Tag: arts
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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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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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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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Summer in the Glade at Gasworks
Tonight I opened Summer at the Glade at the Gasworks Art Park, marking the first of their seasonal event programs. Located on the former South Melbourne Gas Plant site, Gasworks combines four hectares of parkland with two galleries, two theatres, artist studios, workshops, function spaces, and a café. Gasworks is more than a venue –…
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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…
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Artists for Kids Culture: Art Auction Night
Following the Fisherman Bend Business Forum public event, I attended the Art Auction Night held by Artists for Kids Culture a not-for-profit charity that inspires kids to use the arts to challenge themselves, build belief in their own creativity and improve their wellbeing. Tonight’s arts auction featured 61 artworks donated by renowned artists supporting the…
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Unfolding Futures: The Rupert Bunny Anniversary
Rupert Bunny (1864 – 1947) was one of Australia’s first internationally renowned artists and was born and raised in St Kilda. This evening, I was invited to launch the opening of Upfolding Futures at the Carlisle Arts Space. Unfolding Futures features artworks from the recipients of the Rupert Bunny Fellowship, supporting mid-career artists across a range…
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Art in Fishermans Bend: Whispers in the Grove
Romulus Folio, supported by FBIdeas, is a gallery and artist workshop located at 55 Gladstone Street in Fishermans Bend/South Melbourne. Tonight I was invited to the opening of Whispers in the Grove, the latest exhibition featuring resident artist Angelina Mirabito, alongside works from Maria Simonelli and Scott Ross. Fostering a vibrant arts scene is vital…