More arts news
Arts Activities Information Session coming up this Thursday
Applications for Round 2 of the $5k-$50k Arts Activities funding are currently open and close 5:00pm on Thursday 31 July 2025. An in-person information night will be held at 5:00pm on Thursday 26 June at The Streat Theatre and an online information session will be held at 4:00pm on Wednesday 2 July via Microsoft Teams. For a link to the online information session, visit the artsACT website.
First Base applications close tomorrow
First Base is an exclusive session for performing arts workers who are new to touring or looking to grow their reach. The program allows you to test drive your pitch one-on-one with a presenter. They will help you pinpoint what hooks a presenter, spot what is missing in your pitch and introduce you to five other presenters at the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX) to start building your network right away. Applications close tomorrow, Thursday 26 June at 6:00pm. Visit the APAX website for more information and to fill out a brief application form.
Breaking and Entering – Culturally Diverse “Emerging” Artist Panel & Networking Event
Join this free panel discussion exploring the experiences of culturally diverse artists establishing their creative practice in Australia. The evening includes honest conversations about navigating arts disciplines, advocating for equity, and building community connections, followed by networking opportunities with industry leaders and fellow artists. Held at the University of Canberra on Thursday 26 June 2025 between 6:00-7:30pm. Registration required. This is a Canberra Diverse Artist Forum event supported by Diversity Arts Australia’s Shifting the Balance of Leadership Program & the Centre for Culture and Creativity University of Canberra.
Screenings at Arc Cinema
Errol Flynn’s The Adventures of Robin Hood dazzles in early Technicolor as the swashbuckling hero steals from the rich and offers audiences a vivid escape into adventure and justice. Paranormal Activity turns a suburban bedroom into a chilling stage for unseen terrors. Both films are screening Saturday 28 June at the National Film and Sound Archive. Screening on Sunday 29 June is the noir classic Mildred Pierce. Witness Joan Crawford’s Oscar-winning performance in this post-war melodrama.
photo access Digital Suite Upgrade Fundraiser
photo access is currently raising funds to upgrade their member’s facilities and keep their resources accessible to all. You can visit their donation page via the Australian Cultural Fund website to donate by 30 June 2025.
Pivot/al Open Home event
Explore Belco Arts’ offsite exhibition, pivot/al, presented across three Suburban Land Agency display homes in Whitlam. Curated by Louis Grant, the exhibition features seven artists and includes over sixty artworks. Come for the ‘Open Home’ from 2:00 – 3:00pm on Saturday 5 July and meet some of the artists in the show, chat to the curator and enjoy afternoon tea. For more information, visit the Belco Arts website.
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace and Human Waves
The Canberra Choral Society and The National Capital Orchestra are joining forces again to present a concert of two very special works for chorus and orchestra, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by beloved British composer Sir Karl Jenkins, and Human Waves by legendary Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin AO. 3:00pm Saturday 5 July at Llewellyn Hall, ANU. Bookings via Ticketek.
Applications for Rock Camp mentors now open
Rock Camp is a music and mentorship program for girls (trans and cis), trans boys, gender diverse and intersex youth aged 10-17. Mentor roles include instrument instructors, ‘band managers’ and band coaches to facilitate participants’ experience throughout the week. This year’s camp will take place Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October at Ainslie Arts Centre. For more information and to apply as a mentor, visit the Girls Rock! Canberra website. Applications close Sunday 19 July 2025.
Aidan Hartshorn, Fulcrum, Exhibition Opening
Walgalu/Wiradjuri artist Aidan Hartshorn explores the ongoing colonial disruptions to Walgalu connections with the land. Using industrial glass and elements, Fulcrum reflects his journey of crafting cultural objects while examining the degradation of his ancestral landscape. Now showing at Canberra Glassworks until 10 August with the opening event on Thursday 3 July 2025.
Creative Workplaces promotional material
The new Creative Workplaces website includes plain language information about fair, safe and respectful workplaces for artists and arts workers. An introduction to the Creative Workplaces website, covering key features, is now available to watch online. Additionally, postcards and posters promoting Creatives Workplaces are available. If you are interested in receiving these, you can contact artsACT via artsact@act.gov.au.
Sharing your Canberra arts events
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