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Latrobe City Art for All Exhibition celebrates emerging disabled artists and diversity at GPAC from 6 Dec 2024 - 2 Mar 2025Latrobe City Council's Art for All Exhibition at GPAC from 6 December 2024 to 2 March 2025 will showcase emerging local artists with disabilities, celebrating their achievements and promoting diversity and inclusion. By news@gippsland - 10th September 2024 - Back to News Latrobe City Council is establishing an annual community art exhibition to showcase the work of emerging local artists with a disability. The Art for All Exhibition (Exhibition) will celebrate the diverse talents and achievements of people with disabilities and promote inclusion. 
Latrobe Regional Gallery Art for All Exhibition at GPAC (6 Dec 2024 - 2 Mar 2025) will showcase disabled artists. Submit an Expression of Interest form by 25 October 2024 Inclusive art exhibitionThe Exhibition will be displayed at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) from 6 November 2024 to 2 March 2025, as part of Latrobe Regional Gallery's seasonal programming. It will also form part of council's celebration of International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), held on 3 December each year. Mayor of Latrobe City Council, Councillor Darren Howe, said that Latrobe City recognises the importance of celebrating art and culture as it enriches lives and encourages social inclusion. "Art provides a way for individuals to express themselves freely and connect with the community in a meaningful way. This Exhibition in particular, provides a special opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the creative impact artists with disabilities make to the cultural landscape of Latrobe City." "A key focus in our Living Well Latrobe Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan is to provide all individuals with access to tools and resources that will improve their health and wellbeing. This Exhibition highlights council's commitment to social inclusion and working with our Creative Venues to ensure everyone in the community can actively participate in their hobbies and interests, without any barriers," said the Mayor. Submit your EOIArtists with a disability in Latrobe City interested in submitting their artwork for consideration must complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form by Friday 25 October 2024. An artist can submit only one artwork item to be considered, and it must be their original work. Accepted artworks include 2-dimensional pieces, such as drawings, paintings, photography, screen prints and poetry, as well as sculptural objects like ceramics, glass or mixed media designs. The EOI form can be completed online at Latrobe Regional Gallery website or a hard copy form can be collected and submitted at Latrobe Regional Gallery, Morwell. Latrobe Regional Gallery staff can assist individuals to complete the form in-person, over the phone or email. Please contact the Gallery on (03) 5128 5700 or email lrg@latrobe.vic.gov.au Contact via NRSIf you are deaf, or have a hearing impairment or speech impairment, please contact council through the National Relay Service (NRS): - Teletypewriters (TTY) phone 133 677, then ask for 1300 367 700
- Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727, then ask for 1300 367 700
- Internet relay users connect to the NRS, then ask for 1300 367 700
The full terms and conditions can also be found on Latrobe Regional Gallery's website. Pictures from Latrobe Regional Gallery website.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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