Events

Croatian Wine Festival 

Long Table Lunch
Sunday 12th October 12-4pm
Nikola Estate
148 Dale Rd Middle Swan, Swan Valley
$145 Non Members, $130 Members

Croatian Creative Industries Week

Join us for a week of culture, creativity and community as we celebrate the richness of Croatian heritage in Australia. The Croatian Creative Industries Week brings together film, visual art and creativity with three key events:

🎬 Croatian Film Festival - Perth
@ The Backlot - 21 Simpson St, West Perth
October 30th, 31st and November 1st. (Times TBC soon)

🎨 Artist Exhibition - Croatian Community Art Showcase
Saturday November 1st, 9am - 5pm

🏆 The Croatian Creative Industries Awards Dinner
Saturday November 1st 6pm

Celebrating the talent of Croatian creatives across generations and disciplines, offering an opportunity to connect, celebrate and showcase our heritage.
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Sunday November 2nd - Welcome Sydney United team to Perth with their Bayswater game for the Australian Championship 1:30pm

A Community Created Art Showcase

This exhibition is dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the artistic achievements of Australian artists with Croatian heritage. This event honours the rich cultural connections and creative talents within our community, providing a platform for artists to share their unique vision and journey.

Eligibility & Submission

Open to Australian artists of Croatian heritage, 18+ years old.
Submissions welcome in painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, crochet, and embroidery.
Sculptures must be transportable by one person and suitable for display on a pedestal or table.

Open Public Exhibition

Date & Location
Saturday, 1st November 2025 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
WA Croatian Community Centre – Alfred Rd, North Fremantle
Free entry, open to the public.

Art Exhibition

Work on your  creative item - apply once
you are ready

Submit your application via this form >
Application request closes 13th October

Call Luke Ph: 0409 395 315 for further information

The Croatian
Creative Industries Awards Dinner

Saturday, 1st November 2025 | 6:00pm

Celebrating the achievements of Croatian creatives across film, art and cultural expression. Join us for a memorable evening featuring:

- A specially curated dinner menu
- Awards presentations recognising creative excellence
- Live music 

Tickets $50

Dress: Cocktail/smart

WA Croatian Community Centre

Alfred Rd, North Fremantle

Croatian Creative Industries Awards Dinner Nov 1st 6pm

Croatian Film Festival - Perth

Thursday 30th October to
Saturday 1st November 2025

Experience Croatian heritage created films across four days.
The festival will feature films ranging from contemporary works to new inspirations, offering something for everyone.
To be announced soon!

Ron Gomboc

We welcome our patron from Perth, Swan Valley  and judge Ron Gomboc with his 22nd exhibition at Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi this year and also next year his 22nd year at Cottesloe Beach. Designer of Australia's equivalent of the OSCAR awards the Australian Film Institute, AACTA - Australian Academy Cinema Television Arts awards.
Congratulations to Ron for his 13th year as the designer of the award with the body of the statuette cast in 22 karat gold received by Australia's leading performers.

The story of the AACTA statuette - read here  

Visit Gomboc Gallery

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