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$.getScript("http://chimplr.heroku.com/js/fancybox/jquery.fancybox-1.3.4.pack.js", function(){ initFancybox(); }); } if (fancyboxLoaded) { initFancybox(); } Tumblr (3.0; @squaredproduce)http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/65034918?portrait=0&color=65cf0e" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>ANIMATE LIVE</strong></p> <p>During the school holidays we ask Melbourne illustrator, <a href="http://www.zhenart.net/" target="_blank">ZHEN</a> to draw some of the many smiling children that visit the Square. Her drawings are streamed live to the Big Screen. The kids just love it!</p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/49342852259http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/49342852259Wed, 01 May 2013 16:17:00 +1000school holidaysillustrationmelbournefed squarefederation squarezhenartanimation We&#8217;ve teamed up with Pause Digital Festival to find creative digital artists to showcase at...http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/48729790761http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/48729790761Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:36:00 +1000melbournedesigndigital artdigital artistsdigital festivaldesign festivalfed squarefederation squarepause festpause digital festivaldesign competitionart competition<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a134eaa5af352a6469746874d8c23740/tumblr_mlaeofjaOI1qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5096a4ad31b3b87823cc18663c980d7a/tumblr_mlaeofjaOI1qby68xo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c63d1648b00f91d1c09ef911413046e5/tumblr_mlaeofjaOI1qby68xo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Inflamed web of wool</strong></p> <p>Melbourne art duo, Nomad (<a href="http://www.aradolatian.com/">Ara Dolatian</a> and <a href="http://www.micheledonegan.com/">Michele Donegan</a>) have installed one of their woolen webs inside the walls of The Atrium. Soon it will be populated by little woolen pom-poms made in a public workshop. Coming up with ways to use every nook and cranny at Fed Square is easy when Melbourne’s full of artists like Nomad.</p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/48029132668http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/48029132668Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:09:00 +1000public artmelbournemelbourne artstreet artyarn bombingfed squarefederation square<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/326146ee86a60398f63b8dd9b6512323/tumblr_ml0mc0t4ld1qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Introducing <strong><a href="http://artbox.net.au/">Artbox</a> </strong>- a<span> portable and accessible device for exhibit-ready, high-resolution video art.</span></p> <p><span>Created by a small group of innovative designers based in Melbourne, Artbox will be launching on our <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/events/fed-tv/">Big Screen</a> with the video art show, <em>One Hundred and Twenty Seconds</em>, created by more than 50 local and international artists (Thursday 11 April, 6pm).</span></p> <p>The launch will also kick off the <a href="http://www.pozible.com/project/17938">Pozible</a> campaign for crowd funding.</p> <p>Lets make video art accessible to everyone - get behind Artbox for art’s sake!<span><br/></span></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/47583990120http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/47583990120Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:19:00 +1000artboxmelbournevideo artfed squarefederation squaremelbourne artpozible<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ilv08C4sDpA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Now Playing</strong></p> <p>Showing on the Big Screen this month is a documentary about High Fashion Low Countries - a project based in the coastal region of north western eastern Europe focusing on sustainable fashion.</p> <p>Six emerging designers from Belgium and The Netherlands open their workshops and reflect on using innovative technology with traditional crafts in contemporary, sustainable fashion.</p> <p>Film directed by Javier Barcala<br/><span>Editor and sound designer: Georgie Pinn<br/></span><span>© La Fortuna Studio 2012</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/events/fed-tv/"><span>Fed TV schedule  »</span></a></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/45813484181http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/45813484181Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:00:07 +1100big screenfed tvmelbournefashionfilmfed squarefederation square<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/51c37826480f4f275e63efa8d9abf5d1/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo9_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by Jen Hogben<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0ddf8f7cd8b30685badd7796ca37b82d/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by Lena Hepehi Photography<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d6c189252c5726dd17242239ea1d6ae8/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo7_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by Con Hionis<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/39ec28a7945c047e39d44547a3b8637f/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo2_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by Liz McKenzie<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2889166caa3c8f5624b281870273f506/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo3_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by Majha Charchut<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9d110a5f0f5d2a2a672fba8acfc46154/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo4_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by Meetoo.com.au<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/130e68b53bba2b02d81eedf693aa6406/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo5_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by Ovi Diu<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ab6f3c3d1545ba445a2aa61bc5f2369a/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo6_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by Samantha Pardo<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/571d562846ef153017ba9540198ca2c5/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo8_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by Gallery of the Street Tumblr<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6ba851e51f1c5dd5f814efef139aee56/tumblr_mjod7v4Atg1qby68xo10_500.jpg"/><br/> Image by MelbournePlaces.com.au<br/><br/> <p><strong>Remembering Stickwork with Fan Photos</strong></p> <p>Stickwork was a 10m x 10m sculpture by US artist <a href="http://www.stickwork.net/">Patrick Dougherty</a> commissioned by Fed Square’s <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/culture/our-creative-program/" target="_blank">Creative Program</a> and <a href="http://www.creativeproductionservices.com.au/">Creative Production Services</a>.</p> <p>It took 3 weeks to build, 10 tonnes of willow tree sticks and sapplings, close to 2,000 hours work from Patrick and 70 volunteers and stood tall in the Amphitheatre for 5 months. More info and video at <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/stickwork" target="_blank">fedsquare.com/stickwork</a></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/45379773438http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/45379773438Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:57:00 +1100stickworkpatrick doughertyfed squarefederation squaremelbourneartpublic artsculpture<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f5efef2fd3781fbf09c56183e4f463fd/tumblr_mjbfiqalDF1qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Last week <strong>L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival</strong>’s inaugural Fashion Film Series was launched on the Big Screen. Our Manager of the <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/culture/our-creative-program/" target="_blank">Creative Program</a> was also a part of the judging panel that chose three winning films out of over 50 applications from across Australia.</p> <p>The winners are:</p> <ul><li><em><strong>Emma Mulholland 12/13</strong></em><span> directed by Alex Goddard featuring Emma Mulholland</span></li> <li><em><strong>ksubi kolors</strong> </em><span>directed by Daniel Askill featuring ksubi</span></li> <li><em><strong>Tomorrow’s Lovers</strong></em><span> directed by Folie à Deux (Christian Blanchard and Steven Protuder) featuring Catherine Leon, Livia Arena, Orri Henrisson, Neo Dia and Thursday Sunday</span></li> </ul><p>The films are screening on the <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/events/fed-tv/" target="_blank">Big Screen</a> throughout March.</p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/44819706858http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/44819706858Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:18:00 +1100fed squarefederation squaremelbourne fashion festivallmfffashionfilmmelbourne<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cc36286c5c0ae2c73d1368db2ccdf971/tumblr_miyrt2hVU61qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Creating new ways to use space - our artists-in-residence for the month will be fusing musical soundscapes, moving bodies and live painting to create performance art unique to the Square.</p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/44272501219http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/44272501219Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:15:00 +1100adam hoss ayreslive artperformance artfed squarelive paintintlive musicfederation squaremelbournemusicpaintingartdance<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c1342175429a44ae1fff3dcc52fd8b07/tumblr_mijzl4z6Ps1qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0752d27bfe5421820ee6e95c33ce3540/tumblr_mijzl4z6Ps1qby68xo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/62020fd30ec3f40d3afd4f4f3e0c79f5/tumblr_mijzl4z6Ps1qby68xo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>More amazing ways Melbourne is playing with Fed Square’s <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/stickwork" title="Stickwork" target="_blank">Stickwork</a>. These wooden cocoon lanterns appeared inside the sculpture over night and with no clue to the lantern-bomber’s identity. We love them!</p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/43623721569http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/43623721569Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:39:04 +1100stickworkpatrick doughertymelbournefed squarestreet artmelbourne street artfederation square<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CuCA-Btcr1c?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Meet our CEO Kate Brennan - here she talks with Creative Foyer about working in the arts, the power of the arts experience, her most memorable achievements and some handy interview tips for people who want to work in the arts.</p> <p><br/>Want to ask Kate a question? Feel free to ask one here and we’ll get back to you.</p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/43381303883http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/43381303883Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:01:40 +1100kate brennanarts industryartsarts participationcreative talkinterviewfed squarefederation squaremelbournel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b0688624175802b2eb8e4ca95e533173/tumblr_mi8z2gxWmW1qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Melbourne embracing <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/events/stickwork" target="_blank">Stickwork</a> with a pop-up silent disco!</strong></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/43132525883http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/43132525883Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:54:16 +1100stickworkmelbournesilent discomusicfed squarefederation square<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/59026437?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=65cf0e" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.polyglottheatre.com/" target="_blank">Polyglot Theatre</a> brought life-sized ants to the Square for the <strong>Puppets at Fed Square</strong> program. Watch what happens when children join their colony.</p> <p>WARNING: Cute overload!</p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/42399675781http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/42399675781Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:28:48 +1100puppetrypuppets at fed squarepolyglot theatremelbourne artsmelbourne theatrechildrens artspuppet theatreperformance artmelbournefed squarefederation square<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/84dbe4914414e81a2b8c1973873f247f/tumblr_mhocem5bXT1qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Turning the Square into a giant living room with video games on the Big Screen!</p> <p>The crew from <a href="http://www.freeplay.net.au/" target="_blank">Freeplay Independent Games Festival</a> are helping us host <strong><a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/events/indie-allsorts/" target="_blank">Indie Allsorts</a> </strong>- a month of indie gaming combined with theatrical play! We’re playing <a href="http://www.supercratebox.com/" target="_blank">Super Crate Box</a>, <a href="http://ultimateninjacombat.com/" target="_blank">Ninjas</a>, <a href="http://www.crayonphysics.com/" target="_blank">Crayon Physics</a> and much <a href="http://www.indieallsorts.com/" target="_blank">more »</a></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/42243068714http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/42243068714Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:32:00 +1100melbournefed squarefederation squaregamingindependent gamesvideo gamesparticipatefreeplay festivalindie allsortsindie gamesgames festival<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/56802767" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>We’ve teamed up with Melbourne’s <a href="http://popupplayground.com.au/">Pop Up Playground</a> to present a new festival just for big kids - yep that’s you! The <strong><a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/events/fresh-air-festival/" title="Fresh Air Festival" target="_blank">Fresh Air Festival</a></strong> is your opportunity to play favourite games from your childhood and use the Square as a giant playground.</p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/41907879035http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/41907879035Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:18:33 +1100melbournegamingfestivalgames festivalfed squarefederation squaremelbourne festivalspop up playgroundgamersparticipatearts participation<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/451c5caa3472ee1a4aea4607f1fb30a6/tumblr_mh0h81Qqek1qby68xo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A great new series of free forums will soon begin at the National Gallery of Victoria. Talk art, design, architecture, fashion and everything that makes up Melbourne and the issues and subjects that drive our dynamic artistic community.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/programs/public-programs/melbourne-now-forum">Melbourne Now Forum »</a></strong></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/41174910336http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/41174910336Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:14:25 +1100melbourneartdesignfashionarchitecturenational gallery of victoriangvmelbourne nowartistic communityparticipate<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0a0e7ae2b6ff2e3dd3559112e7368304/tumblr_mf93yfJCiF1qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Throughout December we have been showing a collection of video works on the <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/events/fedtv/" title="FedTV">Big Screen</a> titled <strong>JOY</strong>, from the <a href="http://www.rmit.edu.au/publicart" title="RMIT Public Art">RMIT Art in Public Space Researchers and Alumnus</a> and curated by <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/pub/karen-butler/2a/40a/7a">Karen Butler</a>.</p> <p>December is a month when many people rejoice and communities en masse. Individuals, groups and nations express emotion and spirit in celebrating and honouring their beliefs, cultures, ancestors, independence and ideas, with great effect. It is also a time of bulk spending, poverty and charity.</p> <p>By surveying human activity, the video artists explore and interpret this manifestation of historical and contemporary values, to tell tell personal stories.</p> <p><em>Image: Screen shot from ‘She couldn’t find the buildings for the abyss’ by <a href="http://freya-pitt.blogspot.com.au/">Freya Pitt</a>.</em></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/38261794658http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/38261794658Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:59:00 +1100rmit univeristyrmitvideo artpublic artvisual artmelbourne artfed squarefederation squaremelbournechristmasbig screen<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/329da4ebfccdc8e3d4b6a6e8642096c6/tumblr_mewlx7sEGZ1qby68xo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3f48d01f44418dc0222a00b470bc19e8/tumblr_mewlx7sEGZ1qby68xo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/29fe8df911b8aa70b472bed495d8e01b/tumblr_mewlx7sEGZ1qby68xo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/581b63d1813e08d71a40665e46281428/tumblr_mewlx7sEGZ1qby68xo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3f3c6e84b0a1bee556a7fcd5b2ad3aa7/tumblr_mewlx7sEGZ1qby68xo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/88fef0b9cefdc0f429f18f7ea30dabed/tumblr_mewlx7sEGZ1qby68xo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span><strong>THE HOWLING SOUND</strong></span></p> <p><span>Earlier this year we commissioned a special launch performance, The Howling Sound by sound art group the Amplified Elephants and artistically directed by James Hullick (Director of <a href="http://www.clickclackproject.org">The Click Clack Project Inc</a>).<br/></span></p> <p><span>Deconstructing a the typical “rock gig”, audiences experienced a performance that transformed typical rock instruments into sound art.</span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.clickclackproject.org/the-howling-sound">Amplified Elephants</a> comprises musicians with an intellectual disability.<br/></span></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/37773042274http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/37773042274Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:58:18 +1100amplified elephantsaccess artssound artfed squarefederation squareclick clack projectmelbourne<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/40575241" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Fed Square’s resident illustrator for 2012, <a href="http://www.zhenart.net/">Zhen</a> has just received <a href="http://au.artshub.com/au/news-article/news/arts/winners-of-the-2012-artshub-awards-192966">ArtsHub’s The Youth Arts Award</a>. <strong>Congratulations Zhen!</strong></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/36868321473http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/36868321473Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:17:18 +1100zhenillustrationstreet artmelbournefed squarefederation squarebig screenartshubyouth arts<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/53390827" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Meet the artist - <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/events/stickwork">Stickwork</a> at Fed Square by Patrick Dougherty</p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/36549133358http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/36549133358Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:33:24 +1100melbournemelbourne artmelbourne street artpatrick doughertyfed sqaurefederation squaresculpturepublic artartist interviewartists<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/53390826" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Time Lapse - Building <a href="http://www.fedsquare.com/events/stickwork">Stickwork</a></p>http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/36548930107http://squaredproduce.tumblr.com/post/36548930107Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:30:47 +1100melbournestickworkpublic artsculpturemelbourne artmelbourne street artfed squarefederation square