Castlemaine author Bonny Cassidy shortlisted for 2025 Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards

From over 700 submissions, Cassidy’s latest work Monument has been selected, alongside an impressive cohort of established and emerging voices from…

Love, rivalry, drama: Forte Mag chats with the AACTA Red Carpet

This year’s awards were hosted by none other than acclaimed actor and AACTA President, Russell Crowe. Among all the glitz…

No Lights No Lycra returns: get ready to dance it out in Geelong West

Returning host Marnie will be joined by the wonderful Lisa, who’s been keeping the groove alive over the past few…

A unique Valentine’s Day gift: bespoke perfume workshops are heading to Geelong

Growing up in Torquay, Aysha’s love for scents has been rooted in her coastal upbringing, where the smells of the…

Uncovering Mary Meyer: A hidden gem at Castlemaine Art Museum

This untitled oil painting, tucked away in the museum’s collection, has sparked new interest in Meyer’s work, which has long…

Portrait of Ella Carroll

Geelong artist Ella Carroll AKA Beany needs help with her grocery list for the first ‘Beanymart’

Much-loved artist Beany has announced her next huge group exhibition, set to arrive in Rut Gallery this July/August, and she…

Goddess-sent: The Cloud Maker to release debut album ahead of regional shows

Channelling ancient tales of fierce battles, shaman dances, journeys to the after-life, and a moth goddess singing the most beautiful…

Costa Georgiadis joins Ballarat Begonia Festival program, out now in full bloom

Costa, an interactive performance installation, thousands of begonias and lots of free family fun at the vibrant Ballarat Botanical Gardens,…

The Joe Cocker Express celebrates the rock legend for one night at Geelong Arts Centre

In the first act, the show delves into the sophisticated sound of the 1980s and beyond, highlighting Cocker’s evolution as…

Call-out: Submit your original playscript and bring it to life with Wit Inc.

Wit Incorporated, the dynamic theater company known for its commitment to showcasing fresh talent and diverse perspectives, is on the…

Museum of Desire: The Torquay curators behind new immersive experience

You’re invited into a world where sex is art, art is sexy, and your curiosity is always encouraged. An immersive…

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….

Ebb and Flow: Join Friends of Anglesea River for a poetic evening on the banks

Enjoy an enchanting evening by the river, where the warmth of community and the power of poetry come together at…

Victorian artists are invited to apply for the 2025 Urbach Landscape Prize and Studio Scholarship

Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) invites Victorian-based artists to apply for The Urbach with applications for the $10,000 prize and scholarship…

Get crafty: Ballarat Heritage Festival’s Craft Lab practitioners have been announced

The free event showcases the artisanal work of Ballarat practitioners and is hailed as a cornerstone of the festival. Ballarat…

Boom Gallery serves up three solo exhibitions arriving next week

The talents of Michelle Kettle, Ileigh Hellier and Laura Veleff will be on show from 30 January, a stunning collection…

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…

Zaya Studio in Torquay to host tattoo flash day

The team over at Zaya Studio in Torquay have announced their flash day, coming to you in the first weekend…

Creative Ballarat unveils two children’s public art walks and installations

Two walks specifically designed for children and their families are now available with families able to either participate in the…

Mixed-media artist Tom Bourke explores mortality and the cosmos in first solo show

The out-of-this-world exhibition will showcase a mix of paintings, sculpture and mixed media work by Bourke, who has a Undergraduate…

Anglesea is rolling out the red carpet for local young filmmakers 

Auspiced by the Anglesea Community House; the Anglesea Movie Club, after an extremely successful three years, wants to give something…

Everything IS Cookies and Cream in this upcoming group exhibition  

From paintings, sculptures, ceramics to prints, bags made from beads and a lamp piece, her new art exhibition has something…

Geelong comedians to battle it out in Melbourne International Comedy Festival competition

Geelong Arts Centre (GAC) is set to host the next wave of comedy legends in February, with Melbourne International Comedy…

Tottie Goldsmith brings to the stage a musical memoir in memory of Olivia Newton-John

Goldmisth, born to the doyen of the Australian nightclub industry Brian Goldsmith and model, actress Rona Newton-John; has had an…

 

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