WHAT: Pony Anarchy Picnic
WHERE: Carlton Gardens, Melbourne WHEN: Saturday 22nd Feburary from 11.30am We would like to invite you to join us for a whimsical afternoon of sweet treats, craft activities and friendly fun on February 22nd at the Carlton Gardens. We will be camped out on the Rathdowne St side of the gardens with a little sign so you can find us easily. Please bring your own basket + blanket and we’ll bring the fairy bread! More info on our Facebook event. WHAT: Triple Treat Tour 2014 featuring Eves, Jesse Davidson & Jordan Leser
WHERE: Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Wollongong, Brisbane WHEN: 22 February - 6 March Presented by Select Music & Mucho Bravado, the first TRIPLE TREAT TOUR for 2014 is here featuring three of Australia's absolute finest emerging talent. Eves, Jesse Davidson and Jordan Léser, hailing from Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney respectively, are joining forces for this fourth installment of the TTT, a co-headlining jaunt around the country taking place in February/March. Visit the Facebook event for more information on dates and tickets. WHAT: 'Here Amid the Wild Woods' Opening
WHERE: Auguste Clown Gallery (52 Johnston Street, Fitzroy) WHEN: Friday 21st February from 6pm Step into the daydreams of American artist, Kari-Lise Alexander and enter a curious world where maidens and creatures roam, with the exhibition ‘Here Amid the Wild Woods’ on show at Auguste Clown Gallery from 21 February – 9 March. ‘Here Amid the Wild Woods’ marks Kari-Lise's first solo show in Australia and reflects on the undeniable connection between humankind and nature. The exhibition is largely inspired by her Scandinavian heritage, fairy tales and Norwegian folklore. WHAT: Supergraph 2014
WHERE: The Royal Exhibition Building (Nicholson Street, Carlton, Melbourne) WHEN: 14-16th February 2014 Supergraph is Australia’s Contemporary Graphic Art Fair that celebrates design, print and illustration. The fair features leading graphic artists alongside our brightest emerging talent ensuring that there are original and limited edition artworks available for every taste and every budget starting at just $30. And, with creative workshops, artist led masterclasses, family-fun events and an opening night party Supergraph is where you can be inspired. Buy your tickets online here. WHAT: Plant Feelings zine launch
WHERE: Sticky Institute @ Degraves St Subway WHEN: Friday 7th February from 2-4pm Sarah McNeil and Ashley Ronning would like to invite you into the warm arms of Sticky Institute to launch their new collaborative zine, PLANT FEELINGS. They will be hosting a gathering including a craft station to make some stationery for your letter to your own favourite plant. Feel free to bring a plant friend. WHAT: Lester The Fierce EP Launch
WHERE: The Workers Club (51 - 55 Gertrude St, Fitzroy, Victoria) WHEN: January 3rd, 2014 from 11pm Melbourne abstract pop artist, Lester The Fierce has announced an EP launch gig in her hometown at The Workers Club on January 3, supported by talented locals Eliza Hull and Al Parkinson. To celebrate the release of her EP, Lester has also released some never before seen footage from the EP recording process, offering insight in to her music and a little taste of what her fans can expect from Lester The Fierce in the future. Tickets for the launch are $12 and you can buy them online here. WHAT: The Big Design Market
WHERE: Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne. WHEN: Friday 6th Dec 10am–9pm & 7-8th Dec 10am–5pm The Big Design Market brings together the best of independent Australian and international design for 3 huge days of shopping! After a huge launch in 2012, The Big Design Market is back again on this December with 216 Australian and international designers selling homewares, fashion, jewellery, textiles, lifestyle and kids products, furniture, lighting, stationery and books. The event is designed to provide a beautiful, stimulating and relaxed shopping environment featuring wide aisles, lounging areas and amazing food from some of Melbourne’s favourite eateries including Misschu and Earl Canteen along with award winning craft beer and cider from 2Brothers. There will be free workshops with celebrated designers Beci Orpin, Georgie Cummings and Maryann Talia Pau, and a large creative play space for kids. WHAT: Markit@FedSquare
WHERE: Atrium & Deakin Edge Theatre // Federation Square, Melbourne. WHEN: Sunday 24th November from 10am - 5pm Markit@FedSquare brings together 104 independent designers under one roof, giving Melbourne shoppers the opportunity to discover emerging creatives or to meet their favourite designers in person. Markit regulars who’ll be unveiling new product ranges include Victoria Mason Jewellery, Angus & Celeste, A Skulk of Foxes, Emily Green, Oktoberdee and Sustainable Stubbies. For the complete A-Z designer directory head over to the Markit website here. WHAT: Ghostpatrol Open Studio
WHEN: 16th November from 11-4pm WHERE: Studio 2, 329 Little Collins St Melbourne artist Ghostpatrol is opening up his studio to the public for a few hours this month, for a chance to check out what he's been up to over the last few years. There will be a collection of unseen works and some new prints on show, as well as some surprises! 'Honey in the Rock' is a new collaborative print with Miso based on their collaboratives series from Chalk Horse last year, which will be available at the open studio. WHAT: A Skulk of Foxes store launch party
WHERE: Shop 17, 111 Pakington St, Geelong West WHEN: September 20th from 5.30 until 8.30 pm Our favourite jewellery label, A Skulk of Foxes have been working day and night for the last few weeks creating their new retail space and it's almost time to officially open the doors to the public! Head down to the Geelong studio on Friday the 20th and help Nat and Andrew celebrate. |