Equality - Celebrating diversity and ending racism

ACT Human Rights Commission
Showcasing the Launch of the ACT Human Rights Commission
Reconciliation Action Plan and Youth Human Rights Art Award

1 — 17 July 2011 » In the Foyer


To be opened at 4:00pm, Friday 1 July by Dr Chris Bourke, MLA and Member for Ginninderra and Dr Helen Watchirs, the ACT Human Rights & Discrimination Commissioner


Paintings, drawings and photographs by youth ages 12-18 years for the 2011 ACT Human Rights Youth Art Award. Refreshments until 5:00pm.

Codi Thomson, Every Silhouette is the Same Colour (detail), 2011

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Opening hours are 10:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday to Sunday.  We look forward to welcoming you to the Arts Centre.

Craft Sale this Weekend

Marjo is have a sale of all her craft things on Saturday 2nd July at 14 Pudney Street, Farrer.   Selling silks, all sorts of fabrics, lots of beautiful fleece for felting, a carder, hand carders. things for felt making. Hat & brim blocks.   Dyes, a full size silk steamer, a microwave. amongst other things.   

Karhina Designs at Live Smart Festival this Sunday

Sunday 26 June   12.30pm - 4pm

Karhina Designs create contemporary furnishing and fashion accessories for you and your home. Explore the unique and distinctive designs: cushions, throws, buttons and jewellery .

All items are handmade in Canberra using green energy through solar power. The majority of my products are made incorporating upcycled or reclaimed materials. Wherever possible additional materials are 100 percent natural, produced sustainably and sourced locally.

St John's Hall, Cnr Constitution Ave and Anzac Park West Reid

Australian Ethical Investment and Superannuation present the first Canberra Live Smart Festival.

Live Smart is a free half day event, showcasing the very best of Canberra's sustainable, ethical and responsible businesses and organisations.  Festival goers will have the opportunity to chat with different groups; sample and purchase produce, food and fair trade coffee

Change - NAIDOC 2011 Exhibition

Featuring works in glass, painting, weaving, and digital media by ACT Indigenous artistsJason Davidson, Lyndy Delian, Jenny Dries, Margy Duke and Jenni Kemarre Martiniello   in the Main Gallery

Opening 6:00pm Friday 24 June 2011 at Belconnen Arts Centre

From 24 June — 17 July 2011

Opened by Dr Chris Burke, MLA, Member for Ginninderra

Meet the artists > 3:00pm, Sunday 3 July

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Live Smart Day

Sunday 26 June   12.30pm - 4pm

St John's Hall, Cnr Constitution Ave and Anzac Park West Reid

Australian Ethical Investment and Superannuation present the first Canberra Live Smart Festival.

Live Smart is a free half day event, showcasing the very best of Canberra's sustainable, ethical and responsible businesses and organisations.  Festival goers will have the opportunity to chat with different groups; sample and purchase produce, food and fair trade coffee.

• Electric Cars
• Sustainable lifestyle ideas
• Sustainable gifts
• Yoga demos
• Food and coffee
• Giveaways
• Showbags

Hear from the Australia Institute's Richard Denniss
Hosted by Australian ethical Supporting Amnesty International

North Ainslie Big Green Garage Sale

Contemporary Craft Retreat in October

The Contemporary Craft Retreat is a combined Polymer Clay, Metal Clay, Paverpol and Mixed Media Workshop Event. We invite you to learn a variety of contemporary art and craft skills from the cream of Australia’s most talented Contemporary Clay, Paverpol and Art/Craft Instructors. Meet and mingle with like-minded people, enjoy wholesome, tasty meals and relax in the peace and tranquillity of the Canberra countryside. The Contemporary Craft Retreat is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a friendly, creative learning and fun filled weekend away. Select 4 projects from 20 options.

For more information visit www.contemporarycraftretreat.com.au or Phone 02 62901376