The Taproom hosts the opening festivities with live performance, music and art. There will be surprises, wise words, all the info and previews of the wonderful weekend ahead. Castlemaine’s own Craft Brewery and Taproom - a bar, a brewery, a gallery, a very cool joint. Enjoy ten stunning craft beers and cider on tap, the […]
In the 1970s they were in their 20s and now in the 2020s they’re in their 70s and beyond. Unlike some traditional professions where a defined age often marks the end of a career, artists tend to continue creating as long as they’re able. In photographic portraits by Castlemaine artist Michael Wolfe of 21 visual […]
Julie Millowick is a localist, an artist who is deeply embedded in the place where she lives. Over many years, Millowick has documented the environmentallegacy of goldmining around her home near Fryerstown in Central Victoria. This strangely poignant landscape has been turned upside down through violent extraction – but it remains resilient and in the […]
Come along and hear three local potters tell their pottery journey. At different stages in their careers, these potters will talk about what inspires the work they create, how they have built their businesses, and what's to come. Facilitated by Castlemaine Clay President, (and local potter) Ella Hughes, there will be an opportunity for questions […]
Join renowned photographic artist Julie Millowick, and curator and writer, Kyla McFarlane in conversation at Castlemaine Art Museum on Sunday 10 March, 11:30am. Delving into the underlying themes of Millowick’s new exhibition, Surrounding, the conversation will traverse ecological and feminist photography, renewal and regeneration, and examine Millowick’s practice and new series of work through a […]
It will feature a Pecha Kucha 20x20 presentation, a unique format where each artist gets to present 20 images, each for 20 seconds, summing up their story in 400 seconds. The term ‘Pecha Kucha’ is Japanese for ‘chit chat’. * It is hosted by artists by Arts Open at The Coolroom Northern Arts Hotel, 359 […]
Closing Party – @ Lot 19 Finish AO24 with a blast! Gloriously unhinged, Idyll is a talent show like no other, live band and solid gold dancers, infamous judges. Held on the second weekend of Arts Open so EVERYONE can join in, kick back and celebrate while listening to your friends and neighbours rip through […]
Fantastico Variety Night is back for 2024! Join us for a night of comedy, cabaret and cocktails in another smorgasbord of talent brought to you by Castlemaine Fringe! Loads of amazing acts, incredible performances and top-secret special guest appearances all set amongst dazzling lights and party vibes plus delicious food and cocktails! You won't want […]
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Artist-run festival of open studios