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IGNITE: Social

IGNITE: Social

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple closures across Canberra, IGNITE: Social has been transitioned to digital spaces, where all our artists can continue to make art and connect from the comfort and safety of their own home. Online learning and connection will take place using our private IGNITE Facebook group. IGNITE: Social is now bi-monthly, every second Friday from 11am. We will continue to monitor the changing developments and go out in the community when it is safe and best to do so.

IGNITE: Social aims to extend the cultural participation of IGNITE: Alternative Arts Academy participants and improve their access and inclusion in the arts as makers and viewers. IGNITE: Social draws on the skills, interests and experiences of all to create a curated series of social and creative exchanges that introduce participants to the Canberra arts and cultural sector, including shared gallery visits, live music and theatre experiences. IGNITE: Social aims to provide supported access and first-hand experience, build awareness and confidence, and share information on existing networks and the wider arts community.

Upcoming events

Discover the art of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring at the NGV
Friday 14 August 2020

Little Lunch Online
11am Friday 28 August 2020

The Amazing Face at the NPG
11am Friday 4 September 2020

Enrolment

If you have not previously attended any IGNITE programs, please register using the Expression of Interest form below, or contact IGNITE Project Coordinator, Penny Pollard. Get in touch via email to penny@belcoarts.com.au or text on 0406 921 304.

Name * Phone number * Email * Age 18-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+

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In order for us to make the program as inclusive as possible, please provide details of any accessibility requirements you may have.

Will you have a carer attend IGNITE activities with you?

Name of carer Carer organisation (if applicable) Carer phone number Carer email

Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?

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We are excited to announce the first five successf

We are excited to announce the first five successful projects funded through the Going the Distance fundraising campaign, run to support Canberra region artists throughout COVID-19. Local artists Alex Asch, Jim Sharrock, Larry Brandy, Rebecca Taylor and Robbie Karmel have been selected to develop and present their proposed projects online for our community to enjoy.⁠ -⁠ The projects will be presented free and online through various platforms over the next few months and will include a wide variety of entertaining and thought-provoking content.⁠ -⁠ To continue to support Canberra region artists, please consider becoming a patron of our Going the Distance campaign: belcoarts.com.au/support⁠ -⁠ Image credit: Robbie Karmel, "Ladder Drawing"⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ @alexasch65 @robbiekarmel @larry_brandy_storyteller @bectaylorschool #artistfunding #onlineart #goingthedistance #supportcanberraartists #covid19 #coronavirus #supportartists #fundingcampaign #belcoarts #belconnenartscentre #cbrarts #togetherwewillgothedistance #artsonline #onlineart #payartists #payartistsfairly #spreadartnotviruses

// CALL FOR ARTISTS //⁠ Are you a Canberra regio

// CALL FOR ARTISTS //⁠ Are you a Canberra region artist who has been impacted by COVID-19? Through the generous support of our "Going the Distance" patrons, we are inviting proposals for small projects, supported by $1000 in artists’ fees, for the presentation of work delivered online.⁠ -⁠ Applications close at midnight Sunday 19 April 2020 so be sure to apply soon: belcoarts.com.au/eoi-gtd⁠ -⁠ Would you like to support artists and creativity in the Canberra region during COVID-19? Please consider becoming a patron of the arts through the "Going the Distance" campaign: belcoarts.com.au/support⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ #artistcallout #artistfunding #onlineart #goingthedistance #supportcanberraartists #covid19 #coronavirus #supportartists #fundingcampaign #belcoarts #belconnenartscentre #cbrarts #togetherwewillgothedistance #artsonline #onlineart #payartists #payartistsfairly #spreadartnotviruses

Belco Arts is proud to open our very first online

Belco Arts is proud to open our very first online exhibition, F A C E Unframed. Thank you and congratulations to all of the artists. We have been blown away by the quality and consideration of the work submitted by artists from all around Australia and we are excited to be able to share all 90 artworks with you now online. - While we might not be able to come together at the Centre on this opening night, please join us in celebrating the work of these artists by following the link to our online exhibition: belcoarts.com.au/face-unframed - Also, be sure to vote for your favourite work for the $500 People's Choice Award. - Image: Gloom by Karrie Banks - #belcoarts #belco #arts #exhibition #onlineexhibition #portrait #face #unframed #wearecbr #cbrarts

Now, more than ever before, we need creativity, co

Now, more than ever before, we need creativity, connection, and inspiration. It is clear that over the coming months, we will need to overcome enormous challenges to keep Canberra the vibrant place we love to live in.⁠ -⁠ You can help.⁠ -⁠ Today, we are launching a new fundraising campaign, "Going the Distance" where you can support Canberra region artists to keep making and creating, through an ongoing monthly donation. Please give generously. 100% of funds received by Belco Arts will go towards paying artists from the Canberra region to deliver new public programs, delivered online, free of charge to the whole community.⁠ -⁠ Donate now at donorbox.org/belco-arts and together, we will go the distance.⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ -⁠ #goingthedistance #supportcanberraartists #covid19 #coronavirus #supportartists #fundingcampaign #belcoarts #belconnenartscentre #cbrarts #togetherwewillgothedistance #artsonline #onlineart #payartists #payartistsfairly #spreadartnotviruses

In accordance with the nationwide shutdown of plac

In accordance with the nationwide shutdown of places of social gathering, Belconnen Arts Centre is closed to the public, and all in-person activities scheduled to take place in the Centre will be postponed indefinitely. - We take our role in protecting the public from further spread of COVID-19 very seriously. We also take the livelihood of artists and the value of the arts to the community very seriously. Just because our doors are shutting does not mean we stop working on fuelling a love of and engagement in the arts. Like so many organisations, we are working on ways to keep connected and to support the industry we are all a part of. - We're all going to take a moment to breathe, readjust, and then focus on getting on with our mission. We really hope you'll join us, because when we work together as a community, we are capable of so much more. - Further updates will be available soon. - #belcoarts #canberra #belconnen #covid_19 #coronavirus #cbrarts #wearecbr #arts

In light of the rapidly evolving situation regardi

In light of the rapidly evolving situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we have made the decision to cancel all public gatherings hosted by Belco Arts, effective immediately and until further notice. This includes all workshops and exhibition openings.⁠ -⁠ Classes and other activities presented by hirers at Belco Arts may continue to be offered - please check with the organisers directly.⁠ -⁠ At this stage, the Centre will remain open to the public. Your health and safety are the most important things to us, and as such, Belco Arts has introduced extra sanitisation procedures that ensure regular disinfection of surfaces. Hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser will be available across the Centre, and we encourage you to use these frequently.⁠ -⁠ If you feel unwell, please refrain from visiting Belconnen Arts Centre.⁠ -⁠ If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Centre at hello@belcoarts.com.au or call (02) 6173 3300.⁠ -⁠ We really value your support during this time, and look forward to reconnecting with you soon.⁠

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02 6173 3300

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hello@belcoarts.com.au

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