Community update August 2023

31 August 2023

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In this newsletter, you can learn more about recent project updates including: introducing the Community Reference Group; Open House Melbourne walking tours; supporting our local traders; and what's happening on the ground.

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MAPT Community Newsletter AUG 2023

Recent news

First two artists appointed for residencies at Burnley campus

The Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co) and the University of Melbourne have announced that the first two visual artists selected for their new joint artist-in-residence program are interdisciplinary artist Keg de Souza and sculptor Francis Carmody.

5 Questions with Chris Russell

In our ongoing profile series of the people who make up our arts precinct, we chat to Chris Russell, Director and Chief Executive of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, about live music, Lightscape and leadership.

Breaking Ground On The Fox: NGV Contemporary

The Fox: NGV Contemporary is a step closer to becoming a reality with a head contractor announced to commence works on the Southbank site in the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct.

18 February 2025

New artwork goes up on Arts Centre Melbourne hoarding to celebrate Asia TOPA

18 February 2025

A new artwork by Delhi-based artist duo Thukral and Tagra is now on display...