Get your glow on at this festival of lights hitting Geelong this year

Geelong locals are being treated to a brand-spankin’ new arts event with ‘Geelong Gets Its Glow On’. The key takeaways…

A new street art ‘precinct’ is launching in Geelong from the same crew that brought us the incredible Powerhouse

Chances are if you live in Geelong you’ve already heard of the Powerhouse, Geelong’s hot spot for street art. Hailed…

Focal Point Studio, Darkroom and Gallery is cementing its place as Geelong’s hub for photography

Originally opening in 2019, only to be buffeted by the effects of lockdown and what is surely now the world’s…

Watch this artwork grow with the Two Gatherer durational installation at Platform Arts

Platform Arts Presents Two Gather, a durational installation that will grow and change over the course of the exhibition as…

A stunning exhibition showcasing First Nations artists and connection to country has arrived in Fyansford

In wonderful news for the region, three impressive and extremely talented Indigenous artists are being celebrated in a stunning new…

When homes become creative spaces

Dance studios pivoted to hosting classes via Zoom. Software designers scrambled to build apps connecting families across the globe. Friends…

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney universe with ‘Disney: The Magic of Animation’

After being closed for the better part of two years, ACMI reopened in February to the glee of all Melburnians….

Prepare to be inspired by an evening with Rone and local creatives Laura Alice and Joshua Maxwell de Hoog this April

As if Geelong wasn’t pretty enough already, a bunch of talented street artists and local creatives have been channelling their…

These adorable plushies are on a mission to create a health conscious Australia

At only 20 years old, Melbourne University Biomed student Aayushi Khillan has founded Body Buddies – an incredible company boosting…

Renowned for their lush pop-up indoor plant sales, Plant Addicts Anonymous is opening a permanent store on Pakington Street

If you’re a big fan of indoor plants, it’s highly likely you’ve heard of ‘Plant Addicts Anonymous’ here in Geelong….

Daniel Longo is back in Geelong with his unique, thought-provoking photography

The award-winning photographic artist Daniel Longo is back at Platform Arts in Geelong for the third time with his newest…

The Hue and Cry Collective celebrates alternative artists in powerful exhibition

This Saturday The Hue and Cry Collective will transform into a prismatic celebration of urban art for ‘Prism City: Alternative…

Prepare to be inspired by the new kids on the block, The Passion to Profession Podcast

The Passion to Profession podcast is the newest podcast by Lee ‘Stampsy’ Stamps and Jayde Heywood and it’s showcasing the…

Supporting our local designers, artists and makers, Geelong’s biggest indoor market returns for its first event of 2021

Victoria has a lot to offer in the way of small businesses and locally-made products, with creative, innovative and motivated…

Mark Mordue On Fire with Nick Cave biography

I’ve always viewed this project as a social biography, with Nick at the centre of a kaleidoscope of stories. I…

Re-connect with Geelong’s land, culture and heritage at the National Wool Museum’s new exhibition

You only have to walk through the front door of the National Wool Museum to realise what an amazing asset…

Pako Festa continues to celebrate cultural diversity through art and light this month

Every year in one place, on one day, Pakington street comes alive with an abundance of colour, unique costumes, live…

Support local and shop small at this Pakington Street café’s pop-up night market

COVID wasn’t much fun for anyone, but the past 12 months have hit a few industries particularly hard, seriously messing…

This local pottery studio combines cocktails and clay to give you the most memorable night

A cheeky drink might just be what you needed to get those creative juices flowing! Pottery studio, Hazy Tales is…

Celebrate the ladies in your life with these local events for International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is fast approaching this year. Universally celebrated on March 8 (this Monday), this day is dedicated to…

The Ballarat Begonia Festival is back, blooming with 23 days of immersive installations, creative displays, live music and more

Ballarat is set to bloom this month as the City of Ballarat delivers a reimagined, immersive Ballarat Begonia Festival. Across…

Portrait of Ella Carroll

Ella Carroll is one of the most exciting up-and-coming artists from Geelong

Ella Carroll is an artist from Geelong who is quickly making a name for herself. Her unique child-like style that…

Ella Carroll is showcasing her first solo show at Analogue Academy next Saturday

Next Saturday the 13th, Analogue Academy is again playing host to an exciting young artist from Geelong. Beany, or Ella…

Geelong’s collection of UooUoo’s have a new home in North Geelong

The quirky and cute sculptures dotted throughout Geelong have found a new home at the Federal Mills within the Pivot…

 

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