More to enjoy this year as festival expands

A circus workshop was one of the features of the Casey Winter Arts Festival Open Day held on the weekend.

WARM up your senses throughout the colder months at the array of offerings as part of this year’s Casey Winter Arts Festival.
The three-month celebration of the arts in Casey kicked off with a bang on Saturday with the Festival Open Day.
Due to popular demand the festival, formally known as the Winter Arts Program, has been extended from one month to three this year.
The festival provides Casey’s residents with opportunities to participate in a diverse selection of free or low cost arts activities and events throughout the winter season.
Over the next three months there is a full program of music, dance, theatre, literature and visual arts activities and exhibitions going on through the city for the community to enjoy.
City of Casey Mayor Geoff Ablett encouraged people to head along to the events which are on offer.
“The City of Casey is home to so many talented artists and taking part in the festival is a great way for residents to support the local arts community who have worked extensively to put together the various workshops, shows and exhibitions,” he said.
Some highlights to look forward to this year include art workshops delivered by Art Access Victoria in a portable purpose-built art space called the Nebula, Berwick Youth Choir’s mid-year concert, acoustic music nights and the Star Search for a Cause competition.
There will also be dance workshops and performances, school holiday programs for primary school aged children, visual art exhibitions and drawing and painting workshops.
To get a copy of the Winter Arts Festival program or make a booking for any of the events visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/winterartsfestival or contact City of Casey Customer Service on 9705 5200.