State of the Arts

With a music industry in flux, musicians are turning to house concerts. They provide an alternative to touring and are becoming increasingly popular. State of the Arts arts columnist, Jennifer Chrumka, explains.

We hear how the City of Victoria is celebrating a milestone by investing in public art and neighbourhood events.

We hear how a group of  actors are transforming the daytime soap genre to a piece of live theatre each week.

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Making art for the 21st century. On State of the Art we hear about a group of young artists in Victoria who are getting innovative in their effort to bring art to the masses

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Setting the stage for alternative theatre. On State of the Arts today, we'll talk you to the Belfry's Spark Festival and hear about some new and exciting plays being crafted in Victoria

 

Remembering a legend. On State of the Arts we hear how the life and death of a gifted skateboarder and artist has broken down barriers in Victoria

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A new generation of filmmakers is determined to make their mark in Victoria. This past weekend, students from the Creative Writing department at UVic shot a film that they wrote and produced. They hope it will bring them national attention. Jennifer Chrumka was with them on set and tells us more on this week's State of the Arts.

Reuse, recycle and redesign. Jennifer Crumka, State of the Arts columnist, discusses how designers are "up-cycling" new fashions in Victoria.

Brainstorming with creative giants. State of the Arts columnist Jennifer Chrumka takes you to Transmission - a gathering of artists and innovators in Victoria who are shaping the future of the creative industries

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