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July / August - Design Throughout July and August, the focus of events across Australia will be on design. Designers look for simple and elegant solutions to challenges, balancing creativity with cost-effectiveness and innovative construction. 'Design as a skill creates new definitions of form for function' (The Victorian State of Design Festival 2009). Following the State of Design Festival (16 July to 3 August 2009) in Melbourne, which saw over 60 events, Sydney is hosting Sydney Design 09 (1-16 August). Design production ideas will be celebrated by over 1000 designers, architects, manufacturers and media people at WORKSHOPPED, Powerhouse Museum (5-16 August). New and revised Australian Stories Please see new and revised articles on: Australian Design Harry Seidler Fiona Hall	Quick links Home News feed Australian Stories News Design & architecture Digital media & film Festivals & conferences History & identity Indigenous arts Language & literature Performance Resources & funding Sport & recreation Visual arts Websites - new Monthly call-out Venice Biennale National Schools Project: The aim is for students to work together in designing themes and producing works of art around issues that are important to them.
Featured event Sydney Design 09 - Sydney 1–16 August 2009 In its 13th year, Sydney Design 09 has an extensive and creative program of markets, late night events, discussions, exhibitions and workshops around the city. Various locations. More...
Featured website Art and Design Education Resource Guide The Art & Design Education Resource Guide (ADERG) is a comprehensive guide to art and design courses at all Australian universities, TAFE colleges and private schools. The online edition contains extended galleries, course information and news items from featured institutions in the print edition.

Snippets Design and architecture culture.gov.au/news/design.htm Cicely & Colin Rigg Contemporary Design Award 2009 - Melbourne 12 March – 30 August 2009 In 2009, the Cicely and Colin Rigg Contemporary Design Award has a focus on seat furniture design. The works on display are informed by a broad range of social, environmental, material, and aesthetic concerns. More...
Digital media and film culture.gov.au/news/digitalmedia.htm Melbourne International Film Festival - Melbourne 24 July – 9 August 2009 The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries as well as serving as a showcase of new Australian cinema for both emerging and established local filmmaking talent. More...
Festivals and conferences culture.gov.au/news/festivalsandconferences.htm Darwin Fringe Festival - Darwin 11–22 August 2009 As a unique arts festival for presenting developmental work, the Darwin Fringe encourages artists and interested community members and groups to collaborate, to explore new ideas, approaches and networks. More...
History and identity culture.gov.au/news/historyandidentity.htm Strike a Pose ... with Lee Lin Chin - Warrnambool, Victoria 18 July – 6 September 2009 Strike a Pose ... with Lee Lin Chin features 89 images taken by Australian Government photographers during the 1960s and 70s to promote the burgeoning Australian fashion industry. More...
Indigenous arts and culture culture.gov.au/news/indigenousarts.htm Yvonne Koolmatrie: Eel Traps - Adelaide 7 August – 6 September 2009 Yvonne Koolmatrie has lived all her life in Ngarrindjeri country. The subtle scent, form and hue of Koolmatrie's eel traps, elegantly woven from native grasses, palpably evoke the environment of the Murray River. More...
Language and literature culture.gov.au/news/languageandliterature.htm Byron Bay Writers Festival - Byron Bay, New South Wales 7–9 August 2009 The focus of the Byron Bay Writers Festival program is firmly on Australian writing, with recognition of our physical place in the world through the inclusion of Indonesian and Asian authors. More...
Performance culture.gov.au/news/performance.htm The Impro Cave - Melbourne 21 June – 30 August 2009 Impro Melbourne's Impro Cave season is one of exploration and adventure. New show formats are premiered at every performance alongside classic audience favourites. More...
Resources and funding culture.gov.au/news/resourcesandfunding.htm Developing and Revitalizing Rural Communities Through Arts and Creativity: Australia March 2009, released July 2009 This chapter by Kim Dunphy of the Cultural Development Network, Victoria investigates the revitalisation of rural communities through arts and culture in Australia. IASKA, a situation specific project, developed mainly around Kellerberrin Western Australia was used to help illustrate the international research report. More...
Sport and recreation culture.gov.au/news/sportandrecreation.htm The Drumley Walk - Beaudesert, Queensland 13 - 16 August 2009 Billy Drumley was a local hero who worked to make his community a better place. This annual walk honours this man, and all men and women who have worked to make their local community a better place. More...
Visual arts and crafts culture.gov.au/news/visualarts.htm Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) - New South Wales opening 15 August 2009, exhibitions until November 2009 After extensive renovations, the MRAG will open with new spaces and exhibitions. More...
Websites - new culture.gov.au/news/websites.htm State of Design Festival - Victoria July 2009 State of Design Festival an initiative of the Victorian State Government, showcased Victorian and Australian design in a 10 day program of over 125 interactive events, exhibitions, workshops, and talks. More...
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