Madeleine Swain
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On the move: latest arts sector appointments
ArtsHub’s weekly round-up of arts sector comings and goings across Australia.
New peak body, Creative Climate delivers a call to action to support the sector in climate justice
The national consortium has been created to assist the arts and culture sector in adapting to climate impacts and moving…
For Victorians who love to stickybeak – Open House Melbourne is back for 2025
This year, the program is unearthing the secrets of nearly 200 locations and experiences.
Opportunities and awards
This week's opportunities include short film funding in Blacktown and the 32nd Scarlet Stiletto Short Stories Awards, plus a call-out…
Installation review: Lightscape, Royal Botanic Gardens
Every year, 'Lightscape' ups the ante to ensure the crowds keep on coming back.
From Kahlo to Keys of Gold, the joys of Bendigo in winter
There are some cities that are worth a visit all year-round. But Bendigo in the colder months is especially full…
Performance review: The Act, RISING, Chunky Move Studios
A movement/theatre hybrid delving into the parallels and disconnections between dance and sex work.
Theatre review: Heartbreak Hotel, RISING, The Showroom Arts Centre Melbourne
'You'll be so lonely, baby...' New Zealand's EBKM brings a show about heartbreak to this year's RISING.
Exhibition review: French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, NGV International
The NGV's Winter Masterpieces exhibition brings beloved old masters to Melbourne.
Theatre review: Hamlet, RISING, Union Theatre, University of Melbourne
It's 'Hamlet', but not 'that' one. No, this version has dancing, rap and a beautifully conceived and executed message behind…