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Entries are now open for this much-loved regional art show! The Bacchus Marsh Rotary Annual Art Show and Sale receives more than 600 entries from all over Victoria and interstate. Each year the show is judged by a different curator from the National Gallery of Victoria and has consistently received enthusiastic commendation. For all those sculptors out there, we are also excited to offer a new Sculpture prize category.
To coincide with World Piano Day, the Sydney International Piano Competition (The Sydney), today announces the 32 competitors taking part in the world-renowned competition from 5th to 22nd July, alongside the support of globally acclaimed maestro Zubin Mehta, who joins the competition as Artistic Patron for 2023.
Breath-taking stunts and movement will unfold to a pulsating electronic music score.
The Other Art Fair, the leading international art fair for independent artists, is excited to announce the release of the Artist List for its upcoming autumn Sydney edition. The list of over 120 features a diverse group of emerging and established Australian-based artists who – as always – will be on hand at the fair in May to chat about their art and buy directly from.
Mitchell Fine Art presents a solo exhibition of artworks depicting traditional Aboriginal stories and tradition by Award winning artist Margaret Loy Pula, who hails from Utopia in Central Australia and paints her culture, tradition, and her father’s dreaming.
An epic story of love, courage, survival... and foldable umbrellas. Based on a best-selling memoir, telling the incredible true story of one family’s miraculous escape from Nazi Germany. Critics described it as “mesmerising”, “sublime” and “stunningly crafted”.
Aurora Spiegeltent Returns to Wollongong with Epic Three Week Program
In a “shock” move, Australia’s tallest poppies were snubbed in the announcement of this year’s Bald Archy Prize for caricature portraits.
“Pure entertainment” ~ Theatre Travels ★★★★★ “Supercharged urban circus” ~ Scenestr ★★★★★ “An hour of captivating exhilaration” ~ UK Theatre Weekly ★★★★★
With Amazon MiniTV's Jab We Matched, Terribly Tiny Tales, one of the most popular social media platforms, makes its long-form content debut. Jab We Matched explores the world of dating apps and the many aspirations of users through this narrative series. The cast features Mayur More, Priyank Sharma, Prit Kamani, Revathi Pillai, Jasmin Bhasin, and Shivangi Joshi. The programme aims to provide viewers with a totally distinctive and interesting viewing experience.
Ever wondered Why is a full-scape sheet called a full-scape?
NFT event @nftmelbourne has selected @varietyvic as charity of choice to promote NFTs for good - an emerging pillar of philanthropy which sees NFT artists and creative studios support charities by pledging 10%, 20% or even 100% of the proceeds of their NFT sales, creating a powerful force for good that has helped raise and donate millions of dollars to both global and local causes. Creators can also create ongoing impact through perpetual giving by including charities in smart contracts, ensuring a percentage of proceeds continue to create a sustainable impact.
An art lovers’ ideal day out
The following is an artist statement by Melbourne Artist Elio Sanciolo on his latest exhibition entitled 'OPUS' which is based on the artist's investigation of the structure and experience of music.
Bible Album by Esdras Pierre Etrenne
Lucy Best (UK) and Michele da Costa (Brazil) established BiLife in 2022, in an effort to raise awareness of the bisexual lifestyle and its potential benefits to you, and your loved ones. Thanks to the success of the BiLife campaign, Lucy and Michele are producing a series of Queer comedy variety nights as part of Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2023. Bringing together a bunch of funny folk from the LGBTIQA+ community. That’s it. They’re all queer. There might be a token straight person, in the interests of inclusivity. @bilife_melbourne
In a well-timed call to arms for Treaty, Queensland’s First Nations performing arts company, Karul Projects will commence an Australian tour this month delivering a powerful narrative in its original, compelling, and theatrical contemporary dance production, SILENCE.
A cross-cultural exchange through dance - Optimal Stopping lands at the Wollongong Town Hall stage.
★★★★★ “Choir Boy delivers in every single way” – Time Out Sydney
Ensemble Theatre presents Philip Quast: The Road I Took, a one-man show featuring songs and stories from musical theatre royalty and three-time winner of the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical Philip Quast, from 19 to 29 March.
The iconic Sydney Eisteddfod celebrates its 90th year of showcasing talent and fostering creativity. Entries are now open for the 2023 season which promises to be the most exciting one yet.
THE DISMISSAL will open at the Seymour Centre from 26th August 2023.
★★★★★ “This show is a MUST SEE” – EVENTALAIDE
We all want our wishes fulfilled, but are we prepared to pay the price?
Riverside Theatres and Soft Tread Enterprises present a night of wit, imagination, and storytelling with Maureen: Harbinger of Death, at Riverside Theatres from the 23rd to 25th of March.
UMI Arts will launch its 2023 season of exhibitions on Friday 10 March 2023 with the official opening of member showcase, You & Me.
A battle of the genres between classical and country takes centre stage in Ensemble Theatre’s romantic comedy
A new Bible Art Book featuring key verses with nature photos from Genesis to Revelation
As part of the 2023 Seymour Season, Squabbalogic and Seymour Centre are proud to present On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, playing 17th March to 15th April at Seymour Centre.
An evening of illuminating solos and duets, performed by two of Australia’s leading proponents for the piano.
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