The second Kyneton Contemporary Art Triennial, ‘Holding the Circle’, launches this March.
Eleven artists from around Australia have been commissioned to develop new work in a variety of media.
Art will be presented across multiple sites throughout the town including the Kyneton Mechanics Institute, Watts Pavilion, the old Begg Schoolhouse, Freemasons Hall, the library, the Botanic Gardens, the Kyneton Hotel, the Scout Hall, Mollison Bridge and Stockroom Gallery.
Artists have worked with local craftspeople, engaged a local choir and filmed the mayor performing with a staff member at the transfer station.
They’ve delved into notions of Indigenous cultural knowledge, surveyed the geographical centre of town and set about a myriad of ways to explore and express culture, environment and the times we live in.
There are robotic creatures, large-scale paintings, sculptural installations of aromatic spice, flying flags and so much more to be experienced.
The event is ticketed and runs for nine days from March 19–27, 10am –5pm.
Tickets cost $20 and children are free.
The event will also offer workshops, talks and panel discussions to share skills, knowledge and insight.
On the weekends a bus will run in a loop around the town to assist with accessibility.
The triennial is being organised by Kyneton Contemporary Inc., a non-profit, volunteer organisation established in 2016 by nine local artists, curators and arts workers living in Kyneton.
The artists work to achieve their ambitious goals through collaborative endeavour and aim to build upon existing and grow new audiences for arts and culture in the community.
They draw attention to the creative profile of the region and the work of invited artists whose practice they admire and value. At the heart of what they do is a belief in the power of art to effect change, to create opportunities for artists and audiences, and to open conversation.
The group is also looking for more volunteers to assist with the event. To find out more email volunteers@kynetoncontemporary.com
