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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

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

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

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

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

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
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

Mixed Up Music

Kelmscott Hall & Grounds Rushton Park, 60 River Rd,, Kelmscott, WA, Australia

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Mixed Up Music from the award-winning Armadale City Concert Band. Admission by gold coin donation. Come and join us on Sunday 19 May at Kelmscott Hall for an entertaining variety of music. There will be movie themes, concert band classics and even a bit of 80's and 90's music.

$1