Melbourne Art Rooms Melbourne Art Rooms is one of Melbourne's most exciting and diverse commercial art spaces. Showing cutting edge works by local and international artists in the revived interiors of an old dairy, MARS combines historical and contemporary aesthetics to create a truly unique art-viewing experience. 418 Bay Street PORT MELBOURNE (+61 3) 9681 8425 www.marsgallery.com.au More Info...

Art2Muse Art2muse is a vibrant online art gallery showcasing established Australian artists at an affordable price. Art lovers can view and acquire artwork online or see the works in the flesh at the artist’s studio. 0424 809 849 www.art2muse.com.au

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art ACCA is Melbourne's major public contemporary art space, presenting changing seasons of international and Australian exhibitions, events and public programs. The artistic program combines adventurism, emotion and intellectual rigour to provide a constantly challenging and exciting experience for visitors. (+61 3) 9697 9999 www.accaonline.org.au

Australian Centre for the Moving Image The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is the cutting edge organization dedicated to screen culture. In choosing to engage with the moving image as both an historical and evolving concept, ACMI host events, screening programs and exhibitions that are always interesting, challenging and dynamic. (+61 3) 8663 2583 www.acmi.net.au

Craft Victoria Craft Victoria fosters creativity, experimentation & professionalism in contemporary craft & design. They present craft & design to a wide range of audiences & promote craft values through exhibitions, publications & public programs. 31 Flinders Lane MELBOURNE (+61 3) 9650 7775 www.craftvic.asn.au

Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces are a contemporary art complex of gallery spaces & studio facilities. Their three gallery spaces exhibit work by emerging Australian & international artists that demonstrate excellence, innovation & experimentation in contemporary art practice. 200 Gertrude Street FITZROY (+61 3) 9419 3406 www.gertrude.org.au

KAZARI collector Kazari collector exhibits work that reflects current changes in the Asia Pacific region. Artists who show their work at Kazari, do so because their work has either had an overt Asian connection either in technique, form or subject matter, often with an emphasis on cross cultural referencing or an adherence to the Japanese aesthetic 'kazari' or wabi, sabi and suki. 450 Malvern Road PRAHRAN (+61 3) 9510 2528 www.kazari.com.au

Linden St Kilda Centre for Contemporary Arts Linden - St Kilda Centre for Contemporary Arts main focus is its contemporary exhibition program. This encompasses a broad range of visual art practices & media & can include sculpture, painting, print-making, drawing, photography, video, installation, multi-media & performance. 26 Acland Street ST KILDA (+61 3) 9209 6560 www.lindenarts.org

Qdos Arts The Qdos Arts vision; decentralizing & integrating the arts from the city into forest. The venue offers the scope to bring a greater diversity of cultural events, such as with art, music, poetry & cinema to Lorne. Visit & stay in Qdos' Treehouse accommodation. 35 Allenvale Road LORNE (+61 3) 5289 1989 www.qdosarts.com

Australian Centre for the Moving Image The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is the cutting edge organization dedicated to screen culture. In choosing to engage with the moving image as both an historical and evolving concept, ACMI host events, screening programs and exhibitions that are always interesting, challenging and dynamic. (+61 3) 8663 2583 www.acmi.net.au

Cinema Nova Cinema Nova is Melbourne's largest & most vibrant art house cinema complex. They offer the very best in new release art house films together with upmarket commercial releases, regular special film events & festivals, all in a warm, intimate environment of architecturally challenging design. (+61 3) 9347 5331 www.cinemanova.com.au

Dendy Cinemas Dendy Cinemas is one of Australia's largest independent cinema chains, screening the latest offerings of foreign art-house titles, independent releases and local productions. Cinema locations include Dendy Opera Quays & Dendy Newtown in Sydney; Kino Dendy in Melbourne. (+ 61 2) 8594 9000 www.dendy.com.au

Everything in Between Everything in between is a series of design workshops, talks & collaborations between students & national & international creative thinkers. Visit website for 2005 programme. 148a Barkly Street ST KILDA (+61 3) 9593 8034 www.everything.net.au

Greville St Bookstore The Greville Street Bookstore are specialist in art & design books. They stock an extensive range of graphic & product design, architecture, interior design, fashion, contemporary literature, music, photography & art books. 145 Greville St PRAHRAN (+61 3) 9510 3531

Loop Loop is a purpose built screening venue and bar which re-themes & re-invents itself nightly. This adaptability enables Loop to present work that is diverse & progressive in form & content. The bar catering to all palates playing eclectic tunes until the early hours. 23 Meyers Place MELBOURNE (+61 3) 9654 0500 www.looponline.com.au

Nissan Moonlight Cinema - Mel Nissan Moonlight Cinema Melbourne has been serving up the best in new release, classic and contemporary film favourites for ten years and is set to be the star attraction on Melbourne’s summer entertainment calendar with more opening night premieres and new release titles than ever before. Royal Botanic Gardens MELBOURNE www.moonlight.com.au

The Astor Theatre The Astor Theatre is a cinema in the grand, old manner. Built in the 1930s and still retains the art-deco charm of that period. When you walk into the "old-world" charm of The Astor you are transported back to the days when going to the cinema was an EVENT. Cnr Chapel St & Dandenong Rd ST KILDA (+61 3) 9510 1414 www.astor-theatre.com

Blue Print Photography Blue Print Photography is a creative award winning studio. Gina & Chris are the dedicated team who are passionate about the art of photography. Drawing inspiration from years of international travel they have developed a documentary style to their photography. Specialising in Wedding, Portraiture and Fine Art Black & White Prints. 6 Church st HAWTHORN (+61 3) 9852 9144 www.blueprintphoto.com.au

Centre for Contemporary Photography The Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) is the pre-eminent organisation in Victoria for the exhibition of contemporary photo-based arts & a leading contemporary arts space. CCP generates & extends critical discussion around the role and practice of photography, promoting documentary photography & cutting-edge contemporary art, video & digital art. 404 George St FITZROY (+61 3) 9417 1549 www.ccp.org.au

Elli Ioannou Photography Elli Ioannou specialises in contemporary fashion and lifestyle photography and her main inspiration comes from cinematography and literature. Elli exhibits her work regularly and to date has held 5 solo shows. www.elliiphotography.com

Malthouse Theatre Under Artistic Director, Michael Kantor, Malthouse Theatre is a leading force in Australia's national performing arts culture. Malthouse Theatre produces, presents and tours up to twenty productions annually as well as hosting the best works from Australia and abroad. (+61 3) 9685 5163 www.malthousetheatre.com.au

Musica Viva Australia Musica Viva is the world's largest entrepreneur of fine ensemble music, with 2,500 concerts each year across Australia & the world. Musica Viva presents an inspiring International Series and Ménage, an edgy new concept in music events staged in the hottest inner city nightspots. 120 Chalmers Street SURRY HILLS 1800 688482 www.musicaviva.com.au

The Arts Centre The Arts Centre is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria. It's performance program combines the best of Australian performing arts organisations with a broad range of international performances. The Arts Centre has a huge range of performance spaces offering a variety of experiences to many different audiences. 100 St Kilda Road MELBOURNE (61 3) 9281 8000 www.theartscentre.net.au

The Store Room The Store Room, hosting around twenty productions a year, has and continues to be at the forefront of a new wave of Australian theatre making. The venue has become an integral part of Melbourne’s independent performing arts scene, developing and showcasing the work of a new generation of artists pushing the boundaries of theatrical form and content. (+61 3) 9481 8496 www.thestoreroom.com.au