In The Studio with Chela Edmunds of Takeawei Ceramics & Textile

Ashmore Arts resident Chela Edmunds has created a name for herself as one of the most vibrant ceramists of the…

Quiet Rituals of Repair: Tas Wansbrough Explores Healing Through Sculpture

Quiet, considered and deeply human, Fragments of Healing at Backspace Gallery offers a moment of pause amid the pace of…

Local industry change makers and regional arts makers are taking centre stage at galleries and museums this month

It’s almost as if regional Victorian galleries and museums are working in collaboration this month as their exhibitions tap into…

World premieres, Victorian exclusives, and the critically acclaimed – Geelong Arts Centre’s SEASON 2026 is a masterclass in proud programming

Welcome to the wonder of Geelong Arts Centre’s SEASON 2026 — a program bursting with ideas, and powerful storytelling, Curated…

Nature’s wonder is captured at Wildlife Photographer of the Year

There’s something otherworldly about standing in front of a photograph that feels alive — not metaphorically, but viscerally, like the…

Archibald Prize Heads to Shepparton Art Museum for the First Time in 2026

The nation’s most-watched portrait prize is hitting the road next year, and Shepparton Art Museum has just scored the Victorian-exclusive….

NGV Friday Nights: Where Fashion Royalty Meets Melbourne’s After-Dark Pulse

There are few Melbourne rituals as delicious as wandering into the NGV after dark. From December to April, NGV Friday…

From rags to rebellions: the tapestry that threads together NGV’s most daring design exhibition, Westwood | Kawakubo

The 1970s marked a major pivot in the fashion world, one that would reframe the industry, redefine the standard of…

The Centre Is Everywhere: Inside The Regional at Warrnambool Art Gallery

For decades, regional Australia has been framed as somewhere you leave in order to make meaningful cultural work. The Regional,…

In The Studio with painter, ceramicist and sculptor, Liam Murphy

Liam Murphy is an artist whose works have been championed by interior experts across the state. Working with acrylic on…

The Big Design Market Returns to Melbourne With Its Biggest, Boldest Lineup Yet

Melbourne’s beloved Big Design Market is making its grand return to the Royal Exhibition Building this weekend, and it’s shaping…

Geelong Ceramics Market returns with a weekend of clay, creativity, and community

If you’re after something beautifully handcrafted, thoughtfully designed and 100 % local – then grab your calendar, because the Geelong…

Arts Guide: The most daring displays of artistry happening in regional Victoria this month

Art has never been so bold as it is this month across regional Victoria. You have kaleidoscopic building takeovers to…

Shepparton Art Museum competition prize SAM Open 2025 in final days

Shepparton Art Museum’s annual open-call group exhibition for local creatives, SAM Open 2025 exhibition closes this weekend. The competition-based show…

Sunnyside brightens up Ballarat

Taking cues from the European art palettes and expansive street installations, Sunnyside aims to bring bold, bright, and beaming immersive…

In The Studio: Enter the hyper-pop painting world of Chris Duffy aka Ha Ho Art

If you’re from Bendigo, you’re well aware of Chris Duffy’s work. The artist behind creative studio Ha Ho Art brings…

Locals lock in to save Liminal Gallery & Lab. Here’s how you can help!

Let’s not let another art institution’s mission be cut short! Having changed its name just over a year ago to…

Quilt, Wool, Use: a history of a forgotten fabric friend within the fast fashion space

“The first is as described by The Bulletin newspaper in 1906: A covering made by sewing together three or four…

In The Studio: Go behind the work with Joel Hammond, the artist responsible for immortalising Ballarat’s music history in mural

Joel Hammond is a name synonymous with the Ballarat art scene. In the UNESCO City for Craft and Folk Art,…

There’s a huge market happening in central Geelong tonight

Piccadilly Market returns to Geelong Arts Centre this evening full of artisan artists to adore. Running from 4.30pm until 8.30pm…

Arts Guide: The best arts experiences in regional Victoria this month

September is a stacked with prestigious arts events, local arts showcases and archival reinterpretations. Here are some of the best…

In The Studio: Step into the creative space of live music and portrait photographer, Lucinda Goodwin

While her face is often covered by a camera lens, Lucinda Goodwin is a face that is incredibly recognisable in…

Kait James helps to identify the red flags of our history

Kait James is an identity that many in the art world are across. For the observer, they may not know…

Eight must-see art exhibitions happening across regional Victoria at the moment

Responsive works, touring exhibitions, debut shows and research-led developments are on show across regional Victoria as our arts scene explodes…

 

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