Arts & Culture
The Maritime Art Prize and Exhibition makes its return
The Mission to Seafarers Victoria (MtSV) has officially announced the return of its annual Maritime Art Prize and Exhibition, with entries now open for artists’ submissions.
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Local wood sculptor continues to highlight nature through abstract art
After moving into Docklands as part of the Renew Docklands shopfront activation program, artist and sculptor Lucas Guilbert is leaving the lights of his studio on permanently following the initiative’s end.
Read MoreThe new Docklands studio teaching the secrets of haute couture designs
Fashion and accessory designer Vivi Huang has arrived at The District with Décembre Studio (December Studio), bringing with her many years of experience studying haute couture women’s wear in Paris.
Read More“I always make a mistake”
A storyboard is the quickest and simplest way to work through complex ideas even for children.
Read MoreGetting a lift
The Downtown gallery at Deakin University’s city campus has closed, a disappointing development in the local art scene.
Read MoreThe Docklands space renewed to accommodate snap-happy kindred spirits
Following the Renew Docklands program ending in late March, Chris Bowes and Jade Richards-Butler of Kindred Cameras, which opened in February, said they continued to be “optimistic” about their future in Docklands.
Read MorePlans for live music venue in Docklands appears to change course
A major music promotor’s push to build a new pop-up live music venue in Docklands appears to have been abandoned after announcing it would invest its future at the iconic Festival Hall.
Read MoreThe renowned skateboarding artist creating waves in Docklands
Watching an artist create a piece of work in their own unique way is always interesting, but not often are artists riding a skateboard at the same time.
Read MoreA tense urban vibe
The visuals of Yarra’s Edge are just as stunning to its locals as to visitors but some take a while to discover the charms.
Read MoreTayla Harris statue to permanently reside in Docklands
More than three years after being unveiled at Federation Square, the iconic statue of AFLW player Tayla Harris will soon find its permanent home here in Docklands, in what represents a huge win for our precinct.
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