FLAIR

Overview

A collection of local galleries are joining forces this week on a brand new multifaceted, multi-venue art event at the top end of Flinders Lane. Running from August 18 to 21, the inaugural FLAIR event will combine forums, exhibitions, dinners and immersive experiences, showcasing the best that local artists have to offer.

At the centre of the FLAIR program is the progressive degustation, an evening of art and food that will see diners visit five different galleries. Beginning at fortyfivedownstairs, diners will then move on to enjoy vegetarian food and wine courtesy of local restaurants like Cumulus and Pei Modern. The bad news? It's already sold out.

Fortunately there lots of other ways to whet your appetite — at least metaphorically, if not literally. ARC ONE Gallery will present a series of new paintings by artist Robert Owen, while Arts Project Australia and the Global Arts Project team up with Sofitel Melbourne and photographer Robyn Stacey on an experiential artwork that turns a hotel room into a camera obscura. There'll also be a series of public forums, and much more.

For the full FLAIR program visit flairmelbourne.com.