Wyndham City continues to deliver exceptional arts and cultural programs, the latest is the inaugural artist-in-residence program, 'Create [SPACE]' that enables four local artists to develop their craft and reach local audiences.
The program gives artists a space to work, a small grant and support by the Wyndham Arts and Culture team over a three-month period from July to September.
The program will be run at Dianella Community Centre, Tarneit; Werribee Historical Society, Werribee; Featherbrook Community Centre, and Point Cook Library, Point Cook.
Wyndham City Mayor, Cr Jennie Barrera, said the program was of benefit to the participating artists and the general community.
"This residency program will connect Wyndham artists with local communities and spaces across the city," she said.
The program provides artists an opportunity to develop their arts practice in a supported way, gives the community a way to engage with art making processes and complements the range of activities and experiences available in our community centres across the city."
"At the completion of the residencies the artists will showcase their work, giving our community increased opportunities to enjoy the arts at locations they can easily access - perhaps they will inspire the next generation of artists."
"Our arts and cultural program is in keeping with the Wyndham vision to provide arts and cultural opportunities for everyone to experience throughout the municipality."
The artists include:
MITA CHOWDHURY (Multidisciplinary Visual Artist / Researcher)
Hasina Chowdhury, mostly known as Mita Chowdhury, is a multidisciplinary visual artist born in Bangladesh, now living in Tarneit. As a practice-led researcher, her creative practice explores her personal journey that investigates cross-culture, heritage, and history.
CATHY MACKAY (Painter/Multidisciplinary Artist)
Cathy is a painter who is passionate about capturing the essence of nature and the profound
human connection to environment and place. Her work often reflects a deep reverence for the natural world and the intertwined relationship between people and their surroundings.
JESS FAIRFAX (Sound Artist/Creative Producer)
Jess Fairfax is an experienced audio and events producer, using creative expression to inform environmental awareness, action and community connection. Jess has over nine years broadcasting, interviewing over 800 guests, including musicians, visual artists, poets, academics, historians, activists, community leaders and curators.
NICOLE HAWKE (Poet / Writer)
Nicole's been a writer since childhood. Immersing herself in poetry; she is inspired by Australian landscapes as well as odd people. She has a degree in journalism, is published in many anthologies, won awards for her work, published a recipe book and is the founder of two writing groups.
More details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/arts-culture/art-programs/public-programs-projects/create-space-wyndham-artist-residence
