WORDS and art are combining this week at the Bendigo Library.
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The Write on the Fringe festival was launched on Friday night by City of Greater Bendigo mayor Rod Fyffe.
Now it in its third year, Write on the Fringe prides itself on its variety of exhibitions and installations have been on display since late July with workshops, discussions and events planned to run until August 13.
Goldfields Library Corporation chief executive Chris Kelly said it was exciting to see the festival continuing to grow and evolve.
“We really enjoy being a part of it. The program evolves so we are able to be a bit more experimental like we are with Hock Loong,” Goldfields Library Corporation chief executive Chris Kelly said.
“We are able to do different projects and engage with different parts of the community.
“The lovely part of festival is that everyone has a story and there are so many stories associated with this city.”
Brian Nankervis hosting a special event on Thursday night where he entertained a crowd of people with his poet alter-ego Raymond J Bartholomueuz.
Also popular at the festival launch was Julie Andrews’ interactive exhibition Fringe Magnets.
“It’s designed to be interactive and having it at the opening with people standing around it, there was a good energy,” Ms Andrew said.
“With writing, I feel a lot people think their writing is either not good enough or they’re not sure on spelling or grammar.
“There can be a whole lot of issues but the take that away.”
Located in the library’s stairwell, visitors are able to construct and share their own words and stories.
“Write on the Fringe is gaining momentum and has a way of taking the space in library and expanding it. There is a feeling of being entwined in the public space,” Ms Andrews said.
“It is always purposeful and inclusive of groups that put energy into to (the festival).”
For more about the Write on the Fringe Festival visit www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/fringe