- Date:
- 19 Apr, 2024
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2023 Geelong Design Week Event Report
- Date:
- 19-29 October, 2023
Geelong Design Week 2023 Announced
- Date:
- 19-29 October, 2023
Geelong Arts Centre announces new Creative Engine grants for local artists
Geelong Arts Centre’s commitment to inspiring creativity in the G21 region and investing in emerging local works continues, through a new grant round focussed on supporting positive risk-taking among homegrown creatives. Totalling $12,000 in financial grants and over $30,000 of value-in-kind studio access at the arts centre’s landmark Ryrie Street...
Performers to hit the streets in new areas
Roving street performers will add colour and excitement to a further six shopping and dining districts, in support of Greater Geelong’s It’s Our Backyard program. Backed by funding from the Victorian Government, the City of Greater Geelong is expanding its free street entertainment program into a host of new areas....
More than 6000 people inspired at Geelong Design Week 2021
More than 6000 people were inspired, challenged and delighted by events held throughout Geelong Design Week 2021. Held from 18-28 March this year, Geelong Design Week delivered 69 events that showcased local design and creativity. A total of 54 local designers, artists and innovators hosted events across the 10-day program,...
New surgical masks that destroy COVID-19 use antiviral technology refined in Geelong
Article by Dave Cairns and Harrison Tippet, Geelong Advertiser, May 2021. New surgical masks that can destroy the virus that causes COVID-19 use antiviral textile technology refined in Geelong. The ground-breaking technology developed by Australian materials technology company Xefco with support from Deakin University researchers is being used by Swiss...
Helping hand for creative industries
The City of Greater Geelong is proud to announce an Arts Industry Development Fund to support artists and creatives living and working in the municipality. A total grant pool of $30,000 has been earmarked for artists and arts organisation representatives with funding support of up to $3,000 to help build...
City launches Geelong Design Week 2021
The City of Greater Geelong has launched the program for Geelong Design Week 2021, to be held from 18-28 March. Mayor Stephanie Asher said the program, now available online, showcases the great talent and expertise of local designers, artists and innovators. “The exhibitions, performances and experiences on offer are really...
CODE Souvenir to shine a spotlight on local design and creative industries
More than 30 local businesses have been chosen to feature in the CODE Souvenir Geelong catalogue in 2021. CODE Souvenir is a curated catalogue of locally designed products aimed at business events, tourism, retail and corporate gift markets. The initiative aims to boost economic opportunities for the region’s creative industries...