Lester Prize Local School Mini Exhibition

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

Budding young artists from local Armadale schools have had the opportunity to learn portraiture skills from a leading artist and teacher featured in the inaugural Lester Prize Exhibition.The Lester Prize is one of the country's most recognised and prestigious fine art prizes, exhibited at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Come and check out the self-portraits created by our wonderful Year 9 and 10 students.

Free

Minnawarra Art Awards

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

The Minnawarra Art Awards showcases some of Western Australia's best artists. This year we welcome back Ron Nyisztor as the curator.The $25,000 prize pool has been continued, ensuring this professionally curated exhibition provides viewers with a powerful show of high calibre and diverse artworks. An exciting public program includes curator and artist floor talks and Positive Ageing High Teas. It's not just arts lovers that are able to revel in this creative visual feast!

Free

Headliners Comedy Gala

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

The hills are alive with the sound of laughter!
ThatÕs right, the very best stand-up comedians are headed to the hills to perform at the Armadale Arts Festival as part of the Headliners Comedy Gala.
Enjoy the company of a hilarious comedy host and four professional comedians doing their very best material. They're bringing all the laughs directly to you!
Avoid missing out on this hill-arious night in Armadale.
This is strictly an 18+ event containing course language and adult themes.

$20

Music in the Hall

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

Immerse your senses in the creativity of the Minnawarra Art Awards while enjoying intimate live performances featuring talented musicians in this creative pop-up performance space.

Free

A Little Night Music

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music) remains one of Mozart’s most famous compositions. We are often in the company of famous works that were historically enjoyed in the concert halls of Europe as many have now made their way into some of the most famous soundtracks from film and television. Enjoy an evening of music and hear some of the greatest classical works performed live by the Classic Sounds Orchestra.

$20

Positive Ageing High Tea

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

Fancy adding a bit of extravagance to your day? Enjoy utmost indulgence at one of the Positive Ageing High Tea events being held at the historic Armadale District Hall. Delight in being served a morning tea of delicious treats by local hospitality students and take the opportunity to see the artworks displayed as part of the Minnawarra Art Awards. This is a free event, but places are limited. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Free

Minnawarra Art Awards Auslan Tours

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

As one of the City's premium events, the renowned Minnawarra Art Awards presents a beautifully curated exhibition showcasing a variety of mediums from some of Western Australia's most prestigious artists.Deaf and hard of hearing visitors are invited to join our free Auslan-interpreted tours at this year's exhibition. Tours are led by interpreters from Auslan Stage Left and will guide participants through select pieces, incorporating artist insights into the creative process and curator thoughts and feedback. Places are limited so book early to secure your place by emailing [email protected]

Free

Minnawarra Art Awards Tactile Tours

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

As one of the City's premium events, the renowned Minnawarra Art Awards presents a beautifully curated exhibition showcasing a variety of mediums from some of Western Australia's most prestigious artists.Tactile tours are offered on scheduled days or on request to facilitate enjoyment of the artworks through dialogue and touch. These tours have been created to introduce people with disability and/or vision impairment to the Minnawarra Art Awards and maximise inclusion so everyone can experience this exhibition in meaningful and engaging ways.

Free

Defying Gravity Percussion Ensemble: Dream Garden

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

A hyper-groovy evening bursting with melody, magic, mystery, fun - and drums!WAAPA's world-renowned Defying Gravity percussion ensemble takes you on a magical ride through an enchanted world of sound, rhythm and groove. Joined by marimba legend Adam Tan, you'll hear marimbas, vibraphones, gongs, waterphones and a kaleidoscope of exotic percussion instruments in this celebration of the joy of music. Directed by Tim White OAM with special guest artist Adam Tan.

$20

Minnawarra Art Awards Artist Floor Talks

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

Experience the Minnawarra Art Awards through the eyes and minds of the artists themselves. Join our guest artists as they provide insights into their work and artistic process. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments while mingling with art enthusiasts. Places are limited so book early to secure your place.

Free

Sensorium Theatre: Ten Tiny Things

Armadale District Hall Corner of Jull Street and Church Avenue, Armadale, WA, Australia

Sensorium Theatre is Australia's only company making immersive, multi-sensory theatre specifically for young audiences with disability.
Sensorium Theatre will be revving up the green machine at the Armadale District Hall! Join us for a sensory storytelling of 'Ten Tiny Things', created by Meg McKinlay and Kyle Hughes-Odgers. Children and their families will slow down and go on an interactive journey to discover ten tiny things through all the senses!

Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

$10