Milly Dent from Smith Street Studios, is one of the local studios opening up their doors to the public during EDGE Creative Trails Midjuburi, sharing what they make and how they make it, and offering the chance to buy some gorgeous ceramics. Read more about Milly here. Across the weekend 12 & 13 August, EDGE Creative Trails Midjuburi is your chance to weave through warehouses and peek down curious corridors as you explore artist studios, independent galleries and artist run initiatives. You’ll meet local artists and makers, view works in progress, participate in tours, workshops or talks and purchase art at studio prices. Explore artist spaces as part of a group tour or go solo using our Creative Trails map across Sydenham, Tempe, St Peters, Marrickville and Dulwich Hill. Learn more. EDGE Sydenham The following weekend, Saturday 19 August, head across to Sydenham Green to experience EDGE Sydenham. Artists have come up with fun interactions, experiences and showcases to celebrate the local community and capture the essence of the creative area. Cultural Connections Expression of Interest (EOI) Council is introducing an exciting new opportunity for artists from diverse backgrounds to apply for funds to address racism. The artist EOI for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people of colour is an opportunity for artists to create positive social change and representation, engage with young people via a cultural lens and embed the narrative of the Inner West. The EOI opens 7 August and closes 9 October. Read more and apply here. Main Streets Revitalisation Program EOI Currently open is Council's Main Streets Revitalisation Program - the callout asks for stakeholders to propose revitalisation ideas to improve main streets in the Inner West. More information is available on Council's Your Say Inner West website. |