With construction starting in the coming months on the new Sunbury Community Arts and Cultural Precinct, community members are invited to explore the history of the site and sample what's to come at our Open Day on Saturday 15 February.
As we prepare to start renovations in April on what will be a thriving hub for local artists, the Sunbury Community Arts and Cultural Precinct Open Day is a chance to experience the creativity already sprouting on the hill and learn about the history of the site before it's transformed and reopened later this year.
Attendees will be treated to live performances and the opportunity to meet and view the works of the artists selected to take part in Council's Artists-in-Residence Program.
The artists have been developing works that reflect and inform the community aspirations and ideas for our arts and cultural precinct.
As an example of the art created, local all-abilities artist-in-residence group BoilOver Performance Ensemble will present 'The Birds', a live production highlighting the precinct's potential to be a hub for innovative and inclusive arts experiences.
On top of this and other artist exhibits, the Sunbury Community Arts and Cultural Precinct Open Day will be jam packed with opportunities to engage with local art and history, including:
Public Lecture: Historian Dr. David Waldron shares insights into the site's rich history.
Short-documentary Screening: Stories of the Hill – A community video project capturing stories from locals' connection to the site.
Heritage Talks: Explore the site's unique past with local historian and Sunbury enthusiast Trevor Dunn.
Full event details at our website.
The new arts and cultural precinct will support the delivery of Hume's Creative Community Strategy 2020-2025, helping to foster an engaged community where creative participation and partnerships thrive.
Quotes attributable to Cr Jarrod Bell, Hume City Mayor:
"The Sunbury Community Arts and Cultural Precinct Open Day is a chance for us to learn about Sunbury's heritage, particularly at the iconic Jacksons Hill, while also celebrating its future as a place for local artists to thrive.
