Surf Coast Arts trail call for artists
Now in its 9th year, the 2020 Surf Coast Arts Trail is an opportunity to discover the work of the Surf Coast’s thriving arts community. Meet the artists in their studios and creative venues from…
Articles by Chris Bryan
Over 100,000 set to enjoy PakoFesta 2020
Pako Festa, is Geelong’s much loved, award-winning, free, annual community street festival – the biggest of its kind in Australia. Managed by Diversitat and held on the last weekend of February in Pakington Street, Geelong…
Steve Salo talks about portraits, Nick Cave and world-famous actresses to us in his studio.
It was a great pleasure to pay another visit to the studio of Geelong artist Steve Salo. The discussion involved the latest exhibition at Metropolis Gallery – Portraits plus we spoke about life as a…
In Transit with painter Peter Bakacs
A Melbourne native, Pete spent his childhood in the outer eastern hills subsisting on a diet of skateboarding, cartoons and 70’s cars. With a fastidious hand, Pete reveals a bright, acrylic world of vehicles, old…
New York to Norway for GSO
From Gershwin’s home in Brooklyn to Grieg’s home in Bergen and beyond to Finland, the GSO traverses the Atlantic to bring you an outstanding program with brilliant pianist Hoang Pham and conducted by GSO favourite…
Vicki Hallett joins us to let us know about NEAL
On Kickarts we spoke to Vicki Hallett of NEAL (New and Experimental Arts Laboratory) about the work of this exciting organisation. NEAL is dedicated to bringing exciting creative practice in music, sound and visual art…
Tamara Murphy, bassist and composer, dropped in for a chat
Tamara Murphy, versatile bassist and composer, is known for her solid groove playing and lyrical soloing ability. An esteemed composer, Tamara was awarded the inaugural PBS Young Elder of Jazz Commission for the creation and presentation…
The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes
This week we caught up with Back to Back Theatre Artistic Director Bruce Gladwin to talk about the new show The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes which is about to embark on a world-premiere…
Verandah Literary and Art Journal – issue 34
Chantelle Gourlay talks about Verandah Literary and Art Journal, which has been showcasing emerging artists and writers since 1986. Started by students studying creative writing and editing at Deakin University, and produced each year by…
Reddy-Set-Go with Melissa Laffy
Melissa Laffy is a local artist with strong links to Lara and the You Yangs. She draws upon nature as inspiration for her art, which involves textiles, garment making, sculpture, mixed media works and painting….