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We are delighted with the interest in our upcoming

We are delighted with the interest in our upcoming open exhibition, Transformation. If you are planning to submit an entry, entries close midnight Sunday 8 October.⁠ ⁠ There have been some conversations around the entry fee and we just wanted to clarify, these modest fees ensure we can engage our install crew so your work is professionally presented and has its place to shine. The fees help us to let people know the exhibition is there for all to enjoy. It supports opportunities like these so they may continue to made available for you to participate in. ⁠ ⁠ Reminding you that all entries are eligible for the $500 People’s Choice Award, announced at the end of the exhibition. ⁠ ⁠ These exhibitions are always such a celebration of the rich tapestry of creative diversity. We cannot wait to see what comes in.⁠ ⁠ Apply online: Link in bio 🔗⁠ ⁠ The promotional image features "The Tent" by Colin White.⁠ ⁠ #OpenExhibition #Transformation #CallForEntries #A5 #CallForArtists #CallForSubmissions #Exhibition #BelcoArts #BelconnenArtsCentre #CBRArts

Belco Arts stands in support of the Aboriginal and

Belco Arts stands in support of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. We share deep respect and value the significant contributions of First Nations Peoples to art, culture, and our community life.⁠ ⁠ We strongly believe in inclusion and the importance of listening to their voices to further encourage cultural exchange, dialogue and equality.

Crust us, you're going to loaf it. 🥖⁠ ⁠ @Br

Crust us, you're going to loaf it. 🥖⁠ ⁠ @BreadRevue in: Mother Doughs Best⁠ A Sketch Comedy Show⁠ ⁠ 7pm Saturday 23 September 2023⁠ The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre⁠ ⁠ Tickets: Link in bio 🔗⁠ ⁠ 🍞 Learn more in this great review by @HerCanberra⁠ https://hercanberra.com.au/.../bread-revue-returns-to.../

Join us this Saturday for the launch of "Poetry Le

Join us this Saturday for the launch of "Poetry Leaves" - an anthology of tanka poetry.⁠ ⁠ 🌿Book Launch: Poetry Leaves⁠ Canberra Nara Sister City 30th Commemorative Anthology⁠ Generator Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre⁠ 1:30pm Saturday 23 September 2023⁠ Free, no bookings required.⁠ ⁠ The book launch will include:⁠ 🌿 An interactive lecture by Dr. Noriko Tanaka on Man’yōshū, the oldest anthology of tanka⁠ 🌿 A demonstration of Man’yō costumes⁠ 🌿Reading-out session from ‘Poetry Leaves’ in two languages⁠ ⁠ Learn more: Link in bio 🔗⁠ ⁠ During your visit, be sure to enjoy the End Point of the Silk Road exhibition by Dr. Noriko Tanaka and Tenugui exhibition. The exhibition is on display at Belco Arts until 8 October 2023.⁠ ⁠ An event by the Canberra Japan Club Bluebells Tanka Society.⁠ ⁠ Supported by: ACT Government, Australia Japan Society and Nara City⁠ ⁠

Entries are starting to come in for our TRANSFORMA

Entries are starting to come in for our TRANSFORMATION open exhibition! 😍⁠ ⁠ Are you planning on entering? There is still time to work on your pieces before the closing date on 8 October.⁠ ⁠ TRANSFORMATION: change through life cycles, metamorphosis, renewal, and evolution. Be it in the environment around us, within ourselves as individuals or as collectives embarking on a shared journey. How do you visually interpret the concept of TRANSFORMATION? ⁠ ⁠ All works will be eligible for selection in the People’s Choice Award, $500 which will be announced at the conclusion of the exhibition. ⁠ ⁠ Apply online: Link in bio 🔗⁠ ⁠ The promotional image features "The Tent" by Colin White.⁠ ⁠ #OpenExhibition #Transformation #CallForEntries #A5 #CallForArtists #CallForSubmissions #Exhibition #BelcoArts #BelconnenArtsCentre #CBRArts

"The whole idea behind these big installations is

"The whole idea behind these big installations is that one little bread tag doesn't seem like much, but you add another one and another one and another one and it becomes massive, it becomes a huge problem" - Shani NottinghamA fantastic write up by Kate Midena at @ABCCanberra on @ShaniNottingham's Breadtag Project exhibition at Belco Arts. You can see "PLASTICUS ORGANICUS" on display in the Window Gallery until 8 October.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-09/from-plastic-bread-tags-to-art-installations/102804940

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