The City of Mandurah is gearing up for one of the most colourful and creative festivals of the year, the Stretch Arts Festival.
Locals will become immersed in creativity and all things arty at the 16th annual festival on May 6 and 7.
With a jam-packed program and attractions for all ages to enjoy, Stretch is Mandurah's premier arts festival which aims to promote, nurture and celebrate the talent and works of established and emerging artists in the local area.
The Youth Area will be located near Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah, and will feature a pop-up skate park, urban art workshops, DJs and a dancefloor, a chill-out zone posca art with Ziggy York and more.
There will be a range of arts and crafts including the Mandurah Woodturners Association, Mandurah Arts and Crafts group and the Mandurah Men's Shed.
Festival-goers will be spoilt for choice with interesting activities throughout the weekend including painting a car, tie-dye t-shirts, an environmental zone, roving entertainment, food vans, acrobats and entertainment stages throughout the Stretch footprint.
The main stage in Festival Square will be buzzing during the weekend with comedy acts, live music, a Yaburgurt public artwork panel discussion, Mandurah Concert Band and a morning yoga session.
Mayor Marina Vergone said Stretch was a highlight of the City's events calendar, and it had grown over the years to become a prominent arts festival.
“The local community and many visitors to Mandurah really embrace the Stretch Arts Festival year after year,” she said.
“Developing the creative arts is critical for us to be a vibrant community, and something the City of Mandurah highly values. Events and festivals such as the Stretch Arts Festival contribute to developing a sense of place which adds to our pride and enjoyment of living in Mandurah.”
Click here for the full Stretch program.
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