Sharon Greenaway

Perfect School Holidays Activity.

Award winning author and poet Lorraine Marwood launched her newest book for children today.

Together with the Bendigo Library Marwood launched her latest book for children, another fabulous poetry collection, “Guinea Pig Town and Other Animal Poems” in front of a large crowd of children, parents, grandparents, carers on Wednesday 10 April at the Conservatory Gardens in Rosalind Park.

There were gorgeous rabbits and guinea pigs (appropriate!) and chickens to pet, provided by Animals2U, as well as a fun miniature horse trick show, and the ever popular face painting.

There was also the chance to buy Marwood’s latest book and have it signed by her. When talking to one young fan I noticed Marwood’s enthusiasm in encouraging the young girl to keep writing, explaining that it took her quite a few attempts before she became a published writer.

“Guinea Pig Town and Other Animal Poems” is published by…

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Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2013 Fringe Program: Registration Closing Soon

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale (BIFB) Fringe Program call for entry to all photographers to participate in this year’s program closes soon.

The Fringe Program is an open-entry, city-wide presentation of over 80 shows that hang in a range of diverse spaces including cafes, eateries, hotels, retail stores, accommodation, commercial galleries, and some more unusual spaces such as the Ballarat Observatory and the Ballarat Library.

There are still venues looking for shows throughout Ballarat, including those in the CBD, the Sovereign Hill Circuit, the Bridge Mall Circuit, the Lake Circuit, and the Skipton Street Circuit.

The BIFB’13 Fringe Program provides a stage for photographers of all levels to present their talents to the broadest possible audience, and to show alongside of, learn from, and be inspired by some of the best photographic talent from around the world.

There are no selection panel or curators or preferred styles of work or levels of experience that restrict artists from participating in the Fringe. The Fringe is totally open entry, so any artists who can secure a venue that is happy to show their work can participate.

Registration for the BIFB’13 Fringe Program closes Friday 3 May 2013. The Fringe registration fee is $250 (discount for BIFB members) and covers the cost of listing in BIFB’13 publications, venue and exhibition signage, and festival promotions and publicity.

For further details regarding the program, artist requirements for registration and participation, and available venues visit the website: http://ballaratfoto.org/fringe-program/

Ballarat International Foto Biennale 2013 Fringe Program
17 August – 15 September 2013
Ballarat Victoria Australia