CW brings you the newest in arts and leisure information from across the Canberra area. Highlights this week embody arts funding and the story of a Canberra exhibition receiving nationwide recognition.

CMAG exhibition recognised

The Canberra/Kamberri exhibition at Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG) has taken residence a prestigious Museum and Galleries National Award (MAGNA) within the Permanent Exhibition or Gallery Fit-Out class.

Since 2011, the MAGNAs have recognised excellent initiatives and achievements in exhibitions, public applications and sustainability tasks within the cultural sector in Australia and New Zealand.

The award-winning exhibition opened at CMAG on Canberra Day, 13 March, with every object purposefully chosen for its function in telling the story of the nationwide capital. With greater than 200 objects, artworks and transferring photos, the deep dive into the people, households and communities that formed the area marks CMAG’s first everlasting exhibition.

Find out extra at Canberra Museum and Gallery; cmag.com.au

Funding actions

The second spherical of Arts Activities Funding Program for 2023 is now open with artists, teams and organisations from throughout the ACT invited to use.

Creatives within the fields of dance, literature, music, theatre, visible arts, art-based festivals, display screen and digital video games are eligible for funding between $5,000 and $50,000. The funding can go in the direction of new works, skilled or talent growth, neighborhood arts or arts promotions.

All functions should be submitted through the official artsACT grants portal, with candidates inspired to debate their concepts with artsACT workers earlier than making use of.

Applications shut 31 July 5pm; arts.act.gov.au

Craft ACT rebranded

Craft ACT: Craft + Design Centre and the Design Canberra Festival have come collectively underneath the brand new banner of Craft + Design Canberra.

CEO and creative director, Jodie Cunningham, says the merging builds on a 52-year legacy of supporting one of the best in up to date craft and design within the area, whereas the brand new identify will assist present extra collaborations and activations that commemorate Canberra.

The marrying of two Canberra craft organisations goals to supply year-long advantages to their members with a louder voice in the neighborhood and the flexibility to construct stronger partnerships, collaborations and actions.

Cunningham says the rebranding is considered one of many revamps and modifications in retailer for the organisation with crafters being inspired to look at this house.

To preserve updated with Craft + Design Canberra, go to craftanddesigncanberra.org

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