Words Out Loud

Supporting writers and spoken word in Ballarat, Victoria

The Future is now — the exhibition is open!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by jason nahrung

The doors to Weathering the Future are now open!

The exhibition runs at Backspace gallery, off Alfred Deakin Place, Camp St, Ballarat, noon-4pm Thursdays to Sundays from 6 December to 23 December.

The official launch in on Saturday 8 December, from 2pm, and all are welcome. Drinks and nibbles provided. Many of the artists and writers will be present, and Reuben Morgan will be playing the full “Mother Nature” piece.

Come on down, talk to the artists and writers staffing the gallery, check out this collaboration of art and words, get a glimpse into our weathered future …

Installation is a happening thing

Posted on December 4, 2018 by jason nahrung

Ken and Lynne Makings with Backspace co-ordinator Melinda Muscat hanging Lynne’s “Ginan…” Picture: Ian Kemp

Weathering the Future is becoming an actual thing!

After more than 12 months’ of planning, the exhibition is being installed at Backspace gallery, ready for its opening on Thursday 6 December and official launch on Saturday 8 December.

The art really pops in person, and the interactive elements will give visitors an opportunity to be involved, too.

Do drop in to check it out and say hello to our friendly staffers!