Summer 2010. Welcome to Belconnen Arts Centre - Your New Home for Arts and Creativity.

Belconnen Arts Centre

Events At Belconnen Arts Centre

What's On
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    HONEY & PEPPER

    5 - 21 February

    An exhibition of works by six artists from diverse backgrounds who now call Canberra home, exploring issues of identity, belonging and sense of place.

    Opens 6:00pm Friday 5 February

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    Image courtesy Honey & Pepper artists


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    BACKYARD PROJECT

    13 January – 9 February

    Celebrating 20 years of Backyard Projects, mothers with young
    children explore a tea party theme in constructed textiles using
    recycled and found materials.

    Opens 2:00pm Saturday 16 January

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    Image courtesy Majura Women's Group

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    Stencil art workshop with international artist E.L.K

    10:00Am saturday 20 february

    Learn the dos and donts of cutting and spraying street-style works of art. Students can expect to come away from this course pretty awesome at making stencils.

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    Image courtesy E.L.K

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    Music Deli
    8:00pm 11-13 February

    Be transported by the evocative power of world music... These unique concerts feature three outstanding, culturally-diverse performances and are a rare opportunity for audiences to experience musical traditions from all over the world.

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    Image courtesy ACT Community Arts Office

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    Childrens Drawing classes

    beginning this weekend

    Children from 6 to 12 years old will learn how to draw from nature and use these skills in developing imaginative works.

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    SUMMER PROGRAM OUT NOW!

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

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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 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.

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

 

Belconnen Arts Centre is an ACT Government facility and is supported by the ACT Government

Upcoming Events

February 2010

Honey and Pepper
5 - 21 February
An exhibition of works by six artists from diverse backgrounds who now call Canberra home, exploring issues of identity, belonging and sense of place.
Opens 6:00pm, Friday 5 February

Backyard Project:
Libertea, Maternitea, Realitea

13 January – 9 February
Celebrating 20 years of Backyard Projects, mothers with young children explore a tea party theme in constructed textiles using
recycled and found materials.
Opens 2:00pm Saturday 16 January.

Music Deli
11 - 13 February
Multicultural music performances from Milena Cifali, John Couch & Judith Hickel, and Hoza.

Summer Program Out Now
There's so much to see and do this summer at Belconnen Arts Centre, why not take a look at our new Summer Program and find something to inspire you!

How to get to Belconnen Arts Centre:

  • WHERE ARE WE?
    118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT [Google Maps]
  • OPENING HOURS:
    Tuesday – Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
    Except for regular classes and special events
  • BUS:
    ACTION [Timetable Information] - 300 series buses to Belconnen, get off at Cameron Avenue Bus Station and walk down to Emu Bank.
  • 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 [Parking information Adobe PDF | 332kb]

This page last modified: Sunday, 31 January 2010