Welcome artgold Members Good Afternoon Members March is looking like a busy month for some of our members, please scroll down to the bottom of this

Welcome artgold Members

Good Afternoon Members

March is looking like a busy month for some of our members, please scroll down to the bottom of this newsletter to see what is on. We are lucky to live in a city that caters for all needs and likes.

There is so much choice, no excuses for being bored this month.

Cheers

the artgold committee

Funding for Goldfields Arts Centre

Culture and the Arts Minister John Day pictured in front of Goldfields Arts Centre

Minister John Price announced this morning in front of the Arts Centre, if Liberal is re-elected will provide $5 million for refurbishment and maintenance of the Goldfields Arts Centre.

It will also provide the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder with $300,000 recurrent funding for four years to manage the Centre.

"This funding for upgrades and ongoing operational costs will secure the venue's future and ensure the centre remains a place where plays, concerts, major community events and celebrations continue to be help."

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artgold Sundowner held on Friday

Thank you to our members that attended our artgold Sundowner last Friday afternoon.

Ben Fox the Artistic Director for the 2014 Conference and the Regional Arts WA team were here to meet with locals for the upcoming Regional Arts Conference to be held in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in 2014.

Watch this space artgold will keep you informed with what's happening in regards to the Conference.

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Meet and Greet with Artist Richard Woldendorp

This has been postponed until further notice

Please note you can still come and view the exhibition during the day

Gallery Opening Hours

10am - 3pm Monday to Friday and 1 hour before every show

The general public are invited to come along and meet the artist Richard Woldendorp who will be giving a free talk.

Venue: Goldfields Arts Centre, Cheetham Street Kalgoorlie

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Aboriginal Awareness Workshop: Strategies for Engagement in the Goldfields

Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This workshop for anyone working with or seeking to understand Aboriginal people throughout the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

The Cultural Awareness Workshop is run by Kado Muir and Costs $110 per person

Find out more about us at www.aboriginalawareness.com.au and http://courses.marnta.com

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KBULG Native Plant Group will be starting again

Sunday 3rd of March at 1:30pm to 4:30 pm

Come along and learn how to propagate local native plants. No experience necessary, everyone is welcome

When: Sunday, 3 March 2013 (long weekend)
Where: KBULG Nursery, Karkurla Park
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm
What to Wear/Bring: Sturdy shoes, gloves, hat, sunscreen, small garden scissors/secateurs (if you have them)

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN MARCH

18 Jan to 24 March - Art Exhibition- WA Museum Kalgoorlie
1 March - Pete Murray "The Byron Session" - Goldfields Arts Centre
2 March - GMEAG Workshop - Collage - Art House, Wittenoom Street Boulder
2 March - Decorating and Glazing Pottery - Kambalda
3 March - Future Music - Arena Joondalup Perth
5 March - Photographic Workshop -
7 March - Members of the Centre AGM, GAC
8 March - Open Mic Night, 151 Hannan Street
8 March to 13 May - Celebration of Women Exhibition - Fossick Handmade
8 March - Mentoring In the Workplace Workshop - KBCCI
9 March - Sunset at the Soundshell Concert Four - Centennial Park
9 March - Introduction to Digital Workshop - Kambalda
15 & 16 March - KBC Community Fair
17 March - Boulder Market Day
19 March - CY O'Connor Lecture- WA Museum Kalgoorlie
22 March - The Importance of Being Earnest - Goldfields Arts Centre
23 March - Silk Painting Workshop - Art House, Wittenoom Street, Boulder
23 March - Outdoor Cinema -
23 March - Blues-Country Nite - Kal Country Club
23 March - Easter Egg Workshop- Fossick Handmade
24 March - Easter Extra Workshop- Goldfields Arts Centre

Don't forget to email admin@artgold.net.au your events and workshops so we can include them in our newsletter.

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