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MEMBER SIGNUPSydney artist Akil Ahamat has been awarded the annual $10,000 John Fries Award for emerging artists by the Copyright Agency at the opening of the award exhibition at UNSW Galleries. The judges also highly commend Rachael Mipantjiti Lionel from South Australia for her work Kapi Wankanya.
Entitled "Suspension, a history of abstract hanging sculpture (1918-2018)", an exceptional museum exhibition will open in Paris during the FIAC in the 1500 square meters of the Palais d'Iena from 16 to 26 October. Curated by Matthieu Poirier, in collaboration with Olivier Malingue Gallery, London (which also open a complementary exhibition in London), this museum-size exhibition is likely to be one of the main focus of the FIAC, with more than 42 historical works of art showcased within the architectural building of Auguste Perret, used here as hanging structure for the sculptures.
"ASUNA'S LIVE PERFORMANCES ARE AN EXPERIENCE; TEXTURED SOUNDSCAPES THAT BLUR THE LINES BETWEEN ART AND MUSIC." "“ TOKYO ART BEAT The Substation and Melbourne International Arts Festival present the Australian premiere of 100 Keyboards.
Celebr-eighteen! The Lim Portrait Concert is a unique opportunity to experience the performance of a program of large works created by one of Australia's most highly regarded contemporary classical music composers, Liza Lim, and performed by musicians from the respected Arcko Symphonic Ensemble and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
Described as somewhere between a club gig, classical concert and an experimental art show', Liminality pairs cutting-edge international talent with Australia's most thrilling genre-defying young performers, through music by Philip Glass, Brechtje, an immersive cross-artform experience for electronically augmented trumpet and live visuals, and the Australian premiere of Kate Moore's stunning electric quartet Fatal Strangers.
What happens when you combine old Yiddish songs with a 30s big band sound, free jazz, funk, gypsy soul, electronica and a liberal dose of sweet indie pop?
PBS ANNOUNCES ARETHA FRANKLIN TRIBUTE AT THE CORNER HOTEL. Featuring performances from Kylie Auldist, Thando, Ella Thompson, Stella Angelico, Bec Rigby, Ruth Rogers Wright, and Hannah Acfield & The Holy Hallelujahs.
smother - Tiffany Parbs a solo exhibition showing at Craft Victoria 6 October - 17 November 2018. Opening event: Thursday 11 October 2018 RSVP: http://www.craft.org.au/smother-tiffany-parbs. Conceptual jeweller Tiffany Parbs examines the controversy between the reality of motherhood and the unachievable Perfect Mother' ideology created by the media and advertising industry.
Guest Printmakers Ellie Neilsen, David Nixon and Glenda Orr will join Malcolm Cassidy and Maureen van der Zalm of Moreton Bay Printmakers for this innovative exhibition curated by John A Robinson. The exhibition is made up of works on paper as well as Artists' Books. Ellie Neilsen's limited edition book titled Deezel's Dragon, which consists of original etchings accompanied by text and is aimed at the younger reader, will be launched at the opening.
A group exhibition featuring the work of Gabby Malpas, John Klein and Mellissa Read-Devine.
This exhibition of enamelled jewellery examines the wearing of insects, beetles and creatures that crawl and fly. In the Victorian period, women wore beetles as jewellery. How do we feel today? Can we overcome our disquiet and see the beauty of these creatures? Can we wear something in public that represents a private fear?
The State Opera of South Australia's 2019 season boasts the most powerful and impressive program in recent times thanks to a new artistic and executive leadership for the company.
Another outstanding and Important Onsite Auction from Amanda Addams Auctions -Sunday 7th October 2018 -auction starts 12.30 pm
NAVA has expressed alarm at the news that money was taken from a NSW Government fund intended for independent artists, and redirected towards an unspecified "special project", as published in an exclusive piece by the ABC's Michaela Boland using documents obtained via a Freedom of Information request. @nava_visualarts @NAVA.visualart
Bri Clark's voice has the ability to both shatter and heal.
City of Melbourne has today revealed the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) as the official Hub for Melbourne Music Week (MMW) 2018 and announced its first round of programming on sale.
Melbourne shopping centre, The Glen, has announced an innovative partnership with renowned Melbourne artist Suzie Stanford to create unique community art installation
World-renowned Australian abstract expressionist painter, Rowena Martinich, brings her latest solo exhibition, 'Colourboss', to Melbourne's OzDare Academy and Creative Space from Friday, October 26 to Sunday, October 28.
Young people at Yandeyarra Remote Community School have worked with artists-in-residence Matt McVeigh and Ben Crappsley to explore the theme Different Voices' through process driven workshops and what it means to them in their community.
Seymour Centre and Sport for Jove are proud to present the world premiere of the award-winning Ear to the Edge of Time by celebrated Australian playwright, Alana Valentine, this October at the Seymour Centre.
Every individual irrespective of the profession need some sort of motivation to move forward with the profession. New Media Film Festival understands this and so motivates content creators with the right awards, $45,000.00 in awards. Judges from Marvel, HBO, Emmys to name a few. New Media Film Festival Announces the Top 25 New Media Award Winners.
Melbourne based urban contemporary artist, Unwell Bunny (also known as Ed Bechervaise) opens his latest solo show at Marfa Gallery in Abbotsford this Friday the 28th September from 6-9pm.
Set in the spectacular Victorian Grampians Mountain Ranges, the location is an inspiration for the GMF team and a stunning visual oasis for festivalgoers. The GMF team have worked closely with the surrounding community including local businesses, musicians and not-for-profit organisations, to continue to keep this event as authentic, relatable, and sustainable as it can be. Every year GMF work towards creating a safe and inclusive environment, fostering a culture of positive change in the Australian music industry. Inspired by the Your Choice initiative, the festival committee has put in place a safe space policy to enforce shared responsibility and encourage mutual respect between musicians, staff and music lovers alike. Grampians Music Festival not only ensures good vibes within the festival grounds but also encourages patrons to connect with the local community and discover all that the region has to offer.
Melbourne artist Josh The Cat has been honing his unique craft of indie electro-pop across the globe since the release of his first official single Let's Start' in 2015. The anamorphic moniker of producer and singer/songwriter Joshua Teicher, Josh The Cat spent five years cutting his teeth at venues and studios throughout the cultural epicentre and musical oasis of Berlin, before returning to his hometown of Melbourne to release his debut EP Happiness late last year. The rising artist has since revealed his first follow up material of the year with the addictive, bittersweet earworm I'll Remember You'. Propelling 90s pop, naughties production and futuristic ideals through a funky dance portal to the here and now, Josh The Cat is excited to now unveil the single's fantastic new video from Australian director and cinematographer Kyle Wilson.
Abuzz - Drawings and collages by Jacqueline Rose with text by Johanna Featherstone: combine the voices of drawing and poetry.
A creative exploration into the authenticity of art and the art-making process.
Get ringside for a rare theatrical combo: engrossing storytelling paired with the visceral thrill of live boxing. Prize Fighter a La Boite Theatre and Brisbane Festival Production by Future D. Fidel. Presented by Darebin Arts Speakeasy and Melbourne International Arts Festival.
Photographers, enter for your chance to exhibit in a New York gallery! With a distinguished panel of jurors and prizes valued at more than $55,000.
2018 has been a year of bar-raising in the music industry, and in classic Darebin Music Feast style, expectations will be met and surpassed with the diversity, engagement and celebration contained in the 2018 festival program. Taking place over 11 days from October 18-28, the 22nd annual Darebin Music Feast will encompass 120 events across 26 different venues, thoughtfully curated to showcase a swathe of artists and musicians who represent and reflect the rich and culturally diverse community of Darebin. Underpinning the curation of this year's program is an intention to recognise and respond to the long-standing inequalities that exist in the music industry; gender disparity, sexism, lack of cultural diversity and all ages gigs. Over a third of the events in the 2018 program are free to attend, more than half are open to people of all ages and many are wheelchair accessible.
Hawthorn's Town Hall Gallery will open After Dark on Friday 5 October for art-lovers to enjoy an evening of entertainment and a special late-night viewing of its latest exhibition, This Wild Song.
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