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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

On the Couch with Jose Da Silva by Arts Review

Who is Jose Da Silva?  A curator, university art gallery director and keen collector of the record label Italians Do It Better. My latest exhibition is called Friendship as a Way of Life an…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:17AM

Melbourne Fringe unveils further artist support measures and calls for creativity as registrations open 1 June by Arts Review

Melbourne Fringe has announced a variety of festival structures and payment support packages for artists as it forges ahead for another boundary-pushing festival in 2020. This year’s event…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:45AM

The Burning World by Arts Review

Bringing together four significant photographic series created by leading Australian artists Hoda Afshar, Peta Clancy, Rosemary Laing and Michael Cook, the Bendigo Art Gallery will present T…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:58AM

Lano & Woodley: Singin’ Some Songs by Arts Review

Australia’s favourite comedy double act, Lano & Woodley, have put their heads together (1.5 metres apart, obviously) and appointed themselves officers in charge of cheering us all up w…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:53AM
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

A Head Start for Queensland’s creative community by Arts Review

While calling for the Federal Government to include arts and creative workers in the JobKeeper Program, the Queensland Government has announced a further $500,000 to support stART – a new …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 11:38PM

22nd Biennale of Sydney reopens with extended dates by Arts Review

The Biennale of Sydney has announced, that NIRIN, its 22nd edition, will be reopening from 16 June, with some venues opening from 1 June 2020. Following an announcement by NSW Premier Gladys…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 11:02PM

Bell Shakespeare launches Shakespeare Storytime workshops for young people by Arts Review

Bell Shakespeare has announced the launch of Shakespeare Storytime – a series of fun online drama workshops all about Shakespeare for young people. Exploring a range of Shakespeare’s cla…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:34AM

NGV celebrates Reconciliation Week 2020 by Arts Review

In support of shaping Australia’s journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation, the National Gallery of Victoria celebrates Reconciliation Week with a curated a program of …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:57AM

Lights Up On The Arts returns this June by Arts Review

After an overwhelmingly positive response to their first online concert, Joshua Robson Productions and host/director James Cutler will return to shining that light on the Australian musical …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:45AM
Monday, May 25, 2020

The problem with arts funding in Australia goes right back to its inception by Arts Review

The arts and culture sector has had its share of trouncing in recent years: funding dropped 4.9% in the decade 2007-2008 to 2017-2018, promised arts policy was short-lived, or not realised a…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 09:49PM

Emerging Writers’ Festival announces 2020 Ambassadors by Arts Review

The Emerging Writers’ Festival is one of Australia’s most established and well-respected literary festivals. It continues in 2020 with the online festival featuring storytellers of all k…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 08:21PM

Antipodes Theatre Company announces Artists and Projects for Winter Development Retreat by Arts Review

Antipodes Theatre Company has announced the artists who will be participating in their inaugural Winter Development Retreat this June 2020. A total of eight projects were selected, ranging f…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:17AM

Victorian Opera postpones The Who’s Tommy to 2021 by Arts Review

In view of ensuring the safety of Victorian Opera’s community of audiences, artists and staff amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the company has made several decisions regarding its …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:39AM

On the Couch with Flora Carbo by Arts Review

Who is Flora Carbo? A Melbourne based saxophonist who loves creating and sharing music, celebrating the April release of her sophomore album, Voice. Usually can be found performing around Me…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:51AM
Sunday, May 24, 2020

Introducing Riverside Theatres Digital by Arts Review

With their physical doors shut, the Riverside Theatres team have been hard at work creating a brand-new unique viewing experience, Riverside Theatres Digital – a series of specially produc…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 10:39PM

$17 million investment to protect Melbourne’s arts and culture by Arts Review

The City of Melbourne will invest $17 million in the arts to keep Melburnians connected to our creative sector as the city responds to COVID-19. Lord Mayor Sally Capp said the City of Melbou…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 09:06PM

A thousand yarns and snapshots – why poetry matters during a pandemic by Arts Review

Why do we have the arts? Why do they seem to matter so much? It is all very well muttering something vague about eternal truths and spiritual values. Or even gesturing toward Bach and Leonar…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 07:09PM
Saturday, May 23, 2020

Melbourne International Jazz Festival surviving these digital times by Arts Review

Next week, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) was scheduled to present their twenty-third festival featuring more than 500 Australian, international and emerging artists in ov…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:36AM
Friday, May 22, 2020

Home of the Arts – inside an arts centre keeping body and soul together by Arts Review

While discontent at the federal government’s lack of support for the cultural sector during the coronavirus epidemic continues to grow, the few people still in jobs are readying for the op…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 09:30PM

Friday essay: the Melbourne bookshop that ignited Australian modernism by Arts Review

The origin story of Australian modernism often centres around Heide – the Melbourne artistic community where, from 1934, bohemian art patrons John and Sunday Reed nurtured talents such as …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:04AM
Thursday, May 21, 2020

Kurt Phelan: From NYC with LOVE by Arts Review

A love letter to you all from inside the epicentre, award-winning multi-national artist Kurt Phelan (Dirty Dancing, Rent, American Idiot) will present From NYC with LOVE – a one-off cabare…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 05:18AM

Open House Melbourne returns this July – but not as you know it! by Arts Review

Like many organisations in the creative industries, Open House Melbourne is making dramatic adjustments to the 13th Open House Melbourne Weekend announced for Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July …

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 04:27AM

A New Voice For Victoria’s Hard-Hit Music Industry by Arts Review

The Victorian Government has created a new Music Industry Liaison role to help advise the Government on measures to support the state’s music economy and culture as it deals with the devas…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:24AM

The Curtains to remain closed for Queensland Ballet until 2021 by Arts Review

Queensland Ballet has taken the bold step to move its 2020 season to 2021. The announcement comes despite the Federal Government outlining its roadmap to easing restrictions, with gatherings…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:53AM
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

RISING – a new Melbourne Festival emerges by Arts Review

During this time of profound and powerful change, the promise of an entirely new arts experience stirs. Running from 26 May to 6 June 2021, Melbourne’s newest annual arts festival, RISING,…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 07:07PM

On the Couch with Svetlana Panov by Arts Review

Who is Svetlana Panov? I am a mother, wife, artist and chef. What would you do differently from what you do now? I would love to learn how to play an instrument. Who inspires you and why? Pe…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 03:06AM

The Humanimals in Lockdown available to view online by Arts Review

From Jason Coleman’s epic all-human animal stage show, The Humanimals, comes the online adaptation for young children created especially for these ‘stuck at home’ times. An opportunity…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 02:24AM

ARCHIE 100: Help the Art Gallery of New South Wales discover more about Archibald Prize works by Arts Review

Do you have information about or images of Archibald Prize works not currently on the Gallery’s website that you can share with the Art Gallery of New South Wales? The Archibald Prize, Aus…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 01:54AM

Lucy Durack, Silvie Paladino and the cast of American Psycho join Arts Centre Melbourne’s Big Night In by Arts Review

Popular Australian actor and singer Lucy Durack, much-loved songstress Silvie Paladino and the cast of American Psycho – The Musical will entertain viewers of Episode 4 of live variety dig…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 12:57AM
Tuesday, May 19, 2020

2020 Darwin Festival… the show must go on by Arts Review

August traditionally means dry season, good times and celebrating with Darwin Festival. This year, August might look different, but rest assured, Darwin Festival will be back – just not as…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 11:55PM

Rebuilding Australia’s creative industries after COVID-19: More than an economic imperative by Arts Review

The shock felt by Australia’s cultural sector during the coronavirus pandemic cannot be overstated – theatres, art galleries, music venues and museums have been closed, while the already…

SOURCE: Australian Arts Review at 10:56PM

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