Dahlia & Arts Festival
The Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Inc. includes a wide range of activities involving the community from a Street Procession and Gala Fair, a Flower Show, Quilting Display, an art show including ceramics and porcelain, Sunday family fun day, a Cornish Gorseth, a Literary Contest, Miniature Dollhouse Exhibition, Trivia Night, Garden Tours, an Old Time Ball, a Variety Concert and a Theatre Organ Concert.
Sporting events include a Half Marathon Road Race, a Cycling Criterium and a School’s Relay up the main street of Eaglehawk.
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Gail Tavener Studio
A home art studio with a difference offering the visitor a unique experience. Gail's versatility takes the visitor on a journey of discovery into traditional realism and contemporary images including stunning art prints of her works.
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Golden Dragon Museum
Born of the long association with the people of the region, the Bendigo Chinese Association is proud to present the Golden Dragon Museum – a living history of the Chinese people of Bendigo from the goldrush of the 1850’s to the present day. Having become the hub of Chinese cultural activity in Australia, the museum allows visitors to experience first hand. Chinese arts and crafts with visiting artisans and tradespeople.
The Yi Yuan (Garden of Joy) was a joint project between the Bendigo Chinese Association Inc., the City of Greater Bendigo, the Federal Government, the Victorian State Government and the City of Baoding (Hebei Province, China).
Based on the Imperial Palace in Beijing, the architecture and construction of the gardens is authentic in every way. The gardens also feature a Buddhist Temple, the Guan Yin Miao (temple of The Goddess of Mercy).
The Golden Dragon Museum dining room can seat up to 120 people. During museum hours, light refreshments are served. Bookings can be made for banquets, conference or special menus.
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La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre
Regional Victoria’s award winning contemporary art gallery is an inspiring venue for business and community events. Together with its role as a teaching and research centre, the VAC hosts a wide variety of public events for La Trobe University and for corporate and community clients. The 90 seat Brockley Auditorium is ideal for seminars, industry conferences, training, information sessions, launches and has excellent audio-visual facilities. Quality catering can be provided and served in the foyer and external courtyards.
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The Capital - Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre
The building boasts the finest entry of any arts centre in the nation, with towering Corinthian columns and an interior that has been restored to its original Victorian grandeur.
Today, The Capital is a hive of activity for, hosting some of the best live theatre, musical, dance and comedy in the country. The venue is also an ideal location to stage your conference, seminar, launch, meeting, exhibition or workshop. The beautiful heritage architecture, comfortable facilities, fine food and professional support create an environment where you can concentrate on the most important things – your business and your people. Capital Catering provides superb wedding feasts, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, morning and afternoon teas – meals of all kinds at competitive prices. All menu pricing is inclusive of venue hire, set up, staff and linen. www.thecapital.com.au
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Bendigo Art Gallery
Bendigo Art Gallery has a strong reputation. It is one of Australia’s largest and oldest regional art galleries. The collections of Bendigo Art Gallery include Australian Art from the 1850s to the present day, a special collection of art from the Bendigo goldfields and 19th century European paintings, sculptures and decorative arts. Each year the gallery presents an exciting program of exhibitions and events.
The gallery was founded in 1887 - the year of the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Originally the gallery was in a site closer to the centre of town before moving to its present premises in the 1880's. At this time the distinguished Bendigo architect W.C. Valhand supervised the conversion of the former Bendigo Volunteer Rifle's Orderly Room into a new home for the Gallery. An award-winning architecturally designed café was added to the building in recent times. The structure is modern and is set alongside the historical building.
Bendigo Art Gallery's collection of 20th century paintings, sculpture, prints and drawings showcase the development of Australian fascinating modern art. Artists such as Walter Withers, Rupert Bunny, Grace Cossington-Smith, Arthur Boyd, Fred Williams, John Olsen and Margaret Preston are amongst the many 20th Century Australian painters and sculptors represented in the collection. Bendigo Art Gallery is committed to collecting and presenting contemporary Australian art.
Significant international and travelling exhibitions are held at the gallery.
The gallery is located at 42 View Street, Bendigo and is open every day (except Christmas) from 10am – 5pm.
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Bendigo Pottery (Australia) Pty Ltd
Australia's oldest working pottery includes; Extensive sales gallery, Interpretive Museum, Pottery demonstrations, Wheel throwing lessons, Clay play for kids, Cafe, Disabled facilities, Parking for cars, coaches and caravans.
Special School holiday program includes additional activities, check website for details
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Buda Historic Home & Garden
Buda Historic Home & Garden is open to the public and offers visitors to explore the leviny home and their collection of art and craft. Included in the collection are examples of silverwork and jewellery designs by Ernest Leviny and artworks including embroidery, metal craft, photography and woodwork by the five unmarried daughters who resided in the house most of their lives. Also displayed are works by many prominent Australian artists including Margaret Preston, M J McNally, Ursula Ridley Walker and Lionel Lindsay.
Visitors can then wander through the 1.2 hectare garden which offers a rare insight into the ideals and aspirations of two generations of a family of keen gardeners. Fashionable elements vary from elaborate Victorian style flower beds to the simple geometry of the 'formal garden' reflecting early 20th century tastes. Most of the plants brought into the garden since 1860s have remained to form a unique 'heritage' collection.
On the property there is retail and propagating Plant Nursery specialising in the great survivors of the goldfields, with many rare and unusual plants. The nursery has its origins as a stock of replacement plants all grown from seed, cuttings bulbs, corms and tubers collected in the historic garden.
There is a Gift shop stocked with a range of Buda exclusive merchandise featuring Leviny designs and other original pieces. The delightful Garden Room function venue is set beautifully amongst the gardens and is available for hire. It has the capacity to seat up to 65 people and includes good facilities. Admission is $9 Adults, $7 Concession, $4 Child and Children under 5 Free. $20 Family and Garden Admission only $5.
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