Honouring a literary giant In 2026, the Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards will celebrate the life and legacy of Victorian author John Marsden with an award to be named in his honour. The John Marsden Prize for Writing for Young Adults will be worth $25,000. The winner will also go in the running for the Victorian Prize for Literature, which includes a further $100,000 in prize money. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJrUDByM
Creative Victoria
Government Administration
Melbourne, Victoria 39,489 followers
We champion & support the state's creative industries, spanning arts, culture, screen, digital games, design & more.
About us
Creative Victoria is the State Government body which advises on, and implements creative industries policy. We are charged with making the creative industries available and accessible to all Victorians and with supporting and developing Victoria's artists and creative industries. We encourage innovation and diversity and value indigenous culture, and believe that creative industries play a vital role in strengthening communities.
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http://creative.vic.gov.au
External link for Creative Victoria
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- Arts, Culture, Creative Industries, Policy, Government, Screen, Digital Games, Literature, Design, Fashion, Museums, Galleries, and Festivals
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121 Exhibition St
Level 31
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
Employees at Creative Victoria
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Linda Fleet
Happily retired to regional Victoria
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Claire Portek
Creative Collaborator | Project Lead | Arts Programmer working on Wurundjeri Woiwurrung Country
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Susan Lengyel
Leader in environmental management, specialist in emergency planning, response and recovery, passionate about strategy development and delivery.
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Dale Menz
Public servant specialising in policy and public administration
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Writing excellence celebrated at the 40th Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards The prestigious Victorian Prize for Literature has been awarded to Nukgal Wurra author-artist Wanda Gibson for her picture book Three Dresses—the first time a children’s book has taken out the top prize. Three Dresses draws from Gibson’s childhood in Far North Queensland, celebrating family, country, and home with her stunning illustrations. A huge congratulations to all the winners and shortlisted writers. Find out more at The Wheeler Centre https://lnkd.in/gKJ7CUgd
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The final five new public artworks to be funded through the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program have been announced. They celebrate pioneering artists, trailblazing campaigners and proud First Nations women, right across the state. Read more about the artworks: https://lnkd.in/gb95a48n
The final selection of artworks has been revealed! 👀 These artworks will recognise and honour remarkable women who have contributed above and beyond for Victoria. 🎨 👏🎉 They are: 🌟Louisa Briggs 🌟Aunty Dorothy Peters 🌟Aunty Margaret (Lilardia) Tucker 🌟The Women of Montsalvat 🌟The Wonthaggi Miners Women’s Auxiliary featuring founding members Agnes Chambers and Agnes Doig More women represented as permanent artworks in public places means greater recognition of their excellence and achievements. These amazing artworks will be created with funding from round two of the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program. The six projects were chosen after a public engagement process that saw over 6,000 participants share their views on which stories to honour. 📖 To read the stories behind the art and to find out more about the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program, visit: https://lnkd.in/gb95a48n #VWPAP #BepARTofChange
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This is your friendly reminder you have just over a week to apply for the Live Music Festivals Fund, supporting Victorian festival organisers. https://lnkd.in/dRCMpEJG
APPLY NOW: Live Music Festivals Fund A new round of Live Music Festivals Fund is now open, providing grants to established Victorian festival organisers to expand much-loved music events. 👉 Operators of festivals with more than 1,000 attendees are eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000. 📅 Applications close 25 March, 2025. Apply now via Music Victoria: https://lnkd.in/dRCMpEJG ✔️ Delivered by Music Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government. 📷 Ocean Sounds 2025. Image courtesy Music Victoria.
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The Fox: NGV Contemporary is one step closer to reality, with Lendlease announced as the head contractor and works set to start on the Southbank site. Part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation, The Fox: NGV Contemporary will be Australia’s largest gallery dedicated to contemporary art and design, spanning 30,000 sqm with over 13,000 sqm of public space. The Victorian Government’s Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project also includes major upgrades to Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building and Laak Boorndap, a new 18,000 sqm urban garden. Expected to employ 11,000 workers, this city-shaping project will provide nearly 550,000 hours of opportunities for Victorian cadets, trainees, and apprentices. Delivered by the Victorian State Government, Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation (MAP Co), Creative Victoria and Development Victoria in partnership with National Gallery of Victoria and Arts Centre Melbourne. https://lnkd.in/dX42Zpj2 Image: Laak Boorndap garden being built in Melbourne Arts Precinct. Supplied by MAP Co.
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Celebrating the successful Victorian First Peoples Art and Design Fair showcase exhibition as part of the 2025 Melbourne Art Fair, curated by two creative women Janina Harding (Meriam Mir) and Dr Jessica Clark (palawa/pallawah). #IWD25
The Victorian First Peoples Art and Design Fair made its debut in February with a showcase exhibition at the 2025 Melbourne Art Fair. An initiative of the Victorian Government’s Creative State 2025 strategy, the Victorian First Peoples Art and Design Fair is driven by the First Peoples Directions Circle – a group of esteemed First Peoples creative leaders who guide the work of Creative Victoria and aims to promote and build the market for Victoria’s First People creatives across Australia and overseas. Led by Co-Curators Janina Harding (Meriam Mir) and Dr Jessica Clark (palawa/pallawah) from the Creative Victoria First Peoples team, the showcase featured the work of 37 Victorian First Peoples artists and designers, collectively representing 20 language groups from across the state. Alongside the exhibition, there was a program of tours, talks and weaving workshops. You can learn more about the initiative at https://lnkd.in/gg2xSpWb Visual transcript is in the comments. A visual transcript provides information to those who are blind or have low vision. It also helps those with cognitive limitations who may find it difficult to interpret visual content. hashtag #Accessibility
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APPLY NOW: Live Music Festivals Fund A new round of Live Music Festivals Fund is now open, providing grants to established Victorian festival organisers to expand much-loved music events. 👉 Operators of festivals with more than 1,000 attendees are eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000. 📅 Applications close 25 March, 2025. Apply now via Music Victoria: https://lnkd.in/dRCMpEJG ✔️ Delivered by Music Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government. 📷 Ocean Sounds 2025. Image courtesy Music Victoria.
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Asia TOPA returns to Melbourne from 20 Feb – 10 Mar 2025! Experience an extraordinary program of new art, performance, and culture from across the Asia-Pacific. From dance and theatre to music and visual art, plus a new nightlife program—don’t miss this three-week celebration of creativity and connection. Explore the program: https://lnkd.in/fam-syw #AsiaTOPA2025
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY City of Melbourne are seeking artists to express their interest in developing a new artwork for the Hero Apartment Building on the corner of Russell and Little Collins streets. 📅 Applications close Tuesday 11 March at 5pm AEDT https://lnkd.in/gSNWdJsN
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Don't miss the Victorian First Peoples Art and Design showcase exhibition, as part of Melbourne Art Fair. Spanning creative styles and cultural practice the exhibition features new and recent work by 20 independent Victorian First Peoples artists and designers. A further 17 artists and designers will show work through representation from First Peoples arts centres: Kaiela Arts, Baluk Arts, Perridak Arts and The Torch. All works in the showcase exhibition will be available for sale. Open until 23rd February, 2025. https://lnkd.in/gDjJ_H5d Video artwork: Mitch Mahoney