Circus Jam Term 2, 2023
April 27th – 22nd June
Open to all ages
Thursdays 4.30 – 6pm
Natimuk Soldiers Memorial Hall
Gold coin donation
Reconciliation Week
Join us for National Reconciliation Week!
ACT Natimuk and Gariwerd Wimmera Reconciliation Network (GWRN) are teaming up to present Creative Voice/Creative Generations to mark National Reconciliation Week with a celebration of artists of the Wotjobaluk Nation on Country.
Come along to hear an artist talk by Aunty Annie Nikkelson (Wotjobaluk/Wemba Wemba)
and view projected artworks by:
Aunty Annie Nikkelson (Wotjobaluk/Wemba Wemba)
Gail Harradine (Wotjobaluk/Djubagalk/Jadawadjali)
Tanisha Lovett (Gunditjmara/Wotjobaluk)
Yama Harradine (Wotjobaluk/Djubagalk/Wergaia)
Thomas Marks (Wotjobaluk/Gunaikurnai)
Myrtle Jeffs (Wotjobaluk)
The event will also feature the launch of ACT Natimuk’s new Reconciliation Action Plan!
This is a free event with soup, nibbles tea and coffee available.
Event details:
5 – 8pm
Sunday 4 June
Soldiers Memorial Hall, Natimuk
A big thank you to GWRN, ReconciliationVictoria and Barengi Gadjin Land Council for supporting this event.
ACT Natimuk Friends & Community events
ACT Natimuk Friends & Community nights are an invitation to friends and the broader community on selected dates throughout the year, to socialise, meet new people, and hear and see what artist projects are happening in our town, region, and further afield. Free entry and drinks/nibbles available. All welcome. Keep an eye on social media, sign up to our newsletter or become a member to be kept in the regular loop.
For further info or to rsvp gm@actnatimuk.com
Friday 4th August, 2023
Details coming soon
Friday 1st December, 2023
Details coming soon
Natimuk Open Studios Art Trail (NOSAT)
Date to be confirmed, 2023
A selection of different studio locations and artists sharing their art, you can choose to make a day of it or spread it out over the weekend and engage in a little more of what our area offers.
Wander around under your own steam or nab a spot on our trail tour. Limited spaces available for Saturday and Sunday tours.
It’s also a great opportunity to check out ACT Natimuk’s new portable venue ‘Grist’
Guided tour bookings here
More info here
FRINJ TRIM 2023
Saturday 4th November
Details coming soon
Nati Frinj Biennale
Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th November, 2024
Natimuk is a small town (pop 500) in a big space. Deep in the wheat belt of Western Victoria, Natimuk is home to an eclectic mix of farmers, retirees, rock climbers and artists. The Main Street is a place to walk the dog, gather tumbleweed and meet for a chat on the Post Office steps. However, every two years, the township becomes the Nati Frinj.
From the Opening Parade to Aerial Shows, from exhibitions and new theatre works to Silent Disco Walking Tours, the Nati Frinj is a chance to celebrate and express the creative energy of Natimuk and our invited artists.
More info here
Goatfest Climbing Film Festival
Sat 30th March, 2024
Beginning in 2002 ACT Natimuk has run an annual climbing film festival at Easter (or thereabouts) as a way of raising funds for it’s administration.
The event is a much loved event on the climbing community calendar. It is an opportunity for climbers to create and view films (be they amateur or professional) and to enjoy the global camaraderie that is part of being a member of this great community. Run entirely by volunteers, Goatfest opens with an offering of a hearty meal, includes the film contest replete with prizes and the coveted Golden Goat award. Alongside a selection of both professional and amateur films, there is often a feature event which may be a film, a talk or presentation.
Goatfest