2023 IN REVIEW: Making their mark
Noyes named Aussie best
From humble beginnings growing up in Mooroolbark to international recognition for his first short
film, Aaron Lee Noyes made waves as an...
Willam Barak artworks return to Wurundjeri land
Two culturally significant artefacts created by renowned Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung artist William Barak returned to his descendants after they were purchased at a New York...
Debut graphic novel for comic
It took Sarah Firth eight years to publish her debut graphic novel Eventually Everything Connects, with a stint staying in the Dandenongs marking a...
Brent Harris: Surrender and Catch
TarraWarra Museum of Art launched a major survey exhibition exploring the work of senior contemporary Melbourne-based artist Brent Harris, on 2 December.
The...
Ruby Fields hits Mount Evelyn stage
Australian indie rock musician Ruby Fields made her way out to Mount Evelyn on Thursday night, playing a gig as part of the ALWAYS...
New theatre programs
1812 theatre has announced its 2024 program.
Mother & Son – 22 February - 16 March.
The Fire Raisers – 4 – 27 April.
The Great...
Black comedy with a message
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre Company (LATC) has reached its final production of the year, a politically driven black comedy commenting on the climate crisis.
FRACKED!...
Presenting paintings on porcelain at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead
The latest exhibition in the gallery at the Mont de Lancey Historic Homestead has brought together the works of artists across the state.
The Victorian...
Legendary musician is coming to Healesville
Legendary musician and ARIA Hall of Famer Ross Wilson is about to come to Healesville.
As a part of his tour ‘Now Listen! We’re Steppin’...
Small sculptures on show at YAVA
A small sculpture exhibition has opened for local art lovers at the YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub in Healesville.
The exhibition ‘INterior’, curated by local...
Exciting entertainment comes to theatres
1812 Theatre
Art
Serge buys an expensive painting – white crosses on a white canvas. To Mart, the painting is a joke. Yvan is on the...
A different approach brings a meaningful outcome
Artist Peter Mcilwain won the Yering Station Sculpture Award 2023 with his innovative sound installation, Bird Child Spirit.
Mcilwain said he was honoured to be...