Art Matters #53 - Arts news and reviews
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

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Today's show was a whole lot of things to see, apply for get involved in and or muse about.
Hopefully entertaining and educating or at least thought provoking!

Things to go see:

CHIFF - Cameo cinemas June 6th to July 5th - https://www.chiff.com.au/ or https://www.cameocinemas.com.au/ 

Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival - June 26th , 27th and 28th 2026
https://theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au/whats-on/castlemaine-documentary-festival-2026/2026-06-26/ 
Notably - Love Compilations
Inspired by Wendy Clarke's Love Tapes, The Love Compilations invites the Castlemaine community to record intimate three-minute reflections on love - forming a collective video artwork capturing a wide spectrum of voices and emotional truths. 
Screenings at :
Castlemaine Art Museum – Saturday & Sunday 12.30 – 2pm
Market Building Castlemaine – Saturday & Sunday 12.30 – 2pm
and Wimble Wadio Wall
For something a little different, head to Wimble Street for a drive-in experience like no other.
The Wimble Wadio Wall runs a dusk-til-dawn projection loop –  just park up and tune to 88.3 FM.

Things to apply for:
The Emerging Art Fair.
WE ARE NOW TAKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR MELBOURNE 2027:
www.theemergingartfair.com.au

NOW OPEN! Applications for the 2026 National Emerging Art Prize are open online – and we are now calling on all unrepresented Australian painters and photographers to enter their work in the awards program’s sixth edition! Entries close 1 September 26 
nationalemergingartprize

CALL OUT Blindside x Liquid Architecture ‘Sound Series’ 2026

For the 2026 Sound Series, Liquid Architecture and Blindside invite proposals from artists seeking curatorial mentorship and financial support to develop and present new work or works-in-progress at Blindside. Selected artists will receive curatorial guidance, a materials and production allowance ($500), and an artist fee ($1,200).
Exhibition dates are Wed 2nd - Sat 26th September 2026.
Artists at all stages of their practice are encouraged to apply with proposals that engage sound and listening in ambitious, experimental, and critically engaged ways.
Find out more and apply - https://blindside.org.au/opportunity/call-out-blindside-x-liquid-architecture-sound-series-2026 
Deadline: Wednesday 24 June 2026 11:59pm

Suzanne Phoenix  - photospunctuatemylife
Oakleigh Photo Walk - Saturday 1 August

Join the Oakleigh Photo Walk to explore a suburb of Melbourne known as ‘Little Greece’. Led by Suzanne Phoenix who has been documenting Melbourne for over 10 years through her unique lens.

Discover Oakleigh, it’s unusual and hidden gems, the old and the new, and street photography photo opportunities. A great chance to visit this lively culinary scene, particularly centered around the bustling Eaton Mall, authentic Mediterranean cafes, and traditional Greek bakeries.

Everyone is welcome no matter whatever camera you have (it can be a smart phone) and any level of photography experience, and discover Oakleigh, or a side of Oakleigh you haven’t seen before. A casual and friendly photo walk at a pace to suit you.

This workshop will run for 2 hours, from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday 1 August 2026 with limited numbers. 
Rates:  *must be accompanied by an adult.

• Adults $75
• 13 to 16 year olds $45*
• Children under 12 are free*

CALL FOR ARTISTS | Quadrant Gallery Art Fair 2026
Expressions of Interest are open for this year's QG Art Fair.

We welcome all 2D and 3D art forms!
Entries close Sunday 5th July.

Entry form -
https://form.jotform.com/261467999269885 

And there will be more fo that next week!! stay tuned.....

Todays Tracks:
One life Stand, Hot Chip
Strings of Life, The Dirtbombs 
Temecula Sunrise, Dirty Projectors

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers:

Little Acres - Ange
Kelly K Sullivan – Collage Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Selby
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist
Shirley Dougan – Artist
Natasja - Textile artist
Rajko Grbac (sculptor)
The Forge Institute – Community Group
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy from Belgrave