Creative City Bendigo

Creative City Bendigo Creative City is part of Bendigo Venues & Events. We deliver arts and cultural programs on behalf of the City of Greater Bendigo.

Connect with us here and explore the many ways that you can participate and engage in creative experiences across the municipality. Cushion Concerts, RAW Arts Awards, Artists on View, Education workshops, public art projects and Foyer Exhibitions…these are just some of the ways Bendigo Venues and Events' Creative Communities team connects with the broader arts community.

At the Creative Futures Forum, this Wednesday 2 September, THE POND will be a space for open discussion, knowledge shari...
30/08/2026

At the Creative Futures Forum, this Wednesday 2 September, THE POND will be a space for open discussion, knowledge sharing, and a place to ask and answer questions.
Jac Hartje will be facilitating some casual collective art making, with Rohan Phillips convening and ensuring questions that emerge throughout the evening are answered.
Book your free ticket here or at the link in our bio:
https://boxoffice.gotix.com.au/tiny/CreativeFuturesForum2026

Here's a snapshot of some of the fantastic work you can see around town at the moment. Each artwork has its own inner st...
28/08/2026

Here's a snapshot of some of the fantastic work you can see around town at the moment. Each artwork has its own inner story, and each exhibition has dozens of pieces that reward your attention.
Thanks to ALL the artists on show!
1) Olivia Sheedy "Space - A Sense of Wonder" Bendigo TAFE Visual Arts - Exhibit B Central
2) Harold Beck "Chrome Sphere, Cologne Cathedral, Germany" Homecoming from Europe, Harold Beck - Exhibit B Mitchell
3) Helena Richardson-Collins "Blue Embroidered Jacket" Llanvair.H.R. Helena Richardson-Collins Designer Garments - The Capital Foyer
4) Jack Leonard "The curse of consciousness" NETschool Strange Worlds - Dudley House
5) Daniel Brewer “The Beatles” DONUT University - Phyllis Palmer Gallery, La Trobe University

At the Creative Futures Forum next Wednesday 2 September, John Willis will be discussing CreateA's collaborative creativ...
27/08/2026

At the Creative Futures Forum next Wednesday 2 September, John Willis will be discussing CreateA's collaborative creative development process as part of the discussion 'Community Based Arts Practice: making art that engages and empowers community,' convened by Jarryd Eriksson co-founder of the ManAre.Space project.
See you at the Capital, doors open from 4.30pm.
Book you free ticket here:
https://boxoffice.gotix.com.au/tiny/CreativeFuturesForum2026

Join Leah Sertori and Meg Champion in a conversation about 'The Art of Cross Sector Collaboration,' at the Creative Futu...
25/08/2026

Join Leah Sertori and Meg Champion in a conversation about 'The Art of Cross Sector Collaboration,' at the Creative Futures Forum on Wednesday 2 September. Leah will be discussing a commemorative arts project delivered in partnership with Loddon Shire and 10 different communities affected by the floods of 2022, 2023 and 2024.
This will be an opportunity to share insights, surprises, challenges and benefits of working in partnership with non arts organisations to achieve a shared outcome.
Book your free ticket here, or at the link in our bio:
https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/creative-futures-forum

At the Creative Futures Forum, on Wednesday 2 September, Linden Read will be conveying an important and nuanced conversa...
23/08/2026

At the Creative Futures Forum, on Wednesday 2 September, Linden Read will be conveying an important and nuanced conversation about 'Ethics, Art and AI' with a diversity of perspectives offered by illustrator Bridget Acreman, Brand Strategist Courtney Be Nyo, and Ligantic CEO Steph Cola.
Come be a part of the conversation.
Book your free ticket here, or at the link in our bio:
https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/creative-futures-forum

Introducing Creative Futures Forum case study presenter Troy Firebrace, and convener Michellie Charvat for 'First Nation...
21/08/2026

Introducing Creative Futures Forum case study presenter Troy Firebrace, and convener Michellie Charvat for 'First Nations Knowledges: What we can learn about leadership that reflects culture, community, and place.'
At the Creative Futures Forum, here at the Capital on Wednesday 2nd September, there will be a flexible format to encourage people to move between conversations. Each conversation will be themed, and introduced with a case study by a local creative. The convener is tasked with keeping the conversation flowing, and making sure everyone that wants to contribute is heard.
Book your free ticket here:
https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/creative-futures-forum

View Street Amplified fear: Son Quba + Huich Goh & Joel Koster + Goddess Complex and more! is happening tomorrow on the ...
21/08/2026

View Street Amplified fear: Son Quba + Huich Goh & Joel Koster + Goddess Complex and more! is happening tomorrow on the steps of the Capital Theatre.
Come and enjoy the amazing atmosphere of Cuba with Central Victoria's own Son Quba! Son Quba is a traditional Cuban band based in central Victoria sure to get you up and dancing away the winter blues.

DJ kicking off from 10:15am
Huich Goh & Joel Koster 11am - 12pm
Son Quba 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Plus buskers up and down View Street

Free and no ticket required

Now Showing at Exhibit B Central - Bendigo TAFE - Visual Arts 2026"Otherworldly"Otherworldly brings together artists who...
20/08/2026

Now Showing at Exhibit B Central - Bendigo TAFE - Visual Arts 2026
"Otherworldly"
Otherworldly brings together artists who explore ideas, places, and atmospheres beyond everyday experience. Through digital and traditional media, they create imagined landscapes, speculative futures, and uncanny scenes that blur the boundaries between abstraction and narrative
Exhibit B Central, to 14 September

Now at Exhibit B Mitchell: "Homecoming from Europe" by Harold Beck"Having recently returned to Australia after 16 years ...
19/08/2026

Now at Exhibit B Mitchell: "Homecoming from Europe" by Harold Beck
"Having recently returned to Australia after 16 years living in Germany, I am excited to share my European oil paintings. The riot of baroque palaces in Dresden, Gothic grandeur of Cologne and deciduous countryside..."
On display until 14 September

Chris Duffy beautiful birds ,Dudley House in View Street
18/08/2026

Chris Duffy beautiful birds ,Dudley House in View Street

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