Presented by Western Sydney University in association with Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.
Research Creation Showcase 2022 is a free and immersive festival experience featuring some of Western Sydney University's most dynamic creative makers and thinkers.
Over the course of the day, and into the night, audiences will enjoy a full program of activities and eclectic happenings including exhibitions, performances, talks, panels, film screenings, workshops and more.
The full day event is split into 3 ticketed sessions. You are booking for session 1.
Session 1
Following the Welcome to Country, the morning session features Blak Douglas in conversation with Western Sydney University design educator Dr Alison Gill. Blak Douglas was awarded the 2022 Archibald Prize and is a graduate from WSU’s Design program. His work is influenced by photography and illustration and is noted for its focus on social justice. His work is also on exhibit in the Casula Powerhouse. The keynote is followed by a series of artist-led workshops on cultural rituals of care; art, science and water ecology; creative writing and place; art and activism; and on the Powerhouse's 2023 Flight exhibition program.
HOW TO GET HERE TRAIN Disembark at Casula Station on the T2 Inner West & South Line or T5 Cumberland - first stop after Liverpool (from Sydney) or Glenfield (from Campbelltown). www.131500.info
Please note the T2 Airport line is different from the T2 Inner West/South - if coming from City Circle via airport, please change at Glenfield.
CAR AND BICYCLE ● From Parramatta or Campbelltown way (without tolls) Take the Hume Highway going towards Liverpool. Follow it all the way into Terminus Street, Liverpool and turn right into Pirie Street. Follow the signs to the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, Shepard Street Entrance. ● From the M5/City (with tolls) Take the M5 to Liverpool. Exit at Moorebank Avenue and drive towards Liverpool turning left at Newbridge Road. Turn left into Speed Street and follow the signs to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre.
ACCESS Visitors with restricted mobility can enjoy all public areas of Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. The theatre is fitted with a hearing loop, and has provision for restricted mobility access. Guide and Hearing Dogs are welcome.
