Ritchies
Boonah Arts Festival
Art Exhibition, Competitons, Performance, Comedy and Cultural Activites.
The Boonah & District Cultural Foundation Inc. celebrates individual and collective achievements and talents through inclusive festivals and activities. The Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival provides opportunities for community members of all ages to perform, enter competitions or attend workshops and entertaining events.
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Our volunteers stage this annual week long celebration of all things art and community. ​
Get involved!
Held in the first week of September, it is a vibrant and inclusive program of events promoting the cultural heart of our community. It is designed to inspire and showcase local talent in art, writing, performance, and fashion, through competitions and exhibitions, or via on stage performances.
Enjoy plenty of great entertainment including the Youth Showcase featuring local children from four years old, buskers in the street, performances by The Boonah Playmakers, and more. By being involved, you can make friends while contributing to the economy and wellbeing of your community. Whether it is stretching your vocal cords, sharpening your word skills in writing, or trying your hand at painting, there is something for everyone at the Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival.
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see
Edgar Degas
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Explore your dreams of performing on stage, winning competitions, exhibiting your artwork, publishing your writing, creating stunning designs for the catwalk, learning new skills in the world of art.​
Students from High School and Primary School challenge themselves with debating and public speaking.
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Where else could kids, from the age of 4, experience the excitement of performing on stage to a live audience in stunning outfits with amazing props?​