What’s On

Collaborative project between SharingStories Foundation and the Adnyamathanha community offering a unique opportunity to engage with the rich cultural heritage of the Adnyamathanha people of the Flinders Ranges.

Join us for bite-sized mental health skills builder about boundaries. Learn to protect your peace without pushing people away.

Visit Anglesea Art Space for ‘Chiaroscuro’, an exhibition by the printmakers of The Anglesea Art House that explores the contrast between light and dark.

Join us for a special afternoon of storytelling as award-winning spoken word artist Megan J Riedl and local creatives bring the stories, memories and experiences of the Surf Coast community to life.

Celebrating stories that deepen our relationship with place through our enduring theme ‘Nature. Place. Story,’ the festival brings acclaimed Australian writers into conversation with local and regional voices across three days of immersive conversations, workshops, and performance featuring over 60 artists and storytellers in more than 30 sessions

Join us for a lunchtime online information session and Q&A where we will cover all things RAV Membership.

Join the Surf Coast Shire Arts Development Team for a SHED Talk exploring the different opportunities available to artists, how these models work and what to consider when building a sustainable creative practice.

40 artists opening their studio doors to the public for one day only

RAV will be at the Birdsnest Artspace in Tallangatta on Wednesday 25 November for RAV in Residence.

Recent Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tim Rogers, known for his intelligence and craft in writing and performing some of Australia’s best and most loved songs, takes to the Meeniyan stage with his intimate solo show.

Concerti for piano, flute, and trombone performed by Ballarat musicians Jack L Stacey, Bronwyn Blaiklock, Sarah Goodbourn, and Hugh McKelvey. Plus operatic magnificence performed by none other than Ballarat’s own Sharon Turley (soprano), and Jason Wasley (tenor).

The SKILLUP: Youth Arts Exhibition marks the first public exhibition of works created through East…

Deanne Howlett | One Drop 23 October – 28 November 2026 Special Opening event 5.30pm…

Three artists in two galleries. Open 10am – 4pm daily (closed Tuesdays)

A family-friendly music showcase celebrating the incredible talent of local musicians.

Make a Linocut Portrait print at Rogue Planet Studio.

An art club is designed especially for preschoolers and toddlers. Various dates March – Dec 2026 at the Ararat Gallery TAMA.

Join us for bite-sized mental health skills builder about creative sustainability. Learn to build a creative life that doesn’t burn you out.

Explore the night life and lights of Naarm/Melbourne as the sun sets on this Photo Walk.

Songlines Live and Local – come for the yarning, stay for the dancing.

Courtney Marie Andrews journeys in from the USA to take to the Meeniyan stage in support of her latest long player, Valentine.

Visit Anglesea Art Space for ‘Wearables, The Boutique’, an exhibition of unique handmade clothing, accessories and wearable artworks by eight local artists.

An uplifting exhibition of dramatic and vibrant landscape paintings celebrating the Shipwreck Coast.

Nigel McClean – Jo Baker Tribute

Grace Cummings and her band bring her acclaimed album Bloodhorse! to the Meeniyan stage.

Full of Christmas and Community Spirit – A community event run by the community for the past 12 years.

Solo Exhibition by Pauline Bailey – “Echoes of Melbourne”, Monash Civic Centre, Glen Waverley

Join us for bite-sized mental health skills builder about goal-setting and motivation.

04 December – 30 January 2027 Special Opening event 5.30pm Friday 04 December 2026. All…

Sleeping, Dreaming, Waking is a series of textile collages by Susan Wirth, developed through periods of research in and around Ararat and the Wimmera Mallee. On display at the Ararat Gallery TAMA.