Arts & Culture
Artist In Residence Program
The Falls Creek Artist-In-Residence program povides an opportunity for artists, designers, academics and creative individuals or groups to take time away from their usual obligations and draw from the unique features of Victoria's pristine alpine environment.
Dore is an abstract painter and jewellery maker who draws influence and inspiration from the natural and manmade environment. Whilst in residence Dore will be working on a series of paintings that focus on low light, long shadows, the dryness of the land and the intensity of the colours.
You can follow Dore's residency via Instagram @dorestockhausen
Mary creates artwork with a focus on art/science technology and whilst in Resort, worked on an ongoing series of prints, artist books, installations, video and audio works called Re-imaging Nature. Mary's project is based on the observation and experience of vegetation in extreme environments and the work of ecologists that are researching them.
Vic is exploring the histories and stories of the Bogong Moth and its relevance to the Falls Creek region. Whilst in residence Vic developed landscape video projections and explored further project possibilities in digital storytelling. Vic's work is titled Specimen and is an ongoing project in partnership with the National Museum of Australia.
You can follow Vic's residency via his online blog here.
Hiroyasu is a contemporary artist also known as TWOONE. Hiroyasu gained his interest in art and foundation of his creativity through the skateboarding and graffiti culture. Hiroyasu works with a wide range of materials and forms including painting, sculpture, installation and sound. Whilst in residence, Hiroyasu created a large scale public mural on Falls Creek's iconic 'brown settling tank' titled "Big Fella".
More information can be found by downloading the Artist-In-Residence Expression of Interest form here.
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Falls Creek Museum
A Rich and Diverse History
Falls Creek was built on passion. It is from love that this little village nestled among the snow gums has grown. For some this love has been fleeting for others enduring. Falls Creek Museum was established by those who share this passion for Falls Creek. Through displays and audio visual presentations we aim to celebrate and share the rich history of Falls Creek and convey a sense of our vibrant community to all who visit.
Exhibits
Visit and immerse yourself in the the diverse history of Falls Creek from its origins in the 1940's to today. Displays for the 2017 season will include 'A Celebration of 21 years of The CFA in Falls Creek', 'The history of safety with Ski Patrol" and our brand new 'Olympic Wall of Fame". Check out the new display on the 1980's Summit Masters Competitions.
Digital Heritage Guide
In 2017 Falls Creek announces the launch of the Falls Creek Arts and Heritage Trail on the Falls User Guide. We are proudly celebrating 70 years of village life at Falls Creek this year. The Arts and Heritage Walk is your digital guide to exploring Falls Creek. There are 6 stepping stones along the trail where you can look around and take in the stories of the village landscape. The guides for the trail are the students of our very own Falls Creek Primary School.
Cultural Events
There are a number of exciting arts and cultural events happening at Falls Creek in both winter and summer, including live music, artist camps, photography workshops, film festivals and fireworks displays.
Check out Falls Creek's events homepage for more information.
