What draws artists to write about the west? In this panel, three writers will discuss their work, their views on place, community engaged art, and the importance of celebrating the western suburbs in their work.
Free & Panel
Writing the West
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Accessibility
Writing the West is a in-person panel talk event at Footscray Library.
Transport
Nearby public transport access including tram, bus and Footscray train line station.
Wheelchair Accessible
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Accessible entryway.
Accessible Toilets
Wheelchair accessible toilets provided.
Tuesday 21 June
6-7pm AEST
Free, bookings required
Footscray Library
56 Paisley St, Footscray VIC 3011
Featuring...
Jinghua Qian
Jinghua Qian has been a performance poet, a radio broadcaster, a television journalist, and an arts critic.
Harry Reid
Harry Reid is the author of the best way to destroy an enemy is to make him a friend (Puncher & Wattman, 2020) and a co-director of sick leave.
Khalid Warsame
Khalid Warsame is a writer who lives in Naarm.
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