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Arts Glenelg

The annual Arts Glenelg Program features a diverse variety of touring performances, exhibitions and more, which are selected to cater for a range of interests in the community. For further information about the exciting array of arts events and opportunities, please visit the dedicated Performing Arts Centre website.

Performances

Get times and details of upcoming performances at our Performing Arts Centre site.

History House

Portland's social history is on display in History House, the former Portland Town Hall built in 1863.

Immigration Wall at Portland

We have granted permission for descendants of immigrants who first set their feet on Australian soil at Portland Victoria to place a memorial on the north wall of the Ploughed Field.

Cultural Collection

Glenelg Shire Council is custodian of over 10,000 items valued at over $6 million and manages the presentation and preservation of this treasured cultural collection on behalf of the community.

Exhibitions

The Glenelg Shire Council Arts Program presents a diverse series of exhibitions each year in the Portland Arts Centre.

Portland Battery Virtual Tour

In 1889 the Portland Battery was constructed and was intended as a defence against a feared invasion from Russia. Explore the Battery with our virtual tour.

You can download our Arts and Culture Strategy here.

You can download our Public Art Master Plan here.