Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival
Presented by Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
The Message Sticks Indigenous Film Festival showcases Indigenous films celebrating the depth and diversity of Indigenous culture and artists. Developed by Blackfella Films, it is the only festival in the country that is solely committed to presenting films made by and about Indigenous people and all screenings are free.
Check http://blackfellafilms.com.au/messagesticks/ for film screenings
Date: 20 to 22 May 2011
Location: Capitol Theatre and ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image), Federation Square
My People, Culture and Country
My People, Culture and Country is an exhibition showcasing the work of Koorie youth from the Hume region of Victoria. The exhibition explores the ways in which Koorie youth have connected with their culture, land and community through photographs, personal objects and stories.
Date: until 26 June
Top Designs 2011
The Creepy Spooksville pinball machine, a conversation seat, a coat inspired by a babushka doll, and the graphic design for the flagship vehicle of Oatomobile porridge are just some of the outstanding works featured in Top Designs 2011. In its 11th year at Melbourne Museum, Top Designs showcases the works of some of Victoria’s most exceptional emerging designers. Featuring 122 works by 108 students from government, Catholic and independent schools across Victoria, the exhibition includes everything from furniture and fashion to graphic design and photography.
Free entry for students
Date: until 26 July
Women with Clever Hands
Women with Clever Hands showcases Aboriginal fibre work by women artists from Gapuwiyak in northeast Arnhem Land. Featuring baskets, bags, mats, sculptural figures and jewellery, these beautiful works combine simple, functional shapes with intricate design, fine detail and subtle colour, all of which reflect the complexities of their land and their culture.
Date: 27 May – 28 Aug
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
The Tutankhamun exhibition comes to Australia for the first time. Revel in the splendour of Ancient Egypt as you view a dazzling array of possessions unearthed from the boy king’s tomb. See Tutankhamun’s golden canopic coffinette and the crown found on his head when the tomb was discovered. Learn about the extraordinary discovery of the tomb and the belief and burial processes of ancient Egypt. View results from the latest scientific testing conducted on Tutankhamun’s mummy and what it is telling researchers about his life and death. The exhibition has drawn over seven million visitors in the United States and London in the past five years.
Tickets now on sale. To guarantee a ticket, you must pre-book. Visit kingtutmelbourne.com.au to buy your tickets.
Cost: Adult $29.50–$35.00, Concession $26.50–$32.00, Child $17.50–$19.50. Additional transaction fees apply.
Date: until 6 Nov
Melbourne Museum, Nicholson Street, Carlton. Open daily 10.00am – 5.00pm. Admission: Adult $8, children and concession FREE. For further details phone 13 11 02 or visit museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum