The Melville Community Arts Association (MCAA) has made the decision to cease operations as of Friday, 30 June 2023, due to significant financial liabilities.
The MCAA and City of Melville officers are working together to progress ways in which Atwell House classes, including associated arts and community groups who have long-standing arrangements, can continue to access and enjoy the facilities beyond MCAA’s tenure.
In the interim, the City is supporting MCAA members with existing classes, exhibitions and bookings to continue to access the facilities. Members can register their interest in accessing existing bookings or classes by emailing
arts.melville@melville.wa.gov.au The MCAA is financially independent from the City of Melville and remains responsible for any monies owed. MCAA is working to deal with its insolvency and thanks the community for their patience as resolutions are worked through. Questions about membership can be directed to their email
admin@atwellarts.com.
The City will continue to progress its work towards developing the Atwell House Arts Precinct and remains committed to the independence and vitality of its community arts organisations and groups as an important part of our vibrant community.
The City and MCAA thank the many friends, members and students of the MCAA for their support through more than 40 years. The MCAA have a long and proud history of service to the community and this will continue to resonate and serve the health and arts vibrancy of the wider community for many years to come.
President MCAA Brigitta Nowland Director Cultural Services Gail Bowman