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    Eat Your Heart Out: Lack of venues forces theatre from the west to move north

    A comedy concerning sisters facing difficulties for the first time in their privileged life over weekly lunches.

    Carmel Cosgrove exhibit 

    View the art of Carmel Cosgrove, a multidisciplinary artist and resident of Seddon and Yarraville since 2001, at Community Bank Seddon until April 19.

    Queer Out West at Footscray Community Arts

    Continue the Midsumma festivities at Queer Out West: a vibrant program of art exhibitions, film and live music from First Nations artists at Footscray Community Arts.

    Queer PHOTO: Groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ Showcase takes over Melbourne’s west

    Dr Richard Orjis Melbourne’s west, renowned for its rich diversity and multiculturalism, is poised to become the vibrant backdrop for queer expression with the advent...

    RePurpose YOUR Future: An art exhibition empowering Melbourne’s youth to respond to the climate emergency

    The RePurpose YOUR Future Art Workshops and Exhibition aims to raise awareness of the climate emergency and empower young people to envision a sustainable future.

    Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre

    After being decommissioned as a hospital, community subscription resulted in an imprtant neighbourhood house with gallery space.

    Salt Water Boy exhibition

    The team at Community Bank Seddon had the pleasure of connecting with local artist, Jack Forbes-Walker (aka Salt Water Boy) in 2022, while sponsoring his participation in a local artist in residence program.

    IS IT TIME FOR A MAJOR STATE ARTS INSTITUTION TO BE BASED IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS?

    From street art and galleries to local theatre and festivals, the western suburbs of Melbourne have one of the most vibrant arts industries in the country. 

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