Category: Talks, courses & workshops
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Flinders Lane Gallery 2020
In the heart of Melbourne's laneway precinct- Flinders Lane Gallery is a contemporary art gallery that has been exhibiti...
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Melbourne Institute of Technology 2020
Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) is a tertiary educational institution offering courses in business- IT and telec...
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Trapt Bar and Escape Rooms 2020
Trapt is a bar and escape room venue where you can escape reality. The themed multi-room escape adventures transport you...
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BLAKitecture: With(out) Engagement 2020
While there is still work to be done on improving design processes so that they centre the voices of Traditional Owners-...
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Gallerysmith 2020
Located on the city fringe in North Melbourne- Gallerysmith is a contemporary art gallery presenting around 20 exhibitio...
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Archibald- Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2020
The Archibald- Wynne and Sulman Prizes is an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike.The Archibald Prize- first awarded in 1921- is Australia's favourite art award- and one of its most prestigious. Awarded to the best portrait painting- it's a who's who of Australian culture - from politicians to celebrities- sporting heroes to artists.The Wynne Prize is awarded to the best landscape painting of Australian scenery- or figure sculpture- while the Sulman Prize is given to the best subject painting- genre painting or mural project in oil- acrylic- watercolour or mixed media.Each year- the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW judge the Archibald and Wynne- and invite an artist to judge the Sulman. The 2020 judge is Khadim Ali.Visit the exhibition to vote for your favourite portrait in the ANZ People's Choice award before voting closes on 13 December and see the work of budding artists aged 5-18 on display in the Young Archies. Young Archie winners will be announced 24 October 2020.For families- there are also children's labels- a children's trail and an activity sheet with ideas for creating your own portraits at home.
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LGTBI+ in Spanish- Online Short Films 2020
Short fiction and documentary film programme that covers the different expressions and representations of the LGBTI+ community with a clear commitment to give an image of the creativity around these identities. The programme presents excellent cinematographic works from Spain- Colombia- as well as a Mexican-American co-production. Coordinated around the funds of the Feelsales distributor- the aim of the screenings is to offer a cinematographic view that draw attention to the different sexual identities to the viewers. Book your ticket here
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Lindy Lee: Moon in a Dew Drop 2020
Lose yourself in the work of influential Australian Chinese artist Lindy Lee. Slow down and take in shimmering- meditative and thought-provoking works in her largest survey exhibition to date- which draws on her experience of living between two cultures.Using a spectacular array of processes which include flinging molten bronze- burning paper and allowing the rain to transform surfaces- Lee draws on her Australian and Chinese heritage to develop works that engage with the history of art- cultural authenticity- personal identity and the cosmos. Key influences are the philosophies of Daoism and Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism- which explore the connections between humanity and nature.Curated by MCA Director- Elizabeth Ann Macgregor OBE- this exhibition will introduce audiences to over 70 works from across the artist's extensive career- from early photocopy artworks and wax paintings to recent large-scale installations and sculptures.CuratorElizabeth Ann Macgregor OBEAssociate CuratorMegan Robson
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Microflix Festival online 2020
City of Sydney Library is proud to host the third annual Microflix Festival- celebrating short films and the stories which inspired them.Whether you're a film buff- a lover of literature or a budding filmmaker- join us online to experience this exciting showcase of contemporary Australian storytelling through film. Enjoy live panel discussions- film screenings- the awards ceremony and a filmmaking workshop over 3 days.You will have an opportunity to read the stories and vote on your favourite- here from October 12. Then join us for the awards night to find out how filmmakers working in COVID-19 restrictions have brought them to life on screen.Events includeAdaptation Symposium: 7.30pm-9pm- Thursday 29 OctoberJoin a live panel of industry experts- authors and filmmakers to explore the nuts and bolts of adapting micro-fiction to micro-films. Panelists include micro-literature expert- Cassandra Atherton- scriptwriting teacher- Craig Batty- filmmaker- Rachel Landers and scriptwriter- Alana Valentine . You'll also get to hear from guest speaker Hajer- from ABC TV's comedy series Halal Gurls on diversity in storytelling and filmmaking and interviews with authors and filmmakers. Awards night: 7.30pm-9pm- Friday 30 OctoberWatch all the finalist films as selected by the festival jury- Fatima Mawas- Romina Accurso and Will Simon- followed by the awards ceremony. You'll also get to cast your vote for People's Choice Award live.Filmmaking workshop: Saturday 31 OctoberSo you've shot some video footage using your phone and now you need to edit it together. Perhaps you're not sure how to go about it the right way- or you aren't sure about which editing software to use?Whether you are putting together your first short film or uploading a vlog to Youtube- this online editing workshop will provide beginner video editors with the basics for taking videos to the next level.In this hands-on workshop- with experienced film editor- Jordan Swioklo you will learn the basics of editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. You can get creative by using different transitions- adding simple effects- titles and soundtracks. You will also learn key information about how to import and set up your project correctly- file types- file size and how to export your final cut.No prior knowledge of editing is needed but basic computer skills will be assumed. Participants are encouraged to come ready with their own footage and any music tracks they wish to use. Royalty-free film footage and soundtracks will also be available for use- if requested prior to the workshop. Participants are also required to have Adobe Premiere Pro installed and working on their computer prior to the workshop. If you do not already own the software- please download a free trial.All events are free however bookings are essential. Please read your booking confirmation carefully for instructions on how to join the event on Zoom. You'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own or computer or device to participate.Hosted by the City of Sydney Library- in partnership with Microflix and Spineless Wonders.
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