Castlemaine cultural institution up for sale

After nine years at the helm of heritage-listed theatre, live music venue, cinema and entertainment space, owner operators Felicity Cripps…

Collingwood Yards to host landmark Victorian music data and insights summit

The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) will present its first-ever Music Data and Insights Summit at Collingwood Yards, showcasing crucial research…

Esoteric Festival hit with last-minute shutdown in a ‘devastating blow’

In sad news for thousands of punters gearing up for this weekend’s Esoteric Festival, Buloke Shire Council’s Municipal Building Surveyor…

Art Gallery of Ballarat to close until early 2026 for $5.5M upgrade

Art Gallery of Ballarat announced last Friday it will close in March to prepare for an extensive interior upgrades project….

Jump start your next project with Geelong Arts Centre financial grants

Geelong Arts Centre is diving into 2025 with a new round of financial grants and in-kind studio and co-working access…

Inverleigh actor, artist, writer and creative, Darcy Gaynor, launches children’s book

Just in time for Christmas, Morpheus Publishing has today launched action-packed and hilarious children’s book The Track Troop: Don’t Give…

Campbell Addy to headline Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Regional Australia’s globally renowned photography festival, the Ballarat International Foto Biennale today announced British-Ghanaian artist and photographer Campbell Addy will…

Asia TOPA festival unveils full 2025 program, bringing the best of Asia-Pacific arts to Melbourne

Taking place from 20 February to 10 March 2025, Asia TOPA will showcase the vibrant creativity and cultural dynamism of…

One of Melbourne’s most spectacular festivals is returning after five long years. Welcome to Asia TOPA 2025

After a five-year hiatus, Asia TOPA (Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts) is gearing up for its eagerly awaited return, scheduled from February…

Art Gallery of Ballarat is receiving a $5.5 million internal upgrade

Significant works to improve the infrastructure of the Art Gallery of Ballarat are due to roll out soon, intending to…

Geelong Arts Centre crowned Performing Arts Centre of the Year

Geelong Arts Centre have been honoured by the Australian Performing Arts Exchange this week, receiving the crown of Performing Arts…

Final days to apply for Geelong Arts Centre’s Creative Engine Grants

Nurturing the spark of an artistic concept or have a project in the wings that needs some support? Geelong Arts…

Shock closure as Regent Cinemas Ballarat closes historic doors, effective immediately

Sad news today for Ballarat as the historic Regent Cinemas Ballarat closes doors, effective immediately. This morning the website, which…

Geelong Arts Centre appoints new CEO and Creative Director

With an impressive background as an arts leader, general manager and producer, Rhys Holden takes on the leadership titles of…

Boom Gallery finds new home on Pakington Street

Contemporary art gallery, Boom Gallery says farewell to its original location of Rutland Street in Geelong West after 13 years…

G: Zines: The new zine vending machine in Geelong is launching this Saturday

G: Zines new vending machine is arriving into Geelong Library and Heritage Centre this weekend. The new initiative from local…

Platform Arts upcoming exhibition explores the construction of our personal worlds

Contemporary and experimental arts organisation Platform Arts has the mind cogs turning again with their upcoming exhibition WORLDING. Bringing the…

Melbourne Art Book Fair release regional program for 2024, expanding into Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Bellarine

Celebrating Regional Victorian arts and publishing, the annual Melbourne Art Book Fair has launched its fresh regional program with some…

East Gippsland Winter Festival has everything for the perfect winter escape

Dubbed one of the largest winter festival programs in Australia, East Gippsland Winter Festival returns for a fourth year, celebrating…

City of Greater Geelong announce new funding stream for artists and creatives

The City of Greater Geelong has announced a new funding stream for the arts to cultivate clever and creative projects….

Victorian Creative Cities Network launches campaign Creative State of Mind to celebrate Victoria’s four UNESCO Creative Cities

Introducing Creative State of Mind – the new marketing campaign launched today by Victorian Creative Cities Network (VCCN) set to…

Castlemaine Art Museum unveil two day Melbourne Art Book Fair program

The 1931 heritage art deco building of Castlemaine Art Museum (CAM) will be lined with creatives in June for a…

Geelong Arts Centre introduce a new membership tier to their entertainment experience with The Glitterati

Geelong Arts Centre has announced a bright new addition to its membership offering, adding a new tier titled The Glitterati….

Illuminate Adelaide returns in spellbinding fashion with Fire Gardens from French alchemists, Compagnie Carabosse

Illuminate Adelaide, winner of the 2023 Gold Medal Award for Major Festivals or Events at the South Australian Tourism Awards, today…

 

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