Part of Mandurah Arts Festival, 6 September – 6 October 2024
An investigation into coding through contemporary ceramics
About the Event
CASM delivers its inaugural contemporary ceramics exhibition, showcasing new works by 17 professional and emerging Peel artists.
This exhibition, presented in partnership with international event Indian Ocean Craft Triennial (IOTA) responding to the IOTA24 theme of ‘Codes in Parallel’ through their chosen craft:
“Objects often contain hidden depths, encoded in the depicted motifs and symbols, through techniques and materials, or found in their ritual or spiritual uses.”
Exhibiting artists include Shannon Baggott, Chris Britza, Gayle Bukey, Jacq Chorlton, Carol Clitheroe, Penelope Collis, Tich Dixon, Isaac Gould, Alana Grant, Amanda Harris, Patricia Hines, Kell Lakia, Jean-Michell Maujean, Lyn Nixon, Bec Thomas, Fox Ward and Hamish Webster.
- Exhibition Opening: Friday, 6 September 2024, 6pm
- Artist Talks: Sundays, 15 and 22 September, 11am
- Location: Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah (CASM)
- Date: Saturday, 7 September – Sunday, 13 October 2024
- Times: Gallery open 10am-4pm, Wednesday-Sunday
- Bookings: not required
Accessibility – wheelchair accessible, ACROD parking, accessible toilet onsite
Image credit: Teapot set by Fox Ward
Part of Mandurah Arts Festival, 6 September – 6 October 2024
Showcasing the nation’s headline comedians at the opening event of the Mandurah Arts Festival
About the Event
Following a sold-out show in 2023, the Headliners Comedy Gala returns to kick off the Mandurah Arts Festival!
For one night only, the hilarious Matt Dyktynski (previously heard on Mix 94.5 breakfast) will host a curated selection of 5 professional comedians, performing their very best material right here in Mandurah. The bar will be open and the laughs will be rolling at this brilliant night of comedy.
Book early to avoid missing out! Early bird tickets available until Friday, 9 August 2024, 9pm.
This event is for 18 years and over (coarse language and adult themes). Group bookings (4+) available. Seating is not allocated.
- Location – Platinum Room, Peel Thunder Football Club
- Date – Friday, 6 September 2024
- Time – 8pm-9.30pm
- Tickets:
Early Birds Single – $32.50 + booking fee
Early Birds Group – $30 + booking fee (Groups of 4+)
Buy your tickets now.
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, ACROD parking, accessible toilet.
Acknowledgements: This event is presented by WA Comedy
This event is part of Mandurah Arts Festival, 6 September – 6 October 2024
Follow a trail of locally created and inspired surfboard artworks weaving along Smart Street.
About the Event
Stunning works of art come to life on the most unusual of canvases – reclaimed surfboards!
Artwave brings together Mandurah’s surfing heritage and eight diverse local artists to create a trail of surfboard artworks leading down Smart Street to the foreshore. Each surfboard tells a uniquely Mandurah story and has been adopted by a small shop or business based in Smart Street. Follow the trail to discover the stories behind the artworks and explore Smart Street’s unique shops and businesses.
The surfboards will be displayed along Smart Street Mall throughout the Mandurah Arts Festival, with the winning collaboration will be announced on Sunday, 29 September at Mandurah Makers Market.
- Location: Smart Street Mall (various shops)
- Date: Friday, 6 September – Sunday, 6 October 2024
- Times: all day
- Bookings: not required
- Accessibility: wheelchair accessible, Changing Places facility nearby
Acknowledgments: This event is presented by Peel ArtsConnect
Part of Mandurah Arts Festival, 6 September – 6 October 2024
Visit this impactful installation featuring artwork by community members and local artists
About the Event
Falcon Library and Community Centre will come alive with ocean creatures this Mandurah Arts Festival!
This striking art installation features artwork by community members, created in a workshop by artists Julie Driver and Sharon Meredith. Using a combination of photography, digital art and crafting techniques, this installation brings the ocean into Falcon Library and Community Centre with a montaged seascape and dancing jellyfish to delight all ages.
The artwork will serve as a backdrop for the Bloom Storytelling and Diorama Activity on Tuesday, 24 September 2024.
This installation is free to view during library opening hours.
- Location: Falcon Library and Community Centre
- Date: Monday, 23 September – Saturday, 5 October 2024
- Times: during library opening hours – Weekdays 9am-6pm | Saturdays 9am-5pm
Bookings: not required
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- ACROD parking
- Accessible toilet onsite
Acknowledgments: This event is presented by Sharon Meredith Photography
Part of Mandurah Arts Festival, 6 September – 6 October 2024
Connect with global cultures at the amazing World Music Café ‘dinner & show’ concert event
About the Event
World Music Café is an amazing ‘dinner & show’ concert experience featuring quality culturally diverse musicians with a sumptuous banquet of international cuisine.
Our exceptional Mandurah Arts Festival offering showcases three incredible musical talents:
Sino Swing, gypsy-jazz swing band playing upbeat Parisian swing classics with a delicious Eastern flavour on erhu, violin, fingerpicked guitar, and double bass, George Walley, Bindjareb elder and respected musician, performs his beautiful original songs with ancient Indigenous soul,
Mahali, exciting new South African band fronted by the incredible Mahali Selepe from Leshoto, with a high energy repertoire celebrating the best of contemporary South African music.
The brilliant banquet includes a sumptuous ‘supper club’ style meal curated by Swell Fine Food catering.
World Music Café has been playing to sold-out audiences across Perth for five years and brings its multicultural magic to Mandurah for the very first time this Mandurah Arts Festival!
- Location: Platinum Room, Peel Thunder Football Club
- Date: Friday, 20 September 2024
- Time: 7pm-10.30pm (doors open at 6.45pm)
Book your tickets now.
General Admission – $50 (catering included) | Table of 8 – $360 (catering included)
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- ACROD parking
- Accessible toilet
Acknowledgements: This event is presented by Kaleidoscope Multicultural Arts Management (KMAM)
Part of the Mandurah Arts Festival, 6 September – 6 October 2024
About the Event
Dust off your old instrument or meet new musically inclined friends at these Open Band Rehearsals! Proficient musicians, hobbyists, and former players are invited to join the Mandurah Concert Band on Tuesday nights during the Mandurah Arts Festival for their Open Rehearsals.
Whether you’re picking up your instrument for the first time in 20 years or love to play but want some company, these sessions offer a fun, low-pressure environment to practice, learn new songs, and connect with like-minded people. The Mandurah Concert Band is a community wind ensemble with members of all ages and backgrounds, united by a love of music and a dedication to entertaining the community while promoting diverse music genres.
Open Band Rehearsals are free to attend, with no commitment to join the band long-term. Those who attend all three sessions are welcome to perform with the Mandurah Concert Band at Brekkie with the Band on Saturday, 5 October.
Event Details:
- Location: Mandurah Seniors and Community Centre
- Dates: Tuesdays, 10, 17, 24 September and 1 October 2024
- Times: 7pm – 9pm
- Registrations: Not required
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, ACROD parking, accessible toilet
Acknowledgments: This event is presented by Mandurah Concert Band.
For more information, email [email protected]. Just turn up with your instrument and join the fun!
Part of the Mandurah Arts Festival, 6 September – 6 October 2024
About the Event
Immerse yourself in a fun and friendly workshop designed for anyone eager to dance or tell stories through movement. Presented by West Australian Opera, this workshop allows you to join a professional performer and learn how artists prepare and perform on stage. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, you’ll gain confidence while exploring healthy movement and physical storytelling.
Event Details
Session 1:
- Date: Wednesday, 11 September 2024
- Time: 2.30pm-4pm
- Location: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Dance Studio
- Note: This session has a smaller class size, to cater to people with disability. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss whether this workshop is right for you.
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Session 2:
- Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
- Time: 6pm-7.30pm
- Location: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Dance Studio
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Accessibility:
- Wheelchair accessible
- ACROD Parking
- Accessible toilet
Acknowledgments: This event is presented by West Australian Opera
Discover the rising stars of the contemporary art scene in WA with an exclusive exhibition showcasing selected works from the 2023 graduate showcases of Curtin University, ECU Mount Lawley Campus, and North Metro TAFE. This unique event will be held at both Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah and the Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery, offering a rare opportunity to explore and support emerging talent.
Join us for the Exhibition Opening on Sunday, 21 July at 2pm, where you can immerse yourself in the creativity and vision of these rising stars. Hear directly from the artists during Artists Talks scheduled for Sunday, 4 August and 18 August at 11am.
Stay updated on this exciting exhibition by visiting the Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah Facebook Page for the latest news and insights.
Gallery hours:
- CASM Gallery: Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am – 4pm
- Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery: Open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Don’t miss this chance to discover fresh perspectives and engage with the next generation of artistic talent in our community!
Workshops, Paint Outs, Exhibitions, Awards & Prizes, Demonstrations and Artist Talks.
This festival celebrates everything to do with outdoor painting.
Plein Air Down Under invites artists and art lovers alike to join in the fun of the Peel Region’s outdoor painting festival.
Come and paint, or come and watch!
- Saturday 21 September 2023 – Monday 23 September 2024
- Time 10:00am – 8:00pm
- Locations: Mandurah & Pinjarra
Over $12,000 in cash and prizes are on offer for artists accepting the challenge of capturing the character and beauty of Mandurah and Pinjarra’s natural and built environment.
Pre and post festival weekend activities include:
- World Wide Paint Out: 7 & 8 September, Mandjar Square Mandurah
- Spirit of the Landscape Exhibition, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
- Painting Masterclasses with feature artist Lori Putnam (USA)
- Portrait Painting Masterclass with feature artist Tony Robinson (Ireland)
- Plein Air Painting Masterclass with feature artist Leon Holmes (WA)
- Watercolour Workshop with Gordon Alexander
- Plein Air Drawing Workshop with Andy Dolphin
Festival weekend activities include:
- Artists Meet and Greet at the Leon Holmes Gallery
- Demonstrations by feature artists
- Day and evening paint outs and festivities
- Two-hour ‘Quick Draw’ painting competition
- A day painting in historic Pinjarra
- An exhibition of festival weekend artwork
- Free have-a-go painting activities for all ages
- Awards and prizes
Ticket Information:
- FREE to watch and enjoy the surrounds
- Youth Artist Registration (aged 18 and under) $10.00
- Adult Artist Registration: $77.50 Standard, $62.50 Early Bird to 31 July.
Discover more exciting activities and experiences to enjoy in and around Mandurah throughout the festival weekend.
