Archibald Prize comes to Liverpool

Archibald Prize comes to Liverpool

Australia’s most prestigious portrait art prize goes on exhibition next week at Liverpool City council’s Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, alongside two other exhibitions that showcase the talent of the city’s young artists.Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said bringing an internationally renowned portrait exhibition to Southwest Sydney demonstrated the vital role local councils can play in their communities.“We’re proud to be hosting three exceptional art exhibitions: the Archibald Prize 2024, Young Archie Liverpool, and NEXT 2024,” he said.“Local councils bring the arts to their communities by fostering cultural engagement and creativity.“This combination of exhibitions – placing the renowned Archibald Prize alongside the work of local youth – shows the artistic future of our country can be found here in Liverpool.“When councils invest in the arts, they empower individuals, enrich local culture, and cultivate a sense of pride and belonging within their communities.”Archibald Prize (February 8 to April 6)Works include extraordinary individuals such as Matildas star Cortnee Vine, ABC presenter Tony Armstrong; internationally renowned actor Jacob Elordi; the esteemed Professor Marcia Langton AO and the winning portrait, created by artist Laura Jones, of Australian author Tim Winton.
Liverpool City Council News
11 Feb 2025
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Sydney Mayors unite to combat religious violence

Sydney Mayors unite to combat religious violence

At a historic meeting at Bondi Pavillion, Mayors representing more than half the population of Sydney today issued a joint statement calling for an end to religious violence as actions of hate and res…
Liverpool City Council News
6 Feb 2025
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Liverpool celebrates Australia Day

Liverpool celebrates Australia Day

Liverpool celebrated Australia Day by firing up the barbie in Bigge Park, welcoming new citizens and conferring honours on residents who are making amazing contributions to the city.
Liverpool City Council News
28 Jan 2025
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Liverpool’s Bigge Barbeque celebrates Australia Day

Liverpool’s Bigge Barbeque celebrates Australia Day

Liverpool is celebrating Australia Day by firing up the barbie in Bigge Park as one of the nation’s most culturally diverse communities celebrates this national milestone.The Council will also be hold…
Liverpool City Council News
21 Jan 2025
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Liverpool celebrates the Lunar New Year

Liverpool celebrates the Lunar New Year

Say happy new year all over again when Liverpool stages a three-day festival in early February to celebrate the Lunar New Year that ushers in the Year of the Snake.In the Chinese zodiac, the snake is …
Liverpool City Council News
20 Jan 2025
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15th Avenue upgrade a victory for Liverpool

15th Avenue upgrade a victory for Liverpool

The announcement by the State and Federal governments that Fifteenth Avenue will get a $1 billion upgrade is a win for every member of our community who refused to be taken for granted.Liverpool Mayor…
Liverpool City Council News
19 Jan 2025
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Most Blessed Nights and Australia Day

Most Blessed Nights and Australia Day

Liverpool Council invested $411,500 on the award-winning 2024 Most Blessed Nights Festival (that’s around $26,000 a day) and $45,000 on the five-hour 2024 Australia Day celebration.
Liverpool City Council News
15 Jan 2025
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Mayor Ned Mannoun Legal Expenses

Liverpool City Council has not reimbursed Mayor Ned Mannoun for any legal expenses.
Liverpool City Council News
15 Jan 2025
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Liverpool Council Celebrates 100% Occupancy of Civic Place

Liverpool Council Celebrates 100% Occupancy of Civic Place

Liverpool City Council is celebrating the full leasing of the 11-storey commercial tower at 52 Scott Street in the Liverpool CBD’s $600 million Civic Place.
Liverpool City Council News
19 Dec 2024
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