YAVA at ARTS CENTRE WARBURTON
activated spaces
YAVA OUT & About: WARBURTON
YAVA is thrilled to be able to move beyond the gallery walls and embed in a range of locations across the Yarra Valley. Between April and July this year YAVA will be activating the gallery space at Arts Centre Warburton with 3 unique exhibitions. The first of these in an exhibition and artist residency with Felicity Priest. (watch this space for updates about Clair Bremner in June and Paul Stoney in July)
Art + COMMUNITY!
YAVA’s goal is to inspire, educate and bring people together. World-class art, artists, patrons and collectors coalesce in our space, which is inherently tied to the Yarra Valley region. We’re passionate about linking food, wine & the arts as fabulous reasons to visit the Yarra Valley.
ARTS CENTRE WARBURTON
The much loved Arts Centre, Warburton is a beautiful complex of historic buildings.
It includes the wonderfully preserved art deco Mecca Theatre, which was built in 1934; the Mechanics Institute Hall which opened with a grand ball in 1913; and a central art gallery which looks out onto a lush edible garden with crab apple trees and berry bushes.
Just beyond, the flowing and revered Yarra River provides a beautiful backdrop to the Art Centre.
Felicity Priest Recently arrived from 14 years working in New Zealand, British born and trained artist Felicity Priest …
FELICITY PRIEST
Visit Arts Centre Warburton to see this rich and thought-provoking body of work, speak with the artist, watch her work, perhaps participate in a workshop or attend a performance. All activities will be updated here on this page so keep an eye out as we add new activities to the program.
23 April - 29 May
3409 Warburton Highway, Warburton
Artist in Residence
Felicity will be in the space Saturdays and Sundays 12-4pm throughout the exhibition. Hear her stories, watch her paint, chat with her about the art and life, we promise you it will be fascinating!
Workshops
1pm on Saturday 14 May - Visually Interpreting Myths workshop - responding to The Fisher King and The Handless Maiden - with Felicity Priest.
- BOOK your place here - just 8 places
Performance
2pm on Sunday 22 May - Pear Sword & Fish - A performative opera installation by vocalist Hemi Titokowarou, choreographer / filmmaker Christos Linou and visual artist Felicity Priest.
Tickets are now available and presented FREE with thanks to Yarra Ranges Culture tracks and YAVA. Tickets strictly limited - Reserve yours HERE
