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Australian democracy born again in Ballarat?

28th March 2013

In arts

MADE Museum photoA new museum that explores what democracy means will open in May in Ballarat on the site of the Eureka Stockade, one of Australia’s defining democratic events. 

Doors open on Saturday 4 May and the celebrations will occur over two action-packed weekends – M.A.D.E In Ballarat on 4-5 May and M.A.D.E By Women on 11-12 May (Mother's Day weekend). 

The Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E) will celebrate and emphasise the significance of the 1854 miner’s rebellion that has been hailed


Entries open for Cancer Council Victoria’s 16th Arts Awards

14th February 2013

In arts, awards, Film; Prize

Cancer Council logoEntries open for Cancer Council Victoria’s 16th Arts Awards

Entries have officially opened for Cancer Council Victoria’s 16th annual Arts Awards. The awards provide Australians touched by cancer with an opportunity to share their experience creatively through art, writing and film.

The awards are open to artists of all skill levels in nine categories: Visual Art, Poetry, Short Story, Film, Indigenous Visual Art, Children’s Art, Children’s Writing, Youth Writing and Youth Art.

The theme for 2013 is ‘Balance’ and entries will be judged by a


Free double tickets to see Musica Viva concert at tne Melbourne Recital Centre

17th October 2012

In Music

MarwoodMadzar

Our friends at Musica Viva are offering two double tickets to their Saturday 17 November concert featuring violinist Anthony Marwood and pianist Aleksandar Madžar at the Melbourne Recital Centre, at 8pm. The duo have been friends for many years, but began playing together regularly just three years ago. When these two highly accomplished musicians perform together something special happens, described by Marwood as a ‘musical soul connection’. BBC Music Magazine describes them as creative wizardry’.  The program will include Beethoven, Debussy and Schubert.

To enter, simply email 


Orchestra Victoria is performing a FREE concert in Hamilton on the 13th October

8th October 2012

In Music

Handel, Biber, Bach, Mozart in concert

Attention all music lovers! Orchestra Victoria is performing a FREE concert in Hamilton on the 13th October, and all are welcome. 

Admission is free - but bookings are essential

Bookings 03 5572 1355 or www.hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au

Information: admin@orchestravictoria.com.au or 03 9694 3600

Hamilton OV


Exhibition opportunity - Art at Burnley Harbour 2012

4th October 2012

In arts

Exhibition opportunity - Art at Burnley Harbour 2012

The Contemporary Art Society of Victoria Inc. takes pleasure in inviting you to enter our ninth annual Art at Burnley Harbour exhibition, a showcase of artworks by both established and emerging artists.

Artists throughout the state are welcome to enter contemporary artwork/s in a variety of media - painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, ceramics & sculpture, etc. 

Entry fee: $7 per work. Maximum 6 works per artist. 

Entry form/payment deadline: Friday 16 NOVEMBER 2012.

Artwork delivery: Thursday 29 November, 3pm - 6pm. 

Artwork collection: Sunday 2 December, 6pm - 8pm. 

The last Art at Burnley Harbour in December 2011 was a great success, with over 500 artworks on display, and with over


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