Paintbrushes, handmade treasures and a few friendly ghosts will take over Hillcrest this Halloween, as local artists young and old come together for a celebration of creativity.
The Logan Arts Festival will bring a colourful mix of art, music, markets and family fun to the suburb on Saturday 31 October, giving local creatives a chance to share their talents with the community.
But behind the colourful costumes and celebrations is a simple idea — bringing people together and helping everyone feel like they belong.
Organiser Access Logan Inc hopes the festival will help reduce social isolation, support mental wellbeing and create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect through art and shared experiences.
The event will feature an exhibition of local artwork, alongside handmade crafts, artisan market stalls and performances by local musicians and entertainers.
But the day won’t just be about admiring what others have created.
Children will have opportunities to get creative themselves, with canvas painting, face painting and Halloween-themed activities among the attractions.
A games room featuring board games and video games will offer another place for families to spend time together.
And with the festival falling on Halloween, visitors are being encouraged to arrive in costume.
From tiny superheroes and princesses to witches, monsters and whatever else the imagination can dream up, a costume competition will give people of different ages a chance to show off their creativity and compete for prizes.
For local artists and makers, the festival also offers an opportunity to put their work in front of new audiences, meet fellow creatives and share the things they love making.
Whether it’s someone sharing their artwork for the first time, a family discovering a new hobby or neighbours meeting over a handmade treasure, organisers hope the day will encourage creativity and community connection.
The family-friendly celebration will run from 10am to 6pm at 13 Corporate Place, Hillcrest.
Entry is a gold coin donation, with free admission for children and anyone dressed in costume.
Some children’s activities may incur a small fee, and children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent.
Those entering the costume competition must register and have their photograph taken at the Access Logan entrance.
More information is available at loganartsfestival.com.au or through the festival’s Eventbrite listing.
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