Arts & Culture
Potter Museum of Art unveils major new exhibition exploring the intelligence of the natural world
The University of Melbourne’s Potter Museum of Art will open one of its most ambitious exhibitions to date on February 19, with internationally acclaimed curator Chus Martínez presenting A velvet ant, a flower and a bird.
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La Mama opens 2026 with Elbow Room’s sharp new satire SAINTS
La Mama will launch its 2026 season with a bold reimagining of witchcraft, prophecy and political upheaval, as acclaimed theatre-makers Elbow Room return with their latest work, SAINTS, running from 6 to 27 February at La Mama Courthouse.
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La Mama celebrates its storied past with limited-edition vintage prints
La Mama Theatre is inviting Melburnians to take home a piece of Australian theatre history, releasing a striking new series of limited-edition vintage prints that honour the iconic venue’s early decades.
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Fresh voices shine as Readings Prize winners announced in Carlton
Three emerging Australian authors were celebrated in Carlton on November 14, as Readings announced the winners of its annual literary prizes – a unique program dedicated to supporting debut and second-time writers across children’s, young adult and adult fiction.
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Bridget McDonnell Gallery prepares for another festive season of fine art
One of Carlton’s longest-running art traditions returns this December, with Bridget McDonnell Gallery set to unveil its annual Christmas Exhibition – a much-loved showcase featuring 100 works, all priced under $2000.
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Introducing Home Comforts
The Johnston Collection, “East Melbourne’s best kept secret”, welcomes visitors to their new exhibition.
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La Mama Theatre returns in 2026 with exciting new program
After a year-long pause prompted by funding cuts, Carlton’s beloved La Mama Theatre will return in 2026 with a reimagined program that reaffirms its place at the heart of Melbourne’s independent arts scene.
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UMAC closes out 2025 with two bold new productions
The University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) is closing out the year with two standout productions that promise to captivate audiences with their depth, artistry, and heart.
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Future Dreaming exhibition off to a flying start
The Torch’s Future Dreaming exhibition has kicked off to a phenomenal start, with more than half of the artworks already sold.
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The Torch Gallery’s Future Dreaming exhibition returns
Sean Barker’s artistic journey began in Daly River in the Northern Territory, where he would watch his mother paint when he was a child. However, his journey to behind the canvas was not without its challenges.
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Urban Camp marks 40 years
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