April - ANZAC Day and 'the Age we're in'As we approach 25 April—when we commemorate the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli in 1915 and all Australians who fought and served—the broad reflection of the day brings to mind the many unique qualities of this experience.
The 'digger dialects', recognised by the First World War historian Charles Bean*, and compiled by the Australian War Memorial between 1921–1924, generated many slang terms that become a part of the Australian language.
Humour in war time was reflected in the new medium of the day—radio. While radio was adopted early on by ships, lighthouses and fire services, it was in broadcasting sound to the general public that radio had its biggest influence.
'Poignant, witty and revealing portraits of how we inhabit the age we're in'—throughout our lives—are presented this month through Force Majeure's dance, as well as poetry, multi-media, Indigenous and visual arts. * Bean's work ANZAC to Amiens (1983 reprint) is now available online. New and revised Australian StoriesIn addition to ANZAC Day, Mateship and Sacred places please see new and revised articles on: |
Monthly call-outEntries by 28 May 2010 The National Archives of Australia is currently seeking applications for three research grants to help scholars complete an innovative research project that is significant for Australian audiences. Featured Resources |
Featured eventOf Love and War: love and longing on display - Canberra4 December 2009 – 5 May 2010 The Australian War Memorial's exhibition explores the relationships forged during times of conflict, and emotions evoked by at separation, loss and reunion, from the First World War onwards. More... |
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Featured websiteGallipoli: The First DayGallipoli: The First Day brings a new perspective to the first hours of the Gallipoli campaign. Learn about key Ottoman and British soldiers as well as ANZAC diggers, use a timeline to explore the Gallipoli peninsula, play the story of the day in chapters and understand how the events of 25 April relate to the broader context of the Gallipoli Campaign. |
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SnippetsDesign and architectureculture.gov.au/news/design.htm DesignEX - Sydney22–24 April 2010 In its 22nd year, designEX features more than 300 interior design and architecture exhibitors showcasing their newest developments. More... |
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Digital media and filmculture.gov.au/news/digitalmedia.htm Mary and Max: the Exhibition - Melbourne2 March – 6 June 2010 Mary and Max: the Exhibition goes behind-the-scenes of the miniature plasticine world of Oscar-winning director and writer Adam Elliot's Mary and Max (2009). More... |
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Festivals and conferencesculture.gov.au/news/festivalsandconferences.htm Ironfest - Lithgow, New South Wales24–26 April 2010 Ironfest describes itself as an arts festival with a metal edge. The festival features art exhibitions, stalls, live music, dance, street performance and historical re-enactments including a Napoleonic battle featuring infantry, cannons and cavalry. More... |
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History and identityculture.gov.au/news/historyandidentity.htm ANZAC Day - national25 April 2010 On this day the spirit of ANZAC and the service of all veterans is acknowledged in ceremonies held across the nation. More... |
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Indigenous arts and cultureculture.gov.au/news/indigenousarts.htm The Dreamers - Sydney9 May 2009 – 26 April 2010 This exhibition celebrates the lives and work of eight distinguished Aboriginal artists who have contributed significantly to Australia's cultural landscape. More... |
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Language and literatureculture.gov.au/news/languageandliterature.htm Goolwa Poetry Festival 2010 - Goolwa, South Australia23–26 April 2010 The Australian Poetry Centre, in partnership with the Poets Union, is holding its signature poetry festival in Goolwa, which will include a startling line-up of poets renowned nationally and internationally. More... |
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Performanceculture.gov.au/news/performance.htm Force Majeure's The Age I'm In - national tour9 April – 24 June 2010 It's not how old you are, but how you are old. Force Majeure's The Age I'm In is a poignant, witty and revealing portrait of how we inhabit the age we're in throughout our lives. More... |
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Resources and fundingculture.gov.au/news/resourcesandfunding.htm Australia International Cultural Council Grants program - nationalEntries by 23 April 2010 The Australia International Cultural Council Grants Program offers funding for international arts and cultural projects. More... |
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Visual arts and craftsculture.gov.au/news/visualarts.htm National Photographic Portraiture Prize - Canberra5 March – 2 May 2010 The winning work is featured in an exhibition of 43 portraits from the finalists' and is on display at the National Portrait Gallery. More... |
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Websites - newculture.gov.au/news/websites.htm Culture VictoriaApril 2010 Culture Victoria celebrates the richness and diversity of Victoria through arts and culture collections. It tells the stories of the people who live and work in Victoria and the events that have shaped their lives. More... |
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Portal newsThe Culture Portal at www.culture.gov.au will close from 1 July 2010. The Culture Portal closure is part of the Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2009-10 announced on 2 November 2009. Enquiries regarding this closure process should be addressed through the Comments and Feedback page, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. |
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