"The Wheeler Centre comes to M.A.D.E, featuring Sally Warhaft"
Free Public Talk
Thursday 4 July, 6.15 - 7.15pm
Sally Warhaft – broadcaster, former Monthly editor and indomitable host of The Wheeler Centre's Fifth Estate event series brings her distinctive brand of political and cultural savvy to M.A.D.E. Sally will talk about her edited collection, Well May We Say: The Speeches that Made Australia. Sally has a Phd in Anthropology and did her fieldwork in Mumbai, India, living by the seashore with the local fishing community. She is currently working on a television documentary about protest movements and resistance in Australia, and on her next book.
"M.A.D.E FOR FUN: School Holiday Program"
1 - 12 July, 10am - 5pm
Indoor fun and games at Australia's newest museum for the July school holidays. Includes fun craft activities and story-telling, free goodie bags and door prizes. Ideal for 4–12 year olds. FREE with entry. Note, Ballarat residents have free access to M.A.D.E.
"M.A.D.E YOU LAUGH: Political Cartoonists Descend on M.A.D.E"
Forum- Saturday 10 August, 2 - 3pm
Free Exhibition - 2 - 14 August, 10am - 5pm daily
M.A.D.E is delighted to host a special exhibition on-site in August - showcasing the work of the soon-to-be-released cartoon collection 'Dirt Files: A Decade of the Best Australian Political Cartoons'.
Bookings essential. Tickets are $10 which includes free entry to the museum.
"M.A.D.E YOU LOOK: The Power of Images"
Free Photographic Exhibition
17 August - 15 September
M.A.D.E joins the Fringe Festival of the 2013 Ballarat International Foto Biennale, featuring the work of two inspirational Australian photographers. Jessica Tilley, of Sydney, looks at 'Myanmar (Burma) - Freedom (Repression)' as Myanmar (Burma) have become recognised as one of the most persecuted minorities in the world. While Rebecca Hosking of Surf Coast Victoria looks at 'Resilience' an exhibition that celebrates the culture diversity, strength and contributions women make to their community.
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