Help celebrate Elevate Art Festival

SHOPFRONT ARTS CO-OP PRESENTS

live shows, workshops, art, open mic night

THIS WEEKEND, December 12 and 13, 2020 Shopfront Arts Co-op will throw open their doors to celebrate ELEVATE Art Festival a multicultural, multi arts festival at Sydney’s only youth led arts co-operative.

Over two big days, the Festival will feature a line-up of live performances, interactive workshops, an open mic night and art trail, offering guests the opportunity to experience the very best of Shopfront Arts.

ELEVATE Festival celebrates and showcases the best of local art and artists.

Visitors wondering what goes on at Shopfront are invited to take a look through the new Shopfront building, and if they are between the ages 8 – 26, join one of the many free workshops on offer including dance, drama, acting for the stage and more led by Shopfront Artists.

A standout workshop on offer is with in-house resident company Matriark Theatre.

In the workshop, budding artists will be able to create their own shadow scapes by experimenting with lights and shadows.

Later in the day festival goers can enjoy Shopfront Artist creations including live music and installations across Shopfront spaces and several local Carlton cafes.

Shopfront Arts is for Young People, by Young People

Co-led by powerhouses Daniel Potter and Natalie Rose, Shopfront make Young People’s voices heard.

With big plans for the future, and recent state of the art renovations, it is a space where Young People come together to express themselves.

ELEVATE Festival is open to the public, and suitable for ages 8 to 88. A full program and bookings for all workshops and performances can be made at https://shopfront.org.au/events/elevate/

ALL ABOUT SHOPFRONT ARTS CO-OP

FOUNDED in 1976 by Errol Bray, Shopfront is a contemporary arts centre, cultural network and theatre production co-operative for all Young People under 26 located in Carlton, NSW.

Shopfront Arts is for Young People, by Young People. Now lead by powerhouses Daniel Potter and Natalie Rose alongside 4500 Young People, Shopfront allows Young People’s voices to be heard.

With big plans for the future, and recent state of the art renovations, it is a space where young people come together to express themselves.

On their grounds, Young People are able to access workshops, events, development space, recording studios, film equipment and mentorship.

Outside of their space, Shopfront’s 25-year strong socially engaged program is delivered in the community. This unique program merges social work and artistic practice to create change and transformation for at-risk Young People.

A place where arts careers are nurtured, Shopfront Arts Co-op alumni includes Australian household names such are Playwright, Director and Screenwriter Andrew Upton, Actor/Singer Jay Laga’aia, Writer Hillary Bell, Presenter/Actor/Singer/Comedian Julia Zemiro and Cabaret artists/performers Paul Capsis and Trevor Ashley.

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