Ceramicist Cassy Macarthur collects “wild clay” for her practice - image Josh Waddell, 2021

meet our community

Read more about some of our amazing network of creatives and artists, scattered throughout our city.

Marian Fox

How did your creative journey begin?
My creative journey began at school, we had a wonderful art program and ceramics studio. i have had periods of time where i have not been creative, but a creative drive now pursues me

How would you describe your creative practice?
I would describe my creative practice as playing with form, shape and colour. Making large scale, ceramic vessels that have bold and graphic surface treatment.

What are you working on right now?
I am working on a large pot that will hopefully be a planter for a large monstera plant i have at home

What is your collection to Ballarat?
I have lived in Ballarat for almost 20 years, working and raising a family

How would you describe the creative community of Ballarat?
The creative community of Ballarat is flourishing, connected and supportive.

Can you give us three words to sum up your inspiration?
nature, colour, nature

Follow Marian and discover more of her creations on Instagram at @marrianffox

Kathy Horvat4 August 2023

Local artist groups and networks

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Ballarat Arts Alive

Ballarat Arts Alive, a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation, provides a flexible forum for discussion, development, advocacy and action supporting the arts and artists of Ballarat and surrounds. Founded by local artists wanting to connect with other artists and raise the profile of arts & culture in the region, we welcome new artists, invite them to network with us and acclimatise. BAA organises regular events for members to meet up, share info and explore opportunities.

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Ballarat Society of Artists Inc.

Ballarat Society of Artists Inc. began in 1982 and is volunteer run with over 80 local members. It is a diverse group of artists with a love of all things art. Members embrace all genres and support each other on their art endeavours. The Society arranges many activities for its members including; monthly general meetings, art competitions, informal painting sessions, small workshops by professional artists, opportunity to participate in community events and assists members with organising venues to exhibit works.

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B.A.D.A.C. Ltd

The Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) was established by members of the Ballarat and District Aboriginal community in 1979. BADAC delivers health, social, welfare and community development programs to local Aboriginal people.

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Ballarat+Quilters.jpg — Ballaarat Quilters

Ballaarat Quilters was founded in 1996 by a group of women who wanted to promote the art and craft of quilting in Ballarat. Ballaarat Quilters Inc. is a not for profit association. Members meet regularly for a sit, sew and a chat together and exhibit their works to the Ballarat community every two years.

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Ballarat Writers.jpg — Ballarat Writers

Established in 1989, Ballarat Writers is a grass-roots organisation promoting local writing and writers in the Western Victorian region, with monthly Members’ Nights, regular competitions and workshops.

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Ballarat International Foto Biennale

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale was founded in 2005 and attracts significant International and Australian photographers as one of Australia’s pre-eminent photographic festivals. It is a not-for-profit event that immerses the historic town of Ballarat in photographic art.

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Craft Council.jpeg — Crafts Council of Ballarat

Crafts Council of Ballarat is dedicated to promoting and supporting the art and craft community of the Goldfields, with a shopfront located at the Adam Lindsay Gordon Collage.

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goldfield printmakers.jpg — goldfield printmakers

Goldfields Printmakers is a collective with a website for Printmakers who produce works predominantly in the art form of print and base their practice in the Goldfields region.
The websites role should act as a resource for these artists to connect and share their knowledge.

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Soldiers Hill Artist Collective (S.H.A.C)

Soldiers Hill Artist Collective is a diverse group, who’s objective is to maintain an open and inclusive collective that is focused on promoting local arts and artists, whilst reinforcing the positive social benefit of the arts within our immediate community.

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Sonika

Sonika is the City of Ballarat Youth Services' FReeZA committee. Sonika meet regularly and work with a project worker to plan various projects and events and gain event management skills. Sonika members are able to participate in a range of training such as FReeZA | The Push - which provides accredited training opportunities, recognised by employers. Sonika also runs a range of free or cheap all ages events that are drug, alcohol and smoke free.

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Marian Fox

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