Tag: arts
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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…
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Art Exhibition Launch: Embers at Romulus Folio
Romulus Folio is an art gallery located within Tower B of the Gladstone in the South Melbourne part of Fishermans Bend. Romulus Folio is an example of the art and creativity that is emerging within Fishermans Bend. Tonight’s exhibition featured work by resident artist Angelina Mirabito and artworks created by the residents within the Gladstone.…
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Weaving Stories: Workshop
Weaving Stories is a three-part workshop series incorporating yarning and weaving led by First Peoples to promote intercultural engagement. I was invited to this afternoon’s workshop where I participated in the discussion exploring connection within Fishermans Bend. The precinct that is today known as Fishermans Bend was named after a bend in the original course…
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South Melbourne YourFest 2025
Y(Our) Fest is a festival co-designed between Artists for Kids Culture (AKC) and young people focusing on creativity, inclusion, and community and is held at Sol Green Reserve in South Melbourne. The festival connects young people and their families through free live music, arts and dance workshops, festival activities and food and is supported by…
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Celebrating Women in Music at the Inaugural ROAR Fest
The National Theatre located on Carlisle Street in St Kilda is a performing arts venue covering live music, theatre and many other performance styles. This eveninh other performances. This evening I attended the Inaugural ROAR Fest, celebrating women in music through an all female line up. Tonight’s performance was hosted by Ella Hooper and through…
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The National Theatre: Opening Night of Avenue Q
The National Theatre, located on Carlislie Street St Kilda, was established in 1974 and is part of the not-for-profit arts organisation, which also includes The National Drama School and the National Ballet School This evening, I was invited to opening night of Avenue Q, a puppet-filled adult musical comedy, set in New York. The performance…
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The Other Art Fair
The Other Art Fair provides an exhibition platform for independent artists working with a range of artistic mediums. Despite once being a regular fixture, The Other Art Fair had a two-year hiatus from Melbourne, with its last event in 2022 (featuring some fantastic artists at the time). In 2025, not only has The Other Art…
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Launch of the 2024 Big Sculpture Trail
This afternoon I attended the launch of the Big Sculpture Trail Project at Linden New Art Gallery. The St Kilda trail includes 21 sculptures located across St Kilda, including at Linden New Art Gallery, St Kilda Town Hall and Acland Street Plaza, alongside many other locations. The exhibition which formally opened today will be available…
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Linden New Art: Postcard Show 2024-25
Straight after the Fishermans Bend Business Forum End of Year Event, I joined the Preview Evening for the Postcard Show at Linden New Art. Linden New Art, is a premiere public art gallery located in Acland Street, St Kilda. This evening, I was invited to the gala opening of the Linden Postcard Show 2024 –…