Frankston Arts Centre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frankston Arts Centre |
|
|---|---|
.JPG) |
|
| Former names | Frankston Cultural Centre |
| General information | |
| Type | theatre and art gallery |
| Location | Frankston, Victoria, Australia |
| Coordinates | 38°08′46″S 145°07′25″E / 38.146125°S 145.123494°E |
| Completed | 1995 |
| Owner | Frankston City Council |
| Height | 22m to fly tower grid floor |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Daryl Jackson |
The Frankston Arts Centre is an exciting place in Frankston, Victoria, Australia. It's a big building where you can watch plays and see amazing art. It's a well-known spot in the outer Melbourne area.
Many exciting shows happen here. You can see concerts by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and performances by the Victorian Opera. It's also a stop for big touring groups like the Opera Australia, the Bell Shakespeare Company, and the Sydney Dance Company. You can even catch films from the Melbourne International Film Festival here.
A special person, the Prime Minister of Australia at the time, Paul Keating, officially opened the centre on May 20, 1995. The Prime Minister is the leader of the country.
What's Inside the Arts Centre?
The Main Theatre and Hall
The main part of the centre has a large theatre with 800 seats. It has a huge stage, one of the biggest in Victoria! This stage has a special "proscenium arch" which is like a big picture frame around the stage. It also has a "fly tower," which is a tall space above the stage where scenery can be lifted up and down. The theatre uses really modern equipment for shows.
There's also a big hall that can hold up to 500 people. This hall is used for many different events. You might see business meetings, community events, fancy dinners, or awards ceremonies here. The hall can be split into two smaller rooms or opened up into one large space. From these rooms, you get amazing views across Port Phillip Bay.
Cube37: The Creative Space
Right next to the main centre is Cube37. This area is known as the centre's "creative space." It has a large studio that can be changed for different performances, with seats for up to 200 people.
Cube37 also has other cool rooms. There's a "wet studio" for messy art projects, meeting rooms, and special media suites. It also has two galleries where different art exhibitions are shown. The Prime Minister of Australia at the time, John Howard, opened Cube37 on March 30, 2001. This was part of the celebrations for Australia's 100th birthday as a nation.
Cube37 also features a special program for new media art. This kind of art uses technology like computers and screens. You can see these artworks all year in its Glass Studio, which has big glass windows facing the street. Cube37 is also where many community programs happen. They offer workshops, exhibitions, and art projects especially for young people throughout the year.
