Orbost Arts Centre has been keeping busy lately, with a diverse range of creative events.
Upstairs there has been music performances, dance classes, conferences and workshops, while downstairs the double level has been taken up with exhibitions and the expanding shop space for local artists.
Soon the exhibition of antiques Beautiful Bygones will be taken down to make space for The Peter Mac Painting Project, bringing the close to a long season of antiques and evaluation events.
Other creative ideas have been brought through in affiliation with Orbost Neighbourhood House, with literary publications and newsletters.
The centre is dedicated to showcasing local talent and visiting acts and displays.
There are plenty of spaces available to hire upon request for exhibitions, theatre events and music.
The Sunday Sessions of blues and funk dance music, writing groups and dance classes are all threaded through the centre in a cycle.
New events are being booked all the time, as well as the circulation of new projects and ideas at the centre’s meetings.
There are facilities for conferences, with tables, chairs, lighting, mirrors and a kitchen space provided in the upstairs areas.
The top floor is perfect for theatre, performances, rehearsals, workshopping and filming space.
Painting with watercolour classes are held and the centre hosts gatherings of creative writers.
Crafts people are encouraged to run workshops such as sewing, weaving, textiles and wood design.
There are separate artists in residence areas available and there is a stage.
Theatre performances are encouraged, with a great turnout for the recent afternoon of One Act Plays.
Every month the centre calls out to any kind of people in the arts with creative projects in mind.
The centre is updating its systems and expanding its reach, it welcomes all locals and newcomers in the region to watch this space, keep an eye on events at Orbost Arts Centre.
Contact staff at the front desk, visit the website or email the centre for more information.
