Greek-Australian Cultural League
Welcome
The Administrative Committee of the Greek-Australian Cultural League would like to welcome you to our new website, where you will find information about our organisation and our activities.
Aims and Objectives
The Greek-Australian Cultural League’s aims and objectives are the advancement, support and dissemination of the creative endeavours of Greek-Australian writers and artists .
Activities
GACL organises various activities including the “Antipodean Palette”, book launches, literary competitions, literary readings, musical events and publish the bi-lingual periodical “Antipodes”.
Awards of Excellence
GACL was awarded the Medal of Multiculturalism in December 2006 at the ceremony of Victoria’s Awards for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs Meritorious Service to the Community.
Antipodean Palette
The 'Antipodean Palette' Art Exhibition
Every year GACL hosts its annual art exhibition “Antipodean Palette”. The exhibition showcases the works of various Greek Australian artists in a range of media such as painting, sculpture, photography, digital prints, computer art and collage. The exhibition aims to support the visual arts and to foster a spirit of cooperation amongst artists from various disciplines.
When & Where
The exhibition “Antipodean Palette” 2019 will take place:
When: May 23 – June 2, 2019
Opening night: Thursday May 23rd at 6.30pm
Where: Steps Gallery, 62 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC 3053
Literary Competition
The Annual Literary Competition
The GACL organises every year the Literary Competition whose results are announced during the launch of annual “Antipodes” periodical. The competition includes works written in the Greek or English language in the following categories: Poetry, Short Story and One Act Theatrical Play. All first prize winning works in each category of the competition are published in the periodical “Antipodes”.
When & Where
All entries must be submitted by Friday 12th July, 2019, at the latest, and sent to the following address: Greek-Australian Cultural League, University οf Melbourne, P.O. Box 4307, Parkville, Vic., 3052, Australia
Periodical 'Antipodes'
The Literary Periodical 'Antipodes'
The annual literary periodical «Antipodes» is launched in October. Its edition includes works submitted by GACL members, such as poems, short stories, studies, essays, book reviews and οther literary works, in Greek and English. Submitted works, in order to be published in the periodical must be approved by the Editorial Committee. All material submitted must not have been published previously and is the original work of the author.
When & Where
Works Submitted must reach the GACL by Friday 12th July, 2019, and must be posted to the: Greek-Australian Cultural League of Melbourne, University of Melbourne, P.O. Box 4307, Parkville, Vic., 3052 We encourage submissions to be sent in electronic form to gacl.editor@gmail.com
News & Events
PERIODICAL «ANTIPODES» Volume 65, 2019
The 65th issue of the literary periodical Antipodes will be launched οn October, 2019. This year the periodical is celebrating its 46th year of continuous circulation. The issue will pay tribute to the Greek-Australian artists of our community as well as a celebratory...
Literary Competition 2019
The Greek-Australian Cultural League is announcing this year’s Literary Competition. This Competition is now an established annual event in the cultural and literary scene of the Greek community in Australia. The Literary Competition includes works written in the...
Antipodean Palette 2019 – A Call for Entries
Preparations have begun again for this year’s Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition, celebrating the diverse work of Greek Australian artists. Since 2011, the Antipodean Palette has established itself as a major annual art event in the Greek community and invites artists...
Call for submissions to “Destinations” art exhibition
Entry Form Flyer An art exhibition opens to all professional and emerging artists which aims to promote, foster and encourage the exploration of cross cultural interpretations of the theme ‘Destinations will be held in October in Melbourne. Artists of...
Life Drawing Workshop
APHRODITI KARALISIn conjunction with the annual Antipodean Palette Art Exhibition at Steps Gallery, 62 Lygon Street Carlton there will be a Life Drawing Workshop held on 7 August from 6:30pm (start time 7:00pm) to 9:00pm It is open to all levels of experience and...
GACL annual exhibition Antipodean Palette 2018
By STELLA PAPAS Imagine a world of creativity, imagination, fantasy; what would that world look like? A world where colour, texture, and design is freely used to create magic. No structure, no musts, nor shoulds, or demands, just your version of a...