March 2nd, 2025Engage imagination and express creative spirit

Radical Fields Arts and Community, a non-profit artist organisation based on Djaara Country in Glenlyon, is holding its second annual Harvest, a one-day regional arts festival in a paddock celebrating creativity, community and  local culture.  

The event, on Saturday, March 22 from 10am to 5pm at Lyonbank Farm (259 Back Glenlyon Road) Glenlyon, is free, open for all ages and abilities and the perfect way to experience the region’s vibrant art scene.  

Creative director Ryan Kennedy said the one-of-a-kind arts festival presented artworks, artists and knowledge holders to engage the imagination and express your creative spirit.  

“Since its inception in September 2023, Radical Fields Arts has fostered collaborations with local artists, community groups, and residents – from the elderly to farmers – resulting in window installations, land art, community meet-ups, and storytelling  workshops.  

“Harvest is the culmination of these efforts, bringing together 10 regional artists and six community groups who will present performances, installations, and creative activations at the historic Lyonbank Farm.  

“Our one-day arts festival brings together regional artists and community groups to celebrate creativity in a beautiful, open-air environment. It’s an experience that invites you to explore, create,  and connect with others.”  

Festival-goers can look forward to a variety of exciting  activities, including: a meditative walk with Castlemaine Zen; a clay activation led by artist Minaal Lawn of Castlemaine Clay; a  performance by the Kyneton Dog Obedience Club; and a tractor  pull exhibition featuring athletes from Daylesford CrossFit.

The  event supports the Glenlyon Fire Brigade with a raffle offering great prizes. Featured artists include: Delia Allen (Ballarat), Tas Wansbrough (Ballarat), Martin John Lee (Castlemaine),  Hayley West (Castlemaine), Lixa Brandt (Yandoit) Gav Barbey  (Daylesford), Minaal Lawn (Glenlyon), Paul E Mason (Glenlyon),  Kim Percy (Daylesford) and Rhae Kendrigan (Mildura).  

Regional Arts Victoria CEO Jo Porter said artists were very respectful collaborators.  

“It’s not like people coming in and saying ‘we have better ideas’. They are more likely to ask ‘can we bring our ideas?’ That is actually a really important aspect of moving to a regional community. That sense of generosity and respect.”

Radical Fields has received financial support from Regional  Arts Australia and Regional Arts Victoria, Pride Foundation  Australia, Bendigo Bank, Australian Cultural Fund and a host of  private contributors.  

Link: www.radicalfields.com  

Words: Contributed