EXPERIENCE CULTURE Victoria 2016 2017 Creative people, places and spaces, arts, culture and heritage
Victoria s best kept SECRETS Kathryn Mackenzie President - Cultural Tourism Victoria Welcome to the 20th edition of Victoria s most comprehensive guide to art, culture and heritage. Experience Culture Victoria 2016 I 2017 is your go-to guide to uncover the depth of wonderful creative places, spaces and cultural experiences waiting to be explored and enjoyed. From tiny laneway experiences to street art, museums, galleries, theatre, major festivals, events and more, the compact nature of Victoria makes it easy to navigate whether it be by road or rail. This edition of the guide is the result of the dedication, passion and support of individual artists and crafts people, local and regional tourism boards, metro and regional councils, publicly and privately run galleries, museums and cultural heritage centres. I encourage you to take the time to Wander Victoria and uncover cities, towns and villages all teeming with rich stories and connections to the cultural landscapes that make Victoria such a creative state. EXPERIENCE CULTURE Victoria The experiences within this Guide may feature one or more of the symbols below to assist you when choosing your next arts and cultural experience. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS look out for these symbols PARKING PICNIC FACILITIES FACEBOOK CAFÉ TWITTER RESTAURANT INSTAGRAM TOILETS DISCLAIMER - Cultural Tourism Victoria including its officers, agents and contractors ( Publisher ) has made every endeavour to ensure that details in this publication are correct at the time of printing, but accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy or mis-description, whether by inclusion or omission, nor does the Publisher accept any responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of details or service shown which are subject to alteration without notice. Any standard of venue and/or services contained in this publication are indicative only and are based upon information provided to the Publisher. Accordingly, the Publisher makes no representation of guarantee in relation to the standard, class or fitness for purpose of that venue or service. Photography by Tourism Victoria - Visions of Victoria, Regional Tourism Organisations plus supporting advertisers. The cover is printed on Supreme Laser and the text on Double A. Created for Cultural Tourism Victoria by: moomedia T: 03 5229 8647 admin@moomedia.com.au moomedia.com.au Victoria - The Creative State Indulge in Victoria s abundant arts and culture scene in places and spaces right across the state. From theatre shows and live music to comedy clubs, museums, galleries, festivals and events, Victorians love to celebrate all things creative. A state on show - See everything from contemporary works by Australian and international artists to classic pieces from another era in public and private galleries. Confident independent galleries and artist-run spaces can be found throughout the city and towns where you ll find the low down on the country s brightest new talents and uncover national treasures. The streets and landscapes provide a living history of our story so far and connect past to present in museums, libraries and public buildings dotted across Victoria. Head out day or night and enjoy live music and performing arts. Get amongst it at a gig, comedy hour, or theatre show taking place in performance spaces, band rooms and theatres. Discover the next big thing at a local music venue, catch a made in Melbourne blockbuster before it goes on tour, or catch stage productions and concerts on regional stages. TABLE OF Contents 6 Melbourne 57 Geelong & The Bellarine 61 Gippsland 65 Goulburn River Valley 70 The Goldfields 73 Bendigo 81 Ballarat 87 Daylesford & Macedon Ranges 88 The Grampians 89 Mornington Peninsula 90 The Murray 92 Victoria s High Country 2 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 3 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
Mildura Swan Hill 350KM EXPERIENCE CULTURE Victoria 2016 2017 Victoria s Cultural Regions 1 Melbourne 2 Geelong and The Bellarine 3 Gippsland 4 Goulburn River Valley 5 The Goldfields 6 Bendigo 11 300KM Echuca Albury Wodonga Shepparton Wangaratta 9 Mooroopna Beechworth Tatura Benalla 6 Bright Horsham Bendigo Nagambie Euroa 12 Maldon Seymour Mansfield Stawell Maryborough 5 Castlemaine Mt Buller Halls Gap Alexandra Ararat 4 8 Daylesford 7 Marysville Ballarat 3 1 Healsville Hamilton Melbourne Olinda Bairnsdale 2 Geelong Queenscliff Traralgon Sale Ocean Grove Portland Warrnambool Sorrento 10 Morwell Lorne Apollo Bay 100KM 200KM 150KM 50KM 250KM Lakes Entrance Mallacoota For expert tips on arts and cultural experiences around Victoria look out for the yellow i and visit one of the state s Visitor Information Centres. Or find information online www.visitvictoria.com Cover: White Night Melbourne 2014. Photographer: Roberto Seba. 7 8 9 10 11 12 Ballarat Daylesford & Macedon Ranges The Grampians Mornington Peninsula The Murray Victoria s High Country Drive Times and Distances from Melbourne to... Intrastate Drive...Albury/Wodonga 326Km 3hrs 20mins...Ballarat 114Km 1hr 20mins...Beechworth 285Km 2hrs 55mins...Bendigo 153Km 1hr 50mins...Echuca 216Km 2hrs 45mins...Geelong 75Km 1hr...Horsham 300Km 3hrs 23mins...Lakes Entrance 318Km 3hrs 40mins...Mildura 542Km 5hrs 40mins...Phillip Island 142Km 1hrs 50mins...Shepparton 191Km 2hrs...Swan Hill 338Km 3hrs 35mins...Warnambool 265Km 3hrs 10mins VLine timetables www.vline.com.au Interstate Drive...Adelaide 728Km 8hrs 35mins...Sydney 879Km 9hrs 45mins...Perth 3,420Km 37hrs
MELBOURNE Renowned the world over for its creativity, lifestyle, architecture, food, wine, beer and coffee, Melbourne has culture and coolness oozing through its veins. From the tiny laneways pulsating with conversation, creativity and colourful street art, to impressive architecture and artfilled public spaces, experiential museums and a myriad of galleries. Connect with the city s rich aboriginal culture along the banks of the Birrarung river in meeting places, through interpretive art, song and storytelling. One of the world s great event cities you ll uncover literature, theatre, musicals, stand up comedy, fine music, international concerts or local bands. Inspiring experimentation, innovation, creativity and passion, Melbourne s love of the arts is imprinted all over the city. It s little wonder Melbourne has been named the worlds most liveable city six years running. Above: Crowds of people in Federation Square. Photography: Mark Chew. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit visitvictoria.com/regions/melbourne 6 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 7 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
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MAP 1 - INNER MELBOURNE Jack s Magazine Strange Neighbour To Quang Minh Buddhist Temple Women s Circus West Footscray Indian Precinct Western Bulldogs Seddon Village Footscray Park Little Africa Footscray Community Arts Centre Markets of Footscray Bluestone Church Arts Space Heavenly Queen Temple Meat Market Arts House Medical Museum Grainger Museum Ian Potter Dental Museum SEE MAP 2 FOR CLOSE UP OF CBD Aboriginal History Walk Alcaston Gallery Gertrude St Projection Fest. This Is No Fantasy Centre for Contemporary Photography Aust. Print Workshop Gertrude Contemporary Gertrude Glasshouse Bus Projects Victoria Street Abbotsford Convent Sun Theatre Yarraville Village Emerald Hill Library & Heritage Centre ANAM Shrine of Remembrance Jonathon Jones Sculptures Como House & Garden Australian Tapestry Workshop Gould Galleries Gasworks Arts Park e+hive Art & Design Gallery Chapel Off Chapel Anna Pappas Gallery High St Precinct Port Phillip Walking Trails Bromley & Co Mars Gallery Justin Art House Museum Firestation Print Studio Alex Theatre Theatre Works The Laneway Linden New Art National Theatre Jewish Museum Alliance Française de Melbourne Brightspace The Gallery Red Stitch Actors Theatre To Tivoli Theatre
FREE TRAM ZONE City centre boundary MAP 2 - MELBOURNE CBD Melbourne Museum Precinct INNER MELBOURNE RMIT Gallery State Library Hellenic Museum Library at the Dock Docklands 2.2km City Gallery Parliament House Immigration Museum Signal Dirty Dozen ACMI Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre ArtPlay Federation Bells FREE TRAM ZONE City centre boundary Arts Centre Melbourne Opera Australia Melbourne Theatre Company Australian Centre for Contemporary Art 12 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 13 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
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YARRA Home to dynamic places and creative people, Yarra features distinctive and authentic neighbourhoods full of unique people, buildings and public spaces. Yarra is home to a vibrant program of music, theatre and visual arts events, together with popular and exciting festivals and community celebrations. Explore on foot, by bike or public transport. Uncover over 60 galleries and arts spaces and some of Melbourne s best street art and pop up parks. Be entertained in one of over 50 live music venues scattered across the north-eastern precinct, which also boasts world class cafés, restaurants and nightlife. Right: Skipping Girl, Victoria St, Abbotsford. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit yarracityarts.com.au 20 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 21 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
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STONNINGTON Confidently sitting in Melbourne s east, Stonnington is home to majestic heritage homes, elegant architecture, commercial galleries, celebrated venues, sought-after high-end auction houses and the High Street Armadale antiques precinct. Cultural icons include Chapel Off Chapel, the Tivoli Theatre and the David Williamson Theatre, all regularly abuzz with home-grown talent and international acts. In the streets you ll find commercial galleries exhibiting an array of fine, modern, Australian, and Indigenous works. Stand-out events include the Stonnington Jazz Festival, the Prahran Market Truffle Festival and the Glow Winter Arts Festival. Right: Stonnington Jazz Festival. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit stonnington.vic.gov.au/discover/events or like What s on in Stonnington on Facebook. 28 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 29 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
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PORT PHILLIP A seaside playground, Port Phillip is an eclectic melting pot featuring art and language academies, theatre makers, musicians, artists and independent creative manufacturers. Take a stroll back in time along Princes Pier, stop for an iconic photo opportunity at Luna Park before uncovering a legacy of music at live music venues including the stunning art-deco Palais Theatre. Nearby in South Melbourne, discover striking laneway art and contemporary galleries contrasted with grand Victorian architecture and formal heritage gardens. Festival goers will appreciate the St Kilda Festival, one of Australia s largest free music festivals and the St Kilda Film Festival. Right: St Kilda Pier. Photography: Josie Withers. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit portphillip.vic.gov.au 34 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 35 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
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MARIBYRNONG Just five kilometres from the CBD in Melbourne s vibrant west is the City of Maribyrnong. This ever-changing neighbourhood features a fascinating mash of international cultures, plenty of cheap and tasty eats, glorious temples and lush parks on the banks of the Maribyrnong River. Explore the village vibe to uncover quirky buys and cosy cafes and bars. The area is home to a lively arts and events presence with a calendar full of colourful festivals and exhibitions, all with a strong community focus. Photo: Maribyrnong River. Photography: Maribyrnong City Council. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity 42 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 43 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
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Greater Dandenong Tours Have an authentic cultural experience without your passport! Food Lovers Daytime Dandenong The Dandenong Food Lovers Tour visits central Dandenong businesses sampling Afghan, Polish and Lebanese delicacies. Tour day tip: No need for breakfast! Food Lovers Night Time Springvale Visit fabulous restaurants in Springvale featuring Cambodian, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Taste some amazing flavours and experience the cultures. Afghan Bazaar See how traditional Afghan bread is made, visit retail businesses and finish with an Afghan Banquet, you won t walk away hungry! Little India Visit our Little India precinct for a look at the various retail offerings with some sweet samplings along the way before a delicious Indian feast. Sensational Springvale Hear about alternative medicines, faith and cultural traditions. Taste samplings at various Asian businesses followed by a Vietnamese meal. Group bookings of 8 16 available on request. For more information and bookings visit www.greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1377. World Food is closer than you think 54 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 55 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
HOBSONS BAY COUNCIL RESEND WITH 3MM BLEED AND NO CROPS. GEELONG AND THE BELLARINE The once-industrial city of Geelong is rapidly becoming known for its stunning buildings (old and new), thriving galleries, eclectic arts scene and world class live performances. Geelong s cultural precinct has become a destination for locals and visitors alike. Check out the city s stunning new library, known locally as the dome, take in a show at the performing arts centre or visit one of Australia s oldest regional art galleries to view early images of the region as well as contemporary works and exhibitions. Just a short walk away is the National Wool Museum, where the timeless story of wool sits alongside exciting contemporary exhibitions presented in an historic woolstore. Head down to the waterfront to one of the waterside cafes and restaurants, making a stop at the nostalgic carousel before being guided by the 100 or so character bollards that form a trail taking a fun and fascinating look at the city over time. Above: Bollards - Geelong Water Front. Photography: Mark Chew. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit geelongaustralia.com.au/arts 56 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 57 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
Arts Culture Heritage Geelong Vibrant contemporary art practice, festivals of celebration, layers of history. Get hands on. Bring the family or go your own way. GEELONG ARTS & CULTURE TRAILS NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM Along Geelong s iconic waterfront precinct, the majestic 1872 bluestone woolstore invites you into an Australian cultural treasure. An award winning institution celebrating Australia s rich wool heritage, the fibre of Australia and Geelong region - a hands-on cultural destination with a national presence and a local heart. Photo: Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition - Matt Houston Photography Open: Monday-Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong P: 03 5272 4701 E: nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au www.nwm.vic.gov.au To To the Unknown Mariner - Cam Scale GEELONG REGION ARTSATLAS Want to know what s going on in Geelong s arts scene? This is the place to find out! A one-stop website brimming with information about events, activities, artists and cultural news. The Geelong Region ArtsAtlas is your essential guide to great artistic happenings across our region. www.artsatlasgeelong.com.au GEELONG ARTS & CULTURE TRAILS APP Explore 14 fascinating trails in this easy-to-use app. Or follow your heart and create your own trail from more than 220 intriguing locations. Stop for a coffee and browse exhibitions, galleries and artworks for sale or learn about Geelong s colourful heritage. Free download www.geelongaustralia.com.au/arts GEELONG BOTANIC GARDENS Explore this amazing regional garden and discover our heritage. The garden is beautiful in any season showcasing the world s flora. Learn about the world of plants with our school holiday programs and guided walks. Explore the beautiful trees, flying fox colony and Play Space nearby. The views out to Corio Bay are not to be missed. Open: Daily 8.00am to 5.00pm Until 7pm during daylight savings. Cnr Podbury Drive and Eastern Park Circuit, East Geelong P: 03 5272 4379 Laneway Jam Geelong After Dark 2016 - Ferne Millen COURTHOUSE YOUTH ARTS POTATO SHED The Potato Shed is a thriving hub of arts activity on the beautiful Bellarine. Boasting a full range of professional and amateur theatre, dance, music and art activities for residents and visitors alike. Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-5.00pm Box office open one hour before all shows. 41 Peninsula Drive, Drysdale P: 03 5251 1998 www.geelongaustralia.com.au/potatoshed Courthouse Youth Arts is an exciting and fun place for young people aged between 12 26 years to explore creative arts in many forms. Check out our gallery exhibitions, school holiday program, workshops along with theatre and writing projects. Opportunities exist for visual artists, actors, writers and dancers to create new works through our internship program. 60 Little Malop Street, Geelong P: 03 5224 2815 www.geelongaustralia.com.au/gbg 58 EXPERIENCE CULTURE www.courthouse.org.au VICTORIA 59 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA CONNECTING MEMORY Where does memory live? Discover what it means to be a local, with nearly 140 digital stories told by residents in their own words about places, memories and experiences of Geelong. Pocket sized films, music and pictures unearth hidden layers of community life. Catch them all as you travel our Geelong. Free download www.geelongaustralia.com.au/arts
GIPPSLAND Renowned for its unspoilt beaches, stunning lakes and waterfront villages, Gippsland is also home to an electric and inspiring arts and culture scene. Seek out surprising galleries and state-of-the-art performance spaces including the East Gippsland Art Gallery, Latrobe Regional Gallery, the Forge Theatre and Arts Hub, or visit Korwathunkooloong, The Keeping Place, for an amazing insight into the history and culture of the Gunaikurnai people. For intimate artist encounters, local crafts and dining delights, sidetrack to quirky towns including Fish Creek, Metung, Yinna and Nowa Nowa. A fantastic calendar of events means there s always something happening including the annual Gippsland Food and Wine Festival and the Be Inspired! Festival featuring international artists, sculptors, designers and musicians. Above: Art After Dark Special Event. Photography: Eli Smith, courtesy of Latrobe Regional Gallery. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit visitvictoria.com/regions/gippsland 60 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 61 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
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GOULBURN RIVER VALLEY FREE ENTRY This beautiful river-meets-valley region is bursting with creative talent, engaging events, colourful history and intriguing collections. With a long history of pioneers, heroes and scoundrels you ll also discover acclaimed public galleries and creative spaces showcasing photography, precious gems, sculpture, indigenous collections and contemporary art works. Central to the offering is the Shepparton Art Museum affectionately known as SAM - home to one of Australia s most significant ceramic collections. Move around the region and encounter colourful painted cows, magnificent motor vehicles, and harmonious cultural diversity set amongst street scapes old and new and rustic homesteads, shearing sheds and rural outbuildings all standing testament to the thriving rural communities of a different era. Above: Shepparton Art Museum. Photography: Amina Barolli. LATROBE REGIONAL GALLERY 138 Commercial Road, Morwell Phone: 5128 5700 www.latroberegionalgallery.com Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit heartofvictoria.com.au 64 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 65 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
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THE GOLDFIELDS Discover the creative riches of Victoria s Goldfields - a region steeped in gold rush heritage that also boasts thriving contemporary culture, delightful artists and eclectic markets. The region s towns all boast their own charming mix of galleries, stores, cafes and historic attractions. Explore villages, indulge your taste buds with fresh food and wines from the region s many boutique winegrowers, enjoy some retail therapy or be inspired by the creative talents of the region s artists in studios and galleries. The Victorian gold rushes of the 1850s and 60s left a lasting legacy throughout the Goldfields, from the ornate architecture and historic gardens to the region s rich Chinese heritage. Grand buildings and gracious homes remain a tribute to the region s rich past. Learn more about the gold rush at one of the region s museums and historic attractions. A visit to the Goldfields will leave you so much richer. Above: London House Talbot. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit visitvictoria.com/regions/goldfields Maldon streetscape. 70 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 71 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
BENDIGO Born out of the gold boom of the past, Bendigo has rewritten its future to become a must explore cultural destination. For expert tips on arts and cultural activities check out the nearest Visitor Information Centre. Most centres are conveniently open daily from 9am to 5pm or go online to visitvictoria.com No visit to Bendigo would be complete without a visit to the Bendigo Art Gallery. Attracting visitors from across the country to its iconic fashion and popular culture inspired exhibition series along with its significant permanent collection. Make more creative discoveries in Chancery Lane, on board the Schaller Studio tram, at the Bendigo Visitor Centre s Living Arts Space or see artisans working in their studios at The Bendigo Pottery. Visitors and locals can also take in a performance at The Ulumbarra Theatre or The Capital Theatre. The region s rich Chinese heritage comes to life at the Golden Dragon Chinese Museum and Bendigo s Joss House. Just out of town you ll witness the spectacular Great Stupa of Universal Compassion rising out of the bushland. This sacred Buddhist temple is set to be the largest in the Western World. The Bendigo Region also comes alive with an abundance of cultural festivals including the Bendigo Writers Festival, Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival and Bendigo Easter Festival. Above: Bendigo Blues Tram. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit bendigotourism.com 72 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 73 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
PARK RD (on BENDIGO S ARTIST WALK Want to experience Bendigo s arts community? Here s an idea to get you started... 1. Start at funky Chancery Lane for street art and exhibitions. 2. See local artworks at Living Arts Space and exhibitions at Post Office Gallery. 3. Pop into Bob Boutique Gallery for all things cute and kooky. 4. See local youth artwork celebrated along Pennyweight Walk and Bath Lane. Explore 5. Gallery 369, then head up to the View Street Art Precinct and visit 6. SB Libris book binding. MACKENZIE ST FOREST ST HIGH ST VIEW ST BATH LANE (one way) 4 HARGREAVES ST The Capital 7 Ulumbarra 8 Bendigo Theatre 6 Art Gallery Observation Tower SIDNEY MYER PLACE PALL MALL MALL ALLANS WALK Rosalind Park 3 CHANCERY LANE Discover the world of contemporary art at 7. La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre and see world class exhibitions at 8. Bendigo Art Gallery and Dudley House. The Gail Taverner Art Studio and Arnold Street Gallery are only minutes away from the CBD and the Bendigo Pottery, Australia s oldest working pottery, is a ten minute drive where you will find an abundance of artists exhibiting their work. Lookout for Bendigo s range of unique trams that you can experience through the city, whether it be on board the Blues Music Tram, Yarn Bomb Tram or The Schaller Tram. 5 2 1 BULL ST PALL MALL Golden Dragon Museum DAI GUM SAN An easy walk between each location. Visit www.bendigotourism.com to explore Bendigo s sophisticated, proud and ever growing art scene. Share your Bendigo adventure to the world using #explorebendigo 74 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 75 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
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BALLARAT The alchemy of the gold rush has created a rich fusion of art, culture and creative spaces in Ballarat. Home to Australia s oldest and largest regional art gallery, one of the country s most iconic theatres, a thriving live music scene and architecture that is the epitome of the confident 19th century city, Ballarat continues to inspire the creative, curious and ambitious mind. Delve beneath the surface and uncover an ever-increasing offering of galleries and museums. Scrub up on the city s gold history at the Gold Museum or visit the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka for the foundations of modern Australia. No visit to Ballarat is complete without spending a day or two at the nationally acclaimed Sovereign Hill or witnessing the sound and light spectacular of Blood on the Southern Cross. Venture a little further afield to explore Creswick, Dayleford or Clunes. Above: Winter in July at Sovereign Hill. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit visitballarat.com.au 80 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 81 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
Discover great Australian stories at the ART GALLERY OF BALLARAT Since 1884, the country s oldest and largest regional gallery has built up an extraordinary collection of Australian art, containing works by many leading Australian artists. Experience our collection, exhibitions and events, to uncover surprising aspects of Australia past, present and future. Join a free tour, explore the Gift Shop, and enjoy delicious coffee in the café, Kittelty s the best place for conversations in Ballarat! Open: Daily 10am to 5pm Tour times: Daily 2pm Admission: Free A: 40 Lydiard St Nth, Ballarat VIC 3350 T: 03 5320 5858 E: artgal@ballarat.vic.gov.au artgalleryofballarat.com.au Present this voucher to claim a 10% discount on selected items at the Gift Shop* 82 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 83 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
Experience all the excitement of goldrush Ballarat at Sovereign Hill, Australia s largest and most popular outdoor museum! A full day of adventure includes gold panning, underground mine tours, 1850s-style shopping, coach rides, chatting with costumed residents, witnessing a gold pour and watching massive steam engines and rare trades in action. Sovereign Hill tickets include Gold Museum entry. WWW.MADE.ORG 1800 287 113 Open daily Telephone 03 5337 1199 www.sovereignhill.com.au 84 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 85 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
DAYLESFORD & MACEDON RANGES Not far from Ballarat you ll find Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges. This area is home to a lively community of artists and a number of commercial galleries exhibiting local and international work. You ll also find contemporary works on many of the walls of the region s restaurants, casual cafes, tearooms and guest houses. The surrounding historic towns of the region are like living museums featuring almost perfectly preserved cobblestone footpaths, bluestone houses, and granite and sandstone buildings all telling the story of years gone by. Check out the local museums for a look at household items, artworks, vehicles and machinery from gold rush days as well as ephemera from the heady Sunbury Pop Festival days of 1972 75. Look back at early settler life, discover local Aboriginal history as well as admiring tramcars from years gone by. All within a picturesque drive. Right: The Convent Gallery, Daylesford. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit visitvictoria.com/regions/daylesfordand-the-macedon-ranges 86 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 87 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
THE GRAMPIANS MORNINGTON PENINSULA Inspired by the fresh sea air and wide open spaces, the Mornington Penisula is home to fabulous art galleries, vibrant studios, spectacular gardens and regional treasures such as Cape Schanck s historic lighthouse and Point Nepean s Quarantine Station. See artist and crafts persons at work in their studios. Drop in on glass blowers as they skillfully create bold and beautiful pieces. Historic cottages, car museums and grand mansions such as Beleura House add to the region s charms and provide a fascinating glimpse of the past. The peninsula s vibrant spirit shines through with concerts, performances, festivals and events throughout the year. Right: Manyung Gallery. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit visitmorningtonpeninsula.org With a wild-at-heart landscape, ancient culture and modern-day creativity, The Grampians region is steeped in adventure and country charm. Explore the rich pastoral heritage and impressive art collections at regional galleries in Horsham, Hamilton and Ararat. Pop in to the many smaller private galleries and art spaces around the region. Take the time to visit the Brambuk Cultural Centre in Halls, the Chinese Heritage Centre at Ararat and the giant mural on the disused silos at Brim which is soon to be apart of a 200km outdoor exhibition trail. Above: Couple at Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre at dusk. Photography: Rob Blackburn. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit visitgrampians.com.au 88 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 89 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
THE MURRAY Traverse the length of this iconic river region and you ll uncover an abundant creative community inspired by the mighty Murray, pioneer towns, rural and bushland surrounds. Renowned regional galleries can be found in Mildura, Swan Hill and Wodonga showcasing the works of celebrated artists. Stay awhile at the Gateway Village, Wodonga exploring a delightful mix of artists, galleries, theatres, retail spaces, markets and more. Connect with the past with a visit to Echuca s historic port precinct and the magic of All The Rivers Run, step back in time at Swan Hill s Pioneer Settlement or discover ancient Aboriginal history at Mungo National Park. Above: Aboriginal dancers, Echuca. Photography: Wayne Quilliam. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit visitthemurray.com.au Looking for a cultural event? Victoria is renowned the world over as a vibrant cultural events destination. To find out what s on and plan your trip visit: visitvictoria.com 90 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 91 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
VICTORIA S HIGH COUNTRY Filled with fresh air, summer wildflowers and stories of bushrangers, miners, pioneers and soldiers, Victoria s High Country is a diverse and exciting place to visit. Check out Glenrowan, the home of Ned Kelly s last stand, take the Ned Kelly touring route, or a guided tour of Beechworth Historic and Cultural Precinct. Marvel at Sidney Nolan s famous Glenrowan tapestry at Benalla Art Gallery - one of the most picturesque regional galleries in the country. Take a self guided tour of the streets of Benalla to discover why Benalla has achieved international recognition turning facades and laneways into stunning canvases. Intriguing museums abound. Discover the man behind the legend at Corryong s Man From Snowy River Museum, or get up to speed on flight history a the Benalla Aviation Museum. Visit any of time year to enjoy the historic streetscapes, culinary delights and natural beauty. Above: Street Art in Benalla. Photography: Benalla Rural City Council. Experience MORE For stand out events, exhibitions, places, spaces and stories visit victoriashighcountry.com.au 92 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 93 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA
EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA - INDEX Abbotsford Convent 22 Federation Bells 18 Mornington Peninsula Aboriginal History Walk 21 Firestation Print Studio 32 Regional Gallery 89 Alcaston Gallery 26 Footscray Community Arts Centre 43 Murrindindi Artistic Play Spaces 66 Alex Theatre St Kilda 38 Footscray Park and Maribyrnong River 45 Museum of Australian Democracy Alexandra Timber Tramway Museum 66 Gallery 369 80 at Eureka (MADE) 84 Alliance Francaise de Melbourne 39 Gasworks Art Park 36 National Theatre 40 Anna Pappas Gallery 31 Gateway Village 91 Opera Australia 7 Art Gallery of Ballarat 82 Geelong and The Bellarine 57 Parliament House 7 ArtPlay 17 Geelong Gallery 60 Port Phillip 35 Arts and Culture in East Gippsland 62 Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 60 Port Phillip Walking Trails 36 Arts Centre Melbourne 14 Geelong Performing Arts Centre 60 Post Office Gallery (Bendigo) 78 Arts House North Melbourne 16 Gertrude Contemporary 26 Post Office Gallery, Arts Academy, Federation University 86 Australian Centre for Gertrude Street Projection Festival 23 Contemporary Art 8 Quang Minh Buddhist Temple 44 Gippsland 61 Australian Centre for the Glow Winter Arts Festival 30 RAAF Museum Point Cook 54 Moving Image (ACMI) 16 Gold & Relics Gold Red Stitch Actors Theatre 42 Australian National Academy Prospecting Adventures 86 RMIT Gallery 8 of Music (ANAM) 37 Golden Dragon Museum 76 Sandhurst Gaol Tours 79 Australian Print Workshop 24 Goulburn River Valley 65 Seddon Village 46 Australian Tapestry Workshop 37 Gould Galleries 34 Seymour Military History Trail Ballarat 81 Grainger Museum 52 and Heritage Railway 67 Bass Coast Arts 62 Greater Dandenong Tours 55 Shepparton Art Museum 67 Beechworth Historic & Greater Shepparton City Council 68 Shepparton Motor Museum Cultural Precinct 93 & Collectibles 67 Hamilton Art Gallery 88 Beleura House Garden 89 Shrine of Remembrance 9 Heavenly Queen Temple Benalla Art Gallery 93 (Mazu Temple) 44 Signal 18 Bendigo 73 Heide Museum of Modern Art 53 Sovereign Hill 85 Bendigo Art Gallery 74 Hellenic Museum 14 State Library of Victoria 9 Bendigo Easter Festival 74 Henry Forman Atkinson Stonnington 28 Bendigo Heritage Attractions 77 Dental Museum 52 Stonnington Jazz Festival 29 Bendigo Historic Post Office Tours 80 High Street Armadale 33 Strange Neighbour 25 Bendigo Pottery 74 Hobsons Bay City Council 56 Street Art in Collingwood and Fitzroy 21 Bendigo Town Hall Tours 78 Immigration Museum 15 Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery 91 Bendigo Visitor Centre 79 Inner Melbourne Map 1 10 Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Bendigo Winegrowers 80 Inner Melbourne Map 2 - CBD 12 Camps Museum 69 Bendigo s Artist Walk 75 Jack s Magazine 45 The Convent Gallery Daylesford 87 Black Caviar Statue 66 Jewish Museum of Australia 42 The Goldfields 70 Bluestone Church Arts Space 48 Jonathan Jones Sculptures 28 The Grampians 88 Bonegilla Migrant Experience 91 Justin Art House Museum 31 The Great Stupa of Brian Nunan Studio Gallery 71 Koorie Heritage Trust 17 Universal Compassion 79 Brightspace and The Gallery 41 Latrobe Regional Gallery 64 The Ian Potter Museum of Art 51 Bromley & Co 32 Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 24 The University of Melbourne 51 Buda Historic Home and Garden 71 Library at the Dock 15 The Laneway Artspace St Kilda 41 Bundoora Homestead 51 Linden New Art 40 The Murray 90 Bus Projects 27 Little Africa 50 The Sun Theatre 46 Capital Venues and Events 78 Living Arts Space (Bendigo) 74 Theatre Works 39 Castlemaine Artists Market 71 Maldon Folk Festival 72 This is No Fantasy 27 Central Goldfields Art Gallery 72 Maldon Market 72 Tivoli Theatre Pantomimes 35 Centre for Contemporary Photography 25 Maribyrnong 43 VC Memorial Park Honouring Chapel off Chapel 29 Markets of Footscray 48 Our Heroes Statues 69 City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall 19 MARS Gallery 30 Victoria Street Richmond 23 City of Greater Geelong Arts & Culture 58 Meat Market 20 Victoria s High Country 92 Coal Creek Community Park Medical History Museum Visit Ballarat 83 & Museum 63 University of Melbourne 54 Wander Victoria 96 Como House and Garden 33 Melbourne 6 West Footscray Indian Precinct 47 Creative Gippsland 62 Melbourne Museum Precinct 13 Western Bulldogs 49 Daylesford & Macedon Ranges 87 Melbourne Theatre Company 7 Women s Circus 49 Dirty Dozen 19 Monash Gallery of Art 53 Y Water Discovery Centre 69 e+hive Art & Design Gallery 34 Montsalvat 53 Yarra 20 Emerald Hill Library Moooving Art 66 Yarra Heritage Walks 22 & Heritage Centre 38 Mornington Peninsula 89 Yarraville Village 47 94 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA 95 EXPERIENCE CULTURE VICTORIA