Art Matters #57 - Arts news and reviews
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Please get in touch with us if you are interested in being a part of the Art Matters team and bringing art to the radio or to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events.
artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com   or   @artmatters_97.1fm

To apply for:
The Clunes Ceramic Award 
https://clunesceramicaward.org.au/
ENTRIES CLOSE AUG 9th 2026
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OPEN CALL - RED ART PRIZE 2027
Open to emerging and established artists alike, the exhibition welcomes a broad range of contemporary practices, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, mixed media, collage, textiles, and digital work.

Artists may submit up to three artworks, with a maximum size of 60 × 60 × 10 cm for 2D works and 60 × 40 × 40 cm for 3D works.

+ Entry Deadline: 20 December 2026
More details, terms and conditions, and submission information via the link
https://www.redgallery.com.au/redartprize2027
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Exhibitions to go see:

Walker Street Gallery & Arts Centre
June 6 to Aug 15 Primary Succession by Wona Baeus and Charlie Lawler

The Track Gallery
July 23 to Aug 3 (opening July 23 at 6pm)  Cinis Ardor Vitae by Michal Plis

Whitehorse Artspace
To July 18 A Way of Seeing by Askolds Petersons

Town Hall Gallery
To July 25 Wall of Magic Creatures by Kate Beynon

Bayside Gallery
June 20 to Aug 30 Max Dupain and Ansel Adams: In search of perfection

Manningham Art Gallery
Until Aug 29th - what we share
Hayley Millar Baker, Michael Cook, Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis, Damien Shen, Dr Christian Thompson AO, Keemon Williams.

Kingston Arts 
3rd July to 29th Aug Water Bodies 
Nici Cumpston, Mandy Quadrio, Aunty Netty Shaw, Aunty Dyan Summers, Judy Watson and Lisa Waup. 

Gippsland Art Gallery
June 6th - Aug 23rd Gippsland Gothic by Frank Mesaric

Mornington Peninsula regional gallery
Until Aug 23rd Helen Britton The story so far

Wangaratta Art Gallery
27 June - 13 Sept petite Miniature Textiles 2026

Todays tracks:
Body language,Booka Shade
Hit my head all day, Dry Cleaning
Liquid love, NO ZU

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 #57 - Arts news and reviews Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Please get in touch with us if you are interested in being a part of the Art Matters team and bringing art to the radio or 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>
To apply for: The Clunes Ceramic Award&nbsp; <a href="https://clunesceramicaward.org.au/">https://clunesceramicaward.org.au/</a> ENTRIES CLOSE AUG 9th 2026 ______________________________
OPEN CALL - RED ART PRIZE 2027 Open to emerging and established artists alike, the exhibition welcomes a broad range of contemporary practices, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, mixed media, collage, textiles, and digital work. Artists may submit up to three artworks, with a maximum size of 60 &times; 60 &times; 10 cm for 2D works and 60 &times; 40 &times; 40 cm for 3D works.
+ Entry Deadline: 20 December 2026 More details, terms and conditions, and submission information via the link <a href="https://www.redgallery.com.au/redartprize2027">https://www.redgallery.com.au/redartprize2027</a> ___________________________________________ Exhibitions to go see:
<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 by Wona Baeus and Charlie Lawler
<a href="https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Things-to-Do/Creative-Monash/Arts-Venues-and-Facilities/The-Track-Gallery">The Track Gallery</a> July 23 to Aug 3 (opening July 23 at 6pm)&nbsp; Cinis Ardor Vitae&nbsp;by Michal Plis
<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.boroondara.vic.gov.au/boroondara-arts/whats/online-exhibitions">Town Hall Gallery</a> To July 25&nbsp;Wall of Magic Creatures&nbsp;by Kate Beynon
<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
<a href="https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/venues/manningham-art-gallery">Manningham Art Gallery</a> Until Aug 29th - what we share Hayley Millar Baker,&nbsp;Michael Cook,&nbsp;Jahkarli Felicitas Romanis,&nbsp;Damien Shen,&nbsp;Dr Christian Thompson AO,&nbsp;Keemon Williams.
<a href="https://www.kingstonarts.com.au/whats-on/water-bodies-exhibition">Kingston Arts&nbsp;</a> 3rd July to 29th Aug Water Bodies&nbsp; Nici Cumpston, Mandy Quadrio, Aunty Netty Shaw, Aunty Dyan Summers, Judy Watson and Lisa Waup.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gippslandartgallery.com/exhibitions/frank-mesaric-gippsland-gothic">Gippsland Art Gallery</a> June 6th - Aug 23rd Gippsland Gothic by Frank Mesaric
<a href="https://mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Exhibitions/Current-exhibitions/Helen-Britton-The-Story-So-Far">Mornington Peninsula regional gallery</a> Until Aug 23rd Helen Britton The story so far
<a href="https://www.wangarattaartgallery.com.au/Exhibitions/Current-Exhibitions/Petite-Miniature-Textiles-2026">Wangaratta Art Gallery</a> 27 June - 13 Sept petite Miniature Textiles 2026 Todays tracks: Body language, Booka Shade Hit my head all day, Dry Cleaning Liquid love, NO ZU
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;

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 us, 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 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