The Arts Directory is a comprehensive (although not definitive) inventory of our local arts.
All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information is correct and we have not censored, verified or made any value judgements on the text provided.
We produce a monthly arts, events and news calendar (1.3 MB) which is available online. The arts calendar is also available from our Customer Service Centre, The Capital, Bendigo Art Gallery, the Bendigo Library, and Heathcote Visitor Information Centre.
To be included in this calendar follow the link to add your event (remember to select 'Arts, Culture & Heritage' under type of event).
This form will also submit information to our online Calendar of Events. Use this calendar to view and submit events up to 12 month ahead.
The exhibiting your art in Greater Bendigo pamphlet lists the local opportunities for visual artists to exhibit their work.
In 2011, artists can apply to present work in Allan's Walk shops 6 & 7 (formerly Allan's Walk Artist Run Space).
Applications will be assessed by a panel comprising members of our community and Cultural Development Unit as well as former committee members of Allan's Walk Artist Run Space Inc.
Applications will be assessed on:
Preference will be given to artists living or working in Greater Bendigo, however applications are welcome from artists from outside the municipality. An expression of interest information form is available.
Find out more about the various community art spaces in Greater Bendigo.
Available to hire for any event. Contact our Customer Service Centre on (03) 5434 6000 for further details. Available equipment:
Bendigo boasts a mild climate, dry inland natural forests, acclaimed wineries, and a rich array of streetscapes, natural environments and parklands.
The City's natural heritage is perhaps its greatest physical asset.
The City's architectural heritage reflects the rich history of Bendigo and together with our small towns and unique natural environment, our region offers a great deal of potential for the film industry. Please read our Film Policy for information about filming in Bendigo.
Film producers applying for a permit are encouraged to refer to the Victorian Screen Industry Code of Conduct, available online at: www.film.vic.gov.au/film-in-victoria
General information about filming in the region as well as an extensive location library is available on the Film Central Victoria website.
The Dudley House Community Arts Hire Subsidy Grant and Bendigo Bank Theatre Performance Subsidy are offered annually for local artists and musicians.
Applications open in August and September for exhibitions and performances in the following year.
Dudley House Community Arts Hire Subsidy and Bendigo Bank Theatre Performance Subsidy are now closed.
These awards provide an opportunity for young people to profile their work, receive public and financial recognition and support further studies in their chosen arts field. Applications are open to City of Greater Bendigo residents aged 25 years and under who show talent and a desire to continue in their chosen art field.
Applications for the 2012 Awards close Monday 21 May, 5pm.
Winners will be announced by the Mayor at the opening of the 2012 RAW Arts Exhibition, Thursday 31 May, 6pm.
The Exhibition will run until Sunday 3 June.
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