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The planned redevelopment of Bendigo Art Gallery will be one of the largest civic expansions the city has ever undertaken. The image shows a rendering of the new, expanded gallery: a large white cube-like building side by side with the older, Victorian-era, red brick original Gallery. A flight of white steps lined by native plants and gum trees lead up to the main doors; an access ramp is also pictured.
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Bendigo Art Gallery prepares for $45 million redevelopment

The Bendigo Art Gallery will close for two years as expansion and infrastructure upgrades begin in 2026

Jenny Leaper OAM and Dr John Leaper OAM. Two white elderly figures standing next to the Arts Centre Melbourne spire.
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Arts Centre Melbourne boosted with $5 million gift for rebuild

Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building function space will be renamed The Leaper Family Pavilion with their $5 million development pledge.

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Footscray Community Arts welcomes long-awaited outdoor upgrade to open in 2025

A new outdoor venue will allow year-round activations at Footscray Community Arts.

Theatre Royal Sydney has had its old wooden stage replaced by a modern, modular design. Taken from the dress circle, the photo shows the replacement of the stage in process.
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Modern new staging installed at Theatre Royal Sydney

The new, modular stage has been built utilising sustainable materials, while the old wooden stage has been repurposed and donated.

Artspace. historical building photographed at dusk with banner on facade
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A new era for Artspace begins

With a secured future, Artspace reopens its Woolloomooloo space after a significant redevelopment, and fuses history and memory with contemporary…

Powerhouse. Designer's view of green courtyard.
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Powerhouse Ultimo announces three-year closure

Powerhouse has released the concept designs for its Ultimo site, a key factor of which is reorienting the museum to…

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What future-proofing looks like in the performing arts

More than a revamped venue, Sutherland’s Pavilion Performing Arts Centre signals a commitment towards creative pathways that go from community…

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Redevelopment plans put Meat Market in a tight squeeze

Concerns arise over the ‘minimal consultation’ in the potential reallocation of space at one of Melbourne’s most established venues-for-hire in…

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When a building’s revival teeters on a government spend

Despite city funding, philanthropic investment and well hatched plans, saving Melbourne’s iconic Nicholas Building is not yet across the line.

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National Museum a step closer to $250m masterplan

Major milestone crossed for NMA’s redevelopment with biggest gallery to date and new children’s space now open.

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