In a celebration of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Our Collections volunteers have created a small exhibition of images of roles Nellie performed during her stella career (all taken from our heritage collection of books). They have also collected news items about Nellie's performances here in Ballarat (from our collection of Heritage Newspapers. The exhibition will …
The Reading Room (2pm in the Library for a start @ 10.30am - 12noon) This volunteer run reading and discussion group meets monthly. It is anticipated that members will read the selected book prior to attendance.If you would like to be a part of this group (free to BMI members) please complete the Expression of …
Image: Seville Oranges (detail) | Geoff RoderickA workshop in painting basics.In these sessions Geoff will be using water based artists quality Gouache (poster paint). Geoff sites five reasons for choosing this medium to teach.It is opaque, (unlike watercolour which is transparent) this means freedom of expression as it's easy to cover any marks not needed or …
Painting with Geoff Roderick | 29 June 22 | Now fully booked Read More »
Fanny Lumsden and her band The Pack are bringing fallow out on its last hurrah. After its wobbly start in 2020, to its incredible list of accolades including the ARIA for Best Country Album; five-time CMAA Golden Guitars including Album of the Year and Female Artist of the Year; AIR Country Album of the Year; …
Image: Lillipilli Beads, courtesy Faye Heininger Exhibition of Works Prior to Faye's workshop on 20 July she will have a selection of her work on display in the Library. If you would like more information on Faye's work or attend her workshop go to our events page prior to 20 July or pop into the library …
Exhibition of works Lillipilli Beads, Faye Heininger Read More »
Dont miss this opportunity to support the BMI and see a great film. A heart-warming British comedy starring Oscar Winner Mark Rylance, the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, the worst golfer to ever the play the British Open. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a crane operator and …
Trust scholars, 2022 (L-R): Samantha Hargraves, Nathan Breeze, Nathan Bryon, Associate Artist, Su Choung and Artistic Director, Sharolyn Kimmorley AM Image Courtesy: Melba Opera Trust An afternoon of song, arias and duets... The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. For this event we will have the pleasure of welcoming back Nathan Bryon along with …
Salon Sessions: The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust Read More »
Faye Heininger Faye started Lilli Pilli Beads (a paper bead jewellery and accessories company) after moving to Ballarat in September 2019. She has a background in art and started creating art in high school. She has a diploma of Interior Design, a Certificate III in Visual Art and has worked in marketing for almost 30 …
Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 20 July – Session 1 of 2 Read More »
Join us for Carols in Winter with The Ballarat Singers & The Little Brass Band | Audience Participation Encouraged. An evening of fun good cheer and sing-a-long...It's cold outside so what better way to warm up our minds and hearts than with carolling harmony. We are thrilled to have The Ballarat Singers & The Little …
BMI Fundraiser | Carols in Winter | Ballarat Singers & Little Brass Band Read More »
Faye Heininger Faye started Lilli Pilli Beads (a paper bead jewellery and accessories company) after moving to Ballarat in September 2019. She has a background in art and started creating art in high school. She has a diploma of Interior Design, a Certificate III in Visual Art and has worked in marketing for almost 30 …
Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 27 July – Session 2 of 2 Read More »
Image: Glass Plate, Henry Sutton, Colour Photograph, 1890s Courtesy Federation University Australia Historical Collection. BMI Twilight Talks are back! Program details coming soon... Bar open 5.30pm | Start at 6pm Tickets | Session Cost The session cost is $12 per person | $10 per person for BMI members. Tickets | All series 2 sessions | …
Image: Glass Plate, Henry Sutton, Colour Photograph, 1890s Courtesy Federation University Australia Historical Collection. BMI Twilight Talks are back! Program details coming soon... Bar open 5.30pm | Start at 6pm Tickets | Session Cost The session cost is $12 per person | $10 per person for BMI members. Tickets | All series 2 sessions | …
