Art Matters #31
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

On todays Art Matters - I finally caught up and ran though some things to go see around Melbourne and a little further as well.

Here are some things to look up if they sparked your interest:
Textile Temporalities by Shannon Slee
15 November—20 December
Manningham Art Gallery 
manningham.vic.gov.au/gallery

Female Trouble by Pia de Bruyn
11 October—14 February
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/bundoorahomestead


DISillusion/DISsolution by Megan Evans
17 November—16 January
ArtSpace at Realm



Power of Print
Works by artists including Raymond Arnold, Angela Cavalieri, Vicki Couzens, Martin King, Deborah Klein, Nusra Latif Qureshi, Lloyd Rees, Teho Ropeyarn and others.
24 November—26 January
ArtSpace at Realm


Mercurial Muses by Kim Salmon
27 November—14 December
One Star Gallery
@onestarlounge


Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise
Sat 29 Nov 2025 - Sun 22 Feb 2026
Bunjil Place
https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/ 


Small! 2025
45 Downstairs
27-18 dec
opening night 26th nov 5-7pm
Open tues to fri 12-7pm and sat 12 -4pm 
Free
45 flinders lane, Melbourne


Super Kaylene Whiskey
15 November 2025 until Monday 9 March 2026
National Portrait Gallery
Adult $16 / Concession $14 / Circle of Friends $10 / Mob Free (limit 2 per person) / Under 18 Free
www.portrait.gov.au

Todays Tracks:
Parthenon Baby, Palm Springs
Visualiser, Georgia Knight
Shadow, Spiderling

THANK YOU to our Subscribers: 
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy
Kelly K Sullivan – Collage Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Selby
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist
Shirley Dougen - Artist
Natasja - Textile Artist
Rajko Grbac - Sculptor
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY

Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events.
artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com   or   @artmatters_97.1fm

Art Matters #31 Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019 On todays Art Matters - I finally caught up and ran though some things to go see around Melbourne and a little further as well. Here are some things to look up if they sparked your interest: Textile Temporalities by Shannon Slee 15 November&mdash;20 December Manningham Art Gallery&nbsp; <a href="manningham.vic.gov.au/gallery">manningham.vic.gov.au/gallery</a> Female Trouble by&nbsp;Pia de Bruyn 11 October&mdash;14 February Bundoora Homestead Art Centre <a href="http://arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/bundoorahomestead">arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/bundoorahomestead</a>
 DISillusion/DISsolution by Megan Evans 17 November&mdash;16 January <a href="https://artguide.com.au/gallery/artspace-at-realm/">ArtSpace at Realm</a> 
 Power of Print Works by artists including Raymond Arnold, Angela Cavalieri, Vicki Couzens, Martin King, Deborah Klein, Nusra Latif Qureshi, Lloyd Rees, Teho Ropeyarn and others. 24 November&mdash;26 January <a href="https://artguide.com.au/gallery/artspace-at-realm/">ArtSpace at Realm</a> 
Mercurial Muses by&nbsp;Kim Salmon 27 November&mdash;14 December <a href="https://artguide.com.au/gallery/one-star-gallery/">One Star Gallery</a> <a href="instagram.com/onestarlounge">@onestarlounge</a>
 Maria Fernanda Cardoso: Spiders of Paradise Sat 29 Nov 2025 - Sun 22 Feb 2026 Bunjil Place <a href="https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/">https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/</a>&nbsp;
 Small! 2025 45 Downstairs 27-18 dec opening night 26th nov 5-7pm Open tues to fri 12-7pm and sat 12 -4pm Free 45 flinders lane, Melbourne
 Super Kaylene Whiskey 15 November 2025 until Monday 9 March 2026 National Portrait Gallery Adult&nbsp;$16&nbsp;/ Concession&nbsp;$14&nbsp;/ Circle&nbsp;of&nbsp;Friends&nbsp;$10&nbsp;/ Mob&nbsp;Free&nbsp;(limit&nbsp;2&nbsp;per&nbsp;person)&nbsp;/ Under&nbsp;18&nbsp;Free <a href="https://www.portrait.gov.au">www.portrait.gov.au</a> Todays Tracks: Parthenon Baby, Palm Springs Visualiser, Georgia Knight Shadow, Spiderling THANK YOU to our Subscribers:&nbsp; Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass &amp; Pottsy Kelly K Sullivan &ndash; Collage Artist Sing Song Ceramics - Selby Elizabeth Gleeson &ndash; Muralist and fine artist Shirley Dougen - Artist Natasja - Textile Artist Rajko Grbac - Sculptor The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events. <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/artmatters_97.1fm/">@artmatters_97.1fm</a>

Welcome to Art Matters, the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we’ve got you covered.

Join me, Sal, as we dive into the local art scene with engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews - real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community.
We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend.

Expect lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what’s new, now, and next in local art.

It’ll be educational, it’ll be entertaining, and it’ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us.

Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!

Let us know about your Art practice at artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com or @artmatters_97.1fm

Welcome to&nbsp;Art Matters,&nbsp;the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we&rsquo;ve got you covered. Join me, Sal, as we dive into the local art scene with&nbsp;engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews&nbsp;- real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community. We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend. Expect&nbsp;lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what&rsquo;s new, now, and next in local art. It&rsquo;ll be educational, it&rsquo;ll be entertaining, and it&rsquo;ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us. Tune in, get inspired, and&nbsp;be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!
Let us know about your Art practice at <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a> or @artmatters_97.1fm

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