The special presentation of Asher Bilu’s Infinicopia is officially open.
Infinicopia forms part of the Asher Bilu: Early Works 1956-79 exhibition. The vast, 12 x 9 metre floor-based installation forms an intricate and expansive sculpture composed of separate interlocking pieces, each constructed from a varied number of hand-painted shapes.
You have just two weeks to view this remarkable work that has taken over Brighton’s iconic Town Hall.
📆 On display until Sunday 29 September 2024
⏰On view during Bayside Gallery opening hours
📍Brighton Town Hall
💸Free event. No bookings necessary
Live soundscape with Asher Bilu
Join the artist as he performs a musical improvisation on the Stroviol that responds to his monumental installation Infinicopia (2017-18). A chance for audiences to experience another dimension of Asher’s creative life.
📆 Saturday 21 September 2024
⏰2pm
📍Brighton Town Hall
💸Free event. No bookings necessary
Meet the artist
A rare opportunity to meet and chat with renowned artist Asher Bilu on the opening weekend of the special presentation of Infinicopia.
📆 Sunday 22 September 2024
⏰2pm
📍Brighton Town Hall
💸Free event. No bookings necessary
School holiday drop-in art activity
Kids will be amazed by Asher Bilu’s installation Infinicopia on display now at Brighton Town Hall. This 12 x 9 metre artwork is made up of hundreds of hand-painted shapes. After exploring the installation with our friendly educator, children can make their own sculpture to take home.
📆 Wednesday 25 – Thursday 26 September 2024
⏰Timed sessions: 10:30am-11am, 11.15am-11:45am, 1:30pm-2pm, 2.15pm-2:45pm
📍Brighton Town Hall
💸Free event. No bookings necessary
In conversation with Asher Bilu 🎤
Join Asher Bilu in conversation with curators Joanna Bosse and Nicole Salvo. Learn about Asher’s remarkable seven-decade career.
📆 Saturday 19 October 2024
⏰3pm – 4pm
📍Brighton Town Hall
💸Free event. Bookings essential
Big Spring Sing 🎶
Led by Steven Hodgson, Artistic Director of The Consort of Melbourne, Big Spring Sing welcomes singers of all levels, from experienced choristers to enthusiastic amateurs.
Come to every session or drop in once or twice to enjoy these musical gatherings every fortnight in September, October, and November, working towards a celebratory performance at Billilla Gardens on December 14 alongside The Consort of Melbourne.
📆Fortnightly in September, October, November, and December. See website for dates.
⏰3pm – 5pm
📍Brighton Town Hall and Sandringham Masonic Hall
💸FREE. Registrations required
The Beryls
Award-winning comedy duo The Beryls bring their interactive, unhinged, cracking character comedy to Bayside. Bring along some nibbles and drinks, and get ready for a great night of comedy.
📆 Friday 25 October 2024
⏰6.30pm – 9pm
📍Hampton Seniors Centre, 14 Service St, Hampton
💸$10. Bookings required.
Strings at Billilla 🎻
For one night only, Billilla Gardens will soar with a classical and lively string quartet performance led by acclaimed violinist Kyla Matsuura-Miller. An uplifting program inspired by the joys of spring, culminating with Brahms’ masterful Clarinet Quintet.
Bring a picnic rug or camp chair, and some treats and enjoy an evening of beautiful music on the lawns at Billilla.
📆 Saturday 26 October 2024
⏰6.30pm – 8.30pm
📍Billilla Gardens, 26 Halifax Street, Brighton
💸FREE. Bookings required.
Advantage Road Open Studios – Save the date 🎨
Join us for a day that promises to be filled with art, creativity, activities and the lively community of artists and makers along Advantage Road in Highett.
Advantage Road is the creative hub of Bayside with over 20 studios held by local artists, including painters, print makers, textile artists, ceramicists, sculptors, and more. This artistic precinct boasts a rich and diverse group of creatives, showcasing the talent and skills of the Bayside creative community.
Open Studios is a free event and open to everyone and features entertainment, music, and kids activities. Plus, there will be opportunities to meet the local artists, explore and purchase artworks, and enjoy demonstrations by painters, print makers, textile artists, ceramicists, and sculptors.
📆Sunday 27 October 2024
⏰11am – 3pm
📍Advantage Road, Highett
Call for entries – $15,000 Ellen José Art Award for young women
The Ellen José Memorial Foundation is providing a $15,000 non-acquisitive award to a female visual artist aged 18-35 years working in any medium. Managed by Bayside Gallery, the Ellen José Art Award for young women is a partnership between the Foundation and Bayside City Council and aims to provide support to young female artists in the early stages of their career.
Entries close 1 November.
Studio space for artists – applications now open
The Billilla Artists Studio Program for 2025 is now open for applications. We have 5 free studio spaces for 11 months to offer to artists from Bayside and across Victoria. We are seeking high quality applications from people in the arts sector including artists, writers, composers, filmmakers, sculptors, performers, and designers.
Submissions are due by Sunday 20 October.
Image/art credits in order of appearance:
1. Installation view of Infinicopia. Photo: Diana Snape
2. Asher Bilu with Infinicopia. Photo: Mark Ashkanasy
3. Installation view of Asher Bilu: Early works 1956-79. Photo: Mark Ashkanasy
4. Installation view of Infinicopia. Photo: Mark Ashkanasy
5. Installation view of Asher Bilu: Early works 1956-79. Photo: Mark Ashkanasy
6. Big Spring Sing
7. The Beryls. Supplied by artist.
8. Strings at Billilla. Courtesy Ensemble Offspring.
9. Advantage Road, Open Studios
10..Ellen José Art Award for young women
11.Sean McDowell at his Billilla studio, 2023. Photograph by Mark Ashkanasy
