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As we edge towards the weekend, we caught up with local songwriter Kat Wilson to chat all things music. Blending coastal blues and dreamy folk sounds, Kat has played at WAMFest, Fremantle Folk Festival, Nannup Festival and Fairbridge Festival. Kat will join Siobhan Cotchin at this weekend's Sunday Music. This free weekly concert program takes place on FAC’s South Lawn, making Sunday Music the perfect place to wrap up the weekend.

Following a successful start to the season, Fremantle Arts Centre is excited to announce a brand new batch of Sunday Music acts to round out 2020. November and December highlights include the high pop energy of Soukouss Internationale’s Queency (8 Nov), the jazz and Persian stylings of Kate Pass Kohesia Ensemble (22 Nov), novelist and songwriter Sam Carmody alongside iconic duo The Money War (29 Nov) and Grace Barbé’s (13 Dec) blend of afrobeat, reggae and pop.

Jocelyn Gregson is a prominent WA artist. As an exhibiting artist, painting and drawing tutor, and purveyor of prints at FOUND, Jocelyn shares a long history with FAC. We recently caught up with her to chat about the classes she teaches, advice for novice artists and the inspiration behind her Desire series (available to purchase at FOUND).

Ahead of this weekend's Sunday Music gig, we caught up with the charming country musician Albert Loss to chat about his introduction to music, favourite FAC memories and what we can expect at his Sunday Music gig.

Opening 6:30pm Fri 25 Sep, Bodywork boldly reclaims the female body with works from three rising stars of Australia’s art world – Kaylene Whiskey (SA), Amber Boardman (NSW), and Tarryn Gill (WA). Featuring contorted soft sculptures, a video collage of female celebrity icons, and fleshy paintings, Bodywork explores ideas connected to body modification, self-expression and female empowerment. We recently caught up with Perth artist Taryn Gill to find out more about her practice and the large-scale sculptures she's been busy creating for the exhibition.

Sunday Music returns to Fremantle Arts Centre with a stellar line-up of WA’s best musicians. Running 2–4pm every Sunday from October through to March, visitors can enjoy a handpicked selection of local music acts in the beautiful surrounds of FAC’s South Lawn.

Sherry Paddon is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Perth. Her practice focuses on sculpture, collage, installation and photography while exploring themes such as memory, the landscape, cultural heritage and overconsumption. Currently an Artist in Residence, we recently caught up with Sherry to find out what she's been creating over the last couple of months.

Three rising stars of Australian art boldly reclaim the representation of women’s bodies through a series of defiant and at times humorous artworks which simultaneously acknowledge and critique the influences of popular culture and mainstream beauty standards, in Bodywork – Fremantle Art Centre’s new exhibition. Opening 6:30pm Friday 25 September, Bodywork brings together for the first time Kaylene Whiskey (SA), Amber Boardman (NSW) and Tarryn Gill (WA). Featuring contorted soft sculptures, a video collage of female celebrity icons and fleshy paintings, Bodywork explores ideas connected to body modification, self-expression and female empowerment.

Bridget Baldock is an emerging artist from Geraldton, WA. Studying Visual Art online with Curtin University, she is currently an Artist in Residence at the Moores Building. We recently caught up with Bridget to find out about her practice, art workshops and what she has planned for her time in Fremantle.

Fremantle Arts Centre’s long-serving Director Jim Cathcart today announced his resignation. Director since October 2005, Jim has led the growth and expansion of every aspect of Fremantle Arts Centre’s operations. City of Fremantle, Manager of Arts and Culture Kathryn Taylor commented “The local, state-wide and national credibility and success Fremantle Arts Centre enjoys today is largely due to Jim’s leadership. Driven by Jim’s ambition for the organisation Fremantle Arts Centre has evolved into a vibrant and relevant arts organisation simultaneously committed to artists and audience.” Mr Cathcart’s last day will be Friday 4 September.