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Creative Industries

Michael looking towards area that he will construct his works  

Murray River dreaming: Artworks set to transform Wodonga’s riverfront

by Georgina Jerums | 3 May 2021

VIDEO: Mick Bogie is constructing a larger-than-life platypus sculpture for the Burraja Art Trail, a five-kilometre path lining the Murray River.

Singer looking up with eyes closed. Midsumma Festival signage in the background  

Midsumma Festival highlights: celebrating diversity in Melbourne

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Apr 2021

A selection of six of the best events from a thoroughly stellar line-up, happening at Midsumma Festival between 19 April and 5 May.

Image of moon in museum  

A Super Full Moon rising for Melbourne’s nocturnal winter festival

by Georgina Jerums | 8 Apr 2021

When the moon rises above the horizon from 26 May to 6 June, the city of Melbourne will come alive after dark with a new winter festival.

Painting by Mirka Mora  

From Holocaust survivor to iconic artist: Mirka Mora retrospective opens in St Kilda

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Mar 2021

Mirka Mora’s famously colourful, uplifting art spanning a 70-year career celebrates love, hope and resilience.

Exhibition at ACMI with film reel  

Lights, Camera, Action! ACMI reopens after major development

by Georgina Jerums | 22 Feb 2021

VIDEO: The new and improved Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) at Federation Square is now open. Take our tour.

Jarrod interviewing and looking though historical items  

Storytowns adds another dimension to regional Victoria with interactive audio tours

by Joss Roche | 11 Feb 2021

After years working in radio and travelling around the world, Jarrod Pickford returned to regional Victoria and realised his passion was storytelling.

Actor singing at the stage performance of Come From Away  

Come From Away raises the curtain in Melbourne to standing ovations

by Editor | 9 Feb 2021

After its first season was cut short in 2020 due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, Come From Away has made an emotional return to the stage.

Artist Kaff-eine working on a mural  

Street artist Kaff-eine creates art for heart’s sake in Melbourne's CBD

by Jobs Victoria | 14 Dec 2020

Street artist Kaff-eine joins more than 150 creatives - designers, music producers, light specialists & more, being recruited to revive the city lanes

Installation View - Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion  

A regional art tour: 5 galleries to visit this summer

by Georgina Jerums | 10 Dec 2020

In the mood for a cultural fix over the holiday season? Look no further. These five regional galleries have you sorted.

Artwork created by the Torch  

Carving out a brighter future

by Georgina Jerums | 2 Dec 2020

Morwell’s new GovHub building has teamed up with Correction Victoria’s The Torch program to create artworks with a difference.

Retail front of Uro publications  

Collingwood book business has designs to expand online

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Oct 2020

Podcasts and live author talks are just two of the ways a Collingwood book business is courting an online crowd.

Matt Tabor smiling away from the camera  

Digital masterclass: lessons from a YouTube maestro

by Georgina Jerums | 13 May 2020

When we met YouTube expert Matt Tabor a few months ago we never could have predicted his advice on working in a virtual world could be so prescient.

Image from the Kaws exhibition  

KAWS & effect: experience a pop culture phenomenon

by Georgina Jerums | 11 May 2020

VIDEO: While we can’t visit the National Gallery of Victoria at the moment, you still have an opportunity to see the exhibition online.

From The Land, Castlemaine Art Museum. Image credit: Brodie Ellis.  

Exhibitions to inspire: regional galleries showcase

by Georgina Jerums | 15 Jan 2020

Feed your mind and soul, and be inspired by all things arty at these regional exhibitions over the coming months.

State Library of Victoria  

The next chapter: State Library Victoria reopens after five-year revamp

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Dec 2019

VIDEO: Next time you’re in Melbourne’s CBD, duck into the refurbished State Library Victoria, which is very much a library for the 21st century.

Artists impression of the Docklands studio  

Making a scene: Victoria’s screen industry attracting global attention

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Dec 2019

Victoria is becoming one of the most desirable filming locations in the world.

Charred walls of the La Mama gutted by fire  

La Mama Theatre set to return to the cultural stage in 2021

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Dec 2019

After fire gutted Carlton's La Mama Theatre last year, we speak to Co-CEO & Creative Director Liz Jones about the rebuild.

Dr Drew Barry  

Get to know Dr Drew Berry, the Steven Spielberg of science animation

by Georgina Jerums | 13 Nov 2019

Combining science and cinema to reveal the microscopic worlds inside human bodies - we find out more about the work of biomedical animator Drew Berry.

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