
Since September 2011 art therapist Melissa
Banks has been working with patients in the
dialysis ward of Frankston Hospital. Patients
participate in discussions about art, learn new
drawing and painting techniques, explore
with colour and use recycled materials to
create art.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS:
ARTS ACCESS
MURGA ARTS ACCESS WORKSHOPS
All abilities workshops to make props, act,
sing and move to be a part of the Ventana
murga carnival. Wednesdays 10am-12pm,
1 February – 8 March. 5 classes and 1
general rehearsal, Cube 37
Stephen, Art in Dialysis
BAM Allstars
GET OUT!
Get Out! is a performing arts program
developed by Arts Access Victoria for adults
with a disability, providing respite for their
family and voluntary carers. Workshops are
exploratory, developmental, skill based,
social and fun.
CIRQUE SUR ROUES
Cirque sur Roues (Circus on Wheels) is an
inclusive circus, catering for adults of all
abilities and welcoming people with physical
and intellectual disability and acquired brain
injury. Aligned with school terms, the classes
run once per week.
ALL ABILITIES DANCE (BAM ALLSTARS)
BAM Allstars presents an all-abilities
accessible dance class, led by a professional
facilitator. Participants attend with a carer.
Contact Lisa Murphy, BAM Allstars:
0425 721 848
Photo: Juan Valiente Campo
