Arts & Culture

Escape into nature with North Melbourne’s latest mural

December 14th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Christmas joy is spreading to a prominent corner of North Melbourne thanks to a new vibrant nature-focused mural.

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A vignette of gallery life

December 14th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

It took three days for the curators to hang their end-of-year exhibition in Victoria St this year and they spoke to North West City News about their process.

Art meets Activism

November 16th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

In an effort to support and fundraise for refugees, grassroots activist group Refugee Action Collective Victoria (RAC-Vic) successfully held an art auction on Saturday, November 12 at The Stables in North Melbourne.

New artist to reimagine Arden Station’s history through public art commission

November 16th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

Following a call out to local artists to paint a mural on two Laurens St electrical boxes opposite the future Arden Station, Michael Zampogna was selected as the chosen artist on October 26.

Local galleries make their mark

November 16th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

They might be down a back alley or beckon from a shop window. They might be outward looking or introspective.

Forget about the bad old days

November 16th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

The desk is being confined to history and replaced by new designer items such as the “Waffle” and the “Axel”.

A literary bunch

October 12th, 2022 - Rhonda Dredge

Last month North West City News reported on the move by the Institute of Postcolonial Studies to get locals reading outside their culture.

Storytelling project celebrates 40 years of challenging the legal system

October 12th, 2022 - Kaylah Joelle Baker

A storytelling project based on Flemington Kensington Community Legal Centre (FKCLC) has been shortlisted for the 2022 Victorian Community History Awards.