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A new go-to hub for arts, events, workshops, exhibitions and artistic opportunities has arrived with Creative Whitehorse.
Have you attended Spring Festival, but didn’t know about the green space and children's workshops at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct?
Have you enjoyed a ceramics class at Box Hill Community Arts Centre, but hadn’t heard about the fine art collection at Whitehorse Artspace gallery? Did you know there’s a museum at Schwerkolt Cottage?
These are just some of the Whitehorse City Council offerings in arts and culture, and until now we’ve presented them in a few different places. So, we’re bringing it all together under a new banner – Creative Whitehorse.
Shayne Price, Council’s Manager of Arts and Cultural Services, said he was excited to see the establishment of a new brand for Whitehorse’s vibrant arts, culture and heritage programming.
“As Whitehorse is the birthplace of Australian Impressionism, the arts have always had a rich history in our area,” he said. “Arts and culture enrich our lives, and we know the value of the arts in bringing people together, and expanding our world view through fun and creativity.”
Whitehorse Mayor, Cr Mark Lane, said Creative Whitehorse would be an easy-to-access, one-stop destination for high quality and affordable arts and culture programs in the municipality.
“We know people are keen to enjoy new experiences, and we also know low-cost, affordable entertainment is key,” Cr Lane said.
“So that’s why we’ve made it easy for the community to know what’s happening: from our festival season to our fine art exhibitions, from hands-on art classes to heritage explorations, you can find it all in one place: Creative Whitehorse.”
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