Poetic Portraits creative workshop: applications open

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Share your voice, share your story

Monash Council is partnering with RMIT University on Poetic Portraits, an intergenerational creative project to showcase the creative talent and diverse life experiences of different generations in Monash.

Open to Monash residents ages 18-35 and ages 60+, participants will:

  • Write: Craft 2 poetic pieces in a guided workshop.
  • Be seen: Have your portrait taken to accompany your work.
  • Showcase: Your poems will be published in a custom book and exhibited at the festival launch.

The finished poems and portraits will be published in a beautifully crafted book and exhibited around Monash.

The creative journey will culminate at Monash Seniors Festival 2025, with an official exhibition and book event to celebrate the participants’ work.

Who could apply

  • City of Monash residents
  • Aged 18 to 35 or aged 60+
  • Able to attend an in-person workshop in Glen Waverley on Saturday 3 May 2025

Whether you are an emerging writer or an experienced wordsmith, we encourage you to apply.

Expressions of interest closed on 13 April 2025.

We will notify successful applicants in mid-April.

If you have any questions about the application or cannot apply online, please contact the Age Well team on agewell@monash.vic.gov.au or (03) 9518 3555.

Thank you for your interest, and we can't wait to embark on this creative journey with you!

When

  • Monday, 17 February 2025 | 12:00 AM - Sunday, 13 April 2025 | 11:59 PM

Event Snapshot

Cost

Free

Contact

Age Well team
 agewell@monash.vic.gov.au
9518 3555

Artist biography

Anders Villani was born in Melbourne. He is an MFA graduate of the University of Michigan’s Helen Zell Writers' Program, where he received the Delbanco Prize for poetry. His first full-length collection, Aril Wire, was released in 2018 by Five Islands Press. Anders will guide the workshop to help participants write their poetic pieces. Read more. 

About Poetic Portraits

This collaborative project between RMIT University and Monash Council aims to harness the power of poetry and portraits to challenge ageist stereotypes and foster meaningful intergenerational connections.

Timeline

  • Expression of interest: 17 February - 13 April 2025
  • Successful applicants contacted: Mid-April 2025
  • Workshop: Saturday 3 May 2025, Glen Waverley
  • Exhibition and launch: Early October 2025 Monash Seniors Festival

 

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