Arts information and ongoing opportunities
Creative Lab Residency at AH Bracks Library
We are offering Melville based creative groups the opportunity for a Creative Lab residency at AH Bracks Library. By nurturing ideas and providing opportunities for our creatives we can build a more #creativemelville. The Creative Lab is a flexible meeting room with a sink, storage cupboards, trestles and chairs. Some secure equipment storage will be available. We are offering groups the opportunity to use the Creative Lab for a series of up to 8 sessions, free of cost in exchange for:
- A workshop or artists talk with the public
- Producing a creative outcome within AH Bracks Library which could include an exhibition of artworks or the installation of a temporary artwork within the library.
The group must be able to meet during Library opening hours, and meeting times need to be negotiated to fit in with other bookings:
If your group is interested in a Creative Lab residency please email arts@melville.wa.gov.au to discuss your ideas.
#creativemelville x Soul Traders webinars
Soul Traders Amy Snoekstra and Bo Wong have produced a special three part webinar series for creative business owners discussing the ins and outs, the vagaries, the traps and the triumphs of running a solo freelance business and living a creative life. Over the three sessions, Amy and Bo explored topics creating your online presence: practical tools, tips and tricks; marketing and community building for creatives and creating engaging imagery and content for your social media.
You can watch all three webinars on the Arts and Events You Tube channel
#creativemelville Creative Networking events
Every couple of months artists and creatives who are working or living within the City's boundaries meet-up in various locations to enjoy informal networking. These meet-ups showcase the many creative spaces located within the City of Melville and provided an opportunity to meet and chat with likeminded creatives. Please note we have currently paused meetings due to the COVID-19 situation. Register your interest in attending our events once they resume at arts@melville.wa.gov.au
Sign up to our monthly arts eNewsletter
The Arts eNews is a monthly enewsletter promoting cultural events and activities taking place in the City of Melville and surrounding suburbs. The newsletter is emailed on the second Thursday of each month to over 3,000 subscribers with local artists and arts organisations invited to share their news (showing, selling, seeking etc) with the community.
Subscribe to our Arts eNewsletter
To submit content for the Arts eNews, please email the Cultural Development Officer (Arts) with key information such as date, address, contact details, website link and a jpeg image.
Melville Arts and Creatives Facebook Group
Keep up to date and join our facebook group. It's a place for local artists, arts groups and creative enterprises to network, promote their work and collaborate on ideas.
PHAZE Urban Art
PHAZE is the City of Melville's youth urban art program, which runs sessions from Leeming Skate Park, John Creaney Skate Park and Melville Skate Park. We will advertise current opportunities on this page as they arise.
Public Art and Community Art Projects
The City of Melville invites artists and creative teams to submit Expressions of Interest for public art and community art projects to be included in City buildings, facilities and public spaces. If you are interested in being added to our artist register please email arts@melville.wa.gov.au
Goolugatup Heathcote Cultural Precinct
The Goolugatup Heathcote Cultural Precinct is a multi-arts and cultural gallery that invites emerging and established artists, curators, community groups and people wanting to exhibit material within a social history context to submit proposals for exhibitions each year.