Arts news

Find out about arts and culture initiatives in the Boroondara community.

  1. Global beats at Summer in the Park

    Get ready for lively tunes and dance-worthy rhythms with the return of Summer in the Park!

  2. Best Summer in the Park events for kids

    Summer in the Park is jam-packed with incredible entertainment for kids and families from 29 January to 28 February.
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  3. Celebrate Midsumma Festival in Boroondara

    We’re proud to be an event partner of the 2026 Midsumma Festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities here in Boroondara.
    A drag queen with orange curly hair and a golden outfit

  4. A local tribute for trailblazing entrepreneur Alice Anderson

    City of Boroondara is backing a landmark initiative to honour Alice Anderson - a pioneering mechanic, entrepreneur and trailblazer from Kew.
    mechanic shop in the 1930's

  5. Dr Anne Marsh on ‘Plural Selves’ and the art of David Rosetzky

    The title of David Rosetzky’s major survey exhibition ‘Plural Selves’ is inspired by an essay written by Dr Anne Marsh, a leading contemporary art historian, independent researcher and art critic based in Melbourne. Dr Marsh was invited to speak at the exhibition’s official opening at Hawthorn Arts Centre on 16 August and her insightful words are shared below.
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  6. Greythorn sculptures successfully restored

    The much-loved Greythorn Icons have been re-installed at Greythorn Shopping Centre following successful conservation treatment.
    A garden bed with low shrubs and 3 wooded carved sculptures. 1 of a dalmation, and 2 people, one a fireman and the other a woman wearing a long blue coat and matching hat.