Frankston Arts Centre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Frankston Arts Centre |
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| 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 a special place in Frankston, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. It's a big building where you can enjoy both live shows and amazing art. It has a theatre for performances and a gallery for art exhibitions.
Many famous groups perform here regularly. These include the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Victorian Opera. Other national companies like the Australian Opera and the Bell Shakespeare Company also visit. Even the Melbourne International Film Festival uses this centre.
The Frankston Arts Centre first opened its doors on May 20, 1995. The person who officially opened it was Paul Keating, who was the Prime Minister of Australia at that time.
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What's Inside the Centre?
The Frankston Arts Centre has several cool areas for different activities. It's designed to host many types of events, from big concerts to art workshops.
The Main Theatre
The main theatre at the centre is quite large. It can seat up to 800 people, which is a lot! This theatre has the second biggest proscenium arch stage in Victoria. A proscenium arch is like a big frame around the stage, making it look like a picture.
The theatre also has a 60-line fly tower. This is a tall space above the stage where scenery and lights can be moved up and down. It uses special equipment to make shows look amazing.
The Function Centre
Besides the theatre, there's also a large function centre. This area can hold up to 500 people for various events. It's used for things like business meetings, community events, big dinners, and award ceremonies.
The function centre can be one big room or split into two smaller ones. From here, you can see beautiful views across Port Phillip, which is a large bay.
Cube37: The Creative Space
Right next to the main centre is a place called Cube37. This is known as the centre's "creative space." It's a flexible studio where up to 200 people can gather for performances.
Cube37 also has other useful rooms. There's a wet studio for messy art projects, meeting rooms, and media suites. It also has two galleries where art is displayed.
Cube37 was opened on March 30, 2001. John Howard, who was the Prime Minister of Australia then, opened it as part of Australia's 100th birthday celebrations.
Art and Community Programs at Cube37
Cube37 is a hub for new and exciting art. It has a special program for new media art. This type of art often uses technology. You can see these artworks in its Glass Studio, which has big glass windows facing the street.
Cube37 also helps the community get involved in art. It offers many workshops where you can learn new skills. There are also exhibitions to see and art projects specifically for young people throughout the year.
