Category Archives: Arts

Belgrave Lantern Festival reimagined

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

This winter the hills community came together in a sign of resilience with a special variation of the Belgrave Lantern Festival, lighting the streets and shop windows of Belgrave with an array of colourful lanterns. The festival is held each … Continue reading →

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Capturing the magic of the Hills

Posted on July 31, 2020 by

One does not have to look far when it comes to finding inspiration in the beauty of the Hills. ‘I’ve been painting for many years and still get a kick out of it,’ says Gerrit. ‘I love painting Dandenongs subjects. … Continue reading →

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Belgrave Lantern Festival reimagined

Posted on June 23, 2020 by

When: Sat 20th June — Sun 5th July Where: Belgrave Main St and surrounds Cost: Free! Each year the Belgrave Lantern Festival is held to ‘light the longest night’ and celebrate the Winter Solstice. This year’s festival has been ‘reimagined’ … Continue reading →

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Knox Factor returns in 2020

Posted on June 23, 2020 by

  Registrations are now open for the Knox Factor talent competition 2020. Knox Factor is open to singers and aspiring vocalists aged 5 to 25 years who either live, study, work or play within Knox. Create and submit a raw … Continue reading →

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Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles of the Hills

Posted on June 20, 2020 by

Local photographer Kathie Thomas has transformed some of her beautiful photos of the Hills and surrounds into puzzles. A perfect virtual activity if you’re looking for something to do on a rainy day. Check them out here for free – … Continue reading →

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Knox Iso Arts: Virtual Webinars

Posted on June 11, 2020 by

Knox Iso Arts – Virtual Webinars When: Tuesdays and Thursdays in June Time: See program below! Where: Knox Arts & Events Facebook page Cost: Free! Knox Arts and Events are launching a series of FREE Artist Development Webinars. Join award … Continue reading →

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‘Joking June’ – Kids Kreative Virtual Event

Posted on June 2, 2020 by

  3rd – 24th –  ‘Joking June’ – Kids Kreative Virtual Event When: Every Wednesday during the month of June (with replays on Sunday mornings) Time: 4:30pm to 5pm (see program below!) Where: Knox Arts & Events Facebook page Cost: Free! … Continue reading →

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Knox – Live in your Lounge Room Virtual Event

Posted on June 2, 2020 by

  Knox – Live in your Lounge room When: Every Friday night during the month of June Time: 8pm (see program below!) Where: Knox Arts & Events Facebook page Cost: Free! Streaming LIVE from the Knox Community Arts Centre, each … Continue reading →

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Hobbits in the Gully?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by

A local mapmaker has released a series of Lord of the Rings-inspired maps of the Dandenongs and Shire of Yarra Ranges. Adam Mattinson, a cartographer, grew up in Mount Evelyn and fell in love with maps from an early age. … Continue reading →

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Knox Inspired celebrates local art

Posted on May 4, 2020 by

Knox Arts & Events is excited to launch the virtual Knox Art Collection, a beautiful online gallery that captures over 300 paintings, drawings, ceramics and heritage items collected by Knox City Council over the decades. To celebrate the launch of … Continue reading →

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