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    Altona Pier Revue exhibition

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    The Altona Pier Revue exhibition at Louis Joel Gallery in Altona is the culmination of an expressed desire by locals, former residents and longtime visitors to acknowledge and capture in a lasting way the life of the 1888 pier, its demise, and the shiny new one that’s replaced it.
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    Sleepless Festival 2024:A celebration of art and community

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    The Sleepless Festival is set to transform Footscray into a vibrant canvas of public art and creativity from May 3rd to 19th. This spellbinding event reimagines Footscray's CBD by revitalising dormant spaces into hubs of cultural expression, showcasing a diverse line-up of performances, installations, and immersive experiences.
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    An artist’s musings on time and chance

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    Yarraville artist Matthew Simpson writes about their background and motivations as a creative practitioner.
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    ‘Afghan Girl’ photographer exhibition in Williamstown 

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    Williamstown Seaworks is privileged to host ICONS, a photographic exhibition from McCurry’s impressive 40-year-career.
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    Eat Your Heart Out: Lack of venues forces theatre from the west to move north

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

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

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

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    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...

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