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The Calling by Adam Simmons
BY Diana Wolfe | 26-Apr-2018
Acclaimed Melbourne composer, Adam Simmons, will perform the world premiere of his new work, The Calling, at fortyfivedownstairs from May 3—6. Featuring the Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble together with the Afro Lankan Drumming System (Ray Pereira and Kanchana Karunaratna), The Calling concerts promise to be a thrilling treat for lovers of contemporary jazz, classical, avant garde and experimental music. The Calling will be the fourth in his acclaimed The Usefulness of Art concert series. Comprising five unique and original concerts over 2017-18, The Usefulness of Art is inspired by a Rodin quote, and is the driving force behind Simmons’ formidable musical career. @FatRainMusic #TheUsefulnessOfArt #AdamSimmons
Join the YAJA community
BY YAJA | 13-Apr-2018
This is just a reminder to let you know we are in our third year now, helping students from Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences to showcase their talent.
Important and Genuine onsite home contents auction
BY Amanda Addams Auctions | 01-Apr-2018
Presenting the lifetime collection of well-known local retired antique dealer Enid Lawrence and other select private entries This is a most outstanding and genuine auction in Melbourne for years!! On site her residence, majority to be sold unreserved.
GRACE - a remarkable, funny story about identity and love hits Melbourne International Comedy Festival this week
BY Katie Reddin-Clancy | 27-Mar-2018
A remarkable, charming, funny story about identity and love. A rollercoaster through show business, gender, spirituality and truly finding yourself. @KTReddinClancy https://www.facebook.com/KRCPlayGrace/
More and more Universities realise the potential of YAJA (Young Art Journalism News Feed + Awards)
BY ART NEWS PORTAL | 15-Mar-2018
At university, students are provided with the foundations for a successful career. But employers look for applied theory, which is why meaningful work experience is so important.
2018 Morocco Jewellery Tour
BY AMAZIGH CULTURAL TOURS MOROCCO | 05-Mar-2018
Travel Morocco and cast silver in the Sahara! Join renowned gold & silversmiths Marcus Foley & Dore Stockhausen and enjoy the art, history and culture as we traverse the fantastic landscape of the Atlas Mountains and Sahara on this unique holiday. You will have an opportunity to draw inspiration from your experience, develop your own jewellery designs and create a unique piece of your own made en route. Or you can just relax and enjoy with a group of like-minded people!
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The Calling by Adam Simmons
BY Diana Wolfe | 26-Apr-2018
Acclaimed Melbourne composer, Adam Simmons, will perform the world premiere of his new work, The Calling, at fortyfivedownstairs from May 3—6. Featuring the Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble together with the Afro Lankan Drumming System (Ray Pereira and Kanchana Karunaratna), The Calling concerts promise to be a thrilling treat for lovers of contemporary jazz, classical, avant garde and experimental music. The Calling will be the fourth in his acclaimed The Usefulness of Art concert series. Comprising five unique and original concerts over 2017-18, The Usefulness of Art is inspired by a Rodin quote, and is the driving force behind Simmons’ formidable musical career. @FatRainMusic #TheUsefulnessOfArt #AdamSimmons
State Opera presents The Pearl Fishers - a love triangle with a twist
BY State Opera of South Australia | 26-Apr-2018
Audiences will be transported to an exotic bygone era when the State Opera of South Australia presents The Pearl Fishers at the Adelaide Festival Theatre from May 12-19. @STATEOPERASA #STATEOPERASA
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE OF PUZZLE STARRING KELLY MACDONALD AS THE 2018 OPENING NIGHT GALA
BY EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL | 26-Apr-2018
Edinburgh International Film Festival is thrilled to announce that the highly regarded drama Puzzle, featuring a spellbinding performance by acclaimed Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald, will open the 72nd edition of the Festival on Wednesday 20th June. Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday 25 April at 10AM through the EIFF website.
Sunil Gupta: Friends and Lovers – Coming Out in Montréal in the ‘70s
BY Stephen Bulger Gallery | 26-Apr-2018
Stephen Bulger Gallery is pleased to present “Friends and Lovers – Coming Out in Montréal in the ‘70s”, our third solo presentation of work by international artist and curator Sunil Gupta.
Maegan Brown's After—Form Exhibition
BY Maegan Brown | 25-Apr-2018
Maegan Brown, a Melbourne-based photographer who documents dramatic landscapes around the globe, will be debuting her first solo exhibition at the ‘Apartment’ by Sisalla Interior Design in South Yarra. The exhibition will run from Thursday May 3 to May 31.
Sherren Comensoli and Craig Mackie to feature at Canterbury Art Exhibition
BY Lisa Birch | 25-Apr-2018
Original artwork by one of The Block’s favourite interior designers, Sherren Comensoli, is featured along with sell-out local artist Craig Mackie, just in time for Mother's Day. @cpsartshow
Life in Pictures Filmmaking Competition - Meet and Greet
BY Revelation Film Festival | 25-Apr-2018
The Life in Pictures filmmaking competition is excited to announce a meet and greet session for seniors who have a story to tell and filmmakers looking to make a film for this year’s competition.
Melbourne outfit Baby Blue have extended summer with the release of ‘I Like You’ taken from forthcoming EP Do What You Like
BY This Much Talent | 25-Apr-2018
Sun-lovin’ Melbourne outfit Baby Blue has been producing ‘70s garage with a hint of doo-wop and blues for merely a year or so, and they’ve already earned their stripes as leaders among the local indie scene. With previous singles ‘New Girlfriend’, ‘Concentrate’ and most recently ‘Fire And Ice’, the time travelling four-piece are excited to reveal their next fresh instalment ‘I Like You’ today out on Neat Lawn Records.
PBS Radio Festival 2018 – serving up a smorgasbord of tantalizing treats!
BY This Much Talent | 24-Apr-2018
PBS Radio Festival 2018: Feast Your Ears. Monday 14 – Sunday 27 May 2018. #PBSRadioFestival #FeastYourEars
Blaze: Working Women, Public Leaders
BY Whitlam Institute | 24-Apr-2018
Stories of past and present trailblazing women in NSW.
Stonnington Jazz's Stellar 2018 Program
BY Little Giant | 24-Apr-2018
The award-winning Stonnington Jazz is back. Now in its 13th year, the program features some of Australia’s most esteemed jazz musicians and composers, along with emerging artists from the jazz underground. Returning as artistic director, Chelsea Wilson, has assembled a program that is bigger and bolder than ever, spanning intersections of contemporary dance, visual art, film and spoken word. Stonnington Jazz will truly offer something for everyone when it takes over the City of Stonnington from Thursday May 10 until Sunday May 20.
Wind Tubes
BY Ipswich Art Gallery | 23-Apr-2018
Design and build your very own flying creation to test in the Wind Tubes. See your creation take flight and soar to the ceiling, and defy gravity by hovering high overhead… or just fall to the floor. It’s all about air and invention, with a little bit of mid-air mayhem.
A Private Colelction
BY Ipswich Art Gallery | 23-Apr-2018
Belonging to an astute private collector, #IAGpresents this uniquely personal collection of Australian art was assembled over a 60 year period.
CLIO reveals captivating new single ‘Something Left to Leave Behind’ + EP release date and launch shows
BY Sarah Guppy | 23-Apr-2018
Melbourne pianist, vocalist and songwriter Clio Renner is excited to release her latest solo endeavour ‘Something Left to Leave Behind’, from her recently released EP. Backed by captivating strings and harmonies, Clio reflects upon the end of a relationship with sorrow and poise, eventually finding acceptance.
'Coastline' by Stewart MacFarlane
BY Mitchell Fine Art | 20-Apr-2018
Stewart MacFarlane is a figurative artist whose work is saturated with contrasting blocks of colour and exaggerated angles. In his return to Brisbane, Mitchell Fine Art is hosting a solo exhibition from the 2nd – 26th May 2018. @mitchellfineartgallery #stewartmacfarlane #coastline #exhibitionbrisbane #gallery
Lab.10 art contest
BY Malamegi Lab | 19-Apr-2018
Lab.10 art contest, is a call for submissions open to all kind of artists. Works allowed in the art competition are: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mix media and video. A great opportunity for the artists, which can win a cash prize, have the opportunity to exhibit the artworks in September 2018 and much more.
Workshopped18 - Expressions of Interest due 23 April
BY Australian Design Centre | 19-Apr-2018
Australian Design Centre (ADC) and WORKSHOPPED are calling for expressions of interest from designers to take part in WORKSHOPPED18. Submissions close 23 April 2018.
Design and Tea Culture: Taiwan and Australia
BY Australian Design Centre | 19-Apr-2018
An exciting cross-cultural event on contemporary design and the enjoyment of tea, the forum is moderated by Annie Ivanova, featuring Taiwanese designers Rock Wang, Vii Chen and Starck Yeh-Yi Chung, and Corinne Smith, Co-Founder of Australia’s Rabbit Hole Organic Tea Bar. Each speaker will explore topics across design, business, culture and collaboration through their love of tea.
Let’s Tea Party: Taiwan Design Now
BY Australian Design Centre | 19-Apr-2018
The tag "Made in Taiwan" has come a long way since the island first emerged as a post-war manufacturing powerhouse. Now, creative industries are replacing that label with "Designed in Taiwan". This exhibition demonstrates the value of design in reinventing Taiwanese culture on a global stage.
PACT Salon: APACTALYPTIC - A one-night stand with the ends of the world.
BY Kabuku | 18-Apr-2018
PACT Centre for Emerging Artists will present an exciting evening of performance, music and art for PACT Salon: APACTALYPTIC. Curated by French-born multi-disciplinary artist Cloé Fournier, APACTALYPTIC brings together some of Sydney's most provocative artists to examine, explore and reflect on the ends of the world.
New Exhibitions Opening at BlackCat Gallery, Collingwood
BY BlackCat Gallery | 18-Apr-2018
You are invited to the opening reception on Friday 27 April 2018 at 6-8 pm. Exhibition will be held from April 25 - May 6 , 2018.
'my sister feather' brings together some of Australia’s finest female artists at La Mama Courthouse
BY Sassy Red PR | 18-Apr-2018
Shortlisted for both the 2017 Rodney Seaborn Playwrights’ Award and the 2018 Max Afford Playwrights’ Award this tale of survival, love, and loss by one of Melbourne's most exciting new playwrights is not to be missed. #VIMH #mysisterfeather
Submerged: Stories of Australia's Shipwrecks Exhibition
BY Coffs Harbour Regional Museum | 17-Apr-2018
Submerged – Stories of Australia's Shipwrecks is an exhibition from the Australian National Maritime Museum uncovering Australia's rich shipwreck history.
Created from a Dream: A Gift of Calligraphy Exhibition
BY Coffs Harbour Regional Museum | 17-Apr-2018
This exhibition presents a very special community project - the exquisite handmade book The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden – Created from a Dream.
Open House: 3rd Tamworth Textile Triennial
BY Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery | 17-Apr-2018
Open House: Tamworth Textile Triennial celebrates the open-ended nature of textile practice today.
Clay Intersections - ADC On Tour: An Australian Design Centre national touring exhibition
BY Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery | 17-Apr-2018
Clay Intersections is an ADC On Tour national touring exhibition, first presented by Australian Design Centre in 2016.
David Fairbairn Drawn to Print & Aleph Geddis hard/soft 2018 Exhibition
BY Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery | 17-Apr-2018
In these large-scale, etched portraits, the face and personality of each sitter emerges from a density of line work: Fairbairn’s exhibition is both a culmination of intense artistic investigation and a psychological journey. The sculptural works of Aleph Geddis live at the intersection of traditional methods and modernist forms, informed by the stylised naturalism of Pacific Northwest carving and the essence of Platonic solids.
Lessons in transformative objects with Professor Richard Goodwin
BY Australian Design Centre | 17-Apr-2018
Goodwin will present a lecture focusing on his experiences working on the interdisciplinary exhibition Porosity Kabari.
Embroidered Abstraction: Vita Cochran in conversation
BY Australian Design Centre | 17-Apr-2018
Come and listen to Vita chat with Lisa Cahill, CEO and Artistic Director, Australian Design Centre about her fascinating practice and the inspiration behind her Object Space show.
Meet the Maker: Paula do Prado
BY Australian Design Centre | 17-Apr-2018
Meet the Maker with Sydney textile artist Paula do Prado
Pulped Fiction: Stories from Interpretations V: Cellulose (paper)
BY Australian Design Centre | 17-Apr-2018
Panel discussion with designers Andrew Simpson, Harriet Watts and Tom Skeehan.
Lo-fi photography collective Ludlites inspired by 'space' for new Head On Photo Festival show
BY Steven Godbee | 16-Apr-2018
Australia's champions of lo-fi film photography, the Ludlites, return to the Head On Photo Festival in May 2018 with an exhibition of photographic artwork inspired by 'Space' - from David Bowie to 'personal space'.
Australian Revelations: Road Games
BY Revelation Film Festival | 15-Apr-2018
The Revelation Film Festival and Breaking Banter proudly present a celebration of film - past, present and future - through a program of monthly screenings; Australian Revelations. This month we’re screening one of Australia’s best thrillers - Road Games - the thrill-ride that simply does not stop. #revfilmfest #breakingbanter #australianrevelations
9th Annual New Media Film Festival Offers Massive Excitement as Legendary Actor-Producer Jeff Bridges* Accepts an Award at the Opening Night Films
BY New Media Film Festival | 15-Apr-2018
Saturday & Sunday June 16-17, 2018 at the James Bridges Theater in Los Angeles CA. #NewMediaFF #newmedia #filmfestival
Loribelle Spirovski's, Strangers in a Room
BY Ness Alexandra | 14-Apr-2018
As the winner of the 2017 Who is Looking at You portrait prize, Loribelle Spirovski is now taking her prize: a solo exhibition at Cambridge Studio called Strangers in a Room.
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EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SUPER FAMILY GALA WITH DISNEY·PIXAR’S “INCREDIBLES 2”
BY Carly Cadogan | 14-Apr-2018
Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is set to go full-force into its opening weekend, hosting a Family Gala screening of Disney•Pixar’s highly-anticipated sequel, Incredibles 2, confirmed for Sunday 24 June, 2018 at 2pm at the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. Tickets are available now through the EIFF website. @edfilmfest #edfilmfest
Sophia Hewson | Untitled (viewer as patient) at MARS Gallery
BY MARS Gallery | 13-Apr-2018
Sophia Hewson invites the viewer to book in a fifty minute therapy session in the privacy of an exhibition space in MARS Gallery.
Danielle Freakley | MARS Gallery
BY MARS Gallery | 13-Apr-2018
After three years of performing The Quote Generator, Freakley spent a further 3 years in a shed, talking to no one and making sculptures. These are some of those sculptures
Night Lab
BY South Australian Museum | 13-Apr-2018
Celebrate the closing weekend of Dinosaur rEvolution with our 18+ event, Night Lab! Adventure to the South Australian Museum after dark for an evening of science, art, culture and everybody's favourite scaly friends... dinosaurs.
2018-19 Fellowship: Applications Open
BY Georges Mora Fellowship | 13-Apr-2018
Contemporary Australian artists at all stages of their careers are invited to apply for the annual Georges Mora Fellowship. The 2018-19 Fellow will receive $10,000, a residency at State Library Victoria and a NAVA membership, with additional residency opportunities available. Applications close on 6 May 2018. Don't miss this opportunity - head to our website now for all the information and to apply.
