Friday 2 May – Saturday 3 May 2025
@ THE CENTRE, 17 Chisholm St., Wangaratta
The theme for 2025 is The Last Blast.
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The Across The Arts Festival is a unique event in Victoria, spanning two stimulating and creatively charged days. It successfully combines presenters of national and international standing with artists living and working in the Goulburn and Northeast regions. Through generous funding from numerous organisations, the multi-art-form project addresses a regional population’s diverse professional development needs by providing opportunities to access first-rate training from high-quality, experienced artists. This year, we present workshops in Jewellery, How to Write Life Stories, Natural Dyeing, Weaving, Papier Mâché, Smartphone Photography, Drawing, Guitar Techniques and Songwriting.
The festival will conclude with a concert at The Vine Hotel on Saturday, 3 May, with Eugene Ball accompanied by Jazzaratta and guests, Constantina Bush and Nick Charles.
The Across the Arts Festival began in 1999, with twelve Festivals held during this time! The committee, however, has decided this will be the last Festival in its current formal.
Don’t miss your biennial chance to participate in this program of inspiring workshops, performances, and fun!
Workshops are open to everyone.
Please book by Monday 28 April, as workshops will be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached.
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FREE EVENTS
Across The Arts 2025 Opening @ Gallery 2, Wangaratta Art Gallery ~ Book Now >>
5.30 – 7pm. Friday 2 May. All welcome.
We hope to see you at the festival launch of the Goulburn and North East Arts Alliance Inc. Across the Arts Festival with guest speaker artist Blake Griffiths from 5.30pm.
Hear the artist speak to his exhibition, Trading Cloth and view his stunning textile work while celebrating the 25th anniversary of GANEAA’s multi artform festival.Blake Griffiths’ exhibition Trading Cloth will be on display from 12 April – 1 June 2025. You can find out more about the exhibition here.
Refreshments will be served.
Friday 2 May 4.45 pm – 5.15 pm
Saturday 3 May 12.15 pm – 12.45 pm
Join us for a FREE guided tour of Crystalline by Elizabeth Willing led by experienced art educator and Wangaratta Art Gallery volunteer, Helen Hill.
Tours are delivered as part of the Across the Arts Festival run by the Goulburn and North East Art Alliance Inc.
Crystalline brings together existing and new bodies of work by Brisbane based artist Elizabeth Willing that explore the interconnected qualities of alcohol and sugar. More information is available on the exhibition. https://www.wangarattaartgallery.com.au/Exhibitions/Current-Exhibitions/Crystalline-Elizabeth-Willing-1
Bookings are not required. For further information please contact the gallery on 03 5722 0865 or at gallery@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Across The Arts Concert @ The Vine Hotel, Detour Rd ~ Book Now >>
Saturday 3 May 6.30 – 10 pm (5.30 pm for a 6.30 pm start)
*Meals are not included in the price. Please advise The Vine when you book your tickets if you wish to dine.
Across The Arts RETROSPECTIVE and CELEBRATION @ The Bainz Gallery (foyer of Wangaratta Library) 21 Docker St. Wangaratta
Thursday 1 May – Friday 30 May (Exhibition viewing during library hours)
Sunday 25 May 2 pm – 4 pm (Celebration)
The exhibition brings together artists who have supported Across The Arts Festivals over the years, showcasing creative talents in our region. A gathering to celebrate the achievements of the past and present ATA Festivals and exhibition will occur on Sunday 25 May from 2 pm @ The Wangaratta Library Community room. Catering provided. All are welcome to attend.
Bookings are not required. For further information please contact Paddy Milne 0407 311 899/ paddymilne53@gmail.com
More Info: info@ganeaa.com.au/0408 109 707
Registration: 9am at THE CENTRE, 17 Chisholm St. Wangaratta
Dates: Friday 2 May, Saturday 3 May
Times: See individual workshop information.
Cost: See individual workshop information. Concession price available to those with a Health Care Card
