We are very excited to have recently received a State Government Living Local grant to update our back garden to create a lovely indoor/outdoor creative arts space that will make the most of this part of our site that needs a refresh,. It will also increase wheelchair accessibility here at ACC. We have lots of people with mobility issues who attend ACC regularly.

Our local MP Kat Theophanous came along to Friday morning tea to officially announce this grant of $143,500, and also announced a surprise - an additional commitment of $100,000 from the Labor Government for ACC if they are re-elected.

As you possibly know, our core funding already comes from the State Government, with additional reliable support from Yarra and Darebin Council - but to do all the things we do we are always applying for additional funding and grants: So we are pretty thrilled that the State Government is recognising all the good things we do and investing in community building through neighbourhood houses via grants … and election commitments.

Local artists … do you want to be part of the Alphington Open Studios salon exhibition coming up in late November and early December here at ACC? We’re looking for creative locals to participate. You can enter 2 works. Find out more and sign up here. It is free to enter.

Coming up! Book a stall here or save the date for your Christmas shopping.

On Friday afternoons Clare runs a AAA Arts program here at ACC that is supported by two lovely volunteers - Corrado and Hazel. With so many hands on deck the program can be tailored to follow participants different interests - which is just fabulous. Lately they have been exploring ideas around paint manipulation, printmaking and collage.

The program itself is underpinned by a grant from our lovely and amazing banking friends, Clifton HIll and North Fitzroy Community Bank on Queens Parade.

We’re super excited to be partnering with local artists across the neighbourhood once again as part of the annual Alphington Open Studios weekends.

At ACC we are hosting the salon exhibition, that features two works from every artist who is part of the event, and other local artists are invited to be part of it as well!

To join in just register here. It is free, with a small fee charged for processing any works sold.

Alphington Open Studios will run on 26/27 November (with opening night drinks here at ACC on Friday 25 November) and will remain open the following weekend - 3/4 December.