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September Project Spotlight | Capacity builders

Professional development and learning opportunities are invaluable for artists. It can lead to career expansion and access to communities otherwise not possible. In this month’s spotlight, we look to projects raising funds for artists to propel themselves into their next big chapter.   Chloe Hurn has been offered the opportunity to continue her studies in […]

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August Project Spotlight | Going international!

This month we are celebrating artists who are going international. Whether it be to further hone their craft or share the Australian arts culture on a global stage – these artists are doing incredible work and we wish them well on their travels!   Rochelle Carmichael has been invited to the 10th anniversary of the […]

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June Project Spotlight | Now More Than Ever

Last week marked National Reconciliation Week (NRW), with the theme ‘Now More Than Ever.’ In this month’s spotlight, we look to First Nations projects that are exploring and sharing history, culture, and stories.   “Bridge”, from Ngioka Bunda-Heath, is a contemporary dance work exploring Indigenous experiences through personal letters written by the dancers. The project […]

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May Project Spotlight | Aiding the Artist

There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes of the incredible art-making that occurs around the country. This month we’re pulling back the curtain and shining a spotlight on the projects raising funds to ensure that artists are able to create in clean, safe and warm environments.    The Sandford Bush Music Festival […]

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March Project Spotlight | Inclusive art making

This month we look at projects which demonstrate inclusivity in the arts. These creators are providing opportunities specifically for people with lived experience of disability to showcase their creative talents on stage and to authentically represent themselves on screen.   Fostering an all-encompassing and equitable community in Sydney, the Umbrella School of Music are staging […]

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February Project Spotlight | Short and sweet

This month we’re focussing our lens on short film projects. These films are exploring uniquely human stories in bite sized chunks of 20 minutes and under.   UNCLE is a short documentary about the extraordinary life of Uncle Jason Coombes. The film recounts his journey from the remote community of Aurukun to Lake Tyers Aboriginal […]

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December Project Spotlight | Take it to the Chorus

As the calendar year draws to a close, we’re picking up the tempo and are celebrating projects that are bringing communities together through song. These choirs are providing a safe and inclusive space for people to participate in the artform, perform with others, and express themselves through song.    The Margaret Pride Scholarship Fund, aims […]

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November Project Spotlight | For the love of literature

This month there is lots to love as we celebrate the art of the written word. These creators are fostering supportive environments for writers, launching educational picture books for children, and inspiring the creation and discussion of literary works.   ‘Berry Writers Festival’ is a biennial festival with three days of talks, discussions and more, […]

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October Project Spotlight | Art meets science

This month we look at projects that are exploring and celebrating the relationship between art and science. These creators are using their skillsets to provide accessible and educational art, support the representation of women in STEMM, and present a fresh take on the effect of AI and social media on artists.   Synapse is a […]

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September Project Spotlight | Fringe

With the curtain well and truly up on the Fringe Festival circuit, this month we look at projects working towards Melbourne Fringe 2023. These projects are exploring the family dynamic via three diverse and dynamic lenses, feeding into this year’s Fringe theme – ‘Playup’.   Led by Lebanese-Australian artist Stéphanie Ghajar, ‘ZAFFÉ’ is an immersive […]

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