FRINGE 2024: ARISE 3

‘Experimental and vibrant, showcasing all forms of arts from Naarm’s diverse emerging creatives.’

Zap Exhibitions proudly presents the third volume of ARISE, an annual exhibition program not to be missed! Join us for an experimental and vibrant showcase of works across artforms from some of Naarm’s most exciting and diverse emerging creatives.

Exhibition

9 – 19 October
10am – 3pm
Il negozio
Free. No booking required.

Friday night performances

11 and 18 October
6pm – 11pm
Il negozio
Ticketed (18+). 

Prenota ora

The Zap Exhibitions team’s motivation for the exhibition is simple – there are not enough opportunities for emerging artists to exhibit their works in the present art ecology of Naarm. By supporting this exhibition, you will be democratising the arts and empowering these artists to continue being creative.  

For those daring enough to delve further into the experience, each Friday night the exhibition will come alive with Kabaret, an array of live performances including dance, music, DJs, drag, performance art and other immersive surprises. There will be plenty of food and drink available to purchase on the night. 

Circa

Nicky Tsekouras (They/He/She) 

An emerging, queer and multi-disciplinary artist, producer and curator living and working on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. They are a current studio resident at Collingwood Yards and were previously an Artist-In-Residence at City of Yarra, Yarra Youth Services.  

They were awarded the Young Citizen of the Year in 2022 for their community outreach and for success in initiating Zap Exhibitions e ARISE Vol. 2 in 2023 received a nomination for the Fringe Awards. 

Zap Exhibitions 

A not-for-profit, pop-up exhibition organisation dedicated to providing exhibition opportunities to minority groups, including emerging artists, queer, gender diverse, BIPOC, deaf and disabled humans. 

Previously, Zap Exhibitions has presented ‘ARISE’ at Fitzroy Art Collective in 2022 and ‘Beyond’ at Old Cheese Factory, City of Casey, which catered for over 44 artists of all disciplines including 2D & 3D visual art, digital, DJ, musicians, spoken word and drag. 

Accessibilità

Il negozio is wheelchair accessible. There is step-free access to the venue. Wheelchair users enter at the main entrance. There are uneven footpaths throughout the grounds.

Please note Friday Night performances are 18+.

There are 2 two-hour accessible on-street parking spaces located on St Heliers Street, beside Main Gate. There are six accessible parking places are located at the front of the car park on the northern side of St Heliers Street. There is also a car park located within a short distance of Main Gate. The entrance is near a dedicated pedestrian thoroughfare and road cross over.

There are accessible toilets at this venue, though not all toilet doors are automatic. 

This project is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, Abbotsford Convent and Melbourne Fringe.