Art Matters #35 - Artists Nat Wijeyeratne and Barry Spencer
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today on Art Matters, I had these two ledges in the studio to help me reflect on the year that was and chat about some things we attended, tried, learnt, failed at (will rework)  as well as a whole lot of plans to make, things to go see over the summer, adventures to be had!
Things from major blockbusters at NGV (like Westwood | Kawakubo) and immersive experiences at THE LUME or a hidden away gem of an exhibition at the State Library of Victoria - to unique regional gems like Ballarat Art Galleries textile focus or the Mornington Regional Art Galleries current show Unfolded, plus all the stops in between – catch something local in Ringwood at Realm Artspace or around the corner at Burrinja Cultural Centre or The Hut Gallery.
There is so much to see and experience around Victoria. Get out there and get yourself some art and we'll check in with you all in 2026!!

Here are some Websites to jump on for more information:

NGV
HEIDE
MCLELLAND
MORNINGTON
STATE LIBRARY
BURRINJA
BALLARAT
REALM
THE HUT GALLERY

Todays Tracks:
Beat goes on, The all seeing I
Digital Witness, St Vincent

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 

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 #35 - Artists Nat Wijeyeratne and Barry Spencer Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019 Today on Art Matters, I had these two ledges in the studio to help me reflect on the year that was and chat about some things we attended, tried, learnt, failed at (will rework)&nbsp; as well as a whole lot of plans to make, things to go see over the summer, adventures to be had! Things from major blockbusters at NGV (like Westwood | Kawakubo) and immersive experiences at&nbsp;THE LUME or a hidden away gem of an exhibition at the State Library of Victoria -&nbsp;to unique regional gems like Ballarat Art Galleries&nbsp;textile focus or the Mornington Regional Art Galleries&nbsp;current show Unfolded, plus all the stops in between &ndash; catch something local in Ringwood at&nbsp;Realm Artspace or around the corner at Burrinja Cultural Centre or The Hut Gallery. There is so much to see and experience around Victoria. Get out there and get yourself some art and we'll check in with you all in 2026!! Here are some Websites to jump on for more information: <a href="https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/">NGV</a> <a href="https://www.heide.com.au/">HEIDE</a> <a href="https://mcclelland.org.au/">MCLELLAND</a> <a href="https://mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Home">MORNINGTON</a> <a href="https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/exhibitions/creative-acts/">STATE LIBRARY</a> <a href="https://www.burrinja.org.au/">BURRINJA</a> <a href="https://www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au/">BALLARAT</a> <a href="https://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/Explore/ArtsInMaroondah/Arts-venues-and-spaces/ArtSpace-at-Realm">REALM</a> <a href="https://www.thehutgallery.com.au/">THE HUT GALLERY</a> Todays Tracks: Beat goes on, The all seeing I Digital Witness, St Vincent 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; 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>

Art Matters - 16.12.2025

Art Matters #34 - Gareth Hart - Lying Down in Public Places
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today we had the always engaging Gareth Hart in the studio to talk all about their exhibition - 
Lying Down in Public Places, currently showing in the area surrounding Walker st Gallery and Art Centre in Dandenong, and the performance that happened as part of the work as well.

This project proposes lying down as an act of radical queerness.

Set amongst the concrete playground of the Dandenong, surrounding Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre (which might be read as masculine), ‘Lying down in public places’ is just what it sounds like: a body at rest.

Through this rest, lying down becomes an act of extreme gentleness and care, amongst the hard surfaces of the city: surfaces the artist associates with a ‘masculine’ city.

The work extends Hart’s interest in how queer bodies take up space in the public domain - and the politics of revealing and concealing that are intrinsically linked to this idea.

In thinking about gender as a spectrum, and the capacity of the non-binary body to be both a site of protest and a tool of protest, this work (realised through both photography and live performance), seeks ways to queer public space, subtly. This body at rest asks us to consider softness, queerness and release as acts of resistance.

Concept and realisation: Gareth Hart
Photography: Cathy Ronalds

You can find out more about the work at @artsgreaterdandy  or @artgareth
and walker-street-gallery

Directions - Walker St Gallery and Art Space

Todays Tracks:
Radio Ladio, Metronomy
Wildfires, SAULT 
Ready for the floor, Hot Chip

THANK YOU to our 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

Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events.
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Art Matters #34 - Gareth Hart - Lying Down in Public Places Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019 Today we had the always engaging Gareth Hart in the studio to talk all about their exhibition - Lying Down in Public Places, currently showing in the area surrounding Walker st Gallery and Art Centre in Dandenong, and the performance that happened as part of the work as well.
This project proposes lying down as an act of radical queerness.
Set amongst the concrete playground of the Dandenong, surrounding Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre (which might be read as masculine), &lsquo;Lying down in public places&rsquo; is just what it sounds like: a body at rest.
Through this rest, lying down becomes an act of extreme gentleness and care, amongst the hard surfaces of the city: surfaces the artist associates with a &lsquo;masculine&rsquo; city.
The work extends Hart&rsquo;s interest in how queer bodies take up space in the public domain - and the politics of revealing and concealing that are intrinsically linked to this idea.
In thinking about gender as a spectrum, and the capacity of the non-binary body to be both a site of protest and a tool of protest, this work (realised through both photography and live performance), seeks ways to queer public space, subtly. This body at rest asks us to consider softness, queerness and release as acts of resistance.
Concept and realisation: Gareth Hart Photography: Cathy Ronalds You can find out more about the work at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artsgreaterdandy/?hl=en">@artsgreaterdandy</a>&nbsp; or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRgx7bykqnz/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1">@artgareth</a> and <a href="https://www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/walker-street-gallery">walker-street-gallery</a>
Directions - <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nfW47Jve4JUBzvHq8">Walker St Gallery and Art Space</a>
Todays Tracks: Radio Ladio, Metronomy Wildfires, SAULT&nbsp; Ready for the floor, Hot Chip THANK YOU to our Subscribers:&nbsp; Little Acres - Ange Kelly K Sullivan &ndash; Collage Artist Sing Song Ceramics - Selby Elizabeth Gleeson &ndash; 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 &amp; Pottsy 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>
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Art Matters - 09.12.2025 - Gareth Hart

Art Matters #33 - Brent Dakis - The Forge Institute
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today on Art Matters we were joined on the phone by Brent Dakis, who has recently created 
The Forge Institute—a not-for-profit youth arts organisation offering young people safe, supportive spaces to explore creativity through workshops, mentorships, and exhibitions. 
The Forge Institute has emerged from a very personal place for Brent, and we talked all about the vision behind it, the work they’re doing, and how our community can get involved.
You can find out more about The Forge Institute and how you can support it on their website
theforgeinstitute.au
or instagram
@theforgeinstitute.inc

There will be a Forge Institute stall at the Burrinja Art Fair this weekend if you want to go along and have a chat or find out more. (plus stickers!!)

A massive thanks to Brent for sharing such personal things on air for our listeners and also for creating something so needed for our youth in the hills.
This conversation did touch on youth suicide and mental health 
- if you’re feeling impacted by anything discussed today, please know you’re not alone. 
You can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14 
Kids helpline1800 55 1800
or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636
for support at any time.

Todays Tracks:
Army of me (Bjork Cover), Julia Jacklin & RVG
Mingle, Georgia Knight 
Nobody loves you more, Kim Deal
Floating, Blue Nude

THANK YOU to our Subscribers: 
Little Acres - Ange
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 Forge Institute - Community Group
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy

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 #33 - Brent Dakis - The Forge Institute Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Today on Art Matters we were joined on the phone by Brent Dakis, who has recently created The Forge Institute&mdash;a not-for-profit youth arts organisation offering young people safe, supportive spaces to explore creativity through workshops, mentorships, and exhibitions. The Forge Institute has emerged from a very personal place for Brent, and we talked all about the vision behind it, the work they&rsquo;re doing, and how our community can get involved. You can find out more about The Forge Institute and how you can support it on their website <a href="https://theforgeinstitute.au/">theforgeinstitute.au</a> or instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theforgeinstitute.inc">@theforgeinstitute.inc </a> There will be a Forge Institute stall at the Burrinja Art Fair this weekend if you want to go along and have a chat or find out more. (plus stickers!!) A massive thanks to Brent for sharing such personal things on air for our listeners and also for creating something so needed for our youth in the hills. This conversation did touch on youth suicide and mental health - if you&rsquo;re feeling impacted by anything discussed today, please know you&rsquo;re not alone. You can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids helpline <a href="https://kidshelpline.com.au/">1800 55 1800</a> or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 for support at any time.
Todays Tracks: Army of me (Bjork Cover), Julia Jacklin &amp; RVG Mingle, Georgia Knight&nbsp; Nobody loves you more, Kim Deal Floating, Blue Nude THANK YOU to our Subscribers:&nbsp; Little Acres - Ange 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 Forge Institute - Community Group The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass &amp; Pottsy 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>

Art Matters - 02.12.2025

Art Matters #32 - CJ Baxter - Burrinja Art Fair 
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today on Art Matters we were joined by Artist, maker, organiser, collaborator, and all-round community champion — CJ Baxter.

CJ currently works at Burrinja but has also spent years building opportunities for artists through markets, events, exhibitions, and creative networks. Today she told us all about the Burrinja Art Fair happening on December 6th — what you’ll find there, the artists involved, and why supporting local makers this Christmas really does matter.

Burrinja Art Fair - FREE Event
OVER 40 stalls in and outside the building
Food stalls
Bar/Cafe
Live Music - Tony J King - 11:00am-1:00pm
Jenna Campbell - 1:30pm-3:30pm
Ruccis Circus
Live art demonstartions
Interactive making

10:30 - 4pm
Saturday 6th December 
Burrinja Cultural Centre
351 Glenfern Rd Upwey
www.burrinja.org.au

AND 
Check out the Summer Salon exhibition in the Lyre Gallery opening from 2-4pm upstairs.
$500 or less all artworks for sale.


Todays Tracks:
Who, David Byrne & St. Vincent
Wooly Booly, Sam Sham & The Pharaoh's 
Everything is now, Jess Ribeiro

THANK YOU to our Subscribers: 
Little Acres - Ange
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 Forge Institute - Community Group
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy

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 #32 - CJ Baxter - Burrinja Art Fair&nbsp; Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Today on Art Matters we were joined by Artist, maker, organiser, collaborator, and all-round community champion &mdash; CJ Baxter.
CJ currently works at Burrinja but has also spent years building opportunities for artists through markets, events, exhibitions, and creative networks. Today she told us all about the&nbsp;Burrinja Art Fair happening on December 6th &mdash; what you&rsquo;ll find there, the artists involved, and why supporting local makers this Christmas really does matter.
Burrinja Art Fair - FREE Event OVER 40 stalls in and outside the building Food stalls Bar/Cafe Live Music - Tony J King - 11:00am-1:00pm Jenna Campbell - 1:30pm-3:30pm Ruccis Circus Live art demonstartions Interactive making 10:30 - 4pm Saturday 6th December&nbsp; Burrinja Cultural Centre 351 Glenfern Rd Upwey <a href="https://www.burrinja.org.au">www.burrinja.org.au</a>
AND&nbsp; Check out the Summer Salon exhibition in the Lyre Gallery opening from 2-4pm upstairs. $500 or less all artworks for sale.
 Todays Tracks: Who,&nbsp;David Byrne &amp; St. Vincent Wooly Booly, Sam Sham &amp; The Pharaoh's&nbsp; Everything is now, Jess Ribeiro THANK YOU to our Subscribers:&nbsp; Little Acres - Ange 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 Forge Institute - Community Group The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass &amp; Pottsy 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>

Art Matters - 25.11.2025

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>

Art Matters - 18.11.2025

Art Matters #30 - Speak Percussion and Shirley Dougan
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today on Art Matters we chatted with Kaylie Melville, Co-Artistic Director of Speak Percussion, ahead of the performance to be held at Burrinja this Thursday 13th Nov - Percussion, Conversation, Degustation. This is an ongoing series of improvisational music and cross-artform performance that integrates elements of food, participatory discussion and live music.
Led by the incredible Duré Dara, the Speak Percussion team, and Students from Upwey High — it promises to be a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. 
www.burrinja.org.au for details and tickets.

We also chatted to artist Shirley Dougan all about her exhibition Journey... 
Her process and techniques as well as what inspired the works.
On now at The Hut Gallery in Ferntree Gully until Dec 5th 
The Hut Gallery 
157 Underwood Rd, Ferntree Gully
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
thehutgallery.com.au
@shirleydouganart

Todays Tracks:
Who, David Byrne & St. Vincent
la jeune fille aux cheveux balancs, Camile
Mama Roux, Dr. John

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 Dougan - 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 #30 - Speak Percussion and Shirley Dougan Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Today on Art Matters we chatted with Kaylie Melville, Co-Artistic Director of Speak Percussion, ahead of the performance to be held at Burrinja this Thursday 13th Nov - Percussion, Conversation, Degustation. This is an ongoing series of improvisational music and cross-artform performance that integrates elements of food, participatory discussion and live music. Led by the incredible Dur&eacute; Dara, the&nbsp;Speak Percussion team, and Students from Upwey High &mdash; it promises to be a one-of-a-kind sensory experience. <a href="https://www.burrinja.org.au">www.burrinja.org.au</a> for details and tickets. We also chatted to artist Shirley Dougan all about her exhibition&nbsp;Journey...&nbsp; Her process and techniques as well as what inspired the works. On now at The Hut Gallery in Ferntree Gully until Dec 5th&nbsp; The Hut Gallery&nbsp; 157 Underwood Rd, Ferntree Gully Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm <a href="https://www.thehutgallery.com.au/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExeWlYeHdDYUtxZFBoVjNxN3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6sjJW7qBCb_51SKvIy7VidHhj1fqaOjBSBcD1mi_DvrqaMldNJ0TI3LG5i6A_aem_fgkma4rNKPY0QZxSAZZMqA">thehutgallery.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIGQqZnTr0X/?hl=af">@shirleydouganart</a>
Todays Tracks: Who,&nbsp;David Byrne &amp; St. Vincent la jeune fille aux cheveux balancs,&nbsp;Camile Mama Roux,&nbsp;Dr. John 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 Dougan - 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>

Art Matters - 11.11.2025

Art Matters #29 - Tasmina K Majles
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019


Today on Art Matters I was speaking to Tasmina K Majles, a Melbourne-based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores memory, belonging and connection to place.

Drawing on her Bangladeshi heritage and her life here in Australia, Tasmina’s art reflects the beauty and complexity of living between cultures — and our shared relationship with the natural world.

Tasmina kindly shared all about what inspires her work and her practice and told us about her upcoming pieces that will be at Bunjil Place Library opening 24th November - you can see the beautiful and thought provoking work she creates by checking out her website and social media via these links :

www.tasminakmajles.com

@tasminakmajles_artworks

Things to apply for:


Call for artists to exhibit in 26/27 at Maroondah federation estate gallery 
visit  www.artsinmaroondah.com.au

No vacancy gallery accepting applications to exhibit in 2026
www.no-vacancy.com.au

Small Works Art Prize 2026 - Brunswick St Gallery - Fitzroy
https://brunswickstreetgallery.com.au/
Entries close midnight Nov 16th

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



Todays Tracks:
Aesthetic love theme, Hantu
Ready for the Floor, Hot Chip

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 #29 - Tasmina K Majles Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019 
Today on Art Matters I was speaking to Tasmina K Majles, a Melbourne-based multidisciplinary artist whose work explores memory, belonging and connection to place.
Drawing on her Bangladeshi heritage and her life here in Australia, Tasmina&rsquo;s art reflects the beauty and complexity of living between cultures &mdash; and our shared relationship with the natural world. Tasmina kindly shared all about what inspires her work and her practice and told us about her upcoming pieces that will be at Bunjil Place Library opening 24th November - you can see the beautiful and thought provoking work she creates by checking out her website and social media via these links :
<a href="https://www.tasminakmajles.com">www.tasminakmajles.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tasminakmajles_artworks/">@tasminakmajles_artworks</a> Things to apply for: 
Call for artists to exhibit in 26/27 at Maroondah federation estate gallery visit&nbsp; <a href="https://www.artsinmaroondah.com.au">www.artsinmaroondah.com.au</a>
No vacancy gallery accepting applications to exhibit in 2026 <a href="http://www.no-vacancy.com.au">www.no-vacancy.com.au</a> 
Small Works Art Prize 2026 - Brunswick St Gallery - Fitzroy <a href="https://brunswickstreetgallery.com.au/">https://brunswickstreetgallery.com.au/</a> Entries close midnight Nov 16th
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 
Todays Tracks: Aesthetic love theme, Hantu Ready for the Floor, Hot Chip 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>
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Art Matters - 04.11.2025

Art Matters #28 - Dr. Barry Spencer
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today on the show Barry Spencer joined us to talk about creative processes, pushing boundaries, challenging expectations, the importance of experimentation and play and a little bit of structure to keep it all going!
Barry's practice blends the tactile with the digital — think ceramics shaped by code, letterforms that almost stop being letters, and a constant curiosity that asks “what if?”


You can see more of Barry’s evolving creations — from his pen plotter drawings to his ceramic forms and motion experiments — over on his Instagram @speculatype
or via his website at https://barryspencerdesign.com.au/

Barry also has a piece of work in the Maroondah Mayoral Art Exhibition at Maroondah federation Estate in Ringwood at the moment running until Nov 8th.

 

Thank you to my 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

Todays Tracks:
Hate Dancin', King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
Talking to a Stranger, NO ZU
Ill Times, GUM, Ambrose Kenny-Smith

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 #28 - Dr. Barry Spencer Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Today on the show Barry Spencer joined us to talk about creative processes, pushing boundaries, challenging expectations, the importance of experimentation and play and a little bit of structure to keep it all going! Barry's practice blends the tactile with the digital &mdash; think ceramics shaped by code, letterforms that almost stop being letters, and a constant curiosity that asks &ldquo;what if?&rdquo; 
You can see more of Barry&rsquo;s evolving creations &mdash; from his&nbsp;pen plotter drawings&nbsp;to his&nbsp;ceramic forms and motion experiments&nbsp;&mdash; over on his Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/speculatype/?hl=en">@speculatype</a> or via his website at&nbsp;<a href="https://barryspencerdesign.com.au/">https://barryspencerdesign.com.au/</a>
Barry also has a piece of work in the Maroondah Mayoral Art Exhibition at Maroondah federation Estate in Ringwood at the moment running until Nov 8th.
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Thank you to my 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
Todays Tracks: Hate Dancin', King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Talking to a Stranger, NO ZU Ill Times, GUM, Ambrose Kenny-Smith 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>

Art Matters - 28.10.2025

Art Matters #27 - Bec Griffiths
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today I chatted with Bec Griffiths an artist and a teacher who’s spent over 20 years helping brands and businesses communicate in ways that really connect. After years working as an executive in global marketing, Bec now uses that experience to support artists — helping them bridge the gap between their creative practice and the business side of things. She joined me today to talk about how artists can find their voice in marketing and how meaningful communication can help build a sustainable creative career.
You can find out more about Bec her mentoring and her The Art of Marketing course at
becgriffiths.com
illuminateclasses.com
@bec__griffiths



Things to see and apply for:
Call for artists to exhibit in 26/27 at Maroondah Federation Estate gallery 
visit  artsinmaroondah.com.au

No vacancy gallery accepting applications to exhibit in 2026
www.no-vacancy.com.au

Rona Green's Solo Exhibition – Need a minute to make my mind up
Opens 21st Oct 6-8pm at Australian Galleries 35 derby St Collingwood
Artist talk sat 25th oct 2pm 
Exhibition runs until Nov 8th - Gallery open 7 days 10am -6pm

Thanks to my SUBSCRIBERS: 
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy
Kelly K Sullivan – Collage Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Selby
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist

Todays Tracks:
To be young(to be sad, to be high), Ryan Adams
Parthenon Baby, Palm Springs
What have you done for me lately, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Fine Fine Fine, Ruby Soho

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 #27 - Bec Griffiths Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Today I chatted with Bec Griffiths an artist and a teacher who&rsquo;s spent over 20 years helping brands and businesses communicate in ways that really connect. After years working as an executive in global marketing, Bec now uses that experience to support artists &mdash; helping them bridge the gap between their creative practice and the business side of things. She joined me today to talk about how artists can find their voice in marketing and how meaningful communication can help build a sustainable creative career. You can find out more about Bec her mentoring and her&nbsp;The Art of Marketing&nbsp;course at <a href="https://www.becgriffiths.com">becgriffiths.com</a> <a href="https://www.illuminateclasses.com">illuminateclasses.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bec__griffiths/">@bec__griffiths</a> 
Things to see and apply for: Call for artists to exhibit in 26/27 at Maroondah Federation Estate gallery&nbsp; visit &nbsp;<a href="https://www.artsinmaroondah.com.au">artsinmaroondah.com.au</a> No vacancy gallery accepting applications to exhibit in 2026 <a href="http://www.no-vacancy.com.au">www.no-vacancy.com.au</a> 
Rona Green's Solo Exhibition &ndash; Need a minute to make my mind up Opens 21st Oct 6-8pm at Australian Galleries 35 derby St Collingwood Artist talk sat 25th oct 2pm Exhibition runs until Nov 8th - Gallery open 7 days 10am -6pm
Thanks to my 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
Todays Tracks: To be young(to be sad, to be high), Ryan Adams Parthenon Baby, Palm Springs What have you done for me lately, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings Fine Fine Fine, Ruby Soho 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>

Art Matters - 21.10.2025

Art Matters #26 - David Williams from Sincere Apologies and Shirley Dougen from The Hut Gallery
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today I chatted with David Williams, about Sincere Apologies — a deeply human and quietly powerful participatory performance exploring what it really means to say “I’m sorry.”

Created by Dan Koop, Jamie Lewis, and David Williams, and based on an original concept by Roslyn Oades and David Williams, Sincere Apologies is part theatrical ritual, part social experiment — a show that invites audiences to reflect, connect, and maybe even heal, through the simple but profound act of apology.

It’s been described as gentle, nurturing, and surprisingly funny, where everyone gets involved just a little bit, and nothing is ever compulsory. David joined me from a quiet nook in the Sydney Airport to talk about where this idea came from, how it works, and why apologising might just be one of the most meaningful things we can do together.
Happening this Friday 17th Oct At Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey you can find all the details and tickets on the Burrinja website
- this is one of those shows that stays with you long after you’ve left.

We then heard a recording of my chat with Shirley Dougen from The Hut Gallery - I visited the Hut in Ferntree Gully last week to check out the latest Members exhibition - running until the 31st Oct  it is well worth the visit! Check out what's on and when at thehutgallery.com.au
Join up as a member to be involved and save on all their workshops too!

Current Subscribers:
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy 
Kelly K Sullivan – Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Ceramicist
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist

Todays Tracks:
Talking to a Stranger, NO ZU
Wildfires, SAULT

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 #26 - David Williams from Sincere Apologies and Shirley Dougen from The Hut Gallery Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Today I chatted with David Williams, about Sincere Apologies &mdash; a deeply human and quietly powerful participatory performance exploring what it really means to say &ldquo;I&rsquo;m sorry.&rdquo;
Created by Dan Koop, Jamie Lewis, and David Williams, and based on an original concept by Roslyn Oades and David Williams, Sincere Apologies is part theatrical ritual, part social experiment &mdash; a show that invites audiences to reflect, connect, and maybe even heal, through the simple but profound act of apology.
It&rsquo;s been described as gentle, nurturing, and surprisingly funny, where everyone gets involved just a little bit, and nothing is ever compulsory. David joined me from a quiet nook in the Sydney Airport to talk about where this idea came from, how it works, and why apologising might just be one of the most meaningful things we can do together. Happening this Friday 17th Oct At Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey you can find all the details and tickets on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.burrinja.org.au">Burrinja website</a> - this is one of those shows that stays with you long after you&rsquo;ve left. We then heard a recording of my chat with Shirley Dougen from The Hut Gallery - I visited the Hut in Ferntree Gully last week to check out the latest Members exhibition - running until the 31st Oct&nbsp; it is well worth the visit! Check out what's on and when at <a href="https://www.thehutgallery.com.au/">thehutgallery.com.au</a> Join up as a member to be involved and save on all their workshops too!
Current Subscribers: Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass &amp; Pottsy&nbsp; Kelly K Sullivan &ndash; Artist Sing Song Ceramics - Ceramicist Elizabeth Gleeson &ndash; Muralist and fine artist Todays Tracks: Talking to a Stranger, NO ZU Wildfires, SAULT 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>

Art Matters - 14.10.2025

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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