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Homeless NOT Artless

Posted on 13/11/2008

The Big Issue vendors and friends will present a showcase performance at ACMI Cinemas at Federation Square, after the first day of football action at the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup.

screen printing workshopThe Big Issue in Melbourne has run a popular series of writing and visual art workshops for the homeless and disadvantaged throughout 2008, including players in the street soccer program. The workshops have been led by some of Melbourne's most talented artists, including award winning writers Arnold Zable and Alicia Sometimes.

This is a rare opportunity to hear the unique and gifted voices of The Big Issue vendors and friends in their own words. Inspirational, stirring, poetic and entertaining.

'Homeless NOT Artless' - Readings, spoken word, song and film.

Directed by Adriano Cortese

Monday December 1st, 2008

6.45pm - 9pm

ACMI Cinemas

Australian Centre for the Moving Image

Federation Square, Melbourne

writing workshop

$15 adults

$10 concession

To purchase tickets in advance visit the box office at Federation Square or visit www.acmi.net.au





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