Join us for our inaugural Bookclub event (3-4 pm), where we will be talking with Maria Tumarkin about her acclaimed book Axiomatic, 2018. 

Stay on from 4:00 pm to join us for an evening of Ukrainian poetry, philosophy and song featuring Tumarkin, writer, editor and translator Svitlana Yakovenko of Sydney-based Sova books and vocalist and collaborative artist Billie Tumarkin (pictured). Afterwards, join us for informal drinks and conversation.

If you can only join us from 4:00pm, rather than 3:00pm, this is perfectly fine. Please do!

Event attendance on this occasion is via donation to our chuffed.org campaign in support of women and children escaping the violence of the war in Ukraine. After your contribution is received, you will receive your ticket for the book club and the evening event. Choose a "perk" for a special memento of the evening. Namely, a beautiful print by Inna Pavlecka-Tumarkin or your ticket to attend Maria Tumarkin’s master writing class.

Head to the chuffed.org campaign below and press ‘donate now’ to find out more and book.
All donations raised will be donated to the care of mothers and children escaping the violence of the war in Ukraine.

Proceedings for the afternoon/evening: 

Bookclub will run from 3-4:00 pm. The session will be informal. Maria will share a brief excerpt on her experiences of writing Axiomatic 2018, followed by question time and tea. After a small break, from 4:15 pm, we will commence our evening of activities.

Together with Maria, we are thrilled to be hosting a conversation with writer, editor and translator Svitlana Yakovenko (pictured), who will be joining us via video hookup from Sydney. Originally from central Ukraine, Svitlana runs Sydney-based Sova books, a speciality publisher dedicated to bringing Ukrainian culture and history (and cuisine) to the English-speaking world. 

Maria and Svitlana will be talking about Son of Sava: Hryhoriy Skovoroda, the Life and Legacy of the Ukrainian Philosopher, one of Sova Book's latest titles. The book explores the life and legacy of one of Ukraine's most treasured poets, and philosophers, Hryhoriy Skovoroda, whose historic home in a tiny village not far from Kharkiv was recently destroyed by a Russian artillery strike, along with a museum of his work. 

Interspersed throughout the conversation will be a selection of Ukrainian poems and songs, spoken and sung by Maria and her daughter Billie Tumarkin (pictured), a gifted vocalist and collaborative artist; she works in over a dozen languages from the last 500 years of classical and folk song.

If you chose a print as your “perk”, your artwork be available for collection on the evening. If you chose to secure your place to attend Maria’s masterclass, you will receive an email confirmation.

Note:—The conversational part of the evening will be recorded and shared with our subscribers after the event.

Join us for a special performance by Australian born, Malaysian-Chinese singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Emily Soon . Soon will be presenting a set of her original music, along with three tribute songs to the late great Nina Simone, Etta James and Billie Holiday, as part of our regular forum ‘Talking Vinyl’.

Every four months, we present a live performance by a local musician. The musician focuses on a set of original music and three covers from a much-loved vinyl album, which we discuss after the performance.

Entry tickets are $10 each or $20 with a glass of our house sake. 🖤

Note:—If you’re unwell, please rest up and stay home to help us to protect our patrons. Catch you next time!

Join us for Open House Day!

On open house days, the in-house creative production team facilitates group talks/tours of our space and the current exhibit. If it suits their schedule, the resident artist is also encouraged to engage with the visiting public - to discuss their exhibits or aspects of their research, ideas base or making process with curious patrons. 

The objective is to create new connections between our in-house team, the artist and our patrons and the local community.

We’re also open late Thursday and Friday evenings, so you’re welcome to stop by and enjoy a glass of sake with us instead! Check out the Menu.

Note: —Individual visitors and small groups don’t need to reserve their visit on these days.  We ask schools, businesses and community groups with 4+ people to please contact us 1-2 weeks prior to your intended visit date at info@correspondences.work. If another date suits you better, just let us know and this can also be arranged.

Join us to open correspondences' first permanent multipurpose creative space and launch our first residency presentation featuring AV artist Edwina Stevens who will spend three months with us researching, making, and presenting her work. 

Together with Stevens, we invite you to join us for a celebratory evening showcasing her artwork Moonee Moonee Underpass 2020. Acclaimed poet Ouyang Yu will also share a poem in response to Stevens' work. Afterwards, we'll talk with Stevens and encourage our guests to mingle and relax in our intimate new space.

To find out more about Edwina’s practice now, head to our long-form interview with her developed in connection with the project A Room with a View.

Welcome to Country: Wurundjeri Man Thane Garvey. 

Special guest: Councillor Angelica Panopoulos, Moreland City Council.

Please reserve a ticket as our space is limited. You can choose a free ticket or one with a celebratory glass of sake. There is also an option to donate to the World Central Kitchen in solidarity with Ukraine.

Note:—
-1) Please place a drink order in advance if you're inclined, as it helps our small team.
-2) If you're unwell, please rest up and stay home to help us to protect our patrons. We'll catch you next time!
-3) Keep your eye on Eddie’s virtual residency room as the residency progresses. We will be gradually releasing selected content.