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Eugene Ughetti
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"Off on another challenging acoustic adventure, Melbourne percussionist Eugene Ughetti is currently showing why he is one of this country's most talented artists in the field of advanced contemporary music." The Age (30 Jan, 2008)
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New Look for ArtBytes
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Welcome to the new look for ArtBytes!
Still packed full of interesting information but with a cleaner, fresher format. I hope you have as much fun reading it as I had putting it together.
As always, I welcome any feedback regarding content and format, constructive comments can be emailed to me at tanya.whitehurst@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
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Community Grants Program 2009
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The grant program for 2009 will open 17 July with applications closing on 1 September.
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Craft Hatch @ MWF
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Craft Victoria is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Melbourne Writers Festival to present a special market series, Craft Hatch @ MWF: Where Stories Meet Craft. The market will form part of the program for both the Melbourne Writers Festival and the inaugural Craft Cubed festival. Craft Hatch @ MWF will be held within the Federation Square Atrium and market dates are Sundays 23 and 30 August.
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Family Friendly Live Music
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Western Suburbs Musicians Co-operative & The Royal Hotel present Free Live Music, every Sunday afternoon from 3 pm - 6 pm. More...
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Footscray 150
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Be part of history and celebrate Footscray’s 150th Anniversary!
There is something for everyone at this once in a lifetime FREE event. Don’t let the cold weather keep you away - stay warm and cozy in our heated marquees, while enjoying international entertainment, cuisine and plenty of come and try activities.
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Freedom of Expression and Censorship
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On June 15th NAVA lodged a submission to the National Human Rights Consultation. More...
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its Art: Wear it!
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Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre presents the Grand Opening and Gala Fashion Parade at 7pm on Friday 24 July. Bookings are essential and there is a $10 charge on this night. The exhibition will continue to run until 8 August and can be viewed daily from 10am till 4pm at the Gallery, 5 Sargood Street, Altona. All purchases are cash or cheque only. For further information please contact them on 9398 2511.
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Hunt Club Community Arts Centre News
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Two exciting exhibitions and a ton of courses, read on to learn more... More...
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MREAM Exhibition
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From 18 July through to 18 August MREAM are holding an exhibition in a variety of shopfront venues including Forges, Fasil African Restaurant and Happy River Café.
Artists include Eileen Muir, Pamela Mcfadyen, Allison Orton, Kim Handley, Kerry Herrmann, Adam Archer, Larissa Macfarlane and many more
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News @ The Dog
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The Dog Theatre Inc. presents an If Theatre Production of the Cove, 8 short works by Daniel Keene. Directed by Matt Scholten
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Puppets at Fed Square
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Fed Square is set to come alive these school holidays with a children's puppet playground! In collaboration with ArtPlay, Snuff Puppets, Polyglot Puppet Theatre, ACMI and Yarra Trams, Fed Square will host a week-long program of puppet shows, roving performances, puppet workshops, films and parades.
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Resale Royalty
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The progress of the Resale Royalty Bill through parliament is a teaser. It was scheduled to be tabled this week but at the time of writing there is no further news. More...
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Sub12 Art Exhibition
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Over 40 artists, 34 exhibitions, 12 weeks, one great space. Starting in July and running through till September, take the opportuntity to attend one of the four series that showcase a mix of emerging and established artists.
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Artists in Schools Information Sessions
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Artists and teachers are invited to attend a free information session about the Artists in Schools program. The program provides grants of $6,500 for professional practising artists to work in a Victorian school for up to 20 days.
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Asialink Visual Arts Residency Program
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Initiating cultural and artistic exchange between Australia and the countries of Asia, Asialink Arts has been working since 1990 to facilitate information exchange and promote artistic endeavour between Australia and Asian countries.
Asialink Arts offers a wide range of artistic and cultural programs, for further details go to the website www.visualarts.net.au/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=1771&qid=112844 or contact them on enquiries@asialink.unimelb.edu.au
Applications close 4 September 2009
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2010 Australian Performing Arts Market
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Applications are now open to Australian artists and companies to be a part of the 2010 Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM).
The APAM will be held from 22-26 February 2010 at the Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide More...
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Brimbank Short Story & Poetry Awards 2009
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Brimbank City Council is calling for entries for the Short Story & Poetry Awards, open to all persons who live, work or study in Brimbank.
There are short story categories for adults, teens, children, English as a Second Language (ESL) and poetry categories for adults and teens. Judged by authors Ilsa Evans (short stories) and Lia Hills (poetry). There is no charge to enter the competition, and over $3,000 in prizes, entries close 17 July 2009 For further information on the awards and workshops or to obtain an entry form contact the Hunt Club Community Arts Centre on 9361 6600 or visit www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/arts
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Digital Fringe 2009
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Do you have a public screen, projector, TV or old computer monitor or know any other sites that you would like to play free digital art? More...
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Our Space
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For families looking to enter the digital age, look no further than Our Space. More...
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The 2009 Governor of Victoria Export Awards
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The awards are designed to promote Victoria's export successes and capabilities. They showcase Victoria’s top exporters, promote them as role models and encourage other Victorians to strive for success in world markets. The awards cover many export categories from agribusiness to information technology and manufacturing.
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Women’s Circus
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Interested in running away to the Circus. We are holding a mid year New Women’s Intake with Classes beginning on Saturday 18 July. For more information please email info@womenscircus.org.au. More...
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General Grants
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Provided by Community Broadcasting Foundation Ltd. Applications close 4 September. For further information please go to http://www.cbf.com.au/
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
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Maribyrnong City Council Arts and Cultural Services welcomes contributions to this bulletin. If you wish to advertise your events, if you have changed address, or no longer wish to receive this e-bulletin, please contact us: tanya.whitehurst@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
For guidelines and disclaimer information please select more on your right. More...
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