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An activation is an activity or program that creates an opportunity for people to connect with one another in a public space.
An activation program may be influenced by arts, culture, learning and wellbeing and promotes inclusiveness, being available to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
What's On
Exciting New Box Hill Mural ProjectMural paintings along the six retaining walls in Market Street Box Hill have now been completed. Buff Diss was selected through an artist Expression of Interest that occurred earlier this year. Painting commenced in early October with the project and it was completed at the start of November 2023. The painted artwork responds to the theme Sustenance: Drawing on the diverse food, ingredients and local food growing practices that make Box Hill unique. Buff’s work is a beautiful abstract representation of the theme to brighten up Box Hill and make it more inviting. 
Be sure to visit Market Street, Box Hill to view these amazing murals. Lunar New Year CelebrationsAs part of the Lunar New Year 2024 celebrations Whitehorse City Council hosted a captivating live demonstration of Chinese Calligraphy by a talented artist. The calligrapher wrote more than 120 sets of Chinese red paper couplets that were given out to the community, spreading blessings and best wishes for the Lunar New Year. Alkira Garden Bed Collaboration
In March 2024, the Investment and Economic Development Unit installed two temporary garden beds in Box Hill Gardens to provide students from Alkira an opportunity to gain horticultural skills through weekly watering, weeding and basic maintenance of the plants. The collaboration created meaningful and positive engagement with local community. Comments from the community include: “The community reception was excellent. When we arrived, a few bystanders were enjoying the patches and also enjoying watching us working." "We achieved so much today and planted quite a few vegetables and flowers; I think the garden is going to look great in a few weeks. " Art BannersLarge art banners designed by local artists with a disability are now on display in Box Hill Mall. This project is a collaboration between Council and Nadrasca Disability Services to celebrate International Day of People with Disability. Got an idea or a question?Email us: activate@whitehorse.vic.gov.au |
Activation Pods
Council have dedicated outdoor spaces for community groups, charitable/not-for-profit groups, businesses/trader groups and activation teams to host and to coordinate activations. The activation pods can be hired and you must meet the Activation Pod Booking guidelines ( PDF 139.1KB).
Book a Whitehorse Activation Pod.
