Circular Economies: Community Host Spotlight
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce our Circular Economies regional community host partners.
The Shire of Carnarvon, Carnarvon
The Shire of Carnarvon is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant art and cultural scene, as outlined in our Strategic Community Plan. Our dedication to the arts is embodied in the Carnarvon Art Gallery, a dynamic venue showcasing both local talent and touring exhibitions. This gallery serves as a cultural foundation, enriching the community through diverse artistic expressions. Additionally, the Community Art Hub, established in partnership with Real Futures, provides a creative space for residents to create, craft, and connect. This hub is a testament to our commitment to nurturing creativity and community engagement, making the Shire of Carnarvon a thriving centre for the arts.
The Cannery Arts Centre, Espererence
The Cannery Arts Centre is a dynamic community led arts facility presenting contemporary visual art exhibitions, live music events and engaging creative learning programs. Nestled on the scenic Kepa Kurl-Esperance foreshore, and housed in a heritage fish Cannery, artists are inspired and supported in artistic endeavours in shared transformative spaces. Transcending geographical boundaries, the Cannery brings global cultural riches to the region while fostering networks and pathways for capacity building and two-way learning. The centre celebrates and nurtures creativity, fostering connections, collaborating to create a vibrant arts and cultural landscape enriching the lives of community members and visitors.
Beverley Station Arts, Beverly
Lovingly restored, the Old Railway Station sits in the heart of the rural town of Beverley (pop. 1700), on the Avon River, just 100 minutes east of Perth. What was the station master’s house is now an artist’s residency and the station has been lovingly restored to house the town’s art collection, which was begun in 1967 with bequests from Sir Claude Hotchin. The collection is open to the public Thurs-Sun with the help of artists-in-residence, in return for living in the station residence rent free. The surrounds have been transformed into a carriage garden and an impressive outdoor theatre built to cater for all types of performing arts.
Arts Narrogin, Narrogin
Arts Narrogin is a not-for-profit association that supports and promotes art, culture and entertainment in Narrogin and the Dryandra Country region. With a rich history spanning over a decade, we deliver a diverse annual program encompassing live performances, visual arts exhibitions, workshops and community projects. We have a strong focus on community engagement and believe arts experiences should be accessible to all, regardless of age or location. We operate out of Arts Space, which offers spaces for hire as well as a dedicated gallery, and present our program in a variety of locations around Narrogin and the surrounding district.
North Midlands Project, Carnamah
North Midlands Project is a not-for-profit arts, culture and heritage organisation working towards regional Western Australia to be known for its happy, healthy communities and vibrant, creative, and connected towns. The project delivers high-quality and engaging arts experiences across Amangu, Badymia, Widi and Yued country in Carnamah, Coorow, Eneabba, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori, and Three Springs. Its key facilities include The Bank Gallery, multipurpose creative space The Exchange and dedicated artist accommodation in Carnamah, as well as The Exchange+Gallery in Mingenew.
We thank our community hosts and look forward to facilitating the development of the projects with them and our artists.
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Circular Economies is produced as a joint partnership by PICA - Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts and SPACED.
From the top: Shire of Carnarvon: Jilla Kajurra Library Art, The Cannery Arts Centre (image by Sarsby), Beverly Station Arts.
