Casey Arts

28/09/2022

26/09/2022

🎉 Start planning your road trip for the Open Studios Weekend 2022!

This year we have moved to Spring and studios will be welcoming people in for exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops across the 8-9 October.

Take a self-guided tour from Hampton Park to Toomuc Valley...sign up for a new class, purchase some unique hand made art pieces or just come along for a browse and a chat.

You can download the Open Studios program with map here:
https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/news/open-studios-weekend-back-for-2022

Image: Janet Matthews, Gang Gangs Whispering Sweet Nothings_coloured pencil and graphite

06/09/2022

The Archibald Prize 2022 Exhibition is now open at Bunjil Place Gallery!

Make sure you book your session online before your visit, to avoid the queue.
bit.ly/BP-Archibald-Prize-22

Image Credit: Andy Chappell

The Archibald Prize 2022 is An Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Presenting partner ANZ.

Art Gallery of New South Wales ANZ Australia

Thanks to our exhibition program partner Orana Clyde North

29/08/2022

We're counting down to Archibald Prize 2022 at Bunjil Place....only 5 big sleeps until it launches! Check out some of the fun activities which will be happening in the precinct..

At the Young Archie Making Hub, budding artists and their families can spend time exploring their own creativity through art making.
We've got the art supplies, you bring the enthusiasm!

Full details on our website.
bit.ly/BP-Young-Archie-Making-Hub

The Archibald Prize 2022 is An Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition. Presenting partner ANZ.
Art Gallery of New South Wales ANZ Australia

Thanks to our exhibition program partner Orana Clyde North and our event partner Zart Art for providing our art supplies in the Young Archie Making Hub.

22/08/2022

In August we continue our evenings of inspiring artist talks paired with delicious food and wine offerings. This month we hear from Iranian born Award winning artist/photographer and filmmker Hoda Afshar.

Through her art practice, Hoda explores the nature and possibilities of documentary image-making. Working across photography and moving-image, she considers the representation of gender, marginality, and displacement. In her work, she employs processes that disrupt traditional image-making practices, play with the presentation of imagery, or merge aspects of conceptual, staged, and documentary photography.

Hoda's work 'Remain', filmed on Manus Island is currently exhibiting on the Bunjil Place Outdoor Screen as part of Art After Dark.

For full details and to book for Art Bites on Thursday 25 August, visit bit.ly/bp-ArtBites-HodaAfshar

22/07/2022

✨✨Cranbourne Star News saw One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and loved it!

Check out their review and book your tickets so you don't miss out on this "professional level production for a community theatre price" at www.batstheatre.org.au

18/07/2022

💥Only two weeks left to experience City of Casey's 2022 Winter Arts Festival including Casey Philharmonic Orchestra's....Harry Potter and the Chamber of Music, a concert full of magical fun for everyone!

Have you got your wizarding costume sorted? - you just might win a prize!

For tickets visit www.cpo.org.au now!

15/07/2022

Book in for a free online workshop with local artist Shan Primrose!

bunjilplace.com.au/events/reflections-online-workshop-shan-primrose

Take a piece of garbage and transform it into a piece of functional, up-cycled art. Just find a used vessel at home like an old jam jar, a dirty terracotta pot from the garden, a glass bottle from the recycling bin, an empty soup can, or a cracked mug that you would otherwise throw away.

Over the 1.5 hour workshop we will use different techniques to transform the piece of rubbish into an artwork that you can display at home, and/or use as a pot planter or flower vase! You will also need to supply your own art materials. If you can’t access an art store, you can use household items such as acrylic house paints, sharpies/posca pens, pencils, paper, glue, images cut out from magazines/books, stickers, rhinestones and more. See you there!

12/07/2022

🎉 This is a Call Out for the 2022 Open Studios weekend from Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 October!!

If you have an artist studio in Casey, Cardinia or Dandenong and would like to open it up to the public for a weekend please send an email for more information to [email protected] by Friday 22 July.

12/07/2022

🏺⚱️ TERM 3 ADULT POTTERY CLASSES ⚱️🏺

Our term 3 program starts next week but there's still time to register!

Whether you’re a beginner looking for a new hobby, or an intermediate potter wanting a creative space to expand your skills, our term pottery program has something for everyone.

The term runs for 9 weeks with 2.5 hour facilitated classes.
Monday Morning 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
Tuesday Evening 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Wednesday Morning 10.00 am - 12.30 pm
Wednesday Evening 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm
Thursday Evening 6.00 pm - 8.30 pm (FULL)
Saturday Morning 10.00 am - 12.30 pm

For more information or to book, check out of upcoming Facebook events.

11/07/2022

The Young Archie competition is coming to Bunjil Place.

In support of the Archibald Prize 2022 at Bunjil Place, we are hosting the Young Archie Competition for young artists between the ages of 5 and 18.

We encourage you to draw someone who is special to you, someone who is known to you and plays a significant role in your life.

Get your art supplies ready and start creating!
For more details, tap the link in our bio.
Apply before July 17, 2022.

***Please read carefully all the entry information and terms and conditions before submission.

The Young Archie competition is proudly supported by Presenting Partner

Image: 2021 Young Archie competition, 9–12 years finalist, Viraj Tandon, age 9, 'My grandfather’s secret garden' (detail)

09/07/2022

Come down to the Old Cheese Factory on between 10.00 am - 4.00 pm on Sunday 10 July and watch the Powerful Owl, chainsaw sculpture come to life...

Following the huge success of their inaugural Berwick District Woodworkers Annual Expo last year the club will be once again opening their doors to the public and showcasing the incredible work of members', including furniture, woodturning, carving, pyrography, scroll saw work, rocking horses, toys, and all other aspects of woodworking.

Enjoy live demonstrations in the extensive workroom, chainsaw carving, activities for children and an opportunity to purchase pieces available for sale at very reasonable prices.

For more info: bdwwc.club

08/07/2022

📣📣📣Last night we launched the Bandok Tati video at the Studio, Bunjil Place. The room was filled with a proud community and the boys put on a beautiful show of traditional song and dance.

Take a moment to get to know Bandok Tati https://youtu.be/dTfPTpM_fm0

01/07/2022

Meet Lynn Laufou...

Watch this Winter Arts Festival Byte where and learn more about Nesian Fest which will be at the Studio, Bunjil Place on Friday 8 July
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DOKAqdZXLQ

Tickets and more information here
https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/nesian-fest

28/06/2022

Meet Chris Drysdale and John McMahon from Berwick District Wood Workers Club.

In this Winter Arts Festival Byte they talk about the annual expo which will run from 8-10 July! https://youtu.be/idGLf9dtgNs

For more expo information go here:
https://bdwwc.club/

24/06/2022

Have you visited Bunjil Place Library recently?

There is a fantastic art exhibition on Level 2 for Refugee Week and Pride Month!




Casey Arts Bunjil Place City of Casey

15/06/2022

Book a FREE online workshop now

Get creative in the warmth and comfort of your own home with NIKAYLA AMIATU!!

This is the first in a series during the Casey Winter Arts Festival as four artists show you how to celebrate your story through art. Explore and reflect on the stories within you through art making in the comfort of your own home.

Together with Nikayla Amiatu you'll be creating a recycled paper dahlia with the intention of it being a vessel for personal reflection and community connection. There will be reflective opportunities for each participant and holding space and time for internal dialogues, as well as prompt discussions at each layer.

Thursday 16 June at 7:00 pm online

To register and for more information go to: https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/events

14/06/2022

Calling local artists!

Submissions are open for SECAN's Celebration of Light exhibition. You are invited to submit an artwork of any medium to be exhibited in the SECAN gallery through July.

Cost per entry:
Free to SECAN members who undertake gallery duty $10 to non-members & Secanners who are unable to do a shift

Entries close: Monday, 27 June
Drop off: Gate 6 studio, 4.00-5.00pm , Tuesday 28 June
Exhibition Opening: Saturday, 2 July, 5.00pm
Bump Out: Sunday, 31 July, 1.00pm

Email [email protected] for an entry form

07/06/2022

Winter Arts Festival 2022: Andrea Hopgood

Winter Arts Festival 2022: Andrea Hopgood

Get to know some of the artists and producers involved in the Winter Arts Festival with these bite-size digital stories creatively produced by Julia Svaganovic.

While art is often thought of as a solitary practice, what shines through is the importance of connection to community and participating. The festival showcases the diversity and vibrancy of culture within the City of Casey with a wide range of events, performances, workshops and activities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMYnW_iXClg

This series was commissioned by Casey Arts and filmed by EVOLVE DIGITAL MEDIA

Winter Arts Festival BytesGet to know some of the artists and producers involved in the Winter Arts Festival with these bite-size digital stories creatively ...

02/06/2022

Jersey Boys — The true-life story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey became Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons - one of the most successful bands in pop music history. Performed by the outstanding resident theatre company at Bunjil Place Theatre.

Next Saturday 11 June until Sunday 26 June, various times at Bunjil Place Theatre.

To book tickets and more information go to: bunjilplace.com.au/jersey-boys

https://fb.watch/dmQFXO5P4v/

25/05/2022

🎉🎉🎉We are very excited to announce that the Winter Arts Festival 2022 program has arrived!

So take a break, put your feet up and browse the digital version here - https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/winter-arts-festival

Enjoy…and we look forward to seeing you all at some of these excellent events, workshops, exhibitions and activities 😊

01/05/2022

BUNJIL PLACE

NEW GROUND

2022 COMMISSIONS

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

Bunjil Place is looking for local early-mid career creatives to develop new work/projects which respond to the provocation “being an artist in the South East”. Outcomes, whether they be digital, performance, words, exhibition or other, will be presented at various spaces in and around Bunjil Place precinct at the end of October 2022.

Successful applicants will receive financial assistance and work closely with the Bunjil Place Arts team to deliver their projects. Commission tiers range from $4,000 to $14,000

More information and application bunjilplace.com.au/news/new-ground-2022-commissions-applications-now-open

22/04/2022

💥Photography by Mysha Islam
now showing at Cranbourne Library Art Space until Saturday 28 May 2022

Mysha Islam is a Bangladeshi-origin Muslim creative artist, currently based in Melbourne, Australia. Her conceptual photography entails expressing herself in a single photo. She perceives the world through a childlike mind to bring out the creativity in everyday objects, which is often overlooked by an average adult.
Mysha's minimalist approach to photography involves simplicity and storytelling to convey a deeper message about life, which is an effective way to communicate with the greater audience.

For this exhibition Mysha is presenting two bodies of work: Our Lockdown Days 2020 and Big Pictures with Small Things – conceptual photography

For more information contact via Instagram or [email protected]