Art Matters #52 - 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 and muse about.
Hopefully entertaining and educating or at least thought provoking!

Here are the links for things to go see:
Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh) - June 6 to Aug 30 ROLLERCOASTER | winhangadurinya in motion by Brook Andrew
Walker Street Gallery & Arts Centre - June 6 to Aug 15 Primary Succession by Wona Baeus and Charlie Lawler
Whitehorse Artspace - To July 18 A Way of Seeing by Askolds Petersons
Bayside Gallery - June 20 to Aug 30 Max Dupain and Ansel Adams: In search of perfection 
Ballarat Art Gallery - Online Gallery and collection - plus programming around Ballarat.

Here is a list of things to apply for:
The Agency Still Life Prize 2026 - Entries close 4pm, Wed July 1
Basil Sellers Art Prize - Entries close midnight, Fri Sept 11
FAC Open Exhibition Prize - Applications close Sun July 5
Hornsby Art Prize 2026 - Entries close Thurs Aug 20
2026 Maldon Landscape Prize - Entries close midnight, Tues June 30
William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize - Entries close June 14, 2026
The 2025/26 R & M McGivern Prize - Entries close 11.59pm (AEST), June 25, 2026



Art books -
- Amber Creswell Bell
About Face: Contemporary portrait painting in Australia and New Zealand

- Karina Dias Pires
Artists at Home


Todays Tracks:
Stopless, Screamfeeder
We Float, Georgia Knight (PJ Harvey Cover)
Example #22, Laurie Anderson

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 

Art Matters #52 - Arts news and reviews Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
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> Today's show was a whole lot of things to see, apply for and muse about. Hopefully entertaining and educating or at least thought provoking! Here are the links for things to go see: <a href="https://maph.org.au/">Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)</a> - June 6 to Aug 30&nbsp;ROLLERCOASTER | winhangadurinya in motion by Brook Andrew <a href="https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/walker-street-gallery">Walker Street Gallery &amp; Arts Centre</a> - June 6 to Aug 15&nbsp;Primary Succession&nbsp;by Wona Baeus and Charlie Lawler <a href="https://www.creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/venues/artspace">Whitehorse Artspace</a> - To July 18&nbsp;A Way of Seeing&nbsp;by Askolds Petersons <a href="https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/arts-and-culture">Bayside Gallery</a> - June 20 to Aug 30&nbsp;Max Dupain and Ansel Adams: In search of perfection&nbsp; <a href="https://www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au/">Ballarat Art Gallery</a> - Online Gallery and collection - plus programming around Ballarat. Here is a list of things to apply for: <a href="https://www.bdasgallery.com/stilllifeprize2026">The Agency Still Life Prize 2026</a> - Entries close 4pm, Wed July 1 <a href="https://thebas.com.au/">Basil Sellers Art Prize</a> - Entries close midnight, Fri Sept 11 <a href="https://artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Home">FAC Open Exhibition Prize</a> - Applications close Sun July 5 <a href="https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/Community/Arts-and-culture/Hornsby-Art-Prize-2026">Hornsby Art Prize 2026</a> - Entries close Thurs Aug 20 <a href="https://www.maldonartistnetwork.org.au/">2026 Maldon Landscape Prize</a> - Entries close midnight, Tues June 30 <a href="http://maph.org.au/bowness-photography-prize">William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize</a> - Entries close June 14, 2026 <a href="https://mcgivernartprize.com/">The 2025/26 R &amp; M McGivern Prize</a> - Entries close 11.59pm (AEST), June 25, 2026 
Art books - - Amber Creswell Bell About Face: Contemporary portrait painting in Australia and New Zealand - Karina Dias Pires Artists at Home 
Todays Tracks: Stopless, Screamfeeder We Float, Georgia Knight (PJ Harvey Cover) Example #22, Laurie Anderson
A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers: Little Acres - Ange Kelly K Sullivan &ndash; Collage Artist Sing Song Ceramics - Selby Elizabeth Gleeson &ndash; Muralist and fine artist Shirley Dougan &ndash; Artist Natasja - Textile artist Rajko Grbac (sculptor) The Forge Institute &ndash; Community Group The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass &amp; Pottsy from Belgrave&nbsp;

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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!

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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 us, as we dive into the local art scene with 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