Supporting our arts

Mount Alexander Shire offers artists, makers, curators and organisations the opportunity to exhibit their work as part of the Phee Broadway Foyer Exhibition Program.

Expressions of Interest for 2018 have now closed.

Exhibitions will commence from mid year.

The Cultural Development Officer role leads and supports the development of policy, strategies and recommendations in accordance with the Mount Alexander Shire Arts Strategy 2011-2015 to assist Council in making decisions about the provision of quality arts and cultural facilities and programs within the Shire.

The Mount Alexander Shire Cultural Development Officer is based at the Civic Centre, Castlemaine, and can be contacted on (03) 5471 1700 or via email arts@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Each year Mount Alexander Shire Council allocates funding to support a range of local community-based projects and initiatives through the Strengthening Our Community Grants Scheme.

There are a number of community venues in the Mount Alexander Shire that are available for hire to the community. These venues include the Phee Broadway Theatre, the historic Market Building along with a number of halls and garden rooms within the shire.

Learn more about Council managed venues available for hire.

Additional venues for hire can be found on the CastlemaineArt website.

Council actively supports local arts and culture organisations including:

Castlemaine Art Museum
Buda Historic Home and Garden
Castlemaine State Festival

As an artist or an arts organisation with the Mount Alexander Shire you are encouraged to register for a free profile page on the arts directory for the Shire at Castlemaine Art.

Visit the Exploring our Arts for websites and social media sites that can provide a valuable link to the creative community, and can also be used for marketing and communications.