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MEMBER SIGNUPSome fifty of Australia's leading arts, creative, cultural and entertainment industry bodies have united to send a clear message to the Prime Minister: act now to ensure that Australia's cultural life survives COVID-19.
Philanthropist Brett Kelly, NAVA and Art Month Sydney have joined together to reinvigorate the Artists' Benevolent Fund with a 10-year plan that will provide critical support for Australian artists and the art community.
Galerie Michael Janssen is pleased to present Breaking rules together, a solo exhibition by Anders Kjellesvik comprised of a series of paintings and a new sculptural installation made specifically for the exhibition. Breaking rules together is the artist's second solo show at the gallery to date.
Produced by Tobias Willis (Now Sound 2018) and starring Actor, Writer and Director Kathleen Lee (Bush Trip 2016) as the protagonist, the six-part comedic web series explores relationships, virtue, self-discovery and self-expression in a semi-autobiographical exploration into the neurodiverse life and brain of Kathleen Lee.
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to escalate in Australia and around the world, the Sydney Eisteddfod Board has made the decision to cancel this year's competition.
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) today reveals that the 2020 Arts Day on the Hill will take place on Wednesday 12 August.
Post-punk duo Roles are set to release their debut album 'There's A Space' in mid 2020 and the album's second single (and video) premiered online today. 'Try Being Human' plays with spacious melody, haunting vocals and subtle groove. The minimalist video is innovative, evocative and hypnotic; another DIY offering from the pair. In the wake of the wave of COVID-19 gig cancellations, Roles have decided to bring this release forward and hop on the livestream bandwagon with a Live Facebook stream performance this Friday night.
Today NAVA calls on every cultural minister in Australia to implement immediate stimulus, as well as a responsible long-term plan, to ensure the survival of the visual arts and all of our creative colleagues across Australia.
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this event has been cancelled. This year during beautiful Orange Autumn, Colour City Creatives will be collaborating with the local entrepreneurial legends Gaye and Borry to mount an exhibition in their expansive cellar door space at Borrodell. Tim Winters a world renowned painter and printmaker will be opening the Alive And Creating exhibition. Come and meet the artists, enjoy the glorious view at Borrodell and if you're peckish, the Sisters Rock Restaurant is only across the courtyard and has splendiferous food!
Fire is essential in knifemaking, whether forging metal for the blade with a traditional coke or contemporary gas fire.
NOTE: Due to the current circumstances, the exhibition will be postponed. The gallery is pleased to present Phil Bergerson Retrospective, In Search of Meaning, our sixth solo exhibition of work by Phil Bergerson.
FORM Dance Projects is proud to introduce The Australian Dance Company as they present the premiere of their inaugural work, The Tap Affect, at Riverside Theatres from Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th March.
The A' Design Award and Competition in pursuit of recognizing excellent design works that were proposed and completed within the last 10 years. Each year, A' Design Award features a reputable jury panel of specialist in various categories, to evaluate design projects that submitted to A' Design Award.
MLIVE are excited to announce the third instalment of Live At The Alex, featuring ARIA award-winning Art-Pop star Montaigne. Who will perform at the newly revamped state of the art music theatre at Monash University's on Thursday the 19th of March, before heading off to the Netherlands, where she will represent Australia at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest.
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic this concert has been cancelled. Please visit www.metorchestra.com.au for information on coming events. The Cellists of Metropolitan Orchestra will delight in an afternoon of sublime music at The Independent Theatre in North Sydney on March 29th.
Innovate Grant is now accepting submissions for the Spring 2020 Cycle. Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition to receiving a grant award, winners will be featured and recognized on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org
NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to corona virus. City of Vincent and Mt Hawthorn Hub proudly present the third Little Day Out. A family friendly community event showcasing Braithwaite Park brought to life with fabulous music including local acts. BYO picnic with food trucks on site.
The Metropolitan Orchestra's Kids Cushion Concerts return to Balmain Town Hall on April 4th and 5th in a fun musical event featuring Tubby The Tuba.
NOTE: We have had to postpone our exhibition "Made/Worn: Australian Contemporary Jewellery" due to the new health recommendations relating to COVID19. MADE WORN: Australian Contemporary Jewellery is a ADC On Tour exhibition of outstanding work by 22 contemporary jewellery artists exploring the act of making, and the creation of meaning for the wearer.
Sex & Death is a six-part web series that follows aspiring but hopeless actress Charlie and her lost cause attempts at romance. Produced by Tobias Willis of Kewl Studios (Now Sound 2018) and starring Actor, Writer and Director Kathleen Lee (Bush Trip 2016) as the protagonist, Sex & Death explores relationships, virtue, self-discovery and self-expression in a semi-autobiographical exploration into the neurodiverse life and brain of Lee herself. With all six episodes set to be released online Wednesday 18 March via www.sexanddeath.online
The Dish is classic Australian stuff and the film that single-handedly put the Australian small town of Parkes on the map... until the Elvis Festival of course. Led by Cliff Buxton (Sam Neill), this lovely film tells the story of the Moon landing and the extraordinary role the Parkes satellite dish in receiving and relaying the iconic images of Neil Armstrong's giant leap for mankind to the world.
Cait Johnson (BA LLB (Hons), Legal Officer Grade V, Work Health and Safety Cert IV) is a lawyer moonlighting as a comedian (the other way around for tax purposes). After a sell-out season at the Sydney Comedy Festival, she presents her debut Melbourne International Comedy Festival solo show - Whiz Bang!
Fans of a good old-fashioned comedy whodunnit should put Incognito! at the top of their must-see list for 2020's Melbourne International Comedy Festival. A play that effortlessly blends witty one-liners and farce in a dazzling satire of the detective genre.
Sacred Grooves for Secular Spaces will work with movement, gesture and symbolism drawn from the religious practice of the many people who now call Australia home.
Hey, you got an hour? Look, I've been doing a shit-ton of thinking aboutus, and where we're headed. This isn't easy, but I need to be 100% Honest with you, even if what I say makes you laugh, very, very hard You had better sit down for this Australia's adopted son of comedy, Arj Barker returns with his brand-new show We Need to Talk'.
Colour is the commonality in their art and three individual approaches to viewing nature makes this upcoming exhibition like a rich gala performance. There is something to suit everybody. Three artists: Cecily Slade, Catherine Hamilton-Jones and Lin Stanton are joining forces once again and coming to The Redcliffe Peninsula during April and May 2020.
Concrete E X P A N D E D considers the affects of colour, design, pattern and shape through works of geometric abstraction.
NOTE: We have had to cancel our upcoming event "Endangered + Extinct" due to the new health recommendations relating to COVID19. Endangered + Extinct is an exhibition by Natalie Rosin which looks at why certain buildings generate so much love, controversy, social support and interest.
Born from the 2018 Documentary Always Amazing, Australian Joel Ozborn's new show The Madman & Me is a comedic personal account of his relationship with genre defying and world- renowned comedy magician, The Amazing Johnathan. It is an explosive exploration of an utterly improbable friendship, and some highly outrageous comedy. The Madman & Me promises a marriage of narrative, humour and heart, while compounding a personal recount of Ozborn's audacious exploits.
12 zodiac animals are depicted in a collaboration between ten Japanese artists, 1 german and 1 italian artist. Each artist has chosen one of the Jyunishi animals to depict in their chosen medium (acrylic on canvas or paper, watercolour, digital art, marker pen etc.).
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