AWESOME Arts

21/05/2025

LAST CHANCE: 9 DAYS LEFT to register for our FREE Teacher Studio Sessions!

Educators! Join industry professionals for immersive theatre workshops that will transform your classroom practice.

Build confidence, learn creative strategies, and connect with like-minded teachers.

REGISTER NOW before it closes on Friday, 30 May.

Join us for the FREE Teacher Studio Sessions on June 10 and 11, from 4 pm to 8 pm at Subiaco Arts Centre.

Participate in immersive professional workshops led by industry experts. From drama essentials to sensory theatre, these sessions will provide practical tools to boost classroom engagement and inspire student creativity across all learning areas.

Spaces are limited, and registrations close on May 30. For more information, visit https://www.barkinggecko.com.au/learning-engagement/teacher-studio-sessions/

13/05/2025

Hello! I'm the friendly gecko you might have spotted with Alistair the Monster from AWESOME Arts. There's just one thing missing... my name!

I'm waiting for someone with a BIG imagination to find me and give me the perfect name. Could that someone be YOU?

Donate $25+ to join The Great Gecko Naming Adventure. While you're helping me find my name, you're also supporting us to bring amazing arts experiences for kids all across Western Australia!

Ready to join the Great Gecko Naming Adventure? Visit https://bit.ly/name-the-gecko

13/05/2025

Hi everyone! Alistair the Monster here. I've made an AWESOME new gecko friend, but there's just one tiny problem... they don't have a name yet.

Will you donate $25+ and join me on The Great Gecko Naming Adventure? I could use your imagination and creative ideas to give them a name and personality. Your contribution to this adventure not only helps name my gecko friend but also brings amazing arts experiences to kids all across Western Australia.

Ready to join the Great Gecko Naming Adventure? Visit https://bit.ly/name-the-gecko

10/04/2025

Goldfields-Esperance, we're coming for you!

Come experience our fresh take on "𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐝" where a brave heroine takes on a "vegetarian" Wolf alongside a hippy Granny.

Catch this empowering ballet in Esperance this Sunday, 13 April, and Kalgoorlie on Tuesday, 15 April. A perfect introduction to classical ballet for all ages. Contact Esperance Civic Centre and Goldfields Arts Centre for more information and bookings.

CircuitWest | Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) | Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | Culture and the Arts, WA | DLGSC Goldfields | Shire of Esperance | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

10/04/2025

Goldfields-Esperance, we're coming for you!

Experience the enchanting adventure of "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚," featuring Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) dancers in this delightful ballet about friendship and belonging. Join us in Esperance this Sunday, 13 April, and in Kalgoorlie on Tuesday, 15 April! Perfect for young audiences and the young at heart. Contact Esperance Civic Centre & Goldfields Arts Centre for booking details.

CircuitWest | Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | Culture and the Arts, WA | DLGSC Goldfields | Shire of Esperance | City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

08/04/2025

Have you got your applications in for Barking Gecko Arts’ Regional Teaching Artist Training?

▶︎ Expert facilitators
▶︎ ALL travel expenses covered
▶︎ Only 12 spots available

Applications close April 14, so get in quick!

Are you passionate about inspiring young people through the arts? We invite you to join our fully funded, 5-day intensive training program from May 12 to May 16.

This program, led by experienced facilitators Ariana Paganetti and David Williams, is designed for both emerging and experienced teaching artists from regional Western Australia. All travel expenses will be fully covered!

Please note that this opportunity is limited to just 12 participants. Applications will open on March 24 and close on April 14. For more information and to apply, please visit bit.ly/3XVMYat

This training program is made possible by the Creative Learning Partnerships Grant from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries | Culture and the Arts, WA.

28/03/2025

The AWESOME Festival and CircuitWest are bringing magical performances to regional Western Australia with "The Lost Little Llama", a heartwarming tale of a lost llama's journey home, and "Little Red Riding Hood", a classic story of bravery told through the art of ballet!

These delightful performances, commissioned in partnership with the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), will tour nine regional venues from April through July 2025.

Perfect for young bright things and their grown-ups! Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of ballet in your local community.

For tickets and more information, contact your local venues.

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries | Culture and the Arts, WA

24/03/2025

Calling all regional teaching artists!

Join Barking Gecko Arts for this 5-day, intensive training program where we will explore creative engagement techniques, inclusive teaching strategies, and adaptive learning approaches through experiential learning, reflection, and hands-on practice.

📅 Monday 12 - 16 May, Subiaco Arts Centre.
🔗 Visit bit.ly/3XVMYat for more information and to apply. Limited spaces available!

Are you passionate about inspiring young people through the arts? We invite you to join our fully funded, 5-day intensive training program from May 12 to May 16.

This program, led by experienced facilitators Ariana Paganetti and David Williams, is designed for both emerging and experienced teaching artists from regional Western Australia. All travel expenses will be fully covered!

Please note that this opportunity is limited to just 12 participants. Applications will open on March 24 and close on April 14. For more information and to apply, please visit bit.ly/3XVMYat

This training program is made possible by the Creative Learning Partnerships Grant from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries | Culture and the Arts, WA.

18/03/2025

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Its Harmony Week!

Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from many different backgrounds. This celebration is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Week, so why not pack something orange in your child’s lunch box to show your support.

13/03/2025

Are you looking for a fun family outing this Saturday? Join us at RTRFM 92.1's NEON PICNIC at Hyde Park Amphitheatre from 11 am to 5 pm. It’s a day filled with activities for everyone.

We will be there with our big, blue foam blocks from Imagination Playground, where your little ones can build, stack, and connect to their hearts' content. We hope to see you there.

📷 Catch Create Photography

14/02/2025

Know a young entrepreneur who lives in the City of Kwinana? There are only 5 SPACES LEFT for our Kids Market at the Alcoa Children's Festival! 🎪🎨✨

If your child is interested in selling their homemade creations, submit an EOI form here: https://form.jotform.com/BGT_CREATIVE/kwinana-kids-market

Calling all young makers who live in the City of Kwinana! 🎨🪴✨

We're hosting a kids market at the City of Kwinana's 2025 Alcoa Children's Festival on Saturday 8 March, and are on the lookout for kids aged 16 and under to sell their homemade creations.

EOI's now open! https://form.jotform.com/BGT_CREATIVE/kwinana-kids-market