Festival Calendar
May
1 - 31 May 2012
A month-long celebration of the arts in the Gippsland region designed to illustrate the innovative, creative and dynamic nature of Gippslanders to locals and visitors alike. Featuring exhibitions, open studios, theatre, markets, festivals, forums and much much more!
4 - 6 May 2012
Now in its 32nd year, the much anticipated Art Red Hill exhibition and sale is a must for your diary.
Showcasing a dazzling array of 1000+ exhibits by 200+ established, local and national artists, Art Red Hill attracts thousands of people. Artists are by invitation-only, ensuring all artwork is of exceptional quality.
12 - 13 May 2012
Step back in time and come alive in Ballarat at the annual Heritage
Weekend when the city celebrates its colourful heritage in events,
workshops and tours. The Ballarat Heritage Weekend is the perfect time
to explore Australia’s oldest regional city and its marvellous 1850s
architecture, heritage listed homes and gardens, culture and history.
12 - 13 May 2012
Previously known as the National Women's Choir Festival, the Gorgeous Voices Festival showcases the beauty and elegance of the female voice with professional and non-professional performers coming together in Bendigo from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
19 - 27 May 2012
Next Wave is a biennial festival and artist development organisation, presenting genre-busting new work by the next wave of Australian artists. For its festivals, Next Wave supports the creation and presentation of new work across all art form areas including visual arts, performance, dance, new media, literature, hybrid projects and beyond, pushing the boundaries of traditional media and encouraging connections between diverse art forms and disciplines.
22 May - 3 June 2012
Celebrating Australia's evolving literary landscape, the festival brings writers, editors, publishers and literary performers together with the reading public for panel sessions (covering the art, craft and business of being a writer), readings and workshops. Its flagship event is the annual Zine Fair, showcasing a range of independent, self-published works.