May - Marvellous modern danceThe theme for this month is modern dance as part of the recent celebration of Dance Week (4–10 May).
The history of the Australian Dance Theatre, the first Australian modern dance company, founded and directed by Elizabeth Cameron Dalman OAM, is explored in a new article on modern dance.
Modern dance was part of modernism. A new article discusses how Australians developed new forms of expression as well as the ideal of the fit, healthy body, which was depicted in new ways.
A key event this month is International Museum Day on 18 May. This is an opportunity to consider and explore the range of museums in Australia including art museums, Indigenous Keeping Places and living heritage centres.
Museums and others are invited to demonstrate their partnerships with local and state governments to bid for $60 million worth of funding for heritage projects through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) by 22 May.
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Quick linksHome NewsDesign & architecture Monthly call-outHistorical material relating to the areas devastated in the Victorian bushfires and Queensland floods. Please contact the Federation of Australian Historical Societies |
Featured eventTasdance, One for Sorrow, Two for Joy - Victoria tourMay – June 2009 Tasdance is once again on the road with the diverse and engaging One for Sorrow, Two for Joy. This season will feature a series of six physical and inventive works by five choreographers. More... |
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Featured websiteMuseum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament HouseOn 9 May 2009, Old Parliament House became the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, a living museum of social and political history. More... |
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SnippetsDesign and architectureculture.gov.au/news/design.htm Design Awards presentation night - Melbourne21–23 May 2009 The Australian International Design Awards is Australia's peak design assessment and promotion body, and has an important role in fostering a culture of design and innovation in Australia. More... |
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Digital media and filmculture.gov.au/news/digitalmedia.htm Experimenta Playground - Adelaide, Perth, Bendigo, AlburyMay 2008 – June 2009 Experimenta Playground showcases the latest work from Australia's leading media artists alongside media artworks from artists around the globe. The exhibition re-invents the gallery space as an environment of surprise and discovery. More... |
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Festivals and conferencesculture.gov.au/news/festivalsandconferences.htm Come Out - South Australia18–30 May 2009 Come Out inspires and challenges the young people of South Australia to create and view the arts and to be life long contributors to the creative and cultural life of their communities. More... |
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History and identityculture.gov.au/news/historyandidentity.htm International Museum Day - national18 May 2009 International Museum Day is celebrated on 18 May each year. The theme for 2009 is 'Museums and Tourism'. Discover the pleasures of more than 1,300 Australian museums through Collections Australia Network (CAN). More... |
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Indigenous arts and cultureculture.gov.au/news/indigenousarts.htm Tandanya, Come Out 09 - Adelaide18–30 May 2009 Come to the Tandanya Hub and experience some of the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures at Tandanya's Come Out. More... |
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Language and literatureculture.gov.au/news/languageandliterature.htm Novel ideas - Book selection and use for the classroom and library - Brisbane22 May 2009 Novel ideas is an opportunity for professional development to inspire and support librarians, teachers and literacy professionals in recommending books for class novels, reading circles, library events, and book clubs. State Library of Queensland. More... |
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Performanceculture.gov.au/news/performance.htm Buzz Dance, Depth Charge – Perth5–16 May 2009 Imagine a future when performance ensembles are genetically engineered. In Depth Charge, six trans-humans are born, live and die in the space of an hour. A new work by Felicity Bott with an original score by Leon Ewing. More... |
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Resources and fundingculture.gov.au/news/resourcesandfunding.htm $60m for heritage projects on World Heritage Day - nationalfirst call deadline 22 May 2009 Cultural heritage organisations are invited to demonstrate their partnerships with local and state governments to bid for $60 million worth of funding for heritage projects with virtual and real access. More... |
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Sport and recreationculture.gov.au/news/sportandrecreation.htm Australian Golf Heritage Festival - Tasmania21–26 May 2009 The Australian Golf Heritage Festival combines some of Tasmania's finest heritage attractions with a range of different golf courses. More... |
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Visual arts and craftsculture.gov.au/news/visualarts.htm John Brack retrospective - Melbourne24 April – 9 August 2009 The John Brack retrospective will bring together a significant body of the artist's paintings and works on paper, including pictures that have developed an iconic status and others that have rarely been seen. More... |
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Websites - newculture.gov.au/news/websites.htm youthcentralMay 2009 youthcentral is a Victorian State Government online initiative. More than 70 per cent of all content is produced by young people including digital stories, games, animations and consultation programs. More... |
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