After more than two years in the works, Cardinia Cultural Centre (CCC) is finally set to hit play on the Arca Arcade: Round One exhibition from New Zealand.
While the CCC Gallery is no stranger to interactive or playful exhibitions, this one is set to ignite audiences of all ages as it pays “homage to the enduring allure and cultural significance of arcade gaming with machines that are adorned by te ao Māori influences and styles of Aotearoa New Zealand’s eminent artists,” exhibition creator Preston McNeil explained.
Free to visit and to play, the exhibition will be open daily from 19 March to 17 May (which includes the April school holidays), 10am to 4pm.
The exhibition is also packed with additional programs, including an opening function with an artist talk by Preston McNeil on Thursday, 19 March, 6pm to 7pm.
This is a free and all-ages event.
If you fancy something a bit more hands-on, then you can’t miss the Control Freak – Build Your Own Joystick Workshop on Saturday 16 May, 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
This is a ticketed event with limited places, so don’t miss out! Teams of two are welcome and adult supervision is required for younger participants.
Finally, what exhibition could truly celebrate arcade games without a tournament?
Sign up now for the Street Fighter II – Hyper Fighting Tournament on Sunday 17 May, 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
Don’t delay booking as this free and all-ages event is sure to book out fast!
For full details and bookings, head to cardiniaculturalcentre.com.au.
