Steve Dimopoulos the Victorian minister for creative industries has announced $250,000 for the Hellenic Museum.
One of the largest Hellenic communities in the world outside of Greece has landed a new Victorian investment by the Andrews’ government aimed at funding a new art program at Melbourne’s Hellenic Museum.
The Minister for Creative Industries Steve Dimopoulos announced the $250,000 investment to support a public program of art and activities at the Hellenic Museum, aimed at connecting to new audiences, and drawing visitors to Melbourne’s CBD.
“We’re backing the Hellenic Museum to create exciting new programming that will encourage even more Victorians and visitors to discover the museum and its fantastic offering,” Mr Dimopoulos said.
According to a statement from the minister, the program will include projections on the museum façade, with artists from all backgrounds invited to create works to light up and animate the building.
A range of artworks will also be commissioned to invigorate the museum forecourt, creating new opportunities for artists and other creative workers.
The Member for Northcote Kat Theophanous, said in a statement that the Andrews’ government she represents was, “proud to support the Hellenic Museum as a celebration of Melbourne’s strong and vibrant Greek community.”
“The museum has fast become a cultural treasure,” Ms Theophanos said.
The Hellenic Museumhas become a dedicated home for Hellenic art and culture in Australia, and hosts year-round programming that showcases everything from contemporary art to historic exhibitions.
A longstanding partnership with the Benaki Museum in Athens has enabled the presentation of the hugely popular Gods, Myths and Mortals exhibition to remain on display until 2024. The exhibition celebrates 8,000 years of Greek civilisation.
