Category: Arts and Culture
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Launching Fusion at Romulus Folio
I joined the launch of Fusion, the latest exhibition at Romulus Folio, located on Gladstone Street within the Fishermans Bend Precinct. Fusion brings together handcrafted furniture and contemporary art, showcasing visual design by Mark Alexander and Angelina Mirabato. For details visit FUSION: Mark Alexander & Angelina Mirabito at Romulus Folio Gallery — Romulus Folio
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40 years of Linden New Art
Linden New Art is celebrating 40 years of art history and I had the pleasure of opening today’s exhibition. The exhibition reflecting on its connections its sense of place to First Nations, the original homestead, its life as a boutique hotel and then accommodation for people at risk of homelessness before falling derelict prior to…
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Victorian Local Government Forum on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
This morning I co-hosted the Victorian Local Government Forum on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion with Mayor Simone Zmood of Glen Eira Council The conversations from today’s Victorian Local Government Forum on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion built upon our joint statement of solidarity, identifying further ways local government can bring communities together. Local government as the…
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Art Exhibition Launch: Embers at Romulus Folio
Tonight I was back at Romulus Folio launching Embers, their latest exhibition featuring contributions by Kasia Ddkiewicz, Lucia Medina and Arabella Strachan. Embers focused on the spatial connection with artworks, using a mix of mediums to create texture and intrigue. Tonight’s exhibition marks the return of the Romulus Folio exhibition for 2026 and experience strong…
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Pride Flag Raising Ceremony 2026
Today the City Of Port Phillip hosted the Midsumma Pride Flag Raising Ceremony celebrating our LGBTQIA+ communities and Pride March. Today’s flag raising ceremony is a reminder that the City of Port Phillip welcomes all people and celebrates our diversity. Entertainment was provided by the wonderful Jimi the Kween. We are Proudly Port Phillip and…
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St Kilda Peace Festival
The St Kilda Peace Festival organised by Planetary Healing Artists of Australia, is an event that brings together multiple faiths, with the aim of building cultural understanding and shared knowledge. Today’s event which featured Leila Gurruwiwi as MC, featured food, art, song and dance as people immersed themselves in the festivities. Fostering belonging and shared…
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Opening Transitions at Romulus Folio
Tonight I was back at Romulus Folio on Gladstone Street in Fishermans Bend opening Transitions their final exhibition for 2025. Over the past year Romulus Folio has built an art space and community, fostering heart and connection. The current exhibition brings together the works of Gerard Russo, Fiona Johnston and Andrea Vargas exploring movement and…
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End of Year Lunch with the Port Phillip U3A
The Port Phillip University of the Third Age (U3A) is a community organisation delivering a range of activities, events and learning sessions for retirees and semi-retirees covering a range of topics from arts, music, art, music, languages, literature and languages. The Port Phillip U3A continues to experience strong membership growth, and I joined the group…
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30th Anniversary of the Jewish Museum of Australia
The Jewish Museum of Australia: Gandel Centre of Judaica located on Alma Road celebrated its 30th anniversary, expanding from a vision intro a thriving museum and cultural space. The Museum proudly opens its doors to schools and community groups, fostering interfaith dialogue, raising awareness, and celebrating diversity, values that Council staff have had the privilege…
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Opening the Lynne Alexander Gallery
The Lynne Alexander is a newly established gallery on Bay Street, Port Melbourne. This evening I was invited to launch the inaugural exhibition featuring photography by gallery owner Lynne Alexander. The gallery located at the City Road of Bay Street represents a growing arts community that is being established along the northern end of Bay…