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ROD MENZIES INDIGENOUS ART COLLECTION COMES TO AUCTION THIS NOVEMBER

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Sale includes Emily Kame Kngwarreye’s, Earth’s Creation II – whose sister work was sold by Cooee Art for a record $2.1 million, the highest sale price by an Australian female artist   A significant collection of Australian Indigenous artworks owned by the estate of high-profile auctioneer, entrepreneur and art collector Rod Menzies is to be … Continued

New exhibition shares the secrets of Australian classic

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Blueback: Sharing the Secrets is an interactive, eye-opening and engaging experience that gives family audiences a behind-the-scenes look at how a powerful book became a beautiful film about how we live with our natural world, through the magic of puppetry.   Based on Tim Winton’s novella, Robert Connolly’s film Blueback tells the story of Abby, … Continued

The Creativity Deficit: New research from VistaPrint reveals half of us cannot find time to be creative, despite mood-boosting benefits and positive impact to economy.

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According to a new report launched by VistaPrint today, we’re at risk of ‘creativity deficit’: with lack of funds and time being the three biggest culprits currently sapping our creative pursuits. Hot on the heels of the Government’s National Cultural Policy launched earlier this year, aiming to recognise the creative industries as vital contributors to … Continued

Creative Directions festival explores the critical issues shaping contemporary media, communications and cultural industries

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The rise of generative AI, drag as a cultural force, comedy as an agent of change, and the intersection of sport and climate change. Monash University’s Creative Directions Festival returns with a compelling program of stimulating topics that will delve into the changing role of media and cultures in thriving communities.    Run by Monash … Continued

Armed Koalas take on Save the Koala Day

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In a celebration of Save the Koala Day (29 September), the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is delighted to announce the launch of an exclusive collection, featuring artwork of acclaimed Mambo artist, Reg Mombassa. The collection serves as a beacon of hope and unity, dedicated to the preservation of our treasured koalas. Save the Koala Day … Continued

Armed Koalas Losing the War on Nature

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For centuries, Australians have been waging war on our environment and there’s no arguing the Koalas are on the losing side. With the relentless onslaught on their natural habitat and countless more challenges that threaten their population, the significance of Save the Koala Day (29 September) has never been more important.   Renowned artist Reg … Continued

Armed Koalas take on Save the Koala Day

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In a celebration of Save the Koala Day (29 September), the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is delighted to announce the launch of an exclusive collection, featuring artwork of acclaimed Mambo artist, Reg Mombassa. The collection serves as a beacon of hope and unity, dedicated to the preservation of our treasured koalas. Save the Koala Day … Continued

Turn Creative Ideas Into Reality

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Do you have a creative idea that you want to bring to life? Join us for a free workshop at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre and learn from industry experts about how to realise your creative dreams. Greater Dandenong City Council, in partnership with Burrinja Cultural Centre, presents Creative Project Planning and the Funding … Continued

Planetary Gestures at Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre

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Explore our environment, from earth to sky, at Planetary Gestures, the latest exhibition at Dandenong’s Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre. Through this group exhibition, artists direct us to where the sea meets the sun and dare us to imagine a future that respects the many perspectives derived from the different custodians of the planet. … Continued

Kicking off Melbourne International Games Week with TRON!

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RMIT Culture and RMIT Future Play Lab are excited to invite all gaming enthusiasts to a unique screening at the iconic Capitol of Steven Lisberger’s ground-breaking 1982 arcade game classic, TRON.  Hear from RMIT Future Play Lab gamemaker Troy Innocent, RMIT PlaceLab’s Kiri Delly and multimedia specialist Uyen Nguyen prior to the screening, as they … Continued