Tag: art
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Media Release: Central Ringwood Community Centre upgrade unveiled
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan will join Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, to unveil a series of upgrades to Central Ringwood Community Centre on site tomorrow (20 May). Cr Makin said the $200,000 upgrade would improve the experience of centre users. “This project has led to the creation of a new area for community groups…
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Media Release: Maroondah prepares to celebrate National Reconciliation Week
A program of events and workshops has been organised by Council to celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) in Maroondah. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the program would focus on providing a variety of opportunities to explore Indigenous culture and heritage. “I’d like to extend an invitation to the community…
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Launch of new playground for North Ringwood Community Children’s Centre
Maroondah City Council offers a variety of grants to assist community based organisations, including funding through the third/third/third grants, which can be utilised for capital works within council owned facilities. The upgraded playground at North Ringwood Community Children’s Centre, based at Norwood Reserve on Warrandyte Road in Ringwood North is one example of this funding.…
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HE Parker Reserve – Tennis Club Lighting
HE Parker Reserve located at the end of Heathmont Road in Heathmont is a major sporting facility within Maroondah and is home to Football, Cricket, Netball and Tennis. This afternoon I launched the lighting upgrade for HE Parker Reserve Tennis Club, a project that was collaboratively funded through Maroondah City Council, the State Government and…
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Maroondah Art Gallery – Konrad Winkler’s Moments of My Life and Ringwood Arts Society’s Artist of the Year
Tonight I launched the Maroondah Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Konrad Winkler’s Moments of my Life and the Ringwood Art Society’s Artist of the Year. Konrad is a Melbourne based photographer who explores the changing nature of photography and its relationship with extraordinary and everyday events. Each piece is accompanied by a humorous recount of the…
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Media Release: Maroondah Art Gallery to host Ringwood Art Society Artist of the Year exhibition
The Ringwood Art Society Artist of the Year Exhibition will be held at Maroondah Art Gallery (MAG) from Thursday 15 April to Saturday 8 May. The exhibition is the society’s major annual event showcasing new artworks by members. Entrants are required to submit three works including a portrait or life study, an outdoor scene and…
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Maroondah Journal: One step at a time for Mayor
One of the first initiatives I implemented as Mayor was to return the Mayoral car, meaning I would continue to utilise sustainable transport, such as buses, trains and walking when undertaking Council commitments. The Maroondah Journal has reported on my usage of sustainable forms of transport within my Mayoral term: Maroondah mayor Alex Makin has…
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Media Release: Moving returns to Ringwood with new selection of artworks
The vacant shop windows of central Ringwood are now home to a new exhibition of artworks as part of the Moving project. The project aims to transform these vacant shop windows into works of art as Ringwood makes the transition into a vibrant Central Activities District (CAD). Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, said the…