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ReDiscover Armadale Urban Art Trail

Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre 40 Jull Street, Armadale, Western Australia, Australia

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

Armadale Arts Bush Trail

Armadale Environmental Centre Triton Cres,, Bedfordale, WA, Australia

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

Handbell and Handchime Sessions

Armadale Shopping City Armadale Shopping City Jull Street, Armadale WA 6112, Armadale, WA, Australia

Come and experience handchimes and handbells at this drop-in workshop. No musical knowledge is required, and the activity will be stationed out the front of Target at Armadale Shopping City. After just one hour, participants will be able to ring several tunes on these uniquely tuned percussion instruments as a group.

Free

Lester Prize Local School Mini Exhibition

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

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

Minnawarra Art Awards

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

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

Armadale Arena 4 Townley St,, Armadale, WA, Australia

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

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

Minnawarra Art Awards Artist Floor Talks

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

Experience the Minnawarra Art Awards through the eyes and minds of the artists themselves. Join our guest artists as they provide insights into their work and artistic process. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments while mingling with art enthusiasts. Places are limited so book early to secure your place.

Free

Meditation and Mindfulness in Nature

Armadale Environmental Centre Triton Cres,, Bedfordale, WA, Australia

Being in nature is a means of finding stillness and calmness within - a true antidote to the business and stresses of everyday life. Be guided by Kookaburra Yoga and learn to meditate in the peaceful setting of Settlers Common - sit quietly, be totally present, feel a sense of connection with nature, and learn how to focus on the peacefulness within.

Free

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
This is a Recurring Event Music in the Hall

Music in the Hall

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

Immerse your senses in the creativity of the Minnawarra Art Awards while enjoying intimate live performances featuring talented musicians in this creative pop-up performance space.

Free