Art4Athletes Exhibition

In 2005, students from across Australia were invited to submit an artwork as a gift to an athlete or official living in the Athletes' Village. Nearly 450 schools from across Australia registered for the program and over 5,000 artworks were submitted, exploring one of three themes: Welcome to Australia! using iconic Australian images; Welcome to My Home!, focusing on an individual's community and family; or Welcome to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games! Every athlete and official will receive their gift on arrival at the Athletes' Village. This exhibition profiles over 160 of these artworks, submitted by students ranging in age from 5 years to 18 years old, including Primary, Secondary and Special school students.

For further information visit www.theartscentre.net.au

This project is proudly supported by Australia Post and the Arts Centre

Date: 25 January - 26 March
Time: 7:00am - late (Monday - Friday), 9:00am - late (Saturday), 10:00am - last show (Sunday)
Location: The Arts Centre (Theatres building)

Image: Liam, 5 years old. Villa Maria Primary School.

Festival Calendar

15-26 March 2006

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Festival events pre-Games.

Festival events post-Games.

Over 2,500 performing artists will stage Australia's largest ever free cultural festival during the Games.
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See you at Delhi 2010

Fireworks at the MCG at the closing of Melbourne 2006.

After eleven fun packed days, Melbourne 2006 is now over and all thoughts turn to the next Games - Delhi 2010. Nameste! See you in Delhi 2010! Swagatam!
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