Six events in the Mid Coast local government area have received funding through the SHINE Micro Grants program.
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SHINE is a month-long celebration of creativity presented by Arts Mid North Coast, the peak body for arts and cultural development in the region.
For the month of April, SHINE will feature events for all ages across the region with music, dance, art, exhibitions, films, workshops, museums and more.
The locally funded programs are:
- Manning Valley Historical Society "A Night at the Flix" on April 16 at Wingham High School, a presentation of historical material that will be put on by the volunteers of the Manning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) for the people of the district and their visitors.
- Youngers and Elders - Together in Song, organised by Sandra Kwa, on April 29 at Wingham High School, bridging the generation gap, reviving a tradition of mutual respect and affection, through the sharing of songs.
- An interactive music and learning event featuring didgeridoo playing, instruction and storytelling on April 29 at Upper Landsdowne Hall.
- Stacked Up - Club Muso, a local live music showcase including a stellar line-up from this region performing a range of popular contemporary acoustic music, including '60s hits, Blues, Hip Hop, Rap/Punk and Rock, on April 24 at Johns River Hall.
- Gloucester Arts and Culture Council Youth Art-Based Performance Production Workshop on April 30 at Gloucester Citizens Centre.
- Galleries in the Gardens brings Fabulous!, a series of creative workshops, culminating in a major exhibition that will be open to the community at large, with free entry. Running from April 21 to May 10 at Galleries in the Gardens, Tea Gardens.
"Thanks to the NSW Government's Art Restart Program, we were able to fund artists and organisations to stage special creative events and activities as part of this years' SHINE program," said Kevin Williams, Director of Arts Mid North Coast.
The SHINE Micro Grants program supported 25 projects on the Mid North Coast, from Tea Gardens to Coffs Harbour and across different themes of Youth Arts, Creative Ageing and Heritage, as well as exciting new innovative events activating halls and public spaces.
"We know the pandemic has had a considerable impact on our sector, and SHINE puts the spotlight on how important our creative sector is in the social and economic recovery of our region", said Kevin.
"We encourage the community to support our artists and creative organisations by participating, engaging and enjoying the fantastic arts and cultural activities on offer!"
For the full SHINE program visit www.artsmidnorthcoast/shine or follow Arts Mid North Coast on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Shine has been supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW's Art Restart Program.
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