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Arts

Arts Academy
The University of Ballarat's Camp St Campus is home of the Arts Academy. Most of the visual and performing arts programs are offered from this site. A range of courses are offered at both TAFE and Higher Education levels. Current Year 12 students and others eligible should apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Mature Age students and all other applicants should contact the Arts Academy for application criteria and procedures.

Ballarat Begonia Festival
Ballarat is home to one of the most spectacular Begonia displays you are ever likely to see. An annual festival is held to celebrate the Begonias. Enjoy music, performances, entertainment and learning about gardening and horticulture. The festival is held in March every year.

Ballarat Community Arts Calendar
Information about time, dates, venues and costs etc. for festivals and special events, performing arts, visual arts, music, film and multimedia, and literature. Also has information about the hiring of venues, industry news and tips, classes and workshops, meetings and art groups, professional development and grants.

Ballarat Fine Art Gallery
The Ballarat Fine Art Gallery is Australia's oldest and largest regional art gallery. The collection spans early colonial works through to contemporary art, with collections of works on paper, decorative arts, costume and sculpture. Come in and see them for yourself, or sit here and take a virtual tour of the gallery. The Gallery is open most days, with a small entrance fee. The Gallery also caters for wheelchair access.

Grainery Lane
Theatre Shows, Exhibitions, Raves, Functions, Rehearsals, Workshops, All ages, and Gigs. The building houses a diverse range of arts and community projects each year providing a venue for contemporary theatre, visual arts, music and basically any hairbrain scheme people want to try out. For more information contact the Grainery Lane on 03) 5333 5442.

Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's is owned and operated by the City of Ballarat as Ballarat's primary focus for the enjoyment of the performing arts. There are many shows and productions throughout the year, and tickets may be purchased in person or online.

Royal South Street Society
"The Royal South Street Society" conducts annual competitions in many different performance disciplines, eg Calisthenics, The Herald Sun Aria, Dance. Timetables are available for each section are available.

Arts - Theatre Clubs

Ballarat Light Opera Music Theatre
Ballarat Light Opera Company has a Senior company and Junior company, which both are involved in may musicals, productions and shows. For more information write to PO Box 550, Ballarat, Victoria, 3353, or contact 5331 8559, Ballarat Light Opera Music Theatre is situated at 608 Peel Street North, Ballarat, Victoria. 3350.

Ballarat Lyric Theatre
The Ballarat Lyric Theatre are involved in major show productions every year. For more information write to P.O. Box 1323, Ballarat Mail Centre, Victoria, 3354, or contact Steve Wright on 0438 327 012.  The Ballarat Lyric Theatre is situated at Her Majesty's Theatre.

Creswick Theatre Company
Creswick Theatre Company is 20 years old based at the Creswick Courthouse, Raglan Street, Creswick, Victoria, 3363. Ph:03) 5345 2530. Contact Carol Cole on 03) 5345 2212.

Mayte Youth Theatre Inc
Mayte was established in 1999, by Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The group is now run by young people, for young people, to improve their access to and involvement in the Performing Arts.

The Actors Cafe
The Actors Cafe was established in 1995 by Aussie Actor, writer, director and producer Matt Norman. It is involved in many productions and offers different client services Australia wide. If you would like to bewcome involved, or simply want more information contact The Actors Cafe.

The Ballarat Society Of Artists Inc
The Ballarat Society of Artists Inc was formed in June 1982 with the object of providing a forum for discussion and appreciation of art, and for the mutual support and encouragement of fellow artists. Contact Mary 03) 5331 6234 or Val 03) 5334 1227; or P.O. Box 1328 Mail Centre, Ballarat. Vic. 3354.

Y Flo When You Can Eko? Productions
Y FLO is committed to producing exciting and innovative theatre in a professional learning environment. The company aims to present community theatre, youth theatre, chamber musicals, theatre in education, original pieces and touring shows. The company is a cooperative business. For more information contact Bryce Ives on 0412 152 610.