The Social Crew

07/12/2022

67 Melbourne art galleries and exhibitions to visit in December

Lots on.

Melbourne has been branded the arts capital of Australia, and for good reason.

29/11/2022

Delighted to have joined the Mona Foma team as Creative Producers for the Fantastic Futures program at Mona’s summer festival of art, music, and other stuff in Launceston.

The decommissioned shell of the old Launceston Tafe—a place that once promised ‘Fantastic Futures’— will become an exhibition of genuine and manufactured 'coming-togetherness'.

Thoughfully curated by MONA - Museum of Old and New Art Senior Curator, Emma Pike the 2023 program features a mix of art, film, performance, experiment, motion, music and more.

Plus - we’re rolling up our sleeves designing the visitor experience across the old TAFE, in feature spaces such as the Punker Bunker, Garage Bar, Main Stage and the inners of this great big building.

Thank you so much for the connect Laura Imbruglia . Its wonderful to work with you again, plus yet another bunch of awesome creatives. 🧡

Free to attend
Check out MONA FOMA
17-19 February Launceston
24-26 February Hobart

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27/11/2022

Mixed Business Store
Shop 30, Flinders Street
Melbourne

Featuring art, objects, keepsakes and gadgets in a specially curated offering, this space is one which shares our collective relationships and strengthens visitors' knowledge of Melbourne’s artistic community, in one location.

Pop by to say hello to the team on your daily commute, when visiting Melbourne or pick up a gift for a friend, loved one, or yourself!

There’s a bunch of surprises refreshed regularly.

Opening Hours
SUN, MON, WED 10am - 6pm
THU, FRI, SAT 10am - 9pm
Closed Tuesday + Public Hols

This space also features art installation The Newsagency by

📷 by

Thanks to /

Metro Trains for putting up with my continuous hustle to lease the space, and trusting the vision of an art store instead of a quickie mart.

Supported by the City of Melbourne

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23/11/2022

TIME • RONE
Flinders St Station
The Classroom

Wishing our teachers rolled out beautiful murals instead of maths (but learning is important kiddos).

We’re almost sold out until Xmas.
Time to start your 2023 goals list.

Special shout out to our ticketing partner for doing the good things.

Through their booking fees they fund education projects for the world's most disadvantaged children to close the global education gap. Plus they are based in Australia, providing more jobs for our community.

Thanks for all of your support as we built the back end of the platform 🧡

www.rone.art
Until April 2023

10/11/2022

TIME • RONE
On the streets

Thanks to the people who work bts to take us to the streets.

Design
Street Posters
EComms
PR
Marketing Strategy
Art
Set Decoration
Set Build
+ more in the tags 🖤

05/11/2022

TIME • RONE
The Newsagency

Dilapidated, boarded up, with its only occupants hungry termites. The facade of a retail space awaits its next inhabitant.

An introduction to what one might expect at Rone’s latest exhibition, TIME, re-imagined as it may once have been, The Newsagency - complete with hand painted signs, strewn papers and the news of the day - falls backdrop for Rone’s mural works, and an encapsulating installation piece.

Located on Flinders St, opposite Degraves St.

Opening Hours
SUN, MON, WED 10 - 6 pm
THURS, FRI, SAT 10 - 9 pm
Closed Tuesdays
Closed Public Holidays

The 12th Installation is free to visit.
Supported by

03/11/2022

TIME • RONE
Flinders St Station
The Work Room

A tonne of work has gone into this incredible project by featuring long time muse .
From the incredible intricate decor details by , diligent set build by Lloyd Knowles .wil.son, the classical sounds of and sound tech by , to the wonderful programming and lighting design of + many more whom we will introduce along the way.

What a wonderful team of dedicated creatives who make the magic happen. A pleasure to work on this beautiful exhibition and we appreciate everyones support along the way.

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www.rone.art

27/10/2022

Rone’s New Blockbuster Exhibit Drops You in Abandoned, Frozen-in-Time Scenes From Mid-Century Melbourne

Opening day 🖤

Renowned for his all-encompassing large-scale works, the Melbourne street artist has transformed Flinders Street Station’s long-abandoned ballroom and upper level into a nostalgic 11-room time capsule. With painstaking detail and reverberating soundscapes, it has a cinematic quality that makes it ...

22/10/2022

We hope to see you soon.

TIME • Rone
Flinders Street Station
open 28 October 2022

28/09/2022

RONE | Artist - Exhibit TIME at Flinders St Station

This has been an epic journey across the past 3 years - it’s beautiful. We’re so proud of Rone and the whole team.

We cannot wait for you to see it.

TIME • RONE
Flinders Street Station
open 28 Oct

“Set in the long-abandoned third-floor wing of Flinders Street Station, Time is a nostalgic love letter to mid-century Melbourne and a tribute to one of the city’s great icons.

… Eleven installations, each room adorned with Rone’s haunting signature murals, the artist and his team have created an immersive, multisensory installation that audiences will remember for time to come.”

Tix on sale 10am today
www.rone.art

RONE is a Melbourne based street artist best known for his haunting, stylised images of women’s faces. Tickets are available for his current exhibit TIME • RONE at Flinders St Station. Shop artworks, prints, books, catalogues and other products.

20/09/2022

‎Behind the Art on Apple Podcasts

Hunting for a new Podcast? Listen to ours.

This audio series shares with the listener insight into the stories behind our art projects and the artists works.

Hear from mural artists about their practice and creative process, from locals about the land on which you stand and from us about why we have popped up in this location.

A selection of audio pieces, conversations, stories and learnings to be shared and enjoyed either whilst your standing at the work, or before you visit.

Find us on

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-art/id1600405004

‎Arts · 2022

13/09/2022

This image is a beautiful capture of Archie Roach and Uncle Jack Charles - two of the most humble, kind men I have had the pleasure to work with - taken at Archie’s induction in the the Victorian Music Awards. A very memorable moment of my producing career, and life.

Mostly, a shining moment for two shining stars.

Standing side of stage, I recall Uncle Jack telling me before he went on to induct Archie, of his love for his mate and many of their many life stories both happy and devastating, and his personal honour to have returned from filming for the show, after being cast in Cleverman.

A beautiful soul with a twinkle in his eye, and the most dedicated of advocates and eloquent of storytellers.

We love you and hear you and may your legacy and advocacy live on through all of us. We will miss you both on the streets of Fitzroy.

🖤💛❤️

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island readers are warned that this image contains and mentions the deceased: Uncle Jack Charles’ family have given permission to use his name and image.

12/09/2022

Thank you to the incredible people who connected me to everything and everyone whilst I was in the UK and Europe (and to my amazing friends for the evenings and weekends) 🤍

How grateful I am to travel and feel invigorated and inspired after a tough few years.

Big thanks to my incredible crew who represented in human form whilst I was virtual across the zones.

They tell me I should do reels, so a couple to shortly follow - mainly to impress the crew I can do them - but for you to enjoy a snippet too.

Bee x

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01/08/2022

JOIN THE CREW — The Social Crew

Event season is approaching and we are on the hunt for various FT, PT and Casual fixed-term roles for an upcoming art exhibition.

Roles include:
- Senior Event Coordinator & Event Coordinator
- Ticketing and Customer Support Assistant
- Exhibition Invigilators / Event Hosts
- Exhibition Front of House Staff

Please visit the link below for more details and if sounds like you or someone you know, hit us up via [email protected]

We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver high class projects for our clients, support the industry and develop friendly and professional relationships with suppliers, collaborators and stakeholders. 

15/06/2022

In the wild with this crew of wonder women who get it done 💃🏽♥️


May 2022

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14/06/2022

JOIN THE CREW — The Social Crew

Hi there, we're seeking early Expressions of Interest for Event Manager / Coordinators for a number of upcoming projects on fixed terms.

Please see our website for details and if you're interested in our work, and think you'd be great, drop us a line and let us know.

Thank you.

We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver high class projects for our clients, support the industry and develop friendly and professional relationships with suppliers, collaborators and stakeholders.

07/06/2022

Last month we were delighted to produce one of the first major art events for 2022 - the inaugural Art After Dark Melbourne - which brought together a selection of Melbourne’s cultural institutions for a late-night program of experiences within their wonderful spaces.

Over 130,000 people ventured into the city to discover live music, visual and performing arts, film, projections, gaming rooms, new and existing exhibitions curated by
ACMI
Arts Centre Melbourne
Fed Square
Melbourne Museum
National Gallery of Victoria
State Library Victoria

A good test of stamina for a return to late nights in the city, given we were live until 1am! (Still got it)

Thank you for supporting the varied and incredible offering of our creative industries.

Presented by Visit Melbourne
Produced by

Photography by

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01/06/2022

Under the Surface - GunaiKurnai Country | East Gippsland

A lovely short film by The View From Here
about our recent art project ‘Under the Surface’.

Huge thanks to Visit Gippsland for contributing to the film so that we could share what is possible when collaborating consciously with the community.

There always was and always will be, a story Under the Surface.

GLaWAC
East Gippsland Rail Trail
Visit Melbourne
Love East Gippsland

19/05/2022

Presented across the exterior and interior of the underpass at Nowa Nowa - a collaborative work by Alice Pepper and visiting artist Meggs.

The combined practices of each artist intrinsically thread, weave and connect the beautiful story of GunaiKurnai at Nowa Nowa.

On the south entry, a Welcome to Country - a woman and man wear possum skins cloaks as a young boy plays the clapsticks. A smoking ceremony in the Coolamon with gum leaves gently drifts to lead you into the tunnel.

Throughout the tunnel are references to gathering as well as the inclusion of four floating feathers: Borun (Pelican), Tuk (Musk Duck) -the mother & father creators and Djeetgung & Yeering (superb fairy & Emu Wren) - the male & female Totems of the GunaiKurnai people.

Throughout the tunnel, the colour palette of land and sky and also the hands on the rocks, representing ancestors that have walked for many thousands of years before us.

The North entry features Lomandra, a grass-like plant local to the area, used for weaving baskets for fishing - a traditional method passed down from ancestors.

Artists: Alice Pepper x
Artist Assistant:

Nowa Nowa, Underpass
Gunaikurnai Country | East Gippsland

📷 by Nicole Reed
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Alice Ann
GLaWAC
East Gippsland Rail Trail
Love East Gippsland

16/05/2022

Under the Surface | LING

With a distinct focus on native Flora, the installation at the Orbost Butter Factory is a reflection of time spent on GunaiKurnai Country by .

Spending time throughout Gippsland and the Lakes area it’s impossible to escape just how beautiful the landscape is - Lush greens, Banksias, the Snowy River streams and rolling hills contrasting with the burnt reminders of recent bushfires.

As a bookend for the East Gippsland Rail Trail it was important to ensure this was represented in the finished piece and that the mural worked within the existing landscape, complimenting it and providing a preview of things to be seen and experienced on the trail.

To achieve this LING worked with Shanh from , a Melbourne based indigenous florist, to produce an arrangement which was subsequently photographed and is represented in the final painting.

“Hopefully this creates further interest in the Orbost area and provides an additional highlight for the East Gippsland Rail Trail.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in this project. It’s been amazing to seeing the positive attitudes and collaborative spirit that has driven it, and a pleasure to be involved” LING

Photography by Nicole Reed

East Gippsland Rail Trail
Love East Gippsland

12/05/2022

Take a moment in your day to enjoy the beauty of the Snowy River, Orbost and Cape Conran, Gunaikurnai Country / East Gippsland.

Captured by
On location for ‘Under the Surface’

10/05/2022

Under the Surface | Patricia Pittman

A rail trail favourite view point is Nicholson Foot Bridge. Featured at the entrance of this large structure is the incredible work of local artist Patricia Pittman.

The Gunaikurnai see land, water, air and every living thing as one. Patricia’s work depicts a story of the Brabawooloong ancestors' journey along the flowing river, using natural tones and symbols to represent the elders, native fish and landscape.

Visiting artist, Minna Luenig assisted Patricia onsite, providing both the opportunity to share knowledge and giving Minna insight into cultural storytelling.

Patricia often takes inspiration from childhood memories and her family’s totems. Incorporating the land and sea creatures of her south coast upbringing into her work. Her practice focuses on the native environment in order to visually story tell, connect and grow human relationships with the land through art. This vibrant mural highlights Patricia’s distinct style and intricate artistry.

Artists: Patriica Pittman
Artist Assistant:

Thanks to the Rail Trail Committee for the permissions, for the support on ground & Patricia for the learnings.

Nicholson Bridge, Nicholson
Gunaikurnai Country | East Gippsland

Photography by
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Love East Gippsland East Gippsland Rail Trail GLaWAC

09/05/2022

Under the Surface |
Minna Leunig

Specialising in the visual language of symbols, Geelong based artist, Minna Leunig covered Partellis Crossing in her beautiful signature bold silhouettes.

Brought up in rural Victoria, surrounded by bushland and animals, Minna has a profound love and respect for the Australian landscape and all its life forms. Her work often pays homage to these plants and animals, seeking to illustrate them as unique species and individuals.

This mural highlights stories and references from surrounding rivers that run through Nowa Nowa to Lake Tyers relating to fish and water as vital elements of life, community and culture. Minna's choice of colour for the mural is a stark contrast to its surroundings, which she describes as ‘lively and striking’ -“the idea is that the building itself becomes the artwork”.

Artist
Assisted by

Thanks to Gunaikurnai Land Water Aboriginal Corp for the welcome and learnings, East Gippsland Rail Trail for the site prep and both for trusting us with our idea.

Partelli’s Crossing, Tostaree
Gunaikurnai Country | East Gippsland
Audio experience coming soon

by

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GLaWAC

07/05/2022

UNDER THE SURFACE
GUNAIKURNAI COUNTRY/EAST GIPPSLAND

This past fortnight, a fabulous team of artists have collaborated on East Gippsland’s inaugural multi-dimensional public art experience, ‘Under the Surface’ along the East Gippsland Rail Trail - which runs from Bairnsdale to Orbost.

From 2020 (in between lockdowns), we conducted onsite research, engaged key community members and groups, and collaborated to design and curate the pilot project aiming to better inform travelling artists of their subject matter and the land on which they stand.

Through a cultural awareness program with the local Gunaikurnai artist collective and community, the visiting artists developed learnings on artistic practices, storytelling, introduction to the local environment and an understanding of land management and preservation.

Local artists Alice Pepper and Patricia Pittman were joined by visiting artists David “MEGGS” Hooke, Ling and Minna Leunig in solo and collaborative works led by the story of the Gunaikurnai community.

Progress shots in order of appearance |

Nicholson River Bridge, Nicholson
Patricia Pittman

Partelli's Crossing, Tostaree:
Minna Leunig

Orbost Butter Factory, Orbost:
LING assisted by

Nowa Nowa underpass, Nowa Nowa:
Collaboration between Alice Pepper and Meggs
assisted by

We are excited to share the beautiful result of conscious collaboration. Stories for each piece to follow.

Always ways always will be, a story under the surface, on the land on which we stand.

Photography by

29/04/2022

Art After Dark Melbourne
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED

Melbourne at its creative best over two art-filled nights. In an exciting program, attendees are allowed rare and intimate access to .square .

Program out now
visitvictoria.com/artafterdark

Presented by Visit Victoria

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Thank you to our fabulous team for working hard to get this one live today! Very excited to produce such a vibrant and exciting program. Come along!

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24/04/2022

3 years ago we wrapped up an amazing show and experience by called Empire.

From then…
“What an absolute pleasure it has been to work with such an incredible team for Rone’s Empire project.

More than 27k people visited, across 7 weeks of exhibition. I’m really proud of all we have achieved together.

What a ride... and tonight marks a big glorious wrap (until bump out tomorrow).

I hope you made it along xx
Until next time.”

Pics by Tony Mott, Rone + me

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20/04/2022

WE’RE HIRING ||

We're on the hunt for an Event Producer with operations experience, to support our team 3/4 days a week as required, starting ASAP. Contract of approx. 3 months.

Working on the new inaugural Arts Festival - Art After Dark Melbourne - as well as some other purpose-led art projects.

We're a great team of people who care about community and the arts. We do fun stuff very well.

The ideal applicant will have 5years+ major event experience at management level.

If this sounds of interest, please send your CV to [email protected]

For more info check out our link in the bio. Thank you

Hot Tip. If you’ve do not have experience managing a big crowd, overseeing installs of heavy machinery or developing operational paperwork, this one isn’t for you. Perhaps instead apply in an EOI for your relevant expertise instead - just in case something else pops up.

📷 by
Feat. slaying
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11/04/2022

South Melbourne Market is programmed by The Social Crew this Easter.

First up, Geelong’s Museum of Play and Art first time ever, MoPA Pop-Up - a creative designed play-space plus a free arts program including painting, craft and lots of fun.

MoPA is a world class children’s museum famous for immersive exhibits and activities designed to support creativity and play-based learning.

Plus

The Plants - a site-specific musical installation that invites you to create your own compositions using unique instruments... plants!

By touching the leaves you activate a micro computer that triggers sounds by the composer Cayn Borthwick.

Thanks to Playable Streets - who create interactive installations that re-contextualise public space, making people playable and the mundane musical.

South Melbourne Market - Cecil St
10am to 4pm
Wednesday to Sunday (closed Good Friday).

Hop down 🐰

15/03/2022

Behind the scenes for The Newmarket Sessions.

Pop over to for the full swagger.

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15/03/2022

Delighted to play a small part in this beautiful new music series ‘The Newmarket Sessions’.

The Sessions introduce a group of talented classical musicians, The Newmarket Collective to a bunch of bands - Cry Club, Surprise Chef, Hachiku, Simon Bruckard, Dylan Martorell and Obscura Hail - in a genre-bending collab format to expand their sonic horizons.

Available now to listen and view on The Newmarket Collective and IGTV.

Recorded + Mixed by Guus Hoevenaars
Executive Producer Kylie Davies
Recorded at Newmarket Studios
in collaboration with
Film by Kyle Caulfield .y.l.e

We assisted by writing some words to support the Newmarket duo's wonderful idea. Thanks to for their support.

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02/03/2022

JOIN THE CREW — The Social Crew

Bit on.

We have a new casual role for an Event Assistant.

Sound like something you'd be a bit keen on?
Have a read, and apply below.

We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver high class projects for our clients, support the industry and develop friendly and professional relationships with suppliers, collaborators and stakeholders.