BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241021T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240806T032513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T031057Z UID:58083-1729515600-1729522800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with Chris Hammer DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/chris-hammer/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/chris-hammer-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240815T030430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T030536Z UID:58373-1729105200-1729110600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-16-october/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lmd-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240702T082713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211936Z UID:56817-1729099800-1729103400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 3 | Lights Everlasting: Australia's commemorative stained glass\, Boer War to Vietnam DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-lights-everlasting/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/square-promo-lights-everlasting.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241013T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241013T161500 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240731T050302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T030800Z UID:57865-1728829800-1728836100@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Classical & French Duo-Recital | Susan Pierotti & Brian Chapman DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/duo-recital/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Classical Music,Live Music,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/duo-recital-promo-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241010T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241010T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240130T010440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143028Z UID:50632-1728588600-1728594000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | L’Ombra di Caravaggio (Caravaggio’s Shadow) DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-caravaggios-shadow/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CaravaggioA_s_Shadow-945307708-large-e1706576973473.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241009T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241009T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240815T030113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T030400Z UID:58369-1728500400-1728505800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-9-october-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lmd-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241009T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241009T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240703T001031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211933Z UID:56840-1728495000-1728498600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 3 | Discovering the lost men of Fromelles & Ballarat Connections DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-lights-fromelles-ballarat-connections/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/square-promo-the-lost-men-of-fromelles.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241005T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241005T201500 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240908T234149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T063643Z UID:58576-1728154800-1728159300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Calum Graham: Phoenix Rising DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/calum-graham-phoenix-rising/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-calum-graham.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts Australia":MAILTO:michael@concertsaustralia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241004T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241004T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240702T054436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T061305Z UID:56811-1728052200-1728055800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Tour 3 DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tour-seniors-festival-3/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-tour-brochure-image-pink-e1719898410896.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241004T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241004T133000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240702T054418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T061440Z UID:56810-1728045000-1728048600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Tour 2 DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tour-seniors-festival-2/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-tour-brochure-image-pink-e1719898410896.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241004T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241004T113000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240702T030331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T082955Z UID:56794-1728037800-1728041400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the BMI | Victorian Seniors Festival | Tour 1 DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/day-tour-seniors-festival-1/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Tours,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/new-tour-brochure-image-pink-e1719898410896.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241003T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241031T223000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240121T232505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T015100Z UID:50315-1727976600-1730413800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Chess Club DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarat-chess-club-oct-24/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Chess Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ballarat-chess-club-square-with-boarder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240815T030133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T030305Z UID:58370-1727895600-1727901000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-2-october-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lmd-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240429T054926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T053348Z UID:54318-1727892000-1727899200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Author Talk with Fiona McIntosh | More tickets released for this event. DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/fiona-mcintosh/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/promo-square-fiona-mcintosh.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240925T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240925T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240815T020700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T022551Z UID:58359-1727290800-1727296200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Living Meaningfully\, Dying Joyfully DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-25-september-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/lmd-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240805T023753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T024641Z UID:58046-1726835400-1726846200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Emerging Professionals National Network DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amaga-emerging-professionals-national-network/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T153000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240805T010545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T021822Z UID:58003-1726835400-1726846200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Education & Exhibitions National Networks DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amaga-concurrent-sessions-education-exhibitions/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240701T013506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T082242Z UID:56747-1726768800-1726776000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:In Conversation with T.L.W. Robb | From The Top: From Ballarat to Baghdad DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/tlw-rob-in-conversation/ LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tlw-robb-promo-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240805T023259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T023456Z UID:58041-1726759800-1726765200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Education and Public Programs DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amaga-education-public-programs/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240804T234629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T040006Z UID:57932-1726759800-1726765200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Activism and climate DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amaga-concurrent-sessions-activism-climate/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T123000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240805T023039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T023211Z UID:58038-1726743600-1726749000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Caring for collections DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/concurrent-session-caring-for-collections/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T123000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240804T235505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T035958Z UID:57946-1726743600-1726749000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Gatekeeping DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amaga-concurrent-sessions-gatekeeping/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240520T012804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T015054Z UID:55307-1726686000-1726691400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Embracing Change & Finding Purpose DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-18-sep-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecfp-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240805T015320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T035956Z UID:58013-1726673400-1726678800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Coexistence through touring DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amaga-national-converence-concurrent-session-coexistence-touring/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T170000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240804T235106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T040001Z UID:57939-1726673400-1726678800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Challenging inequity from within DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amaga-concurrent-sessions-enequity/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T123000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240805T022050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T022416Z UID:58035-1726657200-1726662600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: (un)Common Ground DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/concurrent-session-un-common-ground/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240918T123000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240804T231543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T040008Z UID:57916-1726657200-1726662600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:AMaGA National Conference | Concurrent Session: Innovation; rethinking museums DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/amaga-concurrent-sessions-innovation/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:AMaGA National Conference,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/amaga-2024-e1721197223454.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240912T193000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240130T005136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T143031Z UID:50621-1726169400-1726174800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Film Society | Stop Making Sense DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bfs-stop-making-sense/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Film Society,Externally Produced Event,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/stop-making-sense-2-e1706576214232.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240911T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240911T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240520T012535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T015057Z UID:55305-1726081200-1726086600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Kadampa Meditation Series | Embracing Change & Finding Purpose DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/kadampa-meditation-series-11-sep-24/ LOCATION:Lending Library\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:kadampa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ecfp-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240910T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260506T130139 CREATED:20240709T063001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T022557Z UID:57127-1725991200-1725994800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Great Aussie Road Trip: Heather Ewart in Conversation | NOW SOLD OUT. DESCRIPTION:Seedpod Ballarat 2025 | Gemma Cavoli – ‘Oubliette’ | Artist in Residence \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 9\n\n \n\n @ \n\n\n6:00 pm\n\n \n\n\n\n \n - \n\n7:00 pm\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nFree \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue: The Basement \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seedpod ballarat: \n \n Oubliette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli\, 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jennie Courtney\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Oubliette’ is the new work in progress by Seedpod residency artist Gemma Cavoli. Taking its cue from the French verb oublier – to forget – the work interweaves stories of hidden occupancies\, silenced voices and marginal spaces. \n \n With audiences as ‘proof readers’\, Gemma will examine\, revive and conjure up past voices into a presence. The Basement of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute is layered with presence of the Goldfields’ past. From within this liminal space\, Gemma invites audiences to detect and reveal the stories and presence of 19 th Century figures whose voices have been historically silenced. \n \n Gemma Cavoli \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli 'Oubliette' | Photo: Jenni Courtney\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gemma Cavoli is a performer\, performance maker\, dramaturg and drama teacher. She is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts\, a recipient of an Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant\, and has performed and toured with creative collaborators in Australia and internationally. Gemma will be in residence from 5 May – 11 May | 10am – 3pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Seedpod Ballarat \n \n Punctum’s Seedpod Ballarat residencies support artists to share new works in progress with audiences who share their experience of the work. It’s a shared step together toward building regional vitality and innovation in live performance. Seedpod is Punctum’s renowned regional live arts and contemporary performance residency program produced in association with the City of Ballarat – Creative City. Seedpod residencies are mentored by Punctum and offer live arts and contemporary performance artists the time\, funding\, resources\, and space to test ideas\, push the boundaries of their creative practice\, and understand how their work makes meaning with audiences. \n \n Public Sessions: Friday  9 May\, 6pm – 7pm Saturday 10 May\, 2pm – 3pm Places are free but very limited. We recommend booking. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets\n \n \n \n \n About Punctum \n \n Founded in 2004\, Punctum is a practice led and artist centred live arts organisation on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Castlemaine\, Australia. We create productions and programs which give live arts and experimentation a central place in regional culture. \n \n \n \n Find out more about Punctum URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/great-aussie-road-trip-heather-ewart/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/heather-square-promo-final.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR