The bold, eye-catching colours and quirky design of the mural at Acacia Fitzroy crèche have become a talking point for children and parents as well as members of the local community.

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Do you remember that feeling when Richmond Football Club won the 2017 AFL premiership? Are you a die-hard supporter that wants to ride that winning feeling for as long as possible? We have a unique opportunity for residents within the Richmond 3121 area to have local artist Nick Howson paint a celebratory premiership mural on your private property.

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In Yarra, as with most places in the inner city, graffiti is a serious and complex problem.We’re seeking your feedback on our approach to managing graffiti.

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Incorporating the past, present and future, the artwork - Celebration Dreaming - references Aboriginal identity, connections and culture in Fitzroy and highlights the significance of the area.

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Yarra City Council is working with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to develop a Stolen Generations Marker in Atherton Gardens, in Fitzroy.

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If you’ve visited or travelled past Fitzroy Swimming Pool in the last 5 years, you’ll be familiar with the eye-catching mural, Pool Parade by Stephen Baker.

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We are currently reviewing Yarra’s Arts and Heritage Collection Management Policy to see how effectively they support Council’s vision. Consultation with the Yarra community is an essential part of that review. Have your say by completing our brief survey. Your short and long-form answers will form a critical component of our research and inform our recommendations.

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Our Annual Grants provide financial and in-kind support for community initiatives and projects.

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Yarra City Council's Annual Grants provide financial and in-kind support for community initiatives and projects running in 2018. Through this program, we will invest over $850,000 in programs which support and enrich the Yarra community.

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The Yarra Youth Services Artist in Residence program gives early-career artists aged between 20 and 25 years a free studio space to develop their practice in return for encouraging the next generation of young artists.

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The City of Yarra values the creativity that exists in our city and we want to make sure it continues to be an essential part of our neighbourhoods into the future. In a rapidly changing landscape, we recognised the need to take action to keep creative spaces available and affordable.

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