From its hip hop origins, street art has evolved to become part of a broaderspectrum of public art that inspires the masses and starts conversations. JoiningCouncillor Carol Duncan, Chair of City of Newcastle’s Public Art ReferenceGroup, to preview the upcoming Big Picture Fest and Little Festival, directorsKaterina Skoumbas and Jacinta Fintan explore the nature of street art, which isvisibly transforming the city as more murals and installations turn blank wallsinto colourful canvases. Visit www.thebigpicturefest.com/event/newcastle-2022and www.littlefestival.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Newcastle Art Gallery multi-million-dollar expansion takes off
Newcastle Art Gallery’s long awaited $40 million expansion is underway, withthe gallery set to double in size with an additional 1,600sqm of exhibition space,extending its footprint east along Darby and Queen streets. This will allow a fargreater portion of the gallery’s $126 million collection to be permanentlydisplayed. Gallery Director Lauretta Morton and Newcastle Art GalleryFoundation Chair Suzie Galwey join Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes to unpack the project. Lauretta and Suzie reveal their favourite artworks in the collection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Street Art Part 2: Jordan Lucky paints a picture of Newcastle’s street art scene
Newcastle is entering a new phase of sophistication as an arts and culturaldestination. From prominent walls to hidden laneways, Newcastle’s burgeoningstreet art scene will make you feel something. Local muralist and CreativeDirector of Playstate, Jordan Lucky, draws on his travels to reflect on how far thecity has come, where we’re headed, and the skill and technique involved inpainting murals to scale to produce evocative artworks. Playstate CompanyDirector Isaac Whitten weighs in on the conversation with Councillor CarolDuncan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The most valuable art collection outside the capitals belongs to Newcastle
In anticipation of Newcastle Art Gallery’s $40 million expansion, the gallery’sentire collection of more than 7,000 artworks was revalued at $126 million, an$11 million increase. Newcastle Art Gallery Curator, Lisa Kirkpatrick, andNewcastle Art Gallery Society President, Prue Viggers OAM, distil their thoughtson some of the most valuable works, making Newcastle’s collection the mostvaluable in Australia outside of the capital cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is electrifying homes the next frontier in climate change? Dr Saul Griffith’s vision to Rewire Australia
Market volatility and the threat of climate change are driving a national energycrisis. Could widespread electrification in the suburbs be the next frontier inreducing emissions? Inventor, author, founder, scientist and former climateadvisor to the US White House, Dr Saul Griffith, explains how replacing our cars,kitchen appliances and heating and cooling systems with energy efficientalternatives can have a significant impact, and the government policy andincentives needed to get us there to invest in a greener future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s happening in Your Newcastle? Lord Mayor City of Newcastle, Nuatali Nelmes, takes five with City leaders as well as prominent and everyday Novocastrians to discover events, projects and initiatives in your backyard.Together we explore how the City of Newcastle is evolving into a smart, liveable, sustainable global City and find out how you can have your say on matters important to you.
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