Arts

  • Artists in orbit around CAM

    Artists in orbit around CAM

    A new exhibition at Castlemaine Art Museum celebrates central Victorian artists in the orbit that surrounds the gallery. The first…

  • Profound change: Film documents feminist movement

    Profound change: Film documents feminist movement

    Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal is looking forward to again partnering with the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival on a screening tomorrow of…

  • Creative residencies

    Creative residencies

    Four local creatives have been given residency at the Phee Broadway Theatre in Castlemaine as part of the 2020-21 At…

  • MYSTERY MANAGER Local groups miss out on claim to old school site

    MYSTERY MANAGER Local groups miss out on claim to old school site

    The old Kyneton Primary School will be transformed into an arts space for touring exhibitions thanks to a $12 million…

  • Newstead Arts Hub returns

    Newstead Arts Hub returns

    The Newstead Arts Hub is re-emerging from lockdown with a new look, a very special exhibition and a relaunch celebration…

  • Global project heads to Castlemaine

    Global project heads to Castlemaine

    Renowned French street artist JR is preparing to make his mark on Castlemaine, inviting Mount Alexander Shire residents to participate…

  • Spreading joy through jazz

    Spreading joy through jazz

    A former Castlemaine girl now based in the US is preparing to launch an uplifting new jazz album recorded during…

  • Intricate illustrations

    Intricate illustrations

    Imagine setting off from your home in Castlemaine to wander among forests and castles in France, carrying your camera, lenses…

  • Sculpture prize coup for Castlemaine artist

    Sculpture prize coup for Castlemaine artist

    A Castlemaine artist has won this year’s prestigious Melbourne Prize for Urban Sculpture $40,000 Rural and Regional Development Award. Laura…

  • Roll up, roll up

    Roll up, roll up

    The Castlemaine Circus Festival will be presenting one special online show only this coming Saturday evening. Spring Cabaret will be…

  • WORLD PLATFORM  Musicians across the globe sign on to teach music

    WORLD PLATFORM Musicians across the globe sign on to teach music

    A new music platform has brought work to hundreds of musicians globally who have suffered dramatic income losses due to…

  • Happy to be home

    Happy to be home

    A piano in a garden made an interesting COVID twist for photographer Sandy Scheltema when she went to the Tylden…