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24.01.2022 PAINTBOX CLOSING SALE COMMENCES NOW! Our artists have all been informed of the closure of Paintbox and given the opportunity to reduce their prices for this CLOSING SALE. FIRST IN BEST DRESSED Copyright 2015 Paintbox Fine Art, all rights reserved... Steve and Anne Watson, Paintbox Fine Art www.paintboxfineart.com Open Wednesday to Sunday 11am-5pm Our address is: 32 Lonsdale Street, BRADDON ACT 2612 Australia Phone: +61 2 6162 1717 Email: [email protected] See more

24.01.2022 DailyCAPITAL this week invites you to celebrate the opening of the 2015 Canberra International Music Festival with the inaugural Chefs of Canberra Dinner, hosted at the National Arboretum Canberra on 30 April.

24.01.2022 Media Release: CAPO 2015 Awards Round Extended CAPO is pleased to announce that the open season for applications for the 2015 Awards Round has been extended. The closing date, which was originally 15th September, is now 6th October. We have attached a media release to this email which outlines all of the Awards on offer in this year's CAPO Awards Round, as well as more details of the CAPO Auction Gala. ... Winners of Awards will be announced, and Awards presented, at the CAPO Auction Gala, to be held at CMAG on 7th November.

24.01.2022 FASHFEST 2015 ONLY SIX MORE DAYS TILL OPENING NIGHT (7 April) The finishing touches are being applied to FASHFEST, the biggest red-carpet fashion event on the capital’s social calendar. Opening night is next Wednesday, 13 May at the National Convention Centre. The event moved to this new venue to accommodate growth in guest numbers, to 1200 a night. Held over four nights (13 to 16 May), FASHFEST is more an experience than a typical fashion show. Points of difference includ...Continue reading

22.01.2022 NATIONAL ARTS GATHERING CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE HALT TO NPEA ‘Free the Arts’ is calling on the Federal Government to put an immediate halt to plans to strip the Australia Council of $105 million over 4 years to establish the new National Programme for Excellence in the Arts (NPEA)....Continue reading

21.01.2022 NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO FORMER DIRECTOR BETTY CHURCHER The National Gallery of Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former Director, Betty Churcher. Betty Churcher is remembered by Gallery staff and volunteers, past and present, as an innovative, passionate and beloved Director, who widened the public appeal of the Gallery, emphasising its role as an institution of cultural significance nationally and internationally.... ‘On this sad day we remember Betty as a passionate promoter of the arts in Australia, who made an enormous contribution to the National Gallery of Australia,’ said Allan Myers, Chairman of the National Gallery of Australia Council. Betty was the National Gallery of Australia’s second Director, from 1990 to 1997. She created large scale, scholarly and popular exhibitions for the NGA with some affectionately referring to her as ‘Betty Blockbuster’. ‘Betty was a towering figure in the Australian art community and loved by so many,’ said Gerard Vaughan, Director of the National Gallery of Australia. ‘She will always be remembered here with deep affection for her tireless promotion of our visual culture, including her role as a popular presenter on TV, and I am reminded daily of her contribution to the nation.’ The National Gallery of Australia extends its condolences to the Churcher family.

21.01.2022 Ghosts and monsters at NFSA Friday the 13th Canberrans will get their scare on at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) on Friday the 13th of March, with a special ghost tour of its art deco building hosted by Tim the Yowie Man, and a screening of the acclaimed psychological horror film The Babadook. This night of horrors starts at 7pm, with a screening of The Babadook the AACTA Award-winning debut from writer/director Jennifer Kent. It stars Essie Davis ...as a widow raising a son with behavioural problems, and facing the increasingly strange occurrences taking place at her home following the discovery of a macabre children’s book. Then at 9:30pm, join Tim the Yowie Man and NFSA Education Coordinator Tracey Langner for a spooky ghost tour of the NFSA’s headquarters. Formerly the site of the Australian Institute of Anatomy, this 1930 building has been included in several ‘most haunted’ lists. 'The NFSA building is renowned as one of the most haunted buildings in Australia. This intimate tour will bring to life the stories of ghostly apparitions and poltergeist activity experienced by staff past and present, as well as other mysterious stories about the building, from the 1930s to today,’ said Tim. Hear the stories, then grab a torch and enjoy a rare opportunity to visit the NFSA’s basement which housed laboratories used for forensic examinations, and also served as a morgue for some time. The tour will give visitors a unique chance to explore three levels of the building at night if they dare! The ghost tour is limited to 20 places, so book early to avoid disappointment. Once it’s sold out, people will be placed on a waiting list for the next tour later in the year (date to be confirmed). Tim the Yowie Man and Tracey Langner are available for interviews. Please contact Miguel Gonzalez on (02) 8202 0114 or [email protected] for more information. FRIDAY THE 13TH AT THE NFSA - The Babadook Arc cinema, 7pm, $10. - NFSA Ghost Tour with Tim the Yowie Man and Tracey Langner 9:30pm, $35 limited to 20 places. To book call (02) 6248 2000 or email [email protected] National Film and Sound Archive McCoy Circuit, Acton ACT 2601 nfsa.gov.au

19.01.2022 Australian artists’ archives revealed for the 40th anniversary of International Women’s Day A moving archive of contemporary art, film and social history projects that reflect on past experiences of Australian women opens at Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) on 5 March to commemorate the 40th anniversary of International Women’s Day. From the tales of women institutionalised in Sydney in past centuries, the pioneering Australian filmmakers of the 1970s, to a 2005 time capsule ...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Media Release 21st September 2015 Arts sector celebrates change of Minister... George Brandis has been axed as Arts Minister in yesterday’s ministerialreshuffle. Brandis has been replaced by VictorianSenator Mitch Fifield who will also head up Communications under Malcolm Turnbull’s new ministry. Free the Arts spokesperson Sarah Moynihan said: This is clearly a victory for the arts sector and the Free the Arts campaign, but there is still a lot of work to do. The change of Minister provides the government with the opportunity to fix the mess created by his predecessor before more damage is done and we look forward to working closely with the new Minister. Senator Fifield needs to put an immediate halt to the National Program for Excellence in the Arts (NPEA) and the Book Council and go back and consult with sector leaders. Most importantly Senator Fifield needs to consult with the Australia Council and with his Senate colleagues who have been leading the Senate Inquiry hearings across the country. He also urgently needs to talk with his state and territory colleagues as well as philanthropic sector leaders. The first priority will be to restore the funding stripped from the Australia Council over the last two Federal budgets. If the new minister sees value in the NPEA he needs to heed the universal calls to find new money for it. We also call on him to deliver any new programs and initiatives through the independent, arms length peer reviewed mechanisms provided by the Australia Council. There is an opportunity for the government to restore confidence and respect in the Australia Council and its role as Australia’s arts funding and advisory body and enable Council to get back to implementing its strategic plan." For further comment: [email protected] mob 0407690444 #freethearts www.freethearts.com.au https://www.facebook.com/freethearts2015

19.01.2022 CSO SUCCESS SET TO CONTINUE In launching its 2016 season, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra has announced that Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, Dr Nicholas Milton, has extended his commitment with the Orchestra for a further three years. This coming season sees Dr Milton celebrate his tenth anniversary with the orchestra, having taken the post in 2007, and this extension will see Dr Milton stay with the orchestra until 2019. "I am honoured and incredibly excited to extend...Continue reading

19.01.2022 B2B Magazine welcomes you to 2017

17.01.2022 Get set to pARTy in Tocumwal Lane this Sunday This Sunday Tocumwal Lane will come alive with street art performances, live music, food and frivolity. Prepare to be amazed as over a dozen notable street artists flood to Tocumwal Lane and create masterpieces in front of your eyes. Visitors can expect to see local favourites including Geoff Filmer, Stylized Impact and George Rose as well as some of Canberra’s up and coming artists such as Faith and Sol.... Canberra CBD Limited CEO Jane Easthope says that this event will bring new life into the city diversifying Canberra’s landscape. Canberra’s City centre is a thriving hub of activity, the Tocumwal Lane pARTy will add to this bringing a unique cultural art form into the heart of Canberra, says Ms Easthope. I strongly encourage all Canberran’s to get involved in this event. Dress up as your favourite superhero or villain and head along to the pARTy to support our local talented artist, try your hand at painting on some of the canvases set up for the day, and enjoy good music and delicious food. Located off Bunda St and Petrie Plaza, Tocumwal lane is ready for a much needed makeover. The pARTy will transform the laneway into a 360 degree masterpiece filled with superheros, villains, and all sorts of sci-fi characters. Preparation of the laneway began throughout the week with artists filling in the landscape and some of the higher pieces in anticipation of Sunday’s big event. From 11am till 4pm this live art event will be complemented with music from local DJ Juzlo and mouth-watering food and beverages from Beach Burrito. The forecast is set for adventure, so bring your family, friends, and your best superhero costume to take part in this celebration of art and culture within our diverse city. For more information visit the In the City Canberra website and join the Facebook event.

17.01.2022 CSO Chief Executive Officer to retire at end of 2015 Chair of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Ret’d), announced today that the orchestra’s Chief Executive Officer, Henry Laska will retire at the end of December 2015. Sir Angus Houston said Mr Laska had led the organisation since 2007 and had achieved a great deal during his term. Henry has led the CSO for nine years and it is with regret that he has informed me that he will retire... at the end of this 2015 season, Sir Angus said. Since Henry joined the CSO he has provided strong strategic leadership that has positioned the organisation for continued growth in the future. His commitment and dedication has steered the CSO into a position of financial stability and artistic excellence as the orchestra of the nation’s capital. He leaves a strong legacy of achievements which is greatly appreciated by the Board, the management team and the community which the Orchestra serves so proudly. Mr Laska will be missed by the orchestra, his colleagues and subscribers. The CSO wishes him every success in the future. CSO’s Chief Conductor and Artistic Director Dr Nicholas Milton expressed his gratitude and thanks to Henry Laska for the unwavering devotion and the strong leadership he has brought to the role. We’ve been incredibly lucky to have worked with Henry for almost a decade. His energy, enthusiasm and leadership have transformed the organisation and played a major part in positioning the orchestra as among Australia’s most successful, Dr Milton said. Reflecting on his time with the CSO, Mr Laska said his involvement with the CSO had been a thoroughly rewarding and fulfilling one. I have had the privilege to work with Sir Angus Houston and a dedicated Board of Directors, and an exceptional and loyal management team. It has been an honour and a privilege to work closely with Nicholas Milton our inspiring Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, Mr Laska said. We have shared a strong partnership with an effective vision that has seen both the artistic and financial aspects of the organisation develop in a united way, each aware of what is required to develop the organisation in a viable and sustainable way for the future. I look forward to continuing my association with the CSO by joining the growing audience attending concerts and being a passionate advocate and supporter. Sir Angus Houston also announced that, as part of the organisation’s succession plan, the Board was pleased to advise that Sarah Kimball will return to the CSO in the role of Deputy CEO in August 2015 and that she will take over as CEO in January 2016. As the former Corporate Partnerships, Marketing and Events Manager at the CSO for eight years, Sarah has extensive knowledge of the organisation and returns from Melbourne with a wealth of experience to provide the CSO with stability and strong leadership into the future. See more

16.01.2022 It's DailyCAPITAL time. This week marks the beginning of the vibrant 10-day Eurobodalla River of Art Festival, which hosts a lively suite of art and music across many forms. Closer to home, enjoy the jazz, sass, soul and blues of four part harmony act The Marvellous Miz Demeanours, now showing until May 24. #CBR #CapitalMagazine

15.01.2022 It's DailyCAPITAL time again. What's happening in the Capital Region this week? Here are Capital Magazine's top picks! What cultural, culinary or creative events are you attending this weekend?

15.01.2022 Spectrum Big Band is doing a gig at the Harmonie German Club this Saturday night from 7.30 - 10.00pm. Tickets are $10 and $15 food and drinks available from the club. Come and dance, listen, have a few drinks and some great food. Tickets through the link or at the door. https://www.facebook.com/events/517951341727994/

14.01.2022 Have Mum chauffeured around beautiful Murrumbateman this Mother's Day as she samples some of the best wines in the region, and end your Sunday evening as sultry duo Baby et Lulu perform a selection of self-penned compositions as well as classic chansons written by great French songwriters. #DailyCapital #Murrumbateman #CBR #BabyetLulu

14.01.2022 http://issuu.com/capi//capital_64_marchapril_2014_skywhale If you missed this wonderful story by Gillian Lord in our March April issue last year please take the time to read it now. Patricia Piccinini caused scandal with her Skywhale ... but she is much more than this floating 'thing' ...

12.01.2022 FORMER GUIDE OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA LEAVES $8M BEQUEST The National Gallery of Australia is proud to unveil 19 works from the Alan Boxer Bequest, one of the most significant acts of generosity in the Gallery’s history. The bequest comprises key works by some of Australia’s finest twentieth-century artists, including Roy de Maistre, Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker, John Olsen, Charles Blackman, John Perceval and Brett Whiteley. A dedicated and insightfu...Continue reading

11.01.2022 First World War Victoria Cross presented to the Australian War Memorial Australia’s most decorated soldier of the First World War will have his medal group including the revered Victoria Cross on display at the Australian War Memorial. Lieutenant Colonel Henry William Murray VC CMG DSO & Bar DCM[1] was described by historian Charles Bean as the most distinguished fighting officer of the Australian Imperial Force. His family presented the extraordinary medal group to the D...Continue reading

10.01.2022 CLOSING SOON 2015 CAPO Award Round The Capital Arts Patrons’ Organisation (CAPO) is excited to remind all artists, performers, musicians, curators and writers - that applications for our 2015 Awards close on the 15th of September 2015. Details of each award are available on the CAPO website: www.capo.org.au/awards Past award winners include performing artists and companies, visual artists and arts organisations, contemporary craft artists, designer makers, filmmakers, new med...ia artists and writers. Awards are aimed at both ongoing and emerging artists, such as Annika Romeyn, who won the 2014 McGrath Woden Emerging Artist Award. Annika is a visual artist working across the mediums of drawing, painting and printmaking and has been working as an artist for 5 years. Her CAPO Award has assisted with the creation of a new body of work, for her first solo exhibition as a represented artist at Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne, titled Passage. In 2015, Annika is looking forward to continuing to push herself and extend her landscape-based practice through a month-long Hill End Residency in November. She is also looking forward to contributing work to some group exhibitions in early 2016, including, Coastal at Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne and Bonsai and Print, at Megalo Print Studio and Gallery, Canberra. CAPO awards support all art forms and mediums. CAPO seeks to foster the highest standards of excellence in the arts whether the individual or organisation seeking support is of professional or amateur standing. Innovative endeavours that contribute to cultural development in Canberra are encouraged. Awards will be made to fund those needs in the region, which will have the most significant cultural impact in the local community. Applications due close of business, 15 September 2015: www.capo.org.au/awards Winners, such as Annika will be announced at CAPO’s annual fundraising Gala Art Auction and party, held this year at the Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) on 7 November. Tickets are going fast, so buy them now: www.capo.org.au/tickets/ CAPO is a volunteer non-profit organisation that has supported the ACT region's artists for over 30 years. Since establishment in 1983, CAPO has disbursed over 2 million dollars as arts fellowships and awards with support from the Canberra arts and local, national and international business communities. Image details: Annika Romeyn in her studio preparing for her exhibition, Passage.

10.01.2022 For the second time this year, we arrive at Friday the 13th. It's an unusually cool day, don't you think? Let's hope for a warmer weekend! Are you venturing out? DailyCAPITAL shares their picks for the coming week.

10.01.2022 Emerging talent in Tocumwal Lane.

10.01.2022 First World War galleries officially opened at the Australian War Memorial On Sunday 22 February, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), officially launched the Australian War Memorial’s new permanent First World War exhibition, Australia in the Great War. It is a wonderful feature of our modern national character, the thirst and zeal we have to reflect and remember. This trait is embodied...Continue reading

09.01.2022 It's Friday, it's Daily Capital time! What are you doing this weekend? We look beneath the surface to discover the hidden harmonies, the unworldly art and all things beautiful and bizarre in your region. To enjoy the full list of events, or to share your event or subscribe, please click here: http://www.capitalmagazine.com.au/DC/DailyCAPITAL.htm

09.01.2022 Very excited to announce that B2B Magazine / Capital Magazine Canberra will be joining forces with The RiotACT.

08.01.2022 BRICK EXPO RAISES $70,000 FOR CHILDREN AT CANBERRA HOSPITAL A cheque for $70,000 from Canberra Lego enthusiasts to benefit sick children at Canberra Hospital was accepted by Minister for Health Simon Corbell today on behalf of the Canberra Hospital Foundation.... Brick Expo is an annual event, now in its fifth year in Canberra, which attracts Lego enthusiasts of all ages to view unique static, moving and robotic Lego models, monuments and sculptures, Mr Corbell said. Brick Expo also provides an opportunity for the community to support the sick children at Canberra Hospital, with all the event proceeds going towards much needed medical equipment and furnishings for the Paediatrics Unit. The $70,000 raised from Brick Expo 2014 is double the original target of $35,000 and again highlights the generosity of the community. The total amount raised over the past five years from Brick Expo is more than $180,000. The continued generosity and support of the Brick Expo committee is greatly appreciated. This cheque represents the commitment of community and government working together to support the needs of people in Canberra. Half of this year’s donation from Brick Expo will be used to fund a Cosycot, which is a specialised piece of equipment used to safely transport babies from the Emergency Department to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The remainder of the donation is planned to be used for Lego inspired artworks that will help to create comfortable and non-clinical environments for children and families to enjoy whilst having appointments or treatment in the Paediatrics Unit, Mr Corbell said. It can be a very stressful time for families when their children are unwell, and to be able to create areas where the children feel more relaxed is so vital for their general well-being and recovery. I’d like to thank the Brick Expo Committee for their commitment to organising the 2014 exhibition and for their incredibly generous donation to the Canberra Hospital Foundation. Donations such as this provide practical benefits while allowing Government to focus on the delivery of the core health services that underpin a great public health system.

06.01.2022 DailyCAPITAL - Your calendar of events for the Capital Region

06.01.2022 Capital at the National Multicultural Festival.

06.01.2022 Media Release 4th August 2015 Arts sector gearing up for Senate Inquiry public hearings. Thousands of artists across the country are eagerly awaiting the first of a series of five public Senate Inquiry hearings into the impact of the 2014 and 2015 federal budgets on the arts. Details of the program for the first hearing were released on the Senate Committee website late yesterday....Continue reading

05.01.2022 http://issuu.com/capi//capital_64_marchapril_2014_tuross-k Here's wishing all my dear friends at the Karpathian Classic Fishing Competition the very best of luck. Unfortunately I couldn't make it at the last minute this year. But here is the article I wrote about it in 2014.

04.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN FASHION TRAILBLAZERS REINVENT PERFORMANCE OUTFITS FOR AUSTRALIA'S 5 x ARIA AWARD WINNING BAROQUE ORCHESTRA CARLA ZAMPATTI AO designs & sponsors new dresses for ladies of the Brandenburg M.J. BALE new partnership and new style for male musicians Both to be worn on stage for first time in HANDEL: HEAVEN & HARMONY concert series Sydney 25 Feb to 6 March / Melbourne 7 & 8 March...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Arts and culture unite in reaction to minister’s plans The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA says the overwhelming response to the Senate Inquiry into the impact of the 2014 and 2015 Commonwealth Budget decisions into the Arts is evidence of an industry that has felt significant disruption. Today is the second of five Public Hearings scheduled thus far for the Inquiry, with the possibility of two more hearings (in Sydney and Northern QLD) being scheduled before the Senate Commi...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Live on Stage in February FREE jazz - real bands. Not just someone strumming a guitar. NOW SHOWING: Until 28 Feb 2015... Casino Canberra From 10pm Friday 27 February Lachlan Coventry Saturday 28 February Tony Haley and the John Black Trio FREE Info: 62577074 www.casinocanberra.com.au