January-June 2013. Welcome to Belconnen Arts Centre

Belconnen Arts Centre

Events At Belconnen Arts Centre

What's On
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    A Critical Diversion -
    Cate & Rob Riley
    21 June–14 July » Gallery


    As partners in both art and life, Cate & Rob Riley work collaboratively in a variety of traditional and contemporary media to explore aspects of their own conjugal relationship

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    Photograph: Cate & Rob Riley
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    Imagine Canberra - UC Faculty of Arts and Design
    21 June–7 July » FOYER


    This exhibition explores the act of imagination, looking back over the past 100 years in Canberra, and forward into our future.

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    Photograph: Dianne Firth
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    Living Between the Lines - Susanne Ilschner
    21 June–7 July »
    Arts Lounge


    Susanne Ilschner assumes different view points on the issue of living in a place or culture different from the one a person has first learned to live.

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    Photograph: Susanne Ilschner
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    Become a friend of
    Belconnen Arts Centre


    Receive invitations to Friends events, discounted entry to workshops and concerts presented by the Arts Centre and discounts on purchases at the kiosk and merchandise - plus much more.


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    January-June 2013 PROGRAM ONLINE now!

    Our new program is available now, featuring all new classes and workshops, exhibitions, concerts, markets and more. Pick yours up and discover something special at your new home for arts and creativity!

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    Photograph: Elizabeth Kelly
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Call for Artists - Intersections Community Exhibition

Applications due Tuesday 18 June

You're invited to contribute artwork the upcoming exhibition Intersections. This exhibition gives everyone an opportunity to express their creativity, using the theme of “intersection”. The exhibition will run from 19 July–4 Augus in the Gallery.

 

Winter School Holiday Program
Tuesday 9 - Friday 12 July > 10:00am – 12:00pm
Cost > $10 per child
Age > 5–12 years

Book early for our four separate creative classes for kids during the holidays, including two workshops that celebrate NAIDOC week. Each class is run by local visual artists in an arts rich environment designed to stimulate and activate the young artisticappetite.

Please support us

As we move through June at a rapid pace, please don't forget that Belconnen Arts Centre is a registered non for profit organisation and you can donate to the Centre - all donations are tax deductable and we really appreciate your support!


Belconnen Arts Centre – the newest purpose-built arts facility for the Canberra community.

Come along to the new jewel of Lake Ginninderra! Our gallery regularly showcases the varied talents of local contemporary artists, with a new exhibition to see every three to four weeks. Feeling creative? Why not enrol in one of our fantastic range of creative workshops, or find your inner rhythm in our gorgeous dance studio. There's something for everyone, no matter what takes your fancy. We'd love to meet you, so come on down, enjoy a quiet cup of coffee and take in the panoramic lakeside views from our stunning foyer.

Belconnen Arts Centre is located at 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen and is open between 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday.

The building is situated on the foreshore of Lake Ginninderra in northwest Canberra in the ACT, Australia's National Capital. More about the building...

OUR SPACES

Hire These Spaces

Belconnen Arts Centre opened to the public on 29 August 2009, and offers a
range of creative arts activities in wonderful spaces including:

  • Stunning large Foyer suitable for major events, launches, performances and presentations
  • Dance Studio with full lighting and sound
  • Gallery and Outdoor Gallery
  • Two Creative Workshops and an Outdoor Workshop for visual arts and craft classes and workshops
  • Three small Studios for multi-media or other arts practitioners and groups
  • Community access Meeting Room suitable also for training workshops, classes and presentations
  • An Arts Lounge for volunteers and friends of the centre
  • Coffee kiosk and
  • Outdoor area for celebrations and markets

The 2013 January–June Program is supported by:

Belconnen Arts Centre is an initiative of and is supported by the ACT Government

 

How to get to Belconnen Arts Centre:

  • WHERE ARE WE?
    118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT [Google Maps]
  • OPENING HOURS:
    Tuesday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
    Except for regular classes and special events
  • BUS:
    ACTION [Timetable Information] - 300 series buses to Belconnen, get off at Belconnen Community Bus Station and walk down to the Centre, or Route 45 directly to the Centre.
  • CAR:
    Enter eastern end Emu Bank from either Aikman Drive or Eastern Valley Way, from the western end off Joynton Smith Drive or directly opposite the end of Benjamin Way
  • PARKING:
    Emu Bank, Westfield Belconnen and behind Nature Conservation House, or at the Centre (2 hours only)

This page last modified: Monday 3 June 2013