Borders Mildura

Borders Mildura

3 days of performances, artist talks, workshops and an exhibition

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Tickets by donation- registrations required. There are limited numbers for events.

OPENING NIGHT- FIRE OF PROMISES

FRIDAY 26 APRIL 7.30-9.30PM @APEX PARK

An evening under the stars, gathered around the fire by our mighty River. Be welcomed to Country by Mark Grist and join us in a community ceremony Return to the River, a collaboration between Borders artists symbolising the apex of our three year journey along the Mil/Dhungala (Murray) River. Featuring performances by Borders artists including Hidden in Plain Sight by Sandra Collins- giving life to what is hidden and allowing release in the present.

BYO camp chair or rug, and mug. Billy tea and dessert provided. Requires a short walk across uneven surface.

WORKSHOP- FLOW MB

SATURDAY 27 APRIL 10.00-11.00AM @POWERHOUSE

MB (muscle/bone; mind/body) is a Body Weather group warm up designed to increase awareness of body and mind - helping to extend your regular range and patterns. It’s about giving your body a riddle to try and solve. Join the Borders artists as Linda Luke and Peter Fraser guide us through a specially designed MB for flow, finding the movement of the River in our bodies. MB is energetic but also allows for you to work at your own pace and capacity. A fun and unique experience, it is suitable for all fitness levels, no dance experience is required.

Please wear comfortable clothing and supportive footwear such as sneakers. 

PERFORMANCE WALK

SATURDAY 27 APRIL 12.30-1.30PM @APEX PARK

Over the past two years artists Borders artists have been participating in place based research Labs along the River in Mildura, Speewa, Moama and Albury. The Labs use methodologies of Body Weather to deepen connection to the landscape. In each place, artists share their embodied ephemeral responses to place. Join us on a short walk along the River, as bodies emerge from the landscape and the performance offerings unfold.

Please wear closed in shoes- this event involves a short walk over uneven surfaces.

WORKSHOP-CYANOTYPE

SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2.00-3.00PM @APEX PARK

Join Ellen Clark for an enchanting journey into the world of cyanotype photography by the River. In this hands-on workshop, we'll delve into the captivating process of creating sun prints using natural materials sourced from the riverbank and surrounding landscape. No prior experience is necessary – this workshop is open to beginners and seasoned artists alike. Come and unleash your creativity in a fun, spontaneous, and unpredictable exploration of cyanotype printing. All materials provided.

EXHIBITION OPENING- LAB LIVE

SATURDAY 27 APRIL 7.30-9.30PM @POWERHOUSE

The artists who have participated in the Borders project come from a variety of creative backgrounds- including painting, drawing, sculpture, dance, video and writing. Experience our research 'Lab' set up in the basement of the Powerhouse. Discover the stories of the River collated throughout the project and shared in a group exhibition representing over 20 artists, opened by Borders project mentor Vic McEwan. The evening includes River Songs performance by Carma Rose; outdoor projection and light installation; and an interactive drawing activity.

WORKSHOP- SONG FOR THE RIVER

SUNDAY 28 APRIL 10.00-11.00AM @POWERHOUSE

Discover your natural and authentic singing voice in this one of a kind workshop, that will help you explore the breath and body. We will engage in a series of sound exercises designed to bring out your voice, and collectively offer a song to the River. Whether you're a seasoned pro or simply love to sing, this fun and explorative process is open to all levels of experience.

Wear comfy clothes, and bring a mat or rug to lay on the floor.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING

SUNDAY 28 APRIL 12.30-4PM @POWERHOUSE

12.30-1.20pm- Borders? Ecological, Social and Embodied insights

1.45-2.35pm- Introducing embodied research to creative practice

3.00-3.50pm- Weaving connections through space/time

WHAT BORDER?

SUNDAY 28 APRIL 4.00-4.30PM @POWERHOUSE

Closing performance by Peter Fraser and Linda Luke 

What is a border? Where is the border of a river? 

What Border? is a lively response to the questionable, porous and malleable notion of 'borders' in relation to the great Murray River and its surroundings. Peter and Linda will attempt to dance transient and interconnected thresholds, imagining river-life from a not-quite-human, ecological perspective.

Please note all events will include photography and filming.