artworks – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Attendance Report: Celebrating Maroondah’s Arts and Cultural Events

Mar 28, 2011

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in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

On the 26th of February I attended the Picnic in the Park hosted at Maroondah Federation Estate, which coincided with the celebrations for its 10th anniversary. Maroondah Federation Estate was established in partnership between local, state and federal governments on the site of the former Ringwood Primary School The foresight that resulted in the establishment…

Opening the Kaleidoscope Exhibition

Mar 18, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Kaleidoscope is the name of an art exhibition hosted by Scope, which showcases the artistic talents of people with disabilities. The exhibition, which is being held across the State, includes a series of exhibits at the Long Gallery at Maroondah Federation Estate. This morning I was invited to open the Exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate…

The 2010 Mayoral Art Show

Nov 11, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement

The Mayoral Art Show is an annual art event that supports the Croydon Branch of the Bone Marrow Donors Institute and the work it undertakes in the research of Cancer. The art show, which features 90 artists, includes promising and local artistic talents with a range of mediums. The Mayor is able to acquire one…

Launch of Alarming Art at Monkami

Oct 14, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Monkami is a not-for-profit community organisation that provides services for people with an intellectual disability, including employment and educational opportunities for their clients. As part of its development programs, Monkami has had a strong emphasis on the arts and recently secured a lease for the former Croydon Fire Station, which will be used to showcase…

Maroondah Art Gallery – Konrad Winkler’s Moments of My Life and Ringwood Arts Society’s Artist of the Year

Apr 15, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

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…

Media Release: Maroondah Art Gallery to host Ringwood Art Society Artist of the Year exhibition

Apr 7, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

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…

Media Release: Moving returns to Ringwood with new selection of artworks

Mar 31, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases

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…

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