Sunday Music: Toby

Sun 26 Jan 2020  |  2:00pm — 4:00pm  |  Front Garden Music
Open Studio

Artists in Residence | Open Studio

Sun 26 Jan 2020  |  1:00pm — 5:00pm  |  FAC studios

Our Artists in Residence are opening their studio doors on Sunday 26 January. Wander through little-seen parts of our iconic building, meet some of our current artists and discover what they're working on in the studio. FAC's extensive AIR program runs year-round and attracts local, national and international artists. While in residence, artists are free to develop new work, expand their practice and research new possibilities.
Music

The Waifs

Thu 30 Jan 2020  |  6:00pm — 10:00pm  |  South Lawn

WA’s much loved, homegrown exports The Waifs return this summer. Two years on from celebrating their 25th anniversary and their #1 ARIA chart topping album Ironbark, Donna Simpson, Vikki Thorn and Josh Cunningham continue to share their folk-infused, feel good sounds with adoring, multi generation audiences.
Special Event

Fire Aid – From WA, With Love [SOLD OUT]

Fri 31 Jan 2020  |  6:00pm — 10:00pm  |  South Lawn

Four of Western Australia’s most loved bands are joining together for a night of impassioned music to raise money to assist with the continued fight and recovery of the fire ravaged Victorian and New South Wales States. In a strong statement of solidarity with the Eastern States, renowned WA musicians John Butler, The Waifs, San Cisco and Stella Donnelly will come together for one night of uplifting live music at Fremantle Arts Centre on Friday 31 January. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to a number of causes but will include local NSW and VIC fire services, local communities and wildlife organisations
Special Event

Friday Story Time

Fri 31 Jan 2020  |  9:30am — 10:30am  |  Galleries

Kids and parents are invited to join us each week for Friday Story Time. This is a fantastic way to introduce children to our galleries.

Special Event

Fire Aid – From WA, With Love [2nd Show]

Sat 01 Feb 2020  |  6:00pm — 10:00pm  |  South Lawn

West Australian’s have shown their true empathy and support for their Eastern States friends by selling out the Fire Aid Concert within the hour of on sale. We are pleased to announce a second show on Saturday 1 February. The Waifs, John Butler and San Cisco will be performing again. Local rising musician Carla Geneve will replace Stella Donnelly, who is committed to performing in Brisbane that night at the Laneway Festival.
Special Event

Every Day Super Hero

Tue 21 Jan 2020 — Sat 01 Feb 2020  |  Pavlich Room & Front Garden

Every Day Super Hero is looking for recruits! This hopeful and thought-provoking art and play experience for adults and children will transform participants into powerful super citizens, ready to tackle world problems we face every day. Using creativity, play and the humble glue gun, adults and children work together to unleash their inner superhero and complete a series of secret missions.
Music

Sunday Music: Steve Hensby Band

Sun 02 Feb 2020  |  2:00pm — 4:00pm  |  Front Garden

The Steve Hensby Band (WA) are very danceable! Their folk sounds are amped up by the addition of a five-piece horn section, drawing on soul and funk influences. Steve Hensby, guitarist and vocalist, is a Berklee graduate and WAMI nominated musician.
Talks

Artist & Curator Talk | FX Fresh

Sat 08 Feb 2020  |  11:00am — 12:30pm  |  Main Gallery

Join Walmajarri artist John Prince Siddon and Curators Emilia Galatis and Lynley Nargoodah in a discussion of the significant contemporary artists, distinctive practices and history of Mangkaja Arts based in Fitzroy Crossing (FX). This event is in conjunction with Perth Festival exhibitions All Mixed Up and Janangoo.