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This is a Recurring Event ReDiscover Armadale Urban Art Trail

ReDiscover Armadale Urban Art Trail

In partnership with Six Two Three Zero, the City of Armadale proudly presents ReDiscover Armadale: a walking urban art trail. ReDiscover Armadale showcases local, national and international artists through a series of murals. Enjoy a walking tour of Armadale and witness the streets come alive with creative energy. Play a part in these shared stories. Pick up a copy of the ReDiscover Armadale brochure from the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre or get in touch to find out more.

Free
This is a Recurring Event Armadale Arts Bush Trail

Armadale Arts Bush Trail

The Armadale Arts Bush Trail returns in 2024 to the Armadale Environmental Centre, in a celebration of sustainable creativity. Professional artists as well as local school and community groups have used nature as a landscape to create artworks using exclusively natural materials. This free trail invites you to discover the extraordinary connection between community, art and environment. Check the rest of the Armadale Arts Festival program for giveaways and activities offered across the weekends!

Free
This is a Recurring Event Lester Prize Local School Mini Exhibition

Lester Prize Local School Mini Exhibition

Budding young artists from local Armadale schools have had the opportunity to learn portraiture skills from a leading artist and teacher featured in the inaugural Lester Prize Exhibition.The Lester Prize is one of the country's most recognised and prestigious fine art prizes, exhibited at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Come and check out the self-portraits created by our wonderful Year 9 and 10 students.

Free
This is a Recurring Event Minnawarra Art Awards

Minnawarra Art Awards

The Minnawarra Art Awards showcases some of Western Australia's best artists. This year we welcome back Ron Nyisztor as the curator.The $25,000 prize pool has been continued, ensuring this professionally curated exhibition provides viewers with a powerful show of high calibre and diverse artworks. An exciting public program includes curator and artist floor talks and Positive Ageing High Teas. It's not just arts lovers that are able to revel in this creative visual feast!

Free
This is a Recurring Event Extensions

Extensions

The City of Armadale is proud to have partnered with the Armadale Society of Artists to present Extensions, a high-quality community art exhibition. Showcasing impressive art from many talented local and visiting artists, Extensions provides viewers a collective show that is as diverse in nature as in each piece's methodology. Come down to enjoy the works, check out the Society's new home and a range of workshops. Don't forget to nominate your favourite piece in the People's Choice Award!

Free
This is a Recurring Event Sensorium Theatre: Ten Tiny Things

Sensorium Theatre: Ten Tiny Things

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

Sensorium Theatre is Australia's only company making immersive, multi-sensory theatre specifically for young audiences with disability.
Sensorium Theatre will be revving up the green machine at the Armadale District Hall! Join us for a sensory storytelling of 'Ten Tiny Things', created by Meg McKinlay and Kyle Hughes-Odgers. Children and their families will slow down and go on an interactive journey to discover ten tiny things through all the senses!

Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

$10

Swap – Don’t Shop! Children’s Clothing Event

Rossiter Pavilion 16 Tuberose Rd,, Piara Waters, WA, Australia

Have your kids outgrown their clothes? Join the movement to reduce textile waste in landfill by participating in the Swap - Don't Shop! Children's Clothing Event. Friday 17 May: bring along baby, toddler and children's clothing (up to twelve years, on hangers) and shoes that are worthy of a longer lifespan. Please ensure items are in good, wearable condition. Maternity wear is also welcome. Saturday 18 May: bring a reusable shopping bag to shop for "new" items to take home.

Free

Cartoon Stacker Birds

Creative Soul Sessions 42 Challis Rd,, Armadale, Western Australia, Australia

Join Creative Soul Sessions and learn how to draw cartoons with Pete Player.Pete will run through all the basics of drawing cartoon characters and help you create your very own cartoon stack of birds using paints and posca pens.
The special Arts Festival price is $5 per person and the event is suitable for all skills, abilities and ages.

$5

An Evening of John Denver With Strings

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

In an era when popular music absorbed the connection of the common person, and utilised the beauty of Strings to lift music to poetic heights, John Denver personified the art of singer-songwriting. Wayne Perry, Armadale's 2024 Festival Artist, eloquently performs the greatest of John Denver's songs and is joined by banjo legend Ian Simpson in a unique collaboration with musical director and musical arranger, Rachel John. The Classic Sounds Orchestra delivers the melting string parts of John Denver's greatest recordings and presents to you, An Evening of John Denver With Strings.

$20

Painted Pots Drop In Session

Champion Centre 76 Champion Dr,, Seville Grove, Western Australia, Australia

Residents and visitors alike are invited to exercise their creativity at this drop in clay pot painting session with local artist Rose Indich.
No experience or materials needed - just bring your imagination! Clay pots and painting materials will be provided.

You'll get to take home your finished product as well as a free bush tucker plant to plant in it.

No bookings are required, however note quantities are limited and distributed on a first in first served basis.

Free