Creative Victoria

Melbourne will be transformed into New York as part of the filming of Jamie Foxx's new movie 'Deadlocked'.

With production starting this month, the blockbuster will deliver more than $36 million for the Victorian economy and:

✔️ more than 855 jobs for local cast and crew
➕ roles for 1,000 extras – delivering more than $36 million for the Victorian economy.
➕ the production will work with 370 Victorian businesses, including screen industry experts working in armoury, safety and stunts, and general service providers.

Read more: https://creative.vic.gov.au/news/2026/jamix-foxxs-new-movie-to-be-filmed-in-victoria

Friday read: A jacket made from fungi can be found on display at National Gallery of Victoria's Plant Life exhibition

Researchers made the jacket out of mycelium leather, designed as protective clothing against bushfires. Earlier studies also point to mycelium as a promising material for fireproof architectural cladding. Dr Judith Glover from RMIT’s School of Design said:

“Mycelium is an extraordinary material – it potentially replaces materials with bigger ecological rucksacks and forever chemicals with a biodegradable material grown from agricultural waste – and working with it challenges us to rethink how protective clothing could be made in the future… The jacket demonstrates the power of creative practice to make emerging technologies visible, accessible and engaging.”

The jacket is currently being exhibited at the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, in Fed Square as part of its Plant Life exhibition from 28 August 2026 to 7 February 2027.

https://www.ecovoice.com.au/fighting-fire-with-fungi-researchers-design-protective-clothing-using-mycelium-leather/

📷 Image from article: A wildfire jacket prototype grown from mycelium leather, showcases how fungi‑based materials could reshape the future protective clothing. Credit: RMIT

ARTS OPP: Australian Tapestry Workshop 2027 Artist in Residency

For more than 20 years, ATW’s annual residency program has supported mid-career artists to extend their practice through access to their studio and working alongside expert weavers.

There are multiple residencies available, including a dedicated First Peoples stream.
🗓️ Applications close: Monday 12 October 2026, 5pm AEST
https://www.austapestry.com.au/2027AIR

ARTIST CALL OUT : First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams 2027

First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams showcases contemporary First Peoples artists across Melbourne's tram network. Expressions of interests for are now open for First Peoples artists with connections to Victoria.

Curator Kate ten Buuren (Taungurung) will also host an info session on Wednesday 30 September with the nitty gritty on how to get your work on Naarm’s largest moving canvas.
https://rising.melbourne/wormhole/artist-call-out-first-peoples-melbourne-art-trams-2027?


Photo credit: James Morgan

Presented by Rising in partnership with Transport Victoria and Yarra Trams

Vale beloved Victorian children's author and illustrator Terry Denton.

Terry is best known for co-creating the phenomenally popular Treehouse series alongside Andy Griffiths, which has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and sparked a love of reading in kids across Australia and around the globe.

He also wrote and illustrated more than 30 of his own books, including the popular Gasp! series and illustrated numerous others for much-loved Australian authors including Mem Fox and Paul Jennings.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-22/terry-denton-treehouse-illustrator-dies-aged-76/107183052?

'He's at peace now': Treehouse illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76 Australian children's author and illustrator Terry Denton, best known for his work on the popular Treehouse series, has died at the age of 76, his literary agency and publisher have announced.

📣 Have your say! The Bass Line survey is back for Edition III 📣

The Bass Line is the first nationally consistent analysis of the economic contribution of Australia's music industry. It provides critical evidence about the size, value and impact of music across the country, informing industry advocacy, policy development and future investment.

Whether you're a musician, manager, venue operator, educator, promoter, label, publisher, technician, agent, producer, festival worker, or part of the broader music ecosystem, your contribution helps build the most complete picture of our industry.

Even if you've completed The Bass Line survey in the past, it's important that you take part again this year.

Have your say: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8972257/The-Bass-Line-3

Transformed into a large-scale digital projection along the Birrarung, original paintings by Torch artists illuminate the façade of Hamer Hall for Water Stories—honouring sacred freshwater life through vibrant light.

⏰ Closing Soon: The lights go out on 26th September—don't miss your chance to experience this powerful installation.

To find out more, click the link in the comments below!

Curtain up! The Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne are seeking a delivery partner to help bring the new Musical Theatre Development Fund to life.

Backed by a $1 million joint investment, the Fund will help more homegrown musical theatre ideas move from first spark to centre stage — supporting new Australian stories, creative development, sector capability and pathways to commercial success.

Got the experience, ideas and partnerships to make it sing? Find out more at creative.vic.gov.au

👉 Check out the Old Kyneton Primary School at Daffodil Festival

Kyneton has been blooming with colour, creativity and community over the past week at the Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival.

This weekend, part of the festival will be held at the revitalised Old Kyneton Primary School, a historic local landmark transformed through a $12 million Victorian Government investment into a vibrant creative and community precinct.

The festival also marks an exciting new chapter for the precinct, with the new team now on board to operate and activate the site for the community - a partnership between Social Foundry, Impact Neighbourhoods International, Waterman Workspaces and Valuelab.co.

Head over to the former OKPS library space on Sunday to meet members of the team, share your ideas and learn about their plans.

📷 Pic credit: KGMG Creative

Closing soon!