Must-See: ‘Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road’ is illuminating the lush grounds of Heide at night

This Winter, Heide Museum of Modern Art presents Bruce Munro: From Sunrise Road, the first museum exhibition in Australia of…

 Wadawurrung Dja: Awakening Country exhibition arrives at Geelong’s National Wool Museum, celebrating the art of Deanne Gilson

Arriving just ahead of Naidoc Week in July, the National Wool Museum is celebrating new life through Deanne Gilson’s exhibition…

$200,000 arts grants open for music, theatre, literature, gaming, design and fashion creatives

The Victorian government is offering micro creative organisations and collectives the chance to apply for a stable two-year funding base with its…

A running list of the coolest markets to check out across Victoria

There’s something for everyone out there, anything from a market featuring Stone Wallers to space for Gender diverse people to…

Callout for artists to develop public art for the Bellarine’s new multimillion-dollar library (with a living habitat on the roof)

One lucky artist or group of artists will get to play a part in making their mark on the Bellarine’s…

Geelong Illustrators are hosting a massive group art exhibition for mental health 

Trigger warning/content warning: Talks on the night will mention depression and suicide. Renowned as a community group of artists from…

Switch on Your Mind to ‘Light: Works from Tate’s Collection’ this Winter Season

A pinnacle of the UK art world is coming to Melbourne’s iconic ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) gallery…

It’s time to lose yourself in a world of lines as Astrid Lempriere brings her artworks to Geelong this month

Have you checked out local print artist Astrid Lempriere yet? If not, then get ready to discover work that will…

Regional Victoria just scored another magical winter lights festival, GLOW – Bendigo After Dark

If there’s one thing each of the world’s greatest festivities has in common is a celebration and appreciation for light….

‘Be Brave. Make Change.’ Open your eyes to the Wadawurrung Community with this photographic experience

 ‘Journey on Wadawurrung Country’ is the perfect addition to Reconciliation Week. The exhibition is packed with iconic representational portraits, sounds and…

Geelong’s funky art studio Brush & Bubbles is hosting a boozy floral arranging class

Geelong’s loved art space Brush & Bubbles has carved itself a strong reputation in the region as a unique creative…

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‘Mountain’ by Geelong local André Jewson makes its world premiere debut in Geelong this June

Making a very special world premiere debut this June as part of Geelong Arts Centre’s Our Season 2022, Mountain is…

Platform Arts new ‘After Walter Hopps’ exhibition invites local artists to install any kind of artwork for free

In some great news for local artists across the region, Platform Arts is opening up one of its gallery spaces…

‘Spring Creek: A Collective Response’ art exhibition to open, reflecting life on the Surf Coast

At this awe-inspiring and much-anticipated new group show, ‘Spring Creek: A Collective Response’ displays a diverse array of contemporary Surf…

Local artist Jacklyn Foster launches radiant new collection ‘Orange Peel’

Known for her big, bright, somewhat magical-looking abstract works, Mildura-born, Geelong resident Jacklyn Foster has just released a stunning new…

Un-Settled is a night of music, projection, story, installation and theatre on the Bellarine

Taking place at the Portarlington Mill on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, the project Un-Settled is a series…

See world’s most complete and preserved Triceratops Fossil at Melbourne Museum

67 million years in the making, Melbourne Museum’s new exhibition Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs opened last weekend to sold-out…

A massive free glittering, glowing after-dark experience has landed in Werribee

Melbourne’s west is being treated to a dazzling after-dark experience with ‘Lit at Wyndham Park‘. Taking over the park at…

Local Geelong artists pay tribute to iconic women in art for International Women’s Day 

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

Priscilla Presley is coming to Victoria to launch the exclusive Elvis Presley exhibition

In another massive coup for the region, Elvis’ former wife Priscilla Presley is coming to Victoria to launch the Elvis:…

Exclusive to Bendigo, ‘Elvis: Direct from Graceland’ celebrates the extraordinary life and style of Elvis Presley

The Bendigo Art Gallery unveiled its biggest exhibition yet when around 300 cherished artefacts owned by ‘The King of Rock…

Frankston’s Big Picture Fest is becoming one of the world’s premier street art festivals

The annual event hosted by the Frankston City Council invites some of the world’s best street artists to come to town and…

Geelong Design Week returns, showcasing the best designers, artists and innovators in the region

The 10-day event – which started to showcase why Geelong is Australia’s only UNESCO city of design– presents, explores and…

New exhibition ‘In Collaboration’ celebrates eight local, emerging photographers worthy of your attention

Shining a light on the most exciting new talent in photography, a new exhibition is opening in Geelong this month,…

 

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