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 […]

This month we turn the lens to documentary projects that are sharing lived and unique human experiences. These filmmaking teams are committed to creating impact for local communities as well as challenging public perceptions.   ‘The Golden Spurtle’ is a visually stunning and light hearted documentary that takes viewers to the picturesque Scottish Highlands, where […]

In this month’s project spotlight we’re celebrating the medium of sculpting. These projects are providing a platform for artists with diverse backgrounds and are bringing sculpture to the masses.    ‘The Burden of Objects’ is an exhibition of contemporary sculpture staged across the Villa Alba’s grounds for a week in April 2024. Featuring 15 diverse […]

This month we’re looking at projects that celebrate pen and page through a multitude of mediums. From magazines, to photo books and contemporary literature, these creators are weaving narratives to interrogate who we are and spark conversation.   Since 2017, Liminal have published an expansive archive of interviews with Asian Australian artists; ten series of […]

Young artists and emerging creatives are the future of our cultural sector. This month we’re celebrating projects that are giving the next generation a leg up by providing opportunities for creative work development, financial support and mentorship.   The Katie Lees Fellowship provides young women in theatre access to a supportive arts community and the […]

This month we’re turning the spotlight on community organisations who are creating spaces for and by First People. Spanning the country, these organisations are providing the opportunity and environment to celebrate culture, pride and art.   Koordak is a non-profit organisation that exists to help and improve the lives of the Aboriginal Community in Ellenbrook […]

From Brisbane to Brazil, this month we’re looking at projects that are crossing continents to celebrate South American culture on Australian soil. Through dance and music these creators are connecting people, and creating new communities united by art and culture.   ‘The Brisbane Tango Orchestra (BTO) are commissioning an entirely new repertoire of tango music […]

The last couple of years have paved the path for digital innovation in the arts sector. This month we’re turning the spotlight on creators who are exploring this digital sphere and creating online spaces that connect people with arts and culture.   ‘Dither_’ is a mobile phone application that will surface, detail, and connect all […]

This month we look at projects taking place against the backdrop of an age-old institution. School. These creatives are telling stories through theatre and film to provoke conversations about schoolyard culture and imbalances of power. A new black comedy and drag theatre extravaganza about power, privilege and high school debating. Debating, with its boys’ clubs […]