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<channel><title><![CDATA[melinda hetzel & co. - latest]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest]]></link><description><![CDATA[latest]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:52:21 +1100</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[‘Conservatory’ returns 15-18 June 2023.]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/conservatory-returns-15-18-june-2023]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/conservatory-returns-15-18-june-2023#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 04:20:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/conservatory-returns-15-18-june-2023</guid><description><![CDATA[       &lsquo;Conservatory&rsquo; returns to Central Park Malvern for&nbsp;Glow Winter Arts Festival&nbsp;15-18 June 2023.&nbsp;&#8203;Photo: Pia Johnson&nbsp; [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/conservatory-photopiajohnson-4840-lowres_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">&lsquo;<a href="https://www.melindahetzel.com/conservatory.html">Conservatory</a>&rsquo; returns to Central Park Malvern for<a href="https://www.glowfestival.com.au/installations/conservatory/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Glow Winter Arts Festival&nbsp;</a>15-18 June 2023.&nbsp;<br />&#8203;Photo: Pia Johnson&nbsp;<br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exquisite Bias - opening 2pm March 11th 2023]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/exquisite-bias-opening-2pm-march-11th-2023]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/exquisite-bias-opening-2pm-march-11th-2023#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/exquisite-bias-opening-2pm-march-11th-2023</guid><description><![CDATA[       Join Delia Poon for an artist talk to launch Exquisite Bias, an exhibition of collaborative audio-visual portraits, exploring unconscious racial bias and cultural identity in contemporary Australia.&#8239; Preston Library, 2pm Sat 11th March.&#8203;Image Description: Two photos spliced together &ndash; each showing one half of a person&rsquo;s face. One person&nbsp;is caucasian in appearance, one is Asian in appearance. They both have long dark hair and remarkably similar features. They s [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/exquisite-bias-marketing-image_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Join Delia Poon for an artist talk to launch <a href="https://www.melindahetzel.com/exquisite-bias.html">Exquisite Bias</a>, an exhibition of collaborative audio-visual portraits, exploring unconscious racial bias and cultural identity in contemporary Australia.&#8239; Preston Library, 2pm Sat 11th March.<br />&#8203;<br /><em>Image Description: Two photos spliced together &ndash; each showing one half of a person&rsquo;s face. One person&nbsp;is caucasian in appearance, one is Asian in appearance. They both have long dark hair and remarkably similar features. They stand against a blank wall. </em>Photo: Pia Johnson.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somethings From Nothings - online creative workshop series - Feb-Jul 2023]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/somethings-from-nothings-online-creative-workshop-series-feb-jul-2023]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/somethings-from-nothings-online-creative-workshop-series-feb-jul-2023#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:51 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/somethings-from-nothings-online-creative-workshop-series-feb-jul-2023</guid><description><![CDATA[       New online workshop series - Somethings From Nothings - in collaboration with Sylv Meltzer all set to kick off in Feb 2023. For all creative minds, exploring process and the joy of creating. No experience or special materials necessary. Book now. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/ssfns-small_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">New online workshop series - <a href="https://www.melindahetzel.com/workshops.html">Somethings From Nothings</a> - in collaboration with Sylv Meltzer all set to kick off in Feb 2023. For all creative minds, exploring process and the joy of creating. No experience or special materials necessary. <a href="https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?embed&amp;eid=1002211" target="_blank">Book now</a>.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here We Walk - Free workshops  11am-1pm  July 29 & 30]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/here-we-walk-free-workshops-july-29-30]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/here-we-walk-free-workshops-july-29-30#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 00:34:27 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/here-we-walk-free-workshops-july-29-30</guid><description><![CDATA[       Come create collaborative photos in the trees!  Working with long-time collaborator and photographer Pia Johnson, we will create a series of collaborative photographs in the beautiful surrounds of Moonee Ponds creek. Workshops are free and open to all ages / skill levels. More info here.Supported by Hume City Council&nbsp;and State Government of Victoria.Image Description: Two arms wrapped around the trunk of a tree. One arm has a burgundy sleeve, one wears mustard yellow. Black text on b [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/hhw-social-square-1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title">Come create collaborative photos in the trees!</h2>  <div class="paragraph">Working with long-time collaborator and photographer <a href="https://www.piajohnson.com/nature-is-a-tonic" target="_blank">Pia Johnson</a>, we will create a series of collaborative photographs in the beautiful surrounds of Moonee Ponds creek. Workshops are free and open to all ages / skill levels. More info <a href="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/here_we_walk_&ndash;_flyer_email_black.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />Supported by <a href="https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/Westmeadows-Photo-Project?transfer=6f6d4733-2f3d-4aa7-b44c-605751dd7e10" target="_blank">Hume City Council</a>&nbsp;and State Government of Victoria.<br /><br /><em><span style="color:rgb(38, 38, 38)">Image Description: Two arms wrapped around the trunk of a tree. One arm has a burgundy sleeve, one wears mustard yellow. Black text on burgundy background: Here We Walk - Westmeadows Photo Project. Friday 29 &amp; Saturday 30 July.&nbsp;</span></em></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madame Tulalah traveling to lutruwita]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/madame-tulalah-traveling-to-lutruwita]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/madame-tulalah-traveling-to-lutruwita#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 01:22:55 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/madame-tulalah-traveling-to-lutruwita</guid><description><![CDATA[       Madame Tulalah's Magnificant Box&nbsp;will tour to lutruwita (Tasmania) to appear at the Huon Valley Mid-Winter Fest 15-16 July 2022.&nbsp;  Image description: A person in make-up, dressed as a fortune-teller, throws their head back in laughter, mouth wide and eyes shut. They stand in in a booth lined with red velvet curtains. People, in silhouette, watch on. Photo:&nbsp;Melbourne Writers Festival / Timothy Herbert.&nbsp; [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/b-mwf-bookfete4-931-smll_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><em><a href="https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/program?event/madame_tulalahs_magnificent_box/30161a28-d549-4013-b730-84f37bd03f6d/" target="_blank">Madame Tulalah's Magnificant Box</a>&nbsp;</em>will tour to lutruwita (Tasmania) to appear at the <a href="https://www.huonvalleymidwinterfest.com.au/artist/madame-tulalah-2/" target="_blank">Huon Valley Mid-Winter Fest</a> 15-16 July 2022.&nbsp;</div>  <div class="paragraph">Image description: A person in make-up, dressed as a fortune-teller, throws their head back in laughter, mouth wide and eyes shut. They stand in in a booth lined with red velvet curtains. People, in silhouette, watch on. Phot<font color="#2a2a2a">o:&nbsp;Melbourne Writers Festival / Timothy Herbert.&nbsp;</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinke Die by Delia Poon as part of Made in Rezza]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/dinke-die-by-delia-poon-as-part-of-made-in-rezza]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/dinke-die-by-delia-poon-as-part-of-made-in-rezza#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 06:31:01 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/dinke-die-by-delia-poon-as-part-of-made-in-rezza</guid><description><![CDATA[       Dinkie Die&nbsp;&nbsp;is a performance-installation in a vacant shop window in Reservoir, Naarm.&nbsp;Created by Delia Poon in collaboration with Melinda Hetzel &amp; Co, Dinkie Die premieres as part of Made in Rezza and&nbsp;FUSE&nbsp;Darebin 11-27 March. Details here.&nbsp; [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/dinkie-die-smll_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.fusedarebin.com.au/deliapoon" target="_blank"><em>Dinkie Die&nbsp;</em></a>&nbsp;is a performance-installation in a vacant shop window in Reservoir, Naarm.&nbsp;Created by Delia Poon in collaboration with Melinda Hetzel &amp; Co, <em><a href="https://www.melindahetzel.com/delia-poon.html">Dinkie Die</a></em> premieres as part of Made in Rezza and&nbsp;FUSE&nbsp;Darebin 11-27 March. Details <a href="https://www.melindahetzel.com/delia-poon.html">here</a>.&nbsp;</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix by Niow - La Mama's War-Rak/Banksia Festival]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/phoenix-la-mamas-war-rakbanksia-festival]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/phoenix-la-mamas-war-rakbanksia-festival#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/phoenix-la-mamas-war-rakbanksia-festival</guid><description><![CDATA[       Niow flies high over the roof of La Mama theatre suspended by a crane. This performance, Phoenix, celebrates the grand reopening of the iconic, heritage theatre after it burnt down and was rebuilt. See video here. (Photo: Jeff Wortman) [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/img-2136_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.melindahetzel.com/niow.html">Niow</a> flies high over the roof of <a href="https://lamama.com.au/" target="_blank">La Mama </a>theatre suspended by a crane. This performance, <em>Phoenix</em>, celebrates the grand reopening of the iconic, heritage theatre after it burnt down and was rebuilt. See video <a href="https://www.niow.com.au/phoenix-video" target="_blank">here</a>. (Photo: Jeff Wortman)</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative Development of new app-based work for State Library Victoria]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/creative-development-of-new-app-based-work-for-state-library-victoria]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/creative-development-of-new-app-based-work-for-state-library-victoria#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:46:26 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/creative-development-of-new-app-based-work-for-state-library-victoria</guid><description><![CDATA[       MH &amp; Co. are developing a pitch for a new app-based work - Solace - for State Library Victoria as part of their&nbsp;Alchemy program.&nbsp; Site-responsive work during a lockdown is particularly tricky, but thanks to key collaborators Pia Johnson and Steph O'Hara for hanging in there! A lot has changed since creating Fly By Night six years ago, and we're enjoying looking at ideas of finding solace within the quiet corners of the library... [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/solace-original_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">MH &amp; Co. are developing a pitch for a new app-based work - <em>Solace</em> - for State Library Victoria as part of their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/alchemy" target="_blank">Alchemy</a> program.&nbsp; Site-responsive work during a lockdown is particularly tricky, but thanks to key collaborators <a href="https://www.piajohnson.com/" target="_blank">Pia Johnson</a> and <a href="https://soh.la/" target="_blank">Steph O'Hara</a> for hanging in there! A lot has changed since creating <a href="https://www.melindahetzel.com/fly-by-night.html">Fly By Night </a>six years ago, and we're enjoying looking at ideas of finding solace within the quiet corners of the library...</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA['Between the Trees' featured in TNA's ASSITEJ sector video]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/between-the-trees-featured-in-tnas-assitej-sector-video]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/between-the-trees-featured-in-tnas-assitej-sector-video#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:25:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/between-the-trees-featured-in-tnas-assitej-sector-video</guid><description><![CDATA[       "I think some of these things seem very magical, but they're real." Joyee (House of Muchness) in TNA's ASSITEJ Sector Video, created by Amelia Ducker and TNA. Featuring 'Between the Trees' this&nbsp;video celebrates work made with and for young people across Australia.&nbsp;The video premiered at the&nbsp;ASSITEJ World Congress/ MIRAI Festival&nbsp;in March 2021, presenting Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;Theatre for Young Audiences and Youth Arts Sector to international delegates. It was screened [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://youtu.be/qXTha_sjRVc' target='_blank'> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/screen-shot-2021-06-02-at-3-27-34-pm_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><em>"I think some of these things seem very magical, but they're real.</em>" Joyee (House of Muchness) in TNA's ASSITEJ Sector <a href="https://youtu.be/qXTha_sjRVc" target="_blank">Video</a>, created by Amelia Ducker and TNA. Featuring '<a href="https://www.melindahetzel.com/between-the-trees.html">Between the Trees</a>' this&nbsp;<span>video celebrates work made with and for young people across Australia</span>.&nbsp;<br /><br />The video premiered at the&nbsp;<a href="https://assitejonline.org/" target="_blank">ASSITEJ World Congress/ MIRAI Festival</a>&nbsp;in March 2021, presenting Australia&rsquo;s&nbsp;Theatre for Young Audiences and Youth Arts Sector to international delegates. It was screened again in May 2021 at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.australiantheatreforum.com.au/atf-2021/atf-1-adelaide/" target="_blank">NEIGHBOURHOOD</a>, the first of five&nbsp;<a href="https://www.australiantheatreforum.com.au/atf-2021/" target="_blank">Australian Theatre Forum 2021</a>&nbsp;events held in partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://apam.org.au/" target="_blank">Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM)</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="http://dreambigfestival.com.au/" target="_blank">DreamBIG Children&rsquo;s Festival</a>.<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/qXTha_sjRVc" target="_blank">See Video here</a>.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[New collaboration with Niow for Melbourne Fringe - 21 Nov 2020]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/new-collaboration-with-niow-for-melbourne-fringe-21-nov-2020]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/new-collaboration-with-niow-for-melbourne-fringe-21-nov-2020#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:20:37 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.melindahetzel.com/latest/new-collaboration-with-niow-for-melbourne-fringe-21-nov-2020</guid><description><![CDATA[    Photo: Pia Johnson featuring Niow in 'Conservatory'   [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a href='https://www.melindahetzel.com/conservatory.html'> <img src="https://www.melindahetzel.com/uploads/1/8/9/4/18943995/conservatory-zoomshoot-photopiajohnson-029_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%">Photo: Pia Johnson featuring Niow in 'Conservatory' </div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>