Victoria
New Victorian initiative will pay artists to work in schools for six months
Addressing COVID-19’s impact on artists’ incomes and employment opportunities, the Creative Workers in Schools program will also directly encourage students’…
How COVID inspired greater connection between Deakin staff and students
Already proficient at online education, Deakin was able to adapt to COVID-enforced education parameters to create a richer, more intimate…
$17.2 million package to reactivate Victorian arts sector announced
A summer season of outdoor events, including a new festival at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, will help the state’s…
Dancing with robots and art in the bath: Melbourne Fringe embraces discovery
The 2020 Melbourne Fringe Festival embraces the new and delivers COVID-safe art experiences in unusual ways.
‘We're tradies too!’ Melbourne's photography industry demands to return to work
The Commercial Photography Industry has petitioned the VIC Government under the placard ‘We are tradies too’, in a desperate plea…
New Greek museum in Melbourne aspires to being a world class destination
A collaboration between the Benaki Museum in Athens, property developer ISPT and the Hellenic Museum aims to open a local…
Meet Victoria’s new Minister for Creative Industries
The Hon Danny Pearson MP steps into Martin Foley’s shoes following a Cabinet reshuffle. So who is the new Minister…
$13.2 million allocated to support Victorian live music
With Victorian live music venues currently not scheduled to reopen until 23 November, the State Government has announced a new…
Vale Aidan Fennessy
The playwright, director, dramaturg and much-loved member of the Australian theatre community died on Sunday, aged 53.
Exit interview: Kelly Gellatly, Director, Ian Potter Museum of Art
In an unexpected turn, Kelly Gellatly has resigned as Director of Ian Potter Museum of Art, a decision triggered by…