Arts & Culture

Young photographer turns pastime to passion

December 5th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

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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Making the most of the Melbourne Arts Precinct this summer

December 5th, 2023 - Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation

Stretching from Fed Square across Princes Bridge and Southbank, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is home to many of Melbourne’s iconic arts and cultural institutions.

Meet violin student Sara Barbagallo

December 5th, 2023 - Southbank News

Get to know a student’s experience studying at The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Sara Barbagallo is studying for a Bachelor of Music at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

Milestones and moving ahead on the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation

November 9th, 2023 - Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation

The Melbourne Arts Precinct is set to become one of the great arts and cultural destinations in the world, through the Victorian Government’s $1.7 billion transformation project.

Melbourne artist showcases her first survey exhibition at Buxton Contemporary

November 7th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Buxton Contemporary’s latest exhibition, titled Around, will run from November 24, to April 7, featuring Melbourne-based artist Nadine Christensen in her first career survey.

Meet VCA student Will Beatie

November 7th, 2023 - Southbank News

Get to know a student’s experience studying at The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Will Beatie is studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation) at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

New mural on hidden rooftop

November 7th, 2023 - Southbank News

The rooftop of a soon-to-be-demolished building in Southbank has been transformed into a “biophilic oasis” large-scale mural of Australian natives by Melbourne artist George Rose.

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Exploring people and places through the lens of Cody O’Brien

November 7th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Twenty-seven-year-old Cody O’Brien is “at the tail end” of studying for a bachelor’s degree in photography at Photography Studies College (PSC), and will soon celebrate the completion of three years at the institution.

Triennial exhibition set to delight

November 7th, 2023 - Afraa Kori

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) has announced the return of its Triennial exhibition celebrating the work and life of local and international artists.

Southbank teacher Louise Howlett brings historical painting to life

November 7th, 2023 - Brendan Rees

A Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS) teacher is one step closer to bringing her ambitious 3D theatrics project to life after undertaking a coveted artist-in-residency programme in France.

How the MAPT project is reusing, reducing, and recycling

October 4th, 2023 - Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation

The Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation is a historic city-shaping project in many ways.

Meet VCA student Ellie Carroll

October 4th, 2023 - Southbank News

Get to know a student’s experience studying at The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Ellie Carroll is studying a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

Melbourne Theatre Company reveals highly anticipated 2024 season

October 4th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Following an unforgettable, 70-year anniversary season in 2023, Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) has announced a stellar line-up of performances for 2024.

“Long term friends and collaborators” announce official partnership

October 4th, 2023 - Georgie Atkins

Arts Centre Melbourne has announced an official partnership with the University of Melbourne (UoM) in a move that is set to “foster cultural development within the Melbourne Arts Precinct”.

The beauty in a career change

October 4th, 2023 - Afraa Kori

For Kim Dumayne, living life to the fullest means trying new things regardless of age or stage in life.

NGV: 2024 Winter Masterpieces revealed

October 4th, 2023 - Edmund Coleman

More than 500 breathtaking ancient Egyptian artefacts will come to Melbourne from the British Museum when the “world-exclusive” Pharaoh exhibition arrives at the NGV next winter.

Meet Melbourne Conservatorium of Music student, Jessica Leigh

September 6th, 2023 - Southbank News

Get to know a student’s experience studying at The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Jessica Leigh is studying a Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

A behind-the-scenes look at major upgrades to Arts Centre Melbourne

September 6th, 2023 - Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation

Since it first opened in 1984, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building (under the Spire) is undergoing its most significant refurbishment as part of the Victorian Government’s Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project.