Art and photography exhibitions merge for 2010

As part of a recent review of the Town’s Arts Exhibition and Photographic Exhibition, Council resolved to merge the two events, with the first of the combined events proposed to be held in 2010.

As such, the Photographic Exhibition scheduled for this year will be suspended to be included in the 2010 Art and Photography Exhibition. The new combined event is a very exciting initiative with more prize money and greater exposure which will aim to attract artists and photographers of all calibre to participate.

The Town is also keen to hear from interested community members who would like to be a part of the planning team for the new event. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the hanging of artwork and assisting with the overall staging of the event.

For more information or to register on the Town’s mailing list for this event please contact the Town’s Cultural Development Officers Jacqui Otago on 9377 8060 or jotago@bassendean.wa.gov.au or Gabriella Filippi on 9377 8020 or gfilippi@bassendean.wa.gov.au.

Multicultural Food Festival

5.30 pm till 9.30 pm on Saturday,

24 October 2009 at Jubilee Reserve

Parking: $2.00 (donation)

Join with people from many different cultural backgrounds and enjoy this fun family event. The giant stage and dance floor will be host to an array of colourful performances and vibrant beats from a range of different cultures.

Seniors’ Week

Sunday 25 October to Sunday 1 November 2009. Times and venues will vary with events. Cost: Free entry

The Town of Bassendean is pleased to offer a range of fun and exciting events for the community during Seniors’ Week.

This year the events will include Opening Ceremony, Dance-a-thon, Community Walk, Shopping Centre Displays, Multicultural and Indigenous Seniors Event, Musical Performance and Closing Ceremony.

Seniors’ Week 2009 is supported by Lotterywest, Office for Seniors’ Interests & Volunteering and Council on the Ageing.

For any further information on upcoming events, contact the Town’s Leisure Services Business Unit on 9377 8000.

Financial help available for community events!

Applications are now open for local groups to apply for sponsorship opportunities from the Town to assist with conducting community events.

Applicants can request sponsorship up to a maximum of $1000 for a range of community events such as: community picnics, all ages gigs, Youth Advisory Council concerts, open days for local sporting and community groups and celebratory days.