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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

Armadale Society of Artists Art Gallery at the Arena

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

Experience community art at its finest with the Armadale Society of Artists Art Gallery located at the 'Arthouse', Armadale Arena/Recreation Centre.

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

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

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

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

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Musical)

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a golden age musical from 1962 by Frank Loesser (Guys and Dolls).
Join us in this satire of big business that follows the rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, who uses a little handbook called How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, to climb the corporate ladder from lowly window washer to high-powered executive. Tackling such familiar dangers as the office party, backstabbing co-workers, caffeine addiction and, of course, true love!

$28

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

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