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Student Q&Arts: Delphine Byrne
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The Majlis Travelling Fellowship: Supporting the next generation of artists
The future of art is on display in the Majlis Travelling Fellowship Exhibition at the Fiona and Sidney Myer Gallery from 4-20 August.
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David Arden on sharing his song lines and latest project ‘MEERTA’
In the world of music, careers are often born from chance encounters. For Kokatha/Gunditjmara song man David Arden, it was a single album gifted to him in high school that helped set his musical journey in motion. In this article, David shares his experience of working with students from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music on his project 'Meerta - Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden' supported by the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development.
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Meet Mr Vic NAIDOC 2023
Wamba Wamba and Ngarrindjeri playwright, Brodie Murray, was awarded the title of Mr Vic NAIDOC 2023 at the recent Victorian NAIDOC Awards.
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The Paul Selzer Exhibition finds power in lifting the stone
In a world where art often reflects on convergent themes, the 2023 Paul Selzer Exhibition and Prize - now on display at the Fiona and Sidney Myer Gallery – stands as a testament to the power of diversity and individual perspectives.
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Rising stars: The VCA50 Creative Development Grants illuminate the path for emerging artists
In the shadow of a global pandemic, emerging artists face new challenges. Now, more than ever, they need our support to carve their paths into the industry and make meaningful changes in the world.In recognition of this call, the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) is excited to announce the recipients of the inaugural VCA50 Creative Development Grants.An initiative of the VCA Foundation Board, and launched in celebration of the VCA’s 50th anniversary, these grants give early-career alumni a much-needed boost in developing new projects to help launch their careers in the creative industries.
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The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music celebrates the success of alumni and staff at the 40th Annual Green Room Awards
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music would like to extend our warmest congratulations to alumni and staff who were recognised at the 40th Annual Green Room Awards.
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Amina Briggs' Art Tram envisions a better future for First Nations people
Boonwurrung/Erub artist Amina Briggs is one of six First Nations artists chosen to create unique designs for the latest Art Trams initiative as part of the widely celebrated RISING festival.
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Artist Georgia Banks on falling in love with AI and immortalising herself in the cloud
Can you really die in the digital age? It's a question that plagues performance artist Georgia Banks. Not only is this question a recurring theme in her work, but it's also a concept she lives by.
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New subject teaching students to hone comedy craft is no joke
By Sarah HallRecent headlines have reflected the role comedy plays in speaking truth to power. Chinese social media platforms recently suspended accounts belonging to comedian Nigel Ng, who performs as Uncle Roger, after he poked fun at China's authoritarian government in a stand-up show. In the same week, a joke imitating Chinese President Xi Jinping, made by comic Mr Li, led to his employer being fined three million dollars.
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'Gowidja (After)': Moorina Bonini's vision of an Indigenous future
Moorina Bonini is a Yorta Yorta, Wurundjeri, and Wiradjuri artist whose practice is deeply informed by her Aboriginal and Italian ancestry.
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The Grief Trilogy: VCA alum Liv Satchell's plays explore connection in the face of loss
Liv Satchell is a writer, theatre-maker, dramaturg and facilitator who graduated from the VCA in 2016. Building on the work she created for her Master of Directing for Performance seven years ago, she’s about to present The Grief Trilogy to Melbourne audiences at La Mama Theatre in March. We spoke to her about her work, its inspiration, and how she hopes it will enrich those who experience it.
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PhD student Meta Cohen plays at the intersection of queerness, theatricality and sound
Meta Cohen (they/them/she/her) is a composer, sound designer and dramaturg with work spanning music, theatre and interdisciplinary art. Meta’s music has been commissioned by ensembles such as the Sydney Children’s Choir, Luminescence Chamber Singers and Mosaic Voices, and performed in diverse venues ranging from London Synagogues to the Sydney Opera House.After completing a Master of Dramaturgy at the Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne, they commenced a PhD in theatre.We spoke to Meta about their creative practice, 'interdisciplinarity', queerness and some exciting current projects.
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5 Australian women choreographers you should know (and where to see them in 2023)
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Music, animation, and dance students take over Fed Square’s digital façade on New Year’s Eve
Students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) at the University of Melbourne will take over Fed Square on New Year's Eve with an electrifying evening of performances from 6.30pm.
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The emerging voices of Australian film: Largest ever selection of short films by VCA graduates to stream free on MIFF Play
For the third time, films by graduating Film and Television students from the Victorian College of the Arts will feature on MIFF Play, the Australia-wide digital streaming platform of the Melbourne International Film Festival. This year's showcase boasts the largest selection of films in a single season and streams free from 5 - 18 December 2022.
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VCA Art Grad Show: The future of art making in Australia on display
The 23 November marks the celebrated return of the VCA Art Grad Show, featuring new works by the graduating cohort of Art students.
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‘Embrace your own strange notions': Choreographer Lucy Guerin on working with third year dancers at the VCA
In her latest work with third year dance students at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), award-winning choreographer, Lucy Guerin, takes her inspiration from the students themselves. We spoke with Lucy about the creative process, and the critical lessons learnt during her remarkable career.
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Getting match fit: VCA Acting students bring the drama of sport on stage
In October this year, graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) students will take to the stage in two exhilarating and physically demanding plays: Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves, which explores the experiences of a high school’s all-girl soccer team, and 37, a never-before-performed play by Trawlwoolway, Pakana/Palawa playwright Nathan Maynard, centring on a local footy team’s season and the Adam Goodes saga. Georgina Naidu, Lead in Acting, and Chris Mead, Head of Drama, are excited about the upcoming season – and we spoke to them to find out why.
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'Whichever avenue we go down, we’re supported fully': Hear from Master of Producing students Lucinda and Andy
When you’re a screen producer, there’s always something to do – whether it’s honing scripts, keeping the budget on track or ensuring an on-set snack supply. We spoke with Master of Producing students Lucinda Halls and Andy Johnston about their experience in their degree (now the Master of Screen Producing) and what being a producer means to them.