Articles tagged: Arts
Guess the three Aussie people
An artwork depicting three Australians figures has been touring the country for more than four decades and now Colac residents are invited to guess the identities.
Creativity shines for charity
Colac and district guests have channelled their inner agricultural artists in the name of a good cause.
Arts centre nominated
The Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre has been nominated for a national award.
New mural to transform Winchelsea wall
Winchelsea artist Lauren Green will breathe life and creativity into a 42-metre wall facing Winchelsea’s railway reserve with a vibrant mural.
Treasured bears in trusted hands
Winchelsea resident Carole Blake says it’s a privilege to be trusted to care for and restore much loved teddy bears.
Awareness of ‘the little things’
For Lyn Parrott, creating beautiful art pieces of flora and fauna stems from more than just a passion for nature.
We’re off to see the Wizard
Lavers Hill K-12 College students and staff are taking a trip down the yellow brick road for their first school production in five years.
Combining art and science works
Elliminyt artist Gillian Bowen-Johnston is combining her passions for arts and science by featuring in a Shirty Science initiative with quantum physicist Ben McAllister.
Exciting launch of new art space
Crowds have turned out for an evening of creativity for the launch of Colac Makers’ Space’s new facility at Colac Showgrounds.
Colac artists thrilled with big new space
Colac artists are thrilled to have a big new space where they can make a mess.
Artists to launch big new facility
Live performances and art demonstrations will celebrate the launch of the Colac Makers’ Space’s new industrial art space at the Colac Showgrounds.
World premiere hits Geelong
Geelong Arts Centre will host the world premiere of Hells Gates, a new Australian story from the Green Room award-winning team of storymakers at The Space Company.
Creative passion hasn’t faded
Everything shifted for Ellliminyt artist Lauren Danger when two of her paintings featured on the television series The Block in 2019.
Milestone year for CrossXpollinatioN
A vibrant exbibition of textile art is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Colac’s CrossXpollinatioN exhibition.
Colac impresses state’s photographers
Colac has welcomed a swarm of shutterbugs to enjoy a weekend of exhibitions and presentations as the city hosted the Victorian Association of Photographic Societies annual convention for the first time.
ARTS FOCUS: Each piece has its own beauty
Lorne artist Andrew Allen says his stoneware pottery is so much more than just an object to drink and eat out of, designing each piece with its own individual beauty.
Words flow for Bookaar poet
Bookaar artist and poet Joan Mahony says an avalanche of words have tumbled out of her ever since she had heart surgery two years ago.
ARTS FOCUS: Cricket gets creative for Creekers
Deans Marsh arts and sports groups have forged a friendship to create unique artworks from old and loved cricket gear.
ARTS FOCUS: Natural talent shines for artist
Camperdown’s Dr Marion Manifold knew she wanted to be an artist from a very young age, with art coming naturally to her.
Artist accents bright colours
As a newbie to the art scene, Sophie Masnata is constantly experimenting with new ideas and new techniques.
Work in arts sector a dream come true
Art has always been constant in Rachel King’s life no matter where she’s lived.
Crowds flock to Birregurra art show
Hundreds of people have packed the Birregurra Hall for one of the biggest events on the town’s calendar.
Stitching techniques inspire paint works
Pat Campigli has expanded her artistry with a fresh new approach after more than 50 years painting landscapes.
ARTS FOCUS: Making a statement with textile artwork
A Camperdown artist has used her textile artwork to subvert the narrative in a field traditionally considered woman’s work.
