MICF Deadly Funny

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Deadly Funny Workshop scheduled on Friday 25 November has been cancelled. 

See you at the Melbourne Heat in February 2023!

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Aboriginal art collection

A selection of powerful artworks made by Aboriginal artists in the Darebin Art Collection.

Aboriginal Cultural Observance: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following content may contain images of artwork by deceased persons.

Image: Mandy Nicholson, My Booris, 2004. Acrylic on canvas, Darebin Art Collection.

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Current exhibitions at Bundoora

Explore the current exhibitions at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre.

Banner image: 'Healing Practices', (installation view, detail) 2019. Curated by Rachel Ciesla. Artists included Stanislava Pinchuk & Zaiba Khan, Duha Ali & Justine Youssef, and Katie West. Photo by Artificial Studios.

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Programs

Discover literature, art and singing programs, awards and prizes at Darebin Arts.

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Speakeasy Developments

The Speakeasy development program offers artists a cash prize and a creative space to develop new performing arts projects.

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Event calendar
Browse through all upcoming events, or filter the list by venues and interests.
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Speakeasy Developments

The Speakeasy development program offers artists a cash prize and a creative space to develop new performing arts projects.

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Let's Take Over

The sensationally successful program returns to Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre for it's fourth year on Saturday March 5.

Let's Take Over offers talented young people (aged 15 to 25) the opportunity to forge a creative career as an artist, producer or programmer.

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Darebin art prize 2015 Damp Victoria’s Secret (detail) 2014. Acrylic paint on polymer resin statue, polymer adhesive. Courtesy of the artists
Darebin Art Prize

The Darebin Art Prize is a biennial, multi-medium award for outstanding contemporary visual art.

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Grants

Darebin City Council provides financial assistance each year to support community groups and organisations in cultural development activities.

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Programs

Discover literature, art and singing programs, awards and prizes at Darebin Arts.

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Event calendar
Browse through all upcoming events, or filter the list by venues and interests.
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Festivals
Learn about festivals in Darebin.
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Collections

Explore our diverse public art collection and the Darebin Art Collection, which includes an impressive selection of Aboriginal art.

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News

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Upcoming exhibitions
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Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
A public art gallery for the City of Darebin, housing art, gardens and café on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi wurrung people.
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Darebin Arts Centre

Darebin Arts Centre is Preston’s premier arts venue. We are excited to be reopening in February for performances, and can't wait to welcome you back. Find out about our spaces, ticketing, events and how to get here. 

Darebin Arts Centre acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land and pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge their deep connection to the land, their heritage and culture which includes their Songlines, Storylines, art and creativity.

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Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre

Northcote Town Hall Arts Centre is a vibrant arts and cultural venue situated North of the Melbourne CBD.

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FUSE: Darebin's multiarts festival happening every autumn and spring
FUSE is Darebin’s contemporary, multi-arts festival. Every autumn and spring, FUSE provides a platform for local creatives, artists and performers to transform our amazing city into a dynamic hub of creativity.
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