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The count-down is on! Only 4 sleeps to go to....

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Check-out this snap-shot of what's on offer Or see the full program extravaganza by clicking HERE.

Colac Community Enterprise™ contributes $1,000 to BCAG

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HUGE THANKS to Bendigo Bank and Colac Community Enterprise™ for recognising BCAG's endeavours for bringing more music and performance opportunities to the Birregurra Community. The one off grant of $1,000 will go toward the purchase of performance equipment for use by BCAG's music groups including Birregurra Ukulele Kollective and Gospel Choir. In the past 12 months Birregurra Ukulele Kollective and Gospel Choir has gone from strength to strength and are increasingly bringing their popular tunes and infectious enthusiasm to community events including Birregurra Easter Arts at the Homestead, Birregurra Sunday Market, Christmas in the Park and Birregurra Weekend Festival. Now, with our own performance equipment, who knows what might happen!! Colac Community Enterprise™ is a program 'From the community, for the community'. Every member of Bendigo Bank in Colac can contribute to Colac Community Enterprise™  by simply asking your home loan or term deposit to be li

Putting the COMMUNITY in Community Arts

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In February this year, Birregurra Arts Group changed its name to Birregurra Community Arts. We wanted everyone to know that we're not here just for artists, but more importantly we're here to bring more arts to our wonderful community here in Birregurra and surrounds. We kicked off the year with the inaugural Birregurra Easter Arts at the Homestead event which was a fantastic weekend enjoyed by lots of our community members and visitors to the area. The weekend was so successful that we raised extra funds so we can bring more projects and events to our town. So big thanks to our supporters — Tarndwarncoort Homestead, Colac Otway Shire, Birregurra Festival & Art Show, OCR and all the fabulous artists who got involved. And in the spirit of 'paying it forward', Birregurra Community Arts Group has donated $500 of the extra funds to Birregurra Primary School.  We love our primary school and enjoy a great relationship with them — sharing spaces and bringing lots

Let's get together and feel alright!

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  The Birregurra Community Music Makers—The Gospel Choir, The Ukelele Kollective, The Monday Night Zither Group—are all getting together on the night of the 25th of August to raise funds for OXFAM.....and YOU ARE INVITED!!! Come along, join in and donate! Everyone is welcome. Bring your best voice or instrument and join in or just come and enjoy a fun night out. Where: Anglican Church Hall, Birregurra Time: 7pm If you can't make it, please share the event with family and friends and support our Oxfam fundraising efforts by donating through our event page https://oxjam.everydayhero.com/au/birregurra ...and let's ALL feel alright!  

Members Recommendations - Exhibition of note!

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Birregurra Community Arts Group member- Jane Dennis, recommends this up-coming exhibition by Tasmanian landscape artist - Philip Wolfhagen at the  Karen Woodbury Gallery  in Flinders Lane, Melbourne. The Exhibition runs from July 1 to 31. Members Recommendations is open to all Birregurra Community Arts Group members. Just email your recommendation to Angie, our website administrator.

Ballarat Foto Biennale Daytrip

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When: September, the 19th 2015 Cost: $45 includes transport and a scrumptious Tapas lunch at Meija's This day trip will allow you to explore the full program of the 2015 Ballarat Foto Biennale and the many attractions of Ballarat. Bus will leave from Birregurra General Store at 8.30am. Returning around 6.30pm. Seats on the bus are limited to 12, so don't miss out and book in quickly birreartsgroup@gmail.com    For more information, email birreartsgroup@gmail.com . Check for regular updates.  

3-colour Linocut Workshop

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The dates for Teresa Lawrence's 3-colour linocut workshop have been locked in! When: August 22nd & 23rd 2015, 9am - 4pm Where: This 2 day workshop will be held in the Geelong Art Society Rooms, 202 Aberdeen Street, Geelong West (car pooling can be arranged). How much?: $170 for members and $180 for non-members. A MUST for all those who have participated in Teresa's workshops in 2014 and for anyone who would like to explore the wonderful world of print making. Workshops of this caliber book out quickly, so book in fast to avoid disappointment. For more information email birreartsgroup@gmail.com      

Mask-eteers!

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All creatures, great and small - the result of another fabulous workshop!

Last Days! Don't miss out on this Premier Workshop!

REGISTER NOW! Last few days to sign up to Lucy McEachern's sculpture workshop.When: 4 x Thursdays from 11th June... Posted by Birregurra Community Arts Group on Tuesday, June 2, 2015