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Discover places and spaces
Whatever your experience, our places and programs will help you explore Manningham and a variety of contemporary art and recreational choices in fun and engaging ways.
Discover Aquarena
The Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre is one of the largest recreation and aquatic facilities in Victoria.
Resources to help you run your sport and recreation club
Whether you are looking to improve your club operations or increase participation - you can find useful information and templates to get you started.
Discover arts, crafts and theatre
We have a vibrant arts and cultural scene for you to explore. With a proud history in visual arts, Arts Manningham is home to renowned painters, ceramicists and mid-twentieth century artists.
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… Domeney Recreation Centre Domeney Recreation Centre is an ideal location with views across the reserve and over the hills. It has three activity rooms and a multi-purpose room suitable for dance, drama, exercise, …
Domeney Recreation Centre is an ideal location with views across the reserve and over the hills. It has three activity rooms and a multi-purpose room suitable for dance, drama, exercise, training sessions, meetings and social functions. Capacity for guests in these rooms is up to 70 seated in theatre style. On site parking (70 spaces) are available. There is a sports oval on the site also.
Hosting a birthday party? Our facilities cater for children aged 12 years or under and adults aged 22 years and above.
Take our virtual tour of Domeney Recreation Centre.
How much does it cost?
We have a pricing structure to suit your needs. Bookings during the week are for a minimum of 2 hours, and 4 hours during the weekend.
If you book more than 10 times during a year, you are eligible for the regular hirer rate.
| Community | Commercial | |
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| Casual Hirer | $69 per hour | $112 per hour |
| Regular Hirer | $31 per hour | $35 per hour |
A set bond will be required two (2) weeks prior to your event date. The amount varies per venue and further information will be provided upon booking. All bond refunds are processed within ten (10) business days post event.
Make sure that you and your attendees are covered by public liability insurance. We can help to organise this for you.
Have more questions?
Take our virtual tour of Domeney Recreation Centre, or contact our friendly staff with your questions on 9840 9458 or venues@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Have questions?
… Find a recreation facility or leisure centre There is a range of … sports courts. We also have agreements with four schools (and the Department of Education and Training) to manage four single court school stadiums …
Indoor sports stadiums
There is a range of indoor sports courts across Manningham including five stadiums with indoor sports courts.
We also have agreements with four schools (and the Department of Education and Training) to manage four single court school stadiums outside of school hours.
Manningham sports facilities include:
- Doncaster Badminton Centre
- Leeds Street Sports Centre, Doncaster
- Manningham Donvale Indoor Sports Centre (DISC)
- Mullum Mullum Stadium
- Park Orchards Community Centre
- Sheahans Reserve Basketball Stadium
- Templestowe Heights Primary School
- Templestowe Leisure Centre Stadium
- Warrandyte Sports Centre
Aquatic centre
Outdoor community recreation facilities
Many of our reserves offer sporting facilities such as:
- cricket wickets
- half size and full size netball and basketball courts
- tennis courts and hit up walls.
These are available for community use and no bookings are required.
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| Acheron Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Brendan Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Bronte Playspace, Green Gully Linear Park |
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| Cat Jump Park | Donvale |
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| Celeste Reserve West | Doncaster East |
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| Daniel Reserve | Donvale |
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| Dellfield Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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| Domeney Reserve | Park Orchards |
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| Donvale Reserve | Donvale |
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| Fielding Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Hampshire Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Happy Valley Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Harold Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Heath Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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| Hertford Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Hillcroft Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Katrina Gully Playspace, Koonung Creek Linear Park |
Doncaster |
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| Kerry Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Koonung Park | Bulleen |
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| Lawford Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Leawarra Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Lilian Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Lyndal Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Manningham DISC | Donvale |
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| Marshall Reserve | Doncaster |
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| Matisse Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Morecambe Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Morris Williams Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Nunawading |
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| Pine Hill Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Ranleigh Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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| Sandra Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Schafter Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Sheahans Reserve | Bulleen |
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| Spring Valley Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Swanston Reserve | Templestowe Lower |
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| The Grange Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Templestowe Leisure Centre | Templestowe |
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| Templestowe Reserve | Templestowe |
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| Valepark Reserve | Donvale |
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| Warrandyte Reserve | Warrandyte |
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| Whistlewood Reserve | Doncaster East |
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| Wonga Park Reserve | Wonga Park |
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| Woodlea Reserve | Doncaster East |
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… The Arts Grant allows organisations to deliver arts, cultural and heritage activities that reflect the diversity of the …
The Arts Grant is a category of the Community Grant Program. The grant allows not-for-profit groups and organisations to deliver arts, cultural and heritage activities reflecting the diversity of the community.
What type of applicants does the grant support
The arts category supports applications that:
- contributes to the vibrancy and liveability of the area
- supports the delivery of community arts and cultural activities
- encourages partnerships between groups, organisations and businesses to benefit all
- encourages innovation.
What the grant hopes to achieve
The aim of the grant is to:
- allow diverse arts and cultural expression that includes digital arts, literary arts, participatory arts, performing arts and visual arts
- provide participants with a sense of belonging and inclusion
- give artists and participants a sense of feeling valued
- support the local creative industry by involving local artists.
When does the funding round begin
Applications for the 2025 Arts Grant open on Monday 3 February 2025.
How much funding is available for the grant
Funding is between $3,001 and $20,000. Allocations are for 1 financial year. There’s no repeat funding.
The estimated allocation for the arts category is $50,000 per annum.
How to apply
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Before you start an application, get familiar with the guidelines
You will have to agree to the terms and conditions of the Community Grant Program too.
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Make sure you are eligible to apply
Before starting your application, make sure your organisation is eligible to apply.
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Confirm grant category and put together your proposal
Confirm that you are applying for the right grant category.
After checking you have got the right category, develop a project proposal that includes:
- a brief project description
- the objectives
- timelines
- budget identifying the appropriate category to submit your application.
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Discuss your application with us before you submit
Before finishing your application, make sure you discuss your proposal with us. Although, you won’t need to speak with us beforehand if you’re applying for the Small Grants category.
We can help you with your application. We can also give advice on how to apply online.
To discuss your application, contact us.
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Review the assessment criteria
Refer to the guidelines and review the assessment criteria for the relevant category before you finish.
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Prepare supporting information to include with your application
Use the application checklist to help you to prepare your application to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
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Start your application
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Grant Finder brings together grants from national, state, and local government along with opportunities from corporate organisations and foundations.
This service is open to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits, and individuals.
Register online to receive email alerts about upcoming funding opportunities.
… Arts Manningham Salon Art exhibitions If you’re an artist … or working in Manningham, join us for an online meet and greet to build creative connections in your backyard. … will look at what dramatic adaptation can mean for your arts practice, with particular regard for opportunities and …
If you’re an artist living or working in Manningham, join us for an online meet and greet to build creative connections in your backyard.
Facilitated by Debby Maziarz, this inaugural community of practice event will look at what dramatic adaptation can mean for your arts practice, with particular regard for opportunities and challenges presented by online tools and modes of working.
You'll hear from local creatives Adrian Rice, Cath Rutten and Lindy Yeates about their experiences, particularly in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as have the chance to share ideas and discuss your current practice.
Free event.
Limited numbers, registration essential.
Image: Lindy Yeates, installation shot from the Sanctuary Project, 2020-21.
More Information
Manningham Art Gallery
Located at the entrance to MC Square, Manningham Art Gallery presents a diverse range of contemporary art exhibitions and related public programs throughout the year. See all upcoming exhibitions.
… In 2020 we launched the Arts Manningham Fellowship and Artist in Residence program to support local artists research and develop ideas. Tags Arts and Recreation … Arts Manningham FAIR …
In 2020 we launched the Arts Manningham Fellowship and Artist in Residence program to support local artists research and develop ideas for:
- new and innovative arts programs
- small, site-specific installations, and
- unique performances or ephemeral arts events
What do artists get?
We provide successful applicants funding of up to $6000 over two phases to:
- develop and implement unique programs that provide engaging art experiences for the local community and encourage visitors to the region
- undertake a short residency at Manningham Art Studios
- facilitate artistic collaboration and run workshops and artist studio talks
How to apply
Information about applying for the 2022 Arts Manningham FAIR will be released later in the year.
2020 Recipients
Lindy Yeates' Sanctuary Project
Lindy Yeates’ Sanctuary Project examined how the restrictions introduced by the state and federal governments to stop the spread of COVID-19 afforded moments of pause and self-reflection that, for many of us with busy lives, are so hard to come by.
Yeates’ project saw her researching opportunities for recreating that sense of pause through discrete art installations that acted as ‘sanctuaries’ from our everyday lives.
Her fellowship focused on translating drawings and prints of natural landscapes in Manningham and along the Victorian coastline into larger scale, immersive works, as well as identifying suitable locations for the works.
Michel Tuomy's Football Evangelism
Local playwright Michel Paul Tuomy is undertaking a fellowship to develop his play Football Evangelism, with a view to staging performances in 2021.
Set in a local Melbourne football club, the play has two characters: Dave, who is known as ‘The Football Evangelist’, and his friend ‘Mild Mannered Mick’.
Dave is a water runner and had his nickname bestowed upon him by one of the club’s players as he has a devout faith and a passion for football. To add to the story, Dave has autism and his best mate Mick has schizophrenia. But they don’t allow these health conditions get in their way of their mutual love of football.
Denise Keele-bedford's Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Denise Keele-bedford’s fellowship aims to extend her Boat Project, which has engaged the subject of migration and travel through installations of multiple origami boats in New York State, China, Korea and Melbourne.
Her fellowship will explore how to translate these forms into a sculpture that can be installed at a number of outdoor sites across Manningham.
The fellowship will provide a stepping-stone for Keele-bedford to work in new formats, with different materials and at a larger scale than she has previously.
… Find out if you're eligible to apply. Tags Grants and Funding … Recreation Capital Works Funding …
What the program hopes to achieve
The Recreation Capital Works Funding Program supports sporting facility infrastructure developments.
The aim of the program is to:
- increase participation in organised sports
- increase participation in active recreation
- provide a transparent and equitable process for the development of our sporting facilities.
Projects the program funds
The program aims to provide funding for a range of projects, including but not limited to:
- pavilion upgrades
- sports field floodlighting
- tennis court upgrades
- synthetic surfaces
- cricket nets
- coaches boxes
- spectator shelters
- bin cages
- storage buildings.
Contact us to apply for non-sport related infrastructure such as traffic bollards and car parks.
What type of applicants does the program support
We accept applications from groups that:
- have a written agreement with us to use our sporting facilities
- demonstrate the capacity to fund the required financial contribution, where applicable.
How to apply
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Before you start an application, read our Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Policy
The Outdoor Sports Infrastructure Policy has information on the type and size of infrastructure provided for each sport. The policy also has information on the required financial contributions from user groups.
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Contact us to discuss your project
Before submitting an application, contact our Recreation Liaison Officer on 9840 9333 to discuss your project. We’ll give feedback on the project proposal and will advise you on whether we’ll permit submission of the project.
We won’t assess your application if you haven’t had a discussion with our Recreation Liaison Officer.
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Prepare supporting information to include with your application
Before submitting an application, include the following information:
- how your project will increase participation
- how your project will increase participation opportunities in unstructured recreation such as walking or jogging
- the risk your project poses if it's not completed
- will your project incorporate environmental sustainable design principles such as water retention, waste reduction and energy savings
- financial information including, total project amount and any grants that you’ll obtain to help fund the project, and the contributions your organisation will make.
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Submit your application
Submit an application by completing the Recreation Capital Works Funding Program Application Form. We accept applications all year round and make an assessment two times per year.
Support is available to community groups who require more assistance with their application and advice on how to apply online.
What happens after we receive an application
We’ll assess applicants every February and August. You should also be aware that:
- we’ll contact applicants to let them know of the outcome of their submissions
- there’s no guarantee of funding for submissions
- we’ll make an assessment against a predetermined criteria.
To find out more about the program
For more information, contact us.
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… Ayr St Art Arts, theatre and music Join us and learn more about new public art in … play moments in our daily lives. Photo by: Nathan CCP Arts and Recreation Arts Manningham Whats On … Ayr St Art …
Join us and learn more about new public art in Doncaster and take part in an all-ages art activity.
As part of the Ayr St South shopping strip upgrade, a ground mural will be designed and installed by artist Tom Civil.
Tom will share his designs at Greythorn Bowls Club in an information session for the community, where you can meet the artist and discuss his ideas.
The information session will be followed by an all-ages art activity, where you will design your own footpath mural. Use the materials provided to work collaboratively, or own your own to create an artwork for your street.
- Information session / meet the artist: 11.00am to 12.30pm
- Art Activity: 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided
About the artist
Tom Civil is an artist, muralist, community art facilitator and printmaker.
Tom has been making art in the streets of Melbourne for over 18 years, and has painted over 30 commissioned murals across town in the last ten years.
Tom's ground artworks reference through the language of mapping and symbology, our connection to nature in a heavily urbanised and concrete and asphalt covered world. The ground artworks also allow us to day-dream about how the places we live were in the past, and how they could be in the future. They also create fun interactive play moments in our daily lives.
Photo by: Nathan CCP
… by Naarm based First Nations artists Matthew Harris and Nicholas Currie. Drop in anytime between 4.00pm to 8.00pm. hear from our Mayor Cr Carli Lange and Nicholas Currie at 5.00pm and meet the artists. dive into … be booked as early as possible. Manningham Art Gallery Arts Manningham … Art at Dusk …
Join us for an exclusive after-hours event celebrating the captivating exhibition I Fall to Pieces as we explore artworks by Naarm based First Nations artists Matthew Harris and Nicholas Currie.
Drop in anytime between 4.00pm to 8.00pm.
- hear from our Mayor Cr Carli Lange and Nicholas Currie at 5.00pm and meet the artists.
- dive into themes of mental health and healing through painting and sculpture
- enjoy curated music by Dr Suzi Hutchings, Arrernte Nation
- sample delicious food by Mabu Mabu
To find out more about this exhibition, visit I Fall to Pieces or for information on the event email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9840 9367.
No bookings required. This is a free public event.
Image credit: Matthew Harris, Bad Vibes, 2022, rose quartz and mixed media, 140 x 120 x 60 cm. Photo by Christian Capurro.
If you require access supports to attend this exhibition, please contact our Community Strengthening team on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au. Auslan interpreters should be booked as early as possible.
… Doncaster and Templestowe Art Society Spring Exhibition Art exhibitions … Artists Society . Old Shire Offices Whats On … Doncaster and Templestowe Art Society Spring Exhibition …
An exhibition of local artists showing mixed media of member's work.
The art show will be open 10.00am to 3.00pm daily.
For more information, go to Doncaster Templestowe Artists Society.
… Cantonese Art Fair Arts, theatre and music Join in the 5th anniversary gala event dedicated to promoting Cantonese culture, arts, and community spirit. This promises to be a memorable …
Join in the 5th anniversary gala event dedicated to promoting Cantonese culture, arts, and community spirit.
This promises to be a memorable occasion filled with joy, reflection, and artistic expression.
Light refreshments served.
Registration is required.
… Zen Weeding and the Art of Bushland Regeneration Environment and waste Join our local Land Restoration Guides, Alan Noy and Glenn Jameson for an interactive walk in 100 Acres …
Join our local Land Restoration Guides, Alan Noy and Glenn Jameson for an interactive walk in 100 Acres Reserve, and for a summary session in the study room. Learn how to successfully tackle weeds and support local wildlife on your block. Become empowered to collectively regenerate our native bushland and help it thrive, so that you can improve the natural beauty of where you live.
This workshop is FREE and take home notes will be provided.
Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for a bush walk and the weather on the day.
Bring a water bottle and a notepad and pen.
Free light lunch provided.
Location will be provided upon registration
… Re:SPECT - Art therapy Arts, theatre and music Re:SPECT: a Space to Pause, Express, Connect and … violence. The Women’s Re:SPECT program utilises the visual arts, journaling and mindfulness for self-expression to …
Re:SPECT: a Space to Pause, Express, Connect and Thrive.
A 6 week creative art therapy group for women recovering from family violence.
The Women’s Re:SPECT program utilises the visual arts, journaling and mindfulness for self-expression to explore themes relating to emotions, values and identity.
Bookings are required.
… Artlinks art group at Warrandyte Arts, theatre and music Artlinks is a creative art group which meets weekly … getting together, meeting new people, whilst enjoying art and craft projects. No art skill required! Bring your own …
Artlinks is a creative art group which meets weekly at the Seniors Citizens Centre in Warrandyte.
The program is about getting together, meeting new people, whilst enjoying art and craft projects. No art skill required!
Bring your own project to work on, or be guided through a group activity.
Stay for the morning or join in the activities.
Contact Trentwood Community House for further details and about transport options, or a My Aged care referral if you are over 65 years of age.
… Australian Oriental Martial Arts Beginner Tai Chi Health and fitness Learn the basics of Chen Style Tai Chi with the Australian Oriental Martial Arts Tai Chi Inc. in Doncaster. Tai Chi is a holistic …
Learn the basics of Chen Style Tai Chi with the Australian Oriental Martial Arts Tai Chi Inc. in Doncaster.
Tai Chi is a holistic practice that combines slow, flowing movements with deep breathing to enhance wellbeing. The beginners' classes introduce the fundamentals of Chen Style Tai Chi, making it accessible to all fitness levels. Its gentle movements promote balance, flexibility, and mental clarity, supporting both physical health and mental awareness.
Sessions are held during the school terms at Doncaster Secondary College.
A 2025 membership fee of $38 applies.
… Vision board art therapy Programs and workshops Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors. Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment. …
Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.
Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.
Topics include:
- inspirational goals
- personal values
- wellbeing
- future possibilities.
All materials will be provided.
… Vision board art therapy Programs and workshops Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors. Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment. Over …
Vision board is a creative group facilitated by skilled art therapists and counsellors.
Connect and create with others in a fun, supportive environment.
Over four sessions, participants will be introduced to:
- inspirational goals
- personal values
- wellbeing
- future possibilities.
All materials will be provided.
… Manningham Art Studios Open Day Arts studio As part of the MC Square 10 Year Anniversary … studios or our marquee in the forecourt between 11.00am and 3.00pm to try your hand at sketching, painting and … Marquee Air-drying clay-play Manningham Art Studios Arts Manningham Kids and Family Whats On … Manningham Art …
As part of the MC Square 10 Year Anniversary celebrations, Manningham Art Studios is opening its doors for a range of free art activities to get you inspired for the new year!
Drop into the studios or our marquee in the forecourt between 11.00am and 3.00pm to try your hand at sketching, painting and hand-building with air-drying clay, and see demonstrations by some of our expert tutors.
Suitable for all ages.
Program of events
11.00am to 11.30amStudio 1 |
11.30am to 12.00pmStudio 1 |
12.00pm to 12.30pmStudio 1 |
12.30pm to 1.00pmStudio 1 |
1.00pm to 1.30pmStudio 1 |
1.30pm to 2.00pmStudio 1 |
2.00pm to 2.30pmStudio 1 |
2.30pm to 3.00pmStudio 1 |
… is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. It includes bus transport to and from Heide, and morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. To find out more …
In partnership with Manningham Council, EV invites Manningham Seniors to enjoy a day outing to the wonderful Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen.
The event is available to residents of Manningham aged 65 years and over. It includes bus transport to and from Heide, and morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
To find out more and to book, call 9870 7822 or email elizabeth.mcfarlin@ev.org.au.
… this exhibition celebrates ACMI’s vibrant collecting and commissioning program. Come and see the exciting new … surviving contemporary life through the lens of martial arts films. The Gods of Tiny Things by Deborah Kelly … Collection. Image courtesy of Kaylene Whiskey and Iwantja Arts. Photo: Max Mackinnon An ACMI touring exhibition The …
This exhibition is no longer showing in the Manningham Art Gallery.
We’ve opened our final exhibition for the year!
Showcasing moving image artworks by Australian artists, this exhibition celebrates ACMI’s vibrant collecting and commissioning program.
Come and see the exciting new works at Manningham Art Gallery, Doncaster. Open until February 2024.
Ngura Pukulpa - Happy Place by Kaylene Whiskey
Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey envisions a world where pop culture collides with traditional Anangu culture.
Analects of Kung Phu: Book 1, The 69 Dialogues between the Lamp and the Shadow by Jason Phu
Jason Phu presents us with a guide for surviving contemporary life through the lens of martial arts films.
The Gods of Tiny Things by Deborah Kelly
Deborah Kelly’s kaleidoscopic video unleashes a vivid collage of animated figures and landscapes cut free from the pages of old magazines and encyclopedias to explore the threats of extinction and the climate crisis, the tolls of colonialism, and the global political shift to the right.
The Beehive by Zanny Begg
The Beehive is a non-linear experimental documentary exploring the unsolved murder of Sydney anti-development campaigner Juanita Nielsen.
Gaps by David Rosetzky
Gaps embodies Rosetzky’s ongoing exploration of personal identity and the relationship – or ‘gaps’ – between self and other through speech, movement and dance.
Bayi Gardiya - Singing Desert by Dr Christian Thompson AO
Open on Thursday 1 February and Friday 2 February 2024 from 10.00am to 2.00pm at Doncaster Library. To experience this 360-degree work, please visit the Creative Lab located on the mezzanine floor of Doncaster Library, accessible via the lift in the junior area. There will be a staff member there to assist. Suitable for all ages.
In this 360-degree video experience, Christian Thompson invites audiences to walk through the landscape of his childhood where they witness a simple yet profound aesthetic gesture of the artist singing in his traditional Bidjara language, a recognised lost language.
Photo caption: Kaylene Whiskey, Ngura Pukulpa – Happy Place, 2021. Between the Details: Video Art from the ACMI Collection. Image courtesy of Kaylene Whiskey and Iwantja Arts.
Photo: Max Mackinnon
An ACMI touring exhibition
The works in this exhibition are commissioned by ACMI, Artbank, Bundanon Trust, Carriageworks, City of Melbourne, Melbourne Art Foundation, Professor Cav. Simon Mordant AO and Catriona Mordant AM, John Allsopp (Web Directions) and assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts.
