Hosting over 100 talented emerging Aboriginal artists, the galleries will brim with contemporary work, fresh from the studios of WA’s Aboriginal Art Centres and independent artists. Not to be missed, the exhibition will open with a very special performance by the Red Sand Beat Band, who are travelling here from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. Their laidback reggae desert beats and lyrics tell stories of their homelands, daily life and keeping culture strong. Revealed is an annual exhibition which provides an important platform for emerging WA Aboriginal artists to connect with new audiences. Come along and be immersed in Aboriginal culture and art and support the next generation of artists. All artworks in the exhibition are for sale. Visit https://www.fac.org.au/whats-on/post/revealed-wa-aboriginal-art-market-2021-online-event/ to view the full list of exhibiting artists.

These talks will share fascinating insights into the artists’ practices and the stories behind the making of their artworks. Featuring a wide range of emerging WA Aboriginal artists, we chat with Amanda Bell (Wardandi Country) about her a large-scale blazing pink ‘Moorditj’ neon work, which has quickly become a crowd favourite and social media sensation. Raised and living in Boorloo / Perth, Mandy White will share the inspiration behind her whimsical, lively paintings. Travelling all the way from the Pilbara town of Newman, Ignatius (Hamzah) Taylor from Martumili Artists will talk about his stunning series of photographs, exploring community life in the Western Desert. Also travelling to Fremantle for this special artist talk, Wendy Warrie from the Cheeditha Art Centre in Roebourne will tell us about the new developments in her practice and her gorgeous delicate set of paintings in Revealed.

Sumptuous and decadent platters of mouth-watering seafood and meats, delicious vegetables, artisanal breads, cheese, fruits and delectable desserts will flow throughout the evening. Prior to feasting, guests will be invited to enter the exhibition featuring the largest collection of Viking artefacts ever displayed in WA offering a unique glimpse into the riveting time in European history, dating between 750 and 1100 CE

1927 is Known for timeless hits such as 'That's When I Think of You', 'Compulsory Hero', 'To Love Me', 'Scars', 'Don't Forget Me', and of course, 'If I Could', 1927 made a massive impact with the Quintuple Platinum selling album '…ish' in 1988, which earned the band a number of ARIA awards as well as a lot of fans along the way.

Kurun Warun creates artworks that are expansive and capture the rhythms of the land and waterways where indigenous people have lived and cultivated and hunted for thousands of years. The structures in his paintings refer to bodypainting and hunting. They also reflect the managed environment of Aboriginal lands in the Western District of Victoria where his family comes from.

Many of the featured artists in this exhibition have helped to set benchmarks for a new generation of painters to appreciate and aspire to. Major works by Rover Thomas evoke the raw experience of the Kimberley with the artist’s brush strokes and gestures all recorded in layers of ochre paint that are swept over the surface of the boards as he painted. Other leading artists from the time include Queenie McKenzie, Jack Britten, Henry Wambini, Beerbee Mungnari and Freddie Timms.

Acro Dance Every Monday with Samantha Smith: Explore how acrobatic forms and skills can be transformed into a high intensity movement form. Dive, leap, jump, transition all of your acrobatic knowledge into this new skills class with Samantha Smith, who is a highly acclaimed Acrobat and Acro Dance trainer. *Requires prior acro/gymnastics and/or dance experience. Contortion Acro Fun On Wednesdays with Sarah Healy: Learn how to flex and contort your body with control, strength and stamina, while also having lots of fun! This is a great introduction for young, bendy kids who want to build up their strength and confidence while achieving extreme flexibility. Acro Conditioning Wednesday evenings with Sarah Healy: This is the perfect class to build the strength and skills needed for further acrobatic training. In this class, you will participate in a mixture of floor based exercises which will build your strength and stamina. This is class is great for those looking to go into an acrobatic program as well as anyone looking for a full body conditioning class. Head to our website to book your spot now!

Continuing on their 2020 success selling out venues, racking up over 300,000 streams on their single ‘Cellphone’, touring with Death by Denim and supporting the likes of Sly Withers. Old Mervs are fast becoming a Perth fan favourite recently selling out the Indian ocean hotel Scarborough for the second time in a row. Known for their iconic sound and live performance Old Mervs are a band you can’t miss out on. Catch them as they finish off with a last leg party at Freo Social, Fremantle.

The Fremantle streets will be alive in May 2021 as a line-up of the best bars and restaurants each transform into an Urban Cellar Door for you to visit on a self-guided trail!

How does it work you ask? Simply decide which venue you'd like to start from and you're off! Choose your own adventure as you and your friends enjoy awesome experiences at a hand-picked selection of local bars and restaurants whilst of course tasting amazing wines thanks to our incredible line-up of winemakers.

Guaranteed to sell out, the Urban Wine Walk promises a fun and unique self-guided wine tasting experience that you and your friends won't want to miss!

PARTICIPATING VENUES & WINEMAKERS (11)

1. Emily Taylor Ft. Windows Estate (Margaret River, WA)

2. Strange Company Ft. Wines of Merritt (Margaret River, WA)

3. The Old Synagogue Ft. Flametree Wines (Margaret River, WA)

4. Freo.Social Ft. Goon Tycoons(Margaret River, WA)

5. The Federal Hotel Ft. Domaine Naturaliste (Margaret River, WA)

6. Norfolk Hotel Ft. Villaggio (Margaret River, WA)

7. Republic of Fremantle Ft. LS Merchants (Margaret River, WA)

8. Lions & Tigers Ft. Marri Wood Park (Margaret River, WA)

9. Ronnie Nights Ft. Frankland Estate (Great Southern, WA)

10. Benny's Ft. Morlet Wines (Margaret River, WA)

11. Vin's Tapas Ft. Miles from Nowhere (Margaret River, WA)

EVENT REGISTRATION / WRISTBAND & VOUCHER COLLECTION

Event wristbands, tasting glasses & vouchers will need to be collected on the day of the event prior to commencing the Urban Wine Walk. The offical collection point is as follows:

Where - Beerpourium (Level 1 / 13 South Tce, Fremantle)

Date & Time - Saturday 22nd May (11am - 1pm)

GETTING AROUND

Aside from the incredible wines, one of the best things about the Urban Wine Walk is that it's a completely self-guided day out! What that means is once you've been to your nominated starting location you can go where you want, when you want! 

Exploring colour, pattern, layering and composition this workshop will be a fun introduction into the endless possibilities of textile block printing. You will leave with a set of printed linen cushions which retail for $60 each, as well as the knowledge and confidence to work on more projects at home! All tools, materials and morning tea will be provided. Bring: An apron or use one of ours.

Looking for a lazy Sunday activity before your Sunday sesh? Everyone's fave pre-loved, feel good marketplace is back again this weekend. Hosted by the good folk behind Cold Nips, the Price Street Markets feature a pre-loved clothing sale curated by water baby, Rahnee Bransby (yes, that Rahnee Bransby!) plus stalls from local makers, open forum discussions from mental health platform, 20Talk, coffee and vegan food from Amante Coffee and music from Clay Western, Claudie Joy and Jordy Maxwell.

Drawing influence from the same fertile Australian pub rock scene that spawned everyone from AC/DC to Cosmic Psychos, The Chats describe themselves as “dropkick drongos from the Sunshine Coast of Australia”. Their dress-down image of mullets, shorts, sports tops, thongs or a sandals-and-socks combo, and cheap sunnies celebrates this fact. But don’t be mislead: The Chats are sharper than you think, and they write killer songs that hold their own in any era.

Legendary songwriter and founding member of INXS Andrew Farriss will be performing a number of intimate shows beginning in March 2021 to celebrate the release of his first solo album. Andrew's self titled LP features a selection of eclectic songs with a unique blend of Rhythm, Roots, Americana and Country influences. The album, which is set for a March 19, 2021 release, follows the 2020 release of Andrews critically acclaimed EP Love Makes The World - a wonderful mix of Folk, Ballad, Contemporary and Experimental songs that focus on humans and their relationships with each other and also with the earth. Andrew’s songs have sold INXS of fifty million albums during his career (pun intended). He is one of Australia's most successful songwriters of all time with his works being played constantly on radio around the world over the last 40 years.
 

This exhibition will build on the BOTANICA group show that took place at the Moore's Contemporary Art Gallery in 2018. The exhibition is an exploration into the relationship between humans and plants, including the different ways in which seemingly inanimate objects are impregnated with human symbolism. The work encompasses a number of different perspectives such as allegory, hyper-reality and otherness. Artwork will include print making, ceramics, painting, oil painting, glass, resin and illustration. The exhibition will be suitable for viewing by the general public.

After playing sold out shows over WA on their last tour as well as playing alongside Australia’s favourites such as Ruby Fields, Pist Idiots and Spacey Jane the boys are more ready than ever to rip into some new shows!! With special guests Late 90's & Sunsick

Come celebrate the first Friday of the week with: Bohemian Crash – a melange of rock goodness, these relative newbies are no dilletante, with bad-ass riffz and rock-n-roll goodnezz. Interflow – mixing high energy riffin’, grunge/rock history and solid song-writing and melodeez, these guyz know a thing or 2 about putting on a decent show Incomplete – with their second album imminent, the fellaz from Incomplete know how to put on a high energy show filled with singalong choonz that always leave you wanting more. Blindspot – well established and well-loved, the lads in Blindspot have a couple of albumz under the belt and new trax on the way. Guaranteed fun times with these guyz!

Following the success of her debut EP 'Hold Yourself Together', Asha Jefferies has toured extensively around Australia with artists such as Julia Jacklin, Lime Cordiale and City and Colour. Now she is announcing a national tour in celebration of her new single 'Crybaby'. The tour throughout May will be the first interstate shows Asha has played for quite some time and a chance for fans to witness her graceful and raw live sound in an intimate setting.

After releasing three great albums in three years and circumnavigating the world five times to perform those records, Babe Rainbow took a creative pause at the end of 2019 in the Topanga Canyon haven of OC born record producer Kyle Mullarky who had almost single-handedly fashioned the West Coast psyche rock sound with Allah-lahs, Tomorrows Tulips, The Growlers. With the first double A side single of 'Zeitgeist' and 'The Wind' just released into the world, and the good times of the Australian summer returning, Babe Rainbow is back in Australia with a bunch of new inspirations.

The Soirée on Saturday 22 May 2021 will see guests treated to a welcome cocktail and a mouth-watering five-course canape style dinner including an array of desserts. Also sip on three hours of beverages – all whilst enjoying our resident DJ and live music. Prepare for excitement as exclusive hospitality experiences and more are up for auction throughout the evening, with all proceeds going towards Beyond Blue. Beyond Blue provides invaluable information and support to every Australian to assist them in achieving their best possible mental health, whatever their age or location. For those coming in a group of six or more, start the Soirée with a complimentary bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne NV! Dress to impress in cocktail with a touch of blue. YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: Donation to Beyond Blue Welcome Cocktail 3hr Premium Canapé & Beverage Package Live Music inc 6 piece Band & DJ Immersive Charity Auction

Towla is a multipage two-colour book printed by the artist that sets out the rules of Backgammon phonetically in both Arabic and Latin alphabet. The Arabic text spell the instructions in Latin and the Latin spell the instructions in Arabic. This instruction manual presents a dialogue about cross-cultural disconnection and translation, bound together with family history. Deanna suggests that differences between generations and peoples of different backgrounds and beliefs can be overcome by sitting down and talking to each other. The work also articulates the joys and challenges of growing up as a first generation Australian. Deanna co-wrote the translations with her late father Antonios El Hitti and her close friend Katarina Achkar. Object of the Game includes new work by Deanna, an interpretive animated video projection on how to play the game, narrated by the artist, and a public program involving Backgammon tuition and demonstrations.

Now in its 45th year, the FAC Print Award presents a diverse selection of prints and artist books from emerging, established and crossdisciplinary artists, offering a true picture of the state of contemporary Australian printmaking. Join us on opening night to find out who has been selected as this year’s winner. As Australia’s richest print prize, the winner will take home $16,000 and their work will be acquired for the City of Fremantle Art Collection, the largest municipal collection in WA. Second prize receives $6,000.

Featuring Jessie Gordon (voice), Adrian Galante (clarinet), Lachlan Gear & Aaron Deacon (guitars) and Pete Jeavons (bass), Sassafras combines toe-tapping swing, breakneck gypsy classics, wistful French ballads and re-worked jazz standards in a vibrant and engaging mix of acoustic music, all performed with the dazzling virtuosity and passion that is intrinsic to the gypsy jazz tradition. "Acoustic gypsy jazz band Sassafras presented a world-class musical performance to the capacity audience that filled (the) Ellington Jazz Club..." Steve Baitz, Seesaw Mag, Jan 26th 2019

Face painting, Henna, Glitter and Hair braiding there is nothing we can't do for the obliging prince or fair maiden. But be warned all great magic comes at a price, a small fee of treasure and the gift of being nice. The Freedom Fairies work in the human realm in order to spread the messages of kindness, joy and creativity.

Taking place at Fremantle Arts Centre on the second Tuesday of each month, the morning tea is for people living with dementia; an informal and social affair where people can feel welcomed and accepted, remain socially active and make new friends.

In recognising the need to encourage inclusion of people living with dementia in the local community, Alzheimer’s WA has partnered with local Government and businesses to bring the Memory Café concept to Western Australia.

Do you, a family member or friend live with dementia? Visit this Memory Café, enjoy a coffee and some great conversation.

Spanning music, fashion, design, writing and photography, Wilurarra Creative is an arts hub in the remote community of Mirlirrtjarra (Warburton) on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, 900km north-west of Kalgoorlie. For the past 16 years Wilurarra Creative has supported Ngaanyatjarra young adults to explore and express personal and collective identity, capturing the songs, stories, styles, language, artwork and living creativity of contemporary Ngaanyatjarra culture. Running alongside the 2021 Revealed Exhibition, the Wilurarra Creative hub will be recreated in one of FAC’s galleries with a photographic studio, selfie booth, hair salon and art works. Wilurarra Creative will also launch the second edition of Alanya magazine. Ngaanyatjarra slang for ‘looking good’ Alanya sets new trends in design, photography, fashion and story-telling straight outta the Ngaanyatjarra lands.