THE ART OF ESCAPE
Work together to find clues to escape this real world escape room before the time is up. Suitable for both confident beginners and more experienced players in groups of 2 to 6. Session Times: 6pm – 7pm; 7pm – 8pm; and 8pm – 9pm
WORKSHOP: kids donut decorating
Decorate your own mini donuts with colourful toppings and sweet surprises — the perfect hands-on treat for little creators.
ARTIST TALK: DANIEL O’TOOLE
Explore the practice of Daniel O’Toole, and learn about his progression from street art to multimedia creations for galleries and public spaces including sound, performance, and visual artworks. Presented by Live Art Benalla and supported by the Benalla Rural City Council through the Community Grants funding program.
See the art in garden design: Petals, pathways and posies
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of one of Benalla’s stunning gardens. Hear about its exciting transformation before creating your own seasonal posy while enjoying a glass of Pirie sparkling and local refreshments.
Workshop: Stencil and Augmented Reality with HA-HA
Led by acclaimed street artist and digital innovator HA-HA, this immersive four-hour workshop invites participants to explore the dynamic intersection of stencil art and Augmented Reality.
ARTIST TALK: STEPHANIE CARTLEDGE
Explore the practice of Stephanie Cartledge, a Ballarat-based multidisciplinary artist known for her large scale mural and canvas works, and celebrate her new exhibition Shared Waters.
WORKSHOP: PAINT YOUR MATE
Grab a mate and get creative! Bring a friend and have some fun painting their portrait — no pressure, no art skills needed, just good vibes and a few laughs along the way. This session is open to young people aged 12 to 19. A supervised Amplify event that is strictly no alcohol, smoking, drugs […]
WORKSHOP: Electronic Music Making with Daniel O’Toole
Join multimedia artist Daniel O’Toole in this workshop exploring recording, sound creation and mixing using digital programs. Explore different approaches to working with a Digital Audio Workstation using various recording methods and instruments. Ask questions, share your interests and explore new realms to your music making! BYO instruments and projects of interest. This workshop is […]
FULL IMPACT: ROLLING ART
Benalla’s Full Impact Squad — young creatives aged 11 to 19 — are teaming up with featured street artists to transform skateboard decks into bold, one-off artworks. Each collab is unique, with all proceeds supporting the Benalla Street Art Festival. Meet the artists, support local youth, and take home a fresh piece of Benalla street […]
‘So to Speak…’ Creative Conference
Saturday – 2pm to 6.30pm Join us for an afternoon of storytelling and industry insights as we peel back the layers of the contemporary art world. Speakers include: RONE: The master of ephemeral installations takes us behind the scenes, unpacking the massive logistical and emotional undertakings of his recent blockbuster projects. Callum Preston: A journey […]