Hume council introduced its artists-in-residence program and approved concept plans for the Sunbury Community, Arts and Cultural Precinct on Jacksons Hill.
The initial idea for the precinct came about from the state government, as a means of repurposing Jackson’s Hill.
The artists in residence include sculptor and filmmaker Miream Salameh, ceramicist Raquel Stevens, watercolour painter Ray Rattenbury, dancer Sarah Aitken, material repairers Karen and Danny Ellis, and first peoples visual culture artist Teena Moffat.
Hume mayor Naim Kurt said the artists will work with the community to bring to life their ideas for the Sunbury Community, Arts and Cultural Precinct.
“Our vision for the precinct is to create a destination that preserves and celebrates Sunbury’s significant cultural heritage and supports artistic, cultural and social expression,” Cr Kurt said.
“We can’t wait to see our artists’ creativity at work – and to share their works with our community.”
Cr Kurt said the concept plans for the precinct received “a lot of positive feedback from our community,” and that the council are now progressing to the detailed design phase for Buildings 22 and 24 at Jacksons Hill.
Construction works on Buildings 22 and 24, along with the surrounding open space, are due to start in early 2025 and be completed by mid to late 2025 and will be supported by the state government.
Details: hume.vic.gov.au/scacp
Oscar Parry
