2016 Armadale Arts Festival · 2 Armadale Arts Festival 2016 ... Mon 11 – Fri 16 Various Times Young Hearts, ... Armadale Arts Festival 2016 7 Free Public Program

Armadale Arts Festival

1 – 17 April 2016

2 Armadale Arts Festival 2016

Mayor Henry Zelones OAM, JPWelcome to the inaugural Armadale Arts Festival 2016.

The City is very proud to be hosting this unique community festival which celebrates art in its many forms and provides a platform to develop and inspire more creative community activities now and into the future.

I believe one of the indicators of a thriving community is evidence of creative expression.

Whether it’s painting, photography, music, dance, sculpture, performance or something else, the importance of arts and creative activities to the development and wellbeing of individuals and communities can never be underestimated.

Our local artists and arts groups cut across divides of class, ethnicity, generation, gender and culture.

There are thriving groups in both our urban and rural regions, characterised only by their diversity. They all play a key role in sustaining and promoting our community identity.

Art brings our community closer together.

It helps us to explore and interpret our stories and in turn, share discoveries and learn more about how other people see the world.

It is also a way of maintaining cultural heritage, connecting different generations, and sharing that heritage with others.

And finally, the arts remind us of our power to innovate.

It shows us how imagination is transformed into creation and teaches us how to think beyond boundaries and overcome obstacles.

Art is a critical ingredient to forward-thinking change, where inherent concepts taught by the arts lead to significant progress in every arena of life from medicine to technology to law.

I hope you enjoy the full program of activities throughout the Armadale Arts Festival.

Please take your time to attend as many events as you can because you’ll find that the people participating in and shaping the two-week Festival are perhaps the truest and most positive reflection of our community you’re likely to receive.

The Mayors Welcome

Cover Photo Credit: Textile design by Linda Stokes.

The Mayor, Councillors and Staff of the City of Armadale acknowledge the Noongar people who are the traditional owners of this land.

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Trudi Pollard Trudi Pollard is seen as a textile art pioneer and foremost expert on Western Australian natural dyes. Trudi has been working, studying, lecturing and teaching in the areas of textile arts and ceramics over more than 40 years of creative practice. Trudi exhibits locally, nationally and internationally. She has won many awards and her work is held in both public and private collections world-wide. Her work has a

strong focus on colour locally derived from the earth’s minerals and plants using designs and techniques that reflect both primitive and contemporary art.

Trudi’s community commitment to artistic inspiration and well-being has touched many people in the Armadale area. Having lived in Bedfordale for more than 30 years she is a passionate cultural leader who empowers our own and other local communities to be strong and creative!

“Building the hearts and minds of people depends upon the nurturing of artistic and creative opportunities for everyone within our community.

Most things that are interesting, important, humane and beautiful are the results of creativity and connecting people”

2016 Festival Artist

Thank You

The City of Armadale would like to thank the following people and organisations that have helped to create the 2016 Armadale Arts Festival:

Trudi Pollard, Black Betty, Reverend Boyle, John Christmass, Elton Clay, Annette Causer, Jack de Vos, Sue Doorey, Ita Goldberger-Amram, Chantalle Grummet, Roz Hanley, Chris Horgan, Rachel John, Katherine John, Caralyn Legrange, Malcolm Mah, Martina Mullerova, Anna Newby, Mark Peacock, Liz Reed, Nadia Shaw, Gemma Sidney, Paula Silbert, Luke Skinner, Linda Stokes, Meg Travers, Graham van Zuilecom, Bourby Webster, Rosie Whitehead, Claudia Woeltjes, Irene Young, Bruce Young, Armadale Society of Artists, Armadale Writers Group, Australia China Friendship Society, Blackrooke Design, Chung Wah Association, Classic Sounds, Classic Sounds Orchestra Inc, Cottonwool, Happy Gathering Restaurant, Perth Symphony Orchestra, Roleystone Musicians Club, Roleystone Theatre, St Matthew’s & the WA Oriental Culture & Art Association.


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Festival ProgramApril 2016

Sat 2 – Sun 17 11am – 4pm Minnawarra Art Award

Fri 1 8pm – late Happy Gathering Festival Club

Sat 2 11am – 4pm Art & Craft Market

Sun 3 1 – 3pm Music in the Hall

Wed 6 6.30pm Curator Floor Talk

Thu 7 10am Positive Ageing High Tea


Sat 9 10am Curator Floor Talk

Sat 9 4 – 6pm Armadale Writers’ Group Book Launch


Mon 11 – Fri 16 Various Times Young Hearts, Wild Minds! School Holiday Series

Thu 14 10.30am Positive Ageing High Tea

Thu 14 6.30 – 9pm Artist Professional Development Workshop


Sat 16 4pm Vivaldi Matinee Recital

Sat 16 6 – 9.30pm Vivaldi By Candlelight


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Minnawarra Art AwardsThe renowned Minnawarra Art Awards showcases some of Australia’s prestigious artists. This high caliber exhibition features almost 100 works across a variety of mediums of the fine arts including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography and textiles.

It’s not just the arts lovers who revel in this creative visual feast with the exciting public program providing ample opportunity to be involved with floor talks, morning teas, workshops and much more. It is no wonder that the Minnawarra Art Awards is now considered a must see event on the Perth arts calendar.

When 2 – 17 April, 11am – 4pmWhere Armadale District Hall, Jull Street, ArmadaleCost Free


Free Public Program

Music in the HallSunday’s 1 – 3pm Armadale District Hall

Featuring fantastic instrumental music concerts by leading local acts in a range of genres.

Sunday 3 April Classic Sounds Orchestra Quartet Sunday 10 April Gongwalkabout with Paul Ford Sunday 17 April Axolotl with Dave Nolan & Pat O’Connor

Curator Floor TalksAllow Curator Robert Buratti to present greater insight into the vision and techniques behind the featured artworks in a forum that allows you to ask those burning questions and ease your curiosity.

Wednesday 6 April, 6.30pm & Saturday 9 April,10.30am, Armadale District Hall

Artist Professional DevelopmentFour Drop Dead Absolute Essentials for Artists. (What gallerists, funders, fans and your peers totally need) presented by Paula Silbert.

• Practice and Priorities. How to make beautiful art while juggling life’s irritating responsibilities.

• making1 + maRkETing

2 + mENTORing

3. The formula for success.

• Fake it till you make it! Be your own agent – behave like a gallerist, curator and arts manager (so you’ve got a better chance of being selected ).

• Amazing! I saw your art at... Galleries promote and sell, but chances are you’ll probably need other outlets, too. Where, when and why to show your work.

Thursday 14 April, 6.30 – 9pm, Armadale District Hall

Free – however bookings are required. Go to www.armadale.wa.gov.au or the Armadale Visitor Centre.


Happy Gathering Festival ClubThe Happy Gathering Festival Club offers a diverse multicultural banquet of music, cabaret, comedy, dance and electronica where East meets West in the Happy Gathering restaurant right opposite the Armadale District Hall. Each night features an exciting package of high quality acts including brilliant local treasures and sparkling surprises guaranteed to entertain.

Book your pre-sale tickets or a table with friends and dress in style. A delicious Chinese supper menu is also available to purchase, plus the Festival Club bar will be open all evening.

When Friday 1, 8 & 15 April, 8pm – lateWhere Happy Gathering Restaurant, 91 Jull Street, ArmadaleCost $20ea $15ea for tables of four or six Plus $10 Door tickets after 10pm (subject to availability)

Tickets available from www.armadale.wa.gov.au or the Armadale Visitor Centre.

Katherine & Elisabeth: Soul Sisters


Friday 1 April Crystal Jade Traditional Chinese Ensemble

Flabalotti Operatic Comedy

Katherine & Elisabeth: Soul SistersClassic Soul

LLiDDElectronica

DJ Ektik Eklektik

Friday 8 AprilDixie Ferdinands Multi-awarded Singaporean Musician

Chung Wah DancersDazzling Chinese Dance

PCBContemporary Mandarin & Cantonese Pop

MotETElectronica Techomages

Friday 15 AprilPaul PeacockCool Cabaret Classics/MC

GongwalkaboutExotic Ethereal Percussion

Two Cent Professionals10-piece party Swing Band

DJ Ektik Eklektik

Xiao Xaun, Crystal Jade

Dixie Ferdinands

DJ Ektik Eklektik


Art & Craft MarketThe festival Art and Craft Market will transform the Armadale District Hall car park into a vibrant creative hub for those seeking handmade goods. Unlike any other market in the area it will be presenting an array of fine arts and crafted wares for purchase and feature loads of artist stalls, demonstrations, arts and craft activities and community performances by local musicians.

There will be something for all ages including the festival must haves with delicious food options and free carnival rides.

When Saturday 2 April, 11am – 4pmWhere Armadale District Hall Car Park, Jull Street, ArmadaleCost Free


Armadale Writers’ Group Book Launch Experience tales tall and true at the Armadale Writers’ Group Anthology book launch. This exciting new publication showcases 21 new works by our talented local authors. A highlight of the book launch event will be live performance readings of selected short stories and poems by the Roleystone Theatre players.

When Saturday 9 April, 4 – 6pmWhere Armadale District Hall, Jull Street, ArmadaleCost Free

Positive Ageing High Tea Fancy a bit of indulgence for your morning? Then come down and enjoy a delightful high tea served alongside the prestigious Minnawarra Art Awards exhibition.

Guests will then be invited to join the curator Robert Buratti in hearing some of the stories behind the exhibited works, judging and the exhibition.

When Thursday 7 & Wednesday 13 April, 10 – 11.30amWhere Armadale District Hall, Jull Street, ArmadaleCost Free – however bookings are required. Visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au

or the Armadale Visitor Centre.


A plethora of awesome art, craft and music workshops will be run throughout the first week of the school holidays.

Cost: Free – however bookings are required. Visit www.armadale.wa.gov.au or the Armadale Visitor Centre.

Twinkle Star’s ages 2 – 5 years

Watch your children sparkle and shine as they experience the magical world of classical music with the Classic Sounds Orchestra plus special guests.

Monday 11 April, 9.30am – 11am Venue: Armadale District Hall

Pachelbel to Pink ages 13 – 17 years

Meet the instruments and take a magical ride with the Classic Sounds Orchestra on a musical journey from classics to contemporary applications.

Monday 11 April, 1 – 2.30pm Venue: The Chapel

Nature Craft ages 6 – 12 years

Learn how to tell stories by crafting with natural materials gathered from local gardens, farmlands and bushland.

Tuesday 12 April, 10am – 12pm Venue: Armadale District Hall

Buskers Workshop ages 13 – 17 years

Get the street smarts on busking and come and learn the rules and the ropes shared by experienced players.

Tuesday 12 April, noon – 2.30pm Venue: The Chapel

Watercolour Workshop ages 6 – 12 years

Dabble with the beauty of nature through these simple activities that play with colour.

Tuesday 12 April, 1pm – 2pm Venue: Armadale District Hall

Young Hearts, Wild Minds!School Holiday Series


PA Fundamentals Workshop ages 13 – 17 years

A practical hands-on workshop for people getting started with using PA equipment.

Wednesday 13 April, 10am – noon Venue: The Chapel

Go Fly A Kite ages 4 – 12 years

Create your own flying masterpiece with this wonderfully colourful activity!

Wednesday 13 April, 1pm – 2pm Venue: Armadale District Hall

Performance Skills ages 13 – 17 years

Encourage your child’s confidence and boost their self-esteem with exposure to three performance disciplines (singing, dancing and acting).

Wednesday 13 April, 1 – 3pm Venue: Chapel

Body Art Workshop ages 10 – 14 years

Learn body art techniques and practice on each other creating your own designs.

Thursday 14 April, 10am – 11.30am Venue: Armadale District Hall

Hip Hop Harmony – Beats ages 13 – 17 years

Learn techniques of building beats with Paulie P’s and his MPC technology.

Thursday 14 April, 10am – noon Venue: Chapel

Doodle Design ages 4 – 12 years

Don’t just join this popular colour craze – lead it by creating your own doodle designs!

Thursday 14 April, 1pm – 2pm Venue: Armadale District Hall


Art Beat – National Youth Week EventYoung people are invited to celebrate National Youth Week with creativity and colour! Come down and experience live local music and performances, eat from delicious food trucks, be part of the interactive art activities, hang out in the chill-out zone and so much more. Pencil this one into your calendar now as it’s an event young people will not want to miss!

When Sunday 10 April, 3 – 7pmWhere Jull Street Mall, ArmadaleCost Free

Hip Hop Harmony – Raps ages 13 – 17 years

Raps and rhymes, words and sounds, get the drum on Hip Hop lyrics with Paulie P.

Friday 15 April 10am – noon Venue: Chapel

Fashionista Fun ages 13 – 17 years

Design and create for the catwalk with Trudi Pollard.

Friday 15 April 10am – noon Venue: Chapel


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17 Days 30 Events2016 sees the launch of the inaugural Armadale Arts Festival!

In a delightfully creative program of live music, performance, markets, workshops and visual arts. The Armadale Arts Festival will showcase a wide range of high quality talent coming from this region.

For all event bookings visit the Armadale Visitor Centre on 40 Jull Street or go to www.armadale.wa.gov.au.

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2016 Armadale Arts Festival · 2 Armadale Arts Festival 2016 ... Mon 11 – Fri 16 Various Times Young Hearts, ... Armadale Arts Festival 2016 7 Free Public Program