NAIDOC Week 2024 Art Exhibition Published on 24 June 2024 Following the success of the inaugural NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition in 2023, Hindmarsh Shire Council is pleased to announce that another art exhibition will be held during NAIDOC Week 2024 in Dimboola.NAIDOC Week 2024 will run from Sunday 7 July until Sunday 14 July 2024 using the theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning: Blak, Loud and Proud.’ The 2024 NAIDOC Week Art Exhibition will feature art works from Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration
Launch of ‘A playful reimagining of the Wimmera’ Art Exhibition Published on 15 May 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council and the Dimboola Library are pleased to host an art exhibition entitled ‘A playful reimagining of the Wimmera: Inspired by Sidney Nolan’s Wimmera Series’ at the Dimboola Library from Friday 24 May 2024 to 28 June 2024. This art exhibition is a collaborative body of work created by artists Linda Gallus and Kaye Clancy.Both artists’ presentation of paintings and ceramics Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
Pieces of You – Jigsaw Project Launch and Exhibition Published on 01 May 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries will officially open the ‘Pieces of You’ Jigsaw Project with an exhibition launch at the Dimboola Library on Friday 10 May 2024 from 10:00am, including morning tea and a meet and greet with the project photographer. The ‘Pieces of You’ Jigsaw Project has been developed by Hindmarsh Shire Libraries with funding from Public Libraries Victoria and the State Library... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
Harmony Day 2024 Published on 04 March 2024 Hindmarsh Shire Council and West Wimmera Health Service, with support from the Victorian Government, extend an invitation to all members of the community to join in the celebrations for Harmony Day 2024 at the Nhill Memorial Community Centre on Thursday 21 March 2024 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Council encourages all residents to come and celebrate the evening that will feature an array of... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
NGV Kids on Tour January 2024 Published on 11 January 2024 Ten years since it was initiated by the National Gallery of Victoria, the NGV Kids on Tour series returns in 2024, bringing free art-making activities and workshops to kids and families across Victoria.Marking the largest program to date, with more than 140 venues participating across metropolitan and outer metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, the 2024 NGV Kids on Tour reaches galleries, Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
Expressions of Interest – Harmony Week 2023 Published on 21 February 2023 Hindmarsh Shire Council is celebrating Harmony Week through a community morning tea, on Tuesday 21 March 2023, to recognise Australian multi-culturalism and to give our community the opportunity to come together and embrace our cultural diversity.Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals or groups representing different cultures and backgrounds to perform something close to... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Council News
Hindmarsh Shire Libraries Update Published on 29 November 2022 Hindmarsh Shire Libraries are back again with an exciting three weeks of creative and FREE Holiday Workshops across the Shire this December. From festive craft making to baking – there is sure to be something for your children to create, bake and make these holidays. Bookings can be made by calling 5391 4452 or emailing libraries@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Arkona Silo Art Completed Published on 06 June 2022 Internationally renowned street artist Smug has completed the Arkona Silo Art. Funded by the Victorian State Government through the Mallee Silo Art Trail Program, a flagship project of the Tourism Infrastructure Program, Arkona is the 12th silo installation along the Silo Art Trail across the Wimmera Mallee region. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Media Releases, Council News, Project Updates
2022 Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum Annual Rally Published on 30 May 2022 As the Queen’s Birthday long weekend approaches, it is time to prepare your period costumes in readiness to head to the Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum Annual Vintage Rally.This year sees the return of the biggest highlight in the museum’s calendar after two years of cancelled events due to the COVID19 pandemic. This year’s theme is “Sharing our Memories”... Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Harmony Week 2022 - Everyone Belongs Published on 16 March 2022 Harmony Week is a celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity and an opportunity to share what we all have in common. It is celebrated every year between the 21 and 27 March.This year, Hindmarsh Shire Council is supporting local schools through a range of projects and activities that promote Harmony Week. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases