Arts & Culture
Lorien Shannon: “I feel like I’ve found my place”
Lorien Shannon is exactly where she’s “meant to be”, immersed in the world of Photography Studies College (PSC) where she is currently undertaking the second half of her Bachelor in Photography as a full-time student.
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Melbourne Recital Centre reveals talented student cohort
Melbourne Recital Centre’s (MRC) 2024 Accelerando cohort has been revealed, with eight students from across Victoria selected to join the program and take their musical careers to new heights.
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Captivating artwork goes up on Arts Centre Melbourne hoarding for PHOTO 2024
A new artwork Chamber Dance by Melbourne-based artist Zoë Croggon is now on display on the hoarding at Arts Centre Melbourne along St Kilda Rd between Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire) as part of PHOTO 2024.
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Meet Amina Briggs
Get to know a student’s experience studying at The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Amina Briggs is studying a master of fine arts at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).
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Meet Nat Bartsch: MRC’s 2024 artist-in-residence
Nat Bartsch, Melbourne Recital Centre’s (MRC) 2024 artist-in-residence, sat down with Southbank News to share her reflections on the journey thus far and her plans for the year ahead.
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Yentl returns to Melbourne at Malthouse
Yentl’s highly anticipated return to Melbourne for a second season hints at a sensational run, playing from February 29 to March 17 at Malthouse Theatre in collaboration with Kadimah Yiddish Theatre.
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Capturing “abstraction and construction” with Chris May
Mature age photography student Chris May is pushing the boundaries of digital photography, capturing the “beating heart” of cities through his geometric lens.
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Australian National Veterans Arts Museum honoured with community award
A world-first Veteran’s Public Arts Trail that weaves together history and the creativity of war veterans, extending from the CBD to Southbank, has been recognised with a prestigious award.
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Meet Contemporary Art student Georgia Anne
Get to know a student’s experience studying at The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Georgia Anne is studying a master of contemporary art at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).
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Conserving Arts Centre Melbourne’s Public Art Collection
For decades Arts Centre Melbourne has welcomed thousands of culture-seekers and theatre-goers through its doors to enjoy an array of arts experiences each year.
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Melbourne Art Fair unveils 2024 program
Transitioning to an annual summer format, the 2024 Melbourne Art Fair is set to captivate audiences at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition (MCEC) from February 22 to 25, and is promising to be the event’s most ambitious program in its 35-year history.
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From the other side: a cutting-edge exploration of horror
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) presents its latest exhibition From the other side until March 3, featuring the works of 19 Australian and international artists in a showcase of the horror genre as a reflection of the “collective anxieties and fears of our times”.
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Aspiring photographer embarks on a journey of endless learning
In pursuit of her “ultimate goal” to become a professional photographer, Anne Papadakis, a graduate of Advanced Diploma in Photography in December 2023 from Photography Studies College (PSC), is embracing a continuous learning journey.
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Cheers to The Choir of Man in Melbourne
The Choir of Man’s highly anticipated debut on January 5 at Arts Centre Melbourne hints at a sensational run, building on the production’s previous success in London’s esteemed West End.
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Alter State 2024: Disability Arts Initiative targets First Nations artists and expands cultural footprint
In a groundbreaking move for Disability arts, Alter State gears up for its 2024 edition with a focus on fostering connections with First Nations Deaf and Disabled artists.
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Empowering children with disabilities through music
The University of Melbourne has partnered with Melbourne Youth Orchestra (MYO) to implement a research program that prepares children with disabilities to pursue a future in mainstream music programs and ensembles.
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Young deaf artist recognised with “Gallery in the Sky”
A budding deaf artist has been granted the opportunity of a lifetime, with her artwork depicting a scene on the Yarra-Birrarung River unveiled on a major construction site in Southbank and now on show for 12 months.
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Young artists celebrated at VCA’s 2023 Grad Show
A landmark event in the Melbourne arts calendar, the 2023 Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) Grad Show, exhibited the works of more than 140 graduating students across the campus between November 24 to November 30.
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Melbourne Recital Centre unveils 2024 program to celebrate its 15th year
Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) will celebrate its 15th birthday in 2024 with a magnificent line-up of performances throughout the year.
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Young photographer turns pastime to passion
What started out as just a lockdown hobby has now become a university pursuit for Aiden Shearer, who has just completed his first year of a Bachelor’s degree in photography at Photography Studies College (PSC).
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Revamped residents group gets strategic
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