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Arts & Culture FESTIVAL27 MARCH - 2 MAY 2020 160+ FESTIVAL EVENTS ACROSS THE CLARENCE VALLEY Summer Pool Plunge; Katrina Wade. Compact Camera Category Winner, InFocus 2020 How to use this book The plunge festival is a collection of arts and cultural events across the Clarence Valley during April. For information on disability access please contact the event organiser venue. Events are listed in chronological order by category: • Cultural Experiences and Events • Museums in the Clarence Valley • Exhibitions, Launches and Open Studios • Music, Dance, Film and Theatre • Art, Craft and Food Markets • Workshops for kids, teens and young people • Workshops, Education and Artist Talks Workshops can sell out so book early to avoid disappointment. Keep up to date with the latest information by following us on Facebook - Clarence Valley Culture. Use the hashtags #cvcplunge2020 and #clarenceculture to share your experiences. FOLLOW US Yuraygir Phoenix Photographers’ statement: Taken in the Brooms Head part of Yuraygir National park after fires in August 2019. There is beauty in the devastation of bush fires - from the crisp charcoal tree trunks to the auburn foliage and the spray of fire retardant. The Australian bush is like a Phoenix - it regenerates after being burnt to nothing but ash, and comes back stronger then ever. Samantha Clarke of South Grafton plunge category winner, InFocus 2020 The plunge community of artists, local businesses, community groups and organisations support the Clarence Valley communities affected by the fire emergency in 2019. We are with you in your ongoing recovery and invite everyone to embrace the power of play and creativity. We invite you to join in, get creative and join plunge 2020. Take the plunge! Mayor welcome and acknowledgement. Welcome to the Clarence Valley plunge Art & Culture Festival for 2020. This guide will help you plan your festival experience and make the most of the creativity that exists here in the Clarence. We have a rich, diverse and resilient culture and Clarence Valley Council is proud to support the community groups, local businesses and arts practitioners who keep the creative spirit alive in our region. After the events of 2019 there isn’t a better time to acknowledge the healing power of the creative arts and within this book there are more than 150 events that you can choose from - to get involved in and enjoy, either as a spectator or a participant. Try a new skill or craft, create something for yourself or someone else and be inspired by a theatre, dance or musical performance. These events have been produced by our community, for our community and you can follow the Clarence Valley Culture Facebook page to keep up to date. I look forward to seeing you at a plunge event in April - make sure you say hello. Jim Simmons Mayor Acknowledgment of Country We acknowledge the people of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations, traditional custodians of the lands where these events, exhibitions, workshops and performances will take place, and pay tribute and respect to Elders, past and present of the Bundjalung, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations which lie within the Clarence Valley Council boundary. Contents 11 CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND EVENTS 20 MUSEUMS IN THE CLARENCE VALLEY 23 EXHIBITIONS, LAUNCHES, OPEN STUDIOS 37 MUSIC, DANCE, FILM AND THEATRE 46 ART, CRAFT AND FOOD MARKETS 51 WORKSHOPS (0-25YRS) 67 WORKSHOPS, EDUCATION AND ARTIST TALKS CLARENCEVALLEYCULTURE All event details supplied by contributors. All events, times, dates, prices are correct at the time of printing and may be subject to change. Be sure to like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/clarencevalleyculture and check regularly for updates on workshops and events. Colours of Hope, Wayne Griffin. Digital SLR category winner, InFocus 2020 You are To the Official Opening of the plunge Arts & Culture Festival Friday 27th March, 6pm Ferry Park Gallery Pacific Highway Maclean (cnr Cameron Street) Opening of the Lower Clarence Arts & Craft Association Annual 8x8 Exhibition InFocus Photo Competition prize presentation Entertainment, art and more RSVP plunge2020.eventbrite.com.au 21 MARCH Background Artwork ‘Biirrinba - Our Truth’ 2019 © Frances Belle Parker Graphic Design by Kelly Simpson Clark - stardustgraphics.com.au Plunge Festival - clarence.nsw.gov.au/cp_themes/metro/plunge.asp Harwood Hotel - harwoodhotel.com.au/what-s-on 12 31 MARCH SHOREBIRDS AND THEIR WRITERS ON THE ROAD HABITAT WITH TONY BELTON Writers on the Road is the Byron Writers Meet Tony Belton and listen to his talk Festival touring event, taking acclaimed about his passion for photography, the Australian writers on the road to meet environment and wonderful native and the readers for discussions, workshops, migratory shorebirds and their habitat in the readings and games. Join us for an Clarence Valley. Tony is often on the Clarence entertaining evening and chat about River in his kayak with his camera exploring, writing, books, art and poetry. documenting and capturing bird species of the Clarence River environment. 1hr talk and WHEN: Tue 31 Mar, 6-8pm 30min question time. WHERE: Harwood Hotel 2 Morpeth Street, Harwood Is WHEN: Sat 28 March COST: FREE 10.30am-12noon WHERE: Yamba Art Space BOOKING: [email protected] 44a Wooli Street, Yamba WEBSITE: byronwritersfestival.com/roadtrip COST: Gold coin donation INFO: 0488 070 069 [email protected] WEBSITE: yambaartspace.com 13 10 APRIL 116th MACLEAN HIGHLAND GATHERING Witness a host of top-class Scottish musical, FRIDAY 10 APRIL cultural and sporting performances in Maclean Showground picturesque Maclean. On Friday, solo piping Venue: and drumming events are held throughout 12pm- Solo piping & drumming the town along with a street concert featuring Venue: Council foyer open piping dancers, pipers and singers. Bands parade 6pm - Piobaireach through the town on Saturday morning before we move to the Showgrounds for the main Venue: Civic Centre open piping event with pipe bands, dancing and traditional 6pm - March, Strathspey & Reel, Highland games, including the Caber Toss, to Air, Hornpipe & Jig entertain crowds during the day. Venue: McLachlan Park ‘Ceilidh In The Park’ 7:15pm - Bands and dances performing 8:15pm - Massed band display and civic welcome 8:30pm - Entertainment and special COST: Adults $15 artists Pensioners $10 School Students $5 BOOKINGS: macleanhighlandgathering.com.au 14 11 APRIL SATURDAY 11 APRIL Venue: Shopping Centre Main Street 8:30am - Bands on Parade - Competition Best Presented Band on Parade Venue: Maclean Showground 9am - Highland Dancing starts 9:30am - Pipe Band Contest starts 10am - Highland Sport Registration 12:30pm - Official opening Afternoon - Drum major solo contest - Dress inspection - Pipe band contest - Drum major solo contest 4:15pm - Massed band display Venue: Maclean Service Club, River Street 7.45 pm - International Piping Recital Guest Piper: Glenn Brown 15 18 APRIL DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS CREATIVE AND CULTURAL CHARACTER CREATION DELVE EXPO Be guided by experienced Dungeons & Creative Cultural Expo is an event to inspire Dragons Dungeon Masters and players through and inform artists and craftspeople from all the process of creating your own first level disciplines about the opportunities they can character. Joining with others, you will take access to develop and promote their creative your characters on an adventure into the practice. There will be several service unknown. Facing challenges, sinister plots and providers for creatives - business help, foul monsters to hopefully, if all goes well, live & marketing, products and local galleries. This reap great reward. For ages 12+ event is hosted by Clarence Valley Cultural Committee. The expo will also provide a WHEN: Sat 18 April venue to local service providers to promote, 10am-6pm grow and develop their market. WHERE: Grafton Library WHEN: Sat 2 May 126-144 Pound Street, Grafton WHERE: Vines@139 COST: FREE plus pizza lunch provided 139 Fitzroy Street Grafton BOOKINGS: At your local library or online COST: FREE at www.crl.nsw.gov.au BOOKINGS: Eventbrite - Search ‘Creative Cultural Expo’ FACEBOOK: clarencevalleyculture 16 28 APRIL MACLEAN ANNUAL SHOW The Maclean Show Society has played an integral part in the Lower Clarence for more than 127 years. Events include sideshows, equestrian events, trotting, exhibtiions, sales displays, floral and fruit exhibits and food stalls alongwith fabulous showcase of cane, craft, beef cattle, vegetables poultry cooking, caged birds photography and local schools. Our showgirl announcements will be at the offical opening. WHEN: Tue 28 - Wed 29 April COST: Tuesday WHERE: Maclean Showground $7 Adults 12 Cameron Street, Maclean $5 School child/concession INFO: [email protected] Wednesday $15 Adults WEBSITE: www.macleanshow.org.au $8 School child/concession $40 Family ticket (2 adults, 3 school children) $30 Members incl. 2 adults and 3 school aged children for both days 17 2 MAY FESTIVAL OF THE BIKE Grafton Cycle Club proudly presents the 3rd Festival of the Bike 2020 to celebrate over 125 years of bike culture in Grafton. This year will feature the 60th Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic and loads of bike events such as a film screening, G2I memorabilia at the Grafton Library, Bike Town Food Fest and the Midday Rotary Family Fun Ride over the Old Grafton Bridge and back on the New Bridge, accompanied by antique bikes from Mulga Bill Cycles. See facebook.com/festivalofthebike/ for details Bom Bom Coastal MTB Series Bike Town Food Fest Sat 2 May feat.