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Seesaw Magazine SEESAW - WA’S ARTS MAGAZINE: Everything you need to know about shows, exhibitions, concerts and more.

Our vision is to ignite conversation about the arts among artists, audiences and the wider community. Seesaw is a not-for-profit, digital arts magazine founded in August 2017 by arts journalists Varnya Bromilow and Nina Levy and currently co-edited by Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby. Drawing on decades of experience, they lead a team of WA’s most authoritative arts writers to provide the most dedicated and comprehensive arts coverage in Western Australia

In our final review under the Seesaw Regional Mentorship program, Davina Edwards reflects on a sweet homecoming for the ...
17/12/2024

In our final review under the Seesaw Regional Mentorship program, Davina Edwards reflects on a sweet homecoming for the Balladong story of Wundig wer Wilura.

West Australian Opera | The York Festival | Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse

A hard-working touring duo dazzles regional audiences of all ages, writes Sarah-Jayne Eeles.

“There are too many artists in Geraldton.”..too many to possibly visit in a ten-day program – but GOSS is a great introd...
20/11/2024

“There are too many artists in Geraldton.”
..too many to possibly visit in a ten-day program – but GOSS is a great introduction to what this region has to offer.

Read Sarah Hinton's review of Geraldton Open Studios & Surrounds (GOSS) as a part of Seesaw’s Regional Mentoring Program.

A hard-working touring duo dazzles regional audiences of all ages, writes Sarah-Jayne Eeles.

"A spectacular semaphore light show with a difference, clever and sometimes crazy stunts..."Sarah-Jayne Eeles reviews A ...
29/10/2024

"A spectacular semaphore light show with a difference, clever and sometimes crazy stunts..."

Sarah-Jayne Eeles reviews A Circus Sensation by Zap Circus as a part of Seesaw’s Regional Mentoring Program. Photo by Tashi Hall.

ZAP CIRCUS | Goldfields Arts Centre | Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

A hard-working touring duo dazzles regional audiences of all ages, writes Sarah-Jayne Eeles.

"As enigmatic and majestic as they look in the film. There are wounds erupting from the surface in thick golden paint......
28/10/2024

"As enigmatic and majestic as they look in the film. There are wounds erupting from the surface in thick golden paint..."

Read Daniela Palitos' review of Dale Frank - Nobody's Sweetie, the debut feature film about one of Australia's most fascinating artists as a part of Seesaw’s Regional Mentoring Program.

CinefestOZ

Debut feature film gives a candid view of one of Australia’s most fascinating artists, writes Daniela Palitos.

Diverse codes of creativity around Indian Ocean are on show in Bunbury through iOTA24. Olivia Little reviews two exhibit...
19/10/2024

Diverse codes of creativity around Indian Ocean are on show in Bunbury through iOTA24. Olivia Little reviews two exhibitions as a part of Seesaw’s Regional Mentoring Program.

"As Bunbury is met with many waves of influence from across the Indian ocean, the spreading impact of iOTA24 is certainly worth embracing."

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery

Diverse codes of creativity around Indian Ocean are on show in Bunbury through iOTA24. Olivia Little reviews two exhibitions as a part of Seesaw’s Regional Mentoring Program.

Seesaw is honoured to have been the forum for the wit and wisdom of David Zampatti for six wonderful years.Deputy Chair ...
02/10/2024

Seesaw is honoured to have been the forum for the wit and wisdom of David Zampatti for six wonderful years.

Deputy Chair Stephen Bevis pays tribute to the late David Zampatti, a foundational Seesaw contributor whose love for artists and their work found fine expression as Perth’s leading theatre critic.

Overwhelmed by the Fringe World program? Don't worry, we've got you covered with a step by step guide to navigating Fringe.

We are thrilled to be working with writers from around Western Australia through Seesaw’s inaugural Regional Mentorship ...
02/09/2024

We are thrilled to be working with writers from around Western Australia through Seesaw’s inaugural Regional Mentorship Program.

This free program is hosted by Deputy Chair Stephen Bevis to help arts writers in regional WA improve their skills to share stories of the amazing work being done by artists around the State.

Congratulations to selected participants Sarah Hinton (Geraldton), Olivia Little (Bunbury), Daniela Palitos (Margaret River), Jennifer McRae (Albany), Davina Edwards (Northam) and Sarah-Jayne Eeles (Kalgoorlie-Boulder).

We thank Culture and the Arts, WA, Regional Arts WA and CircuitWest for their support.

We are thrilled to be working with writers from around Western Australia through Seesaw's inaugural Regional Mentorship Program.

If you are an emerging writer based in regional Western Australia, Seesaw Magazine would love to help improve your skill...
04/07/2024

If you are an emerging writer based in regional Western Australia, Seesaw Magazine would love to help improve your skills as we seek to develop arts reviewing and writing across our State.

While publication remains on pause, Seesaw Deputy Chair and revered arts journalist Stephen Bevis is offering free mentorships about the intricacies of arts reviewing!

If you are an emerging writer based in regional Western Australia, Seesaw Magazine would love to help improve your skills as we seek to develop arts reviewing and writing across our State.

The Board of Seesaw Magazine is committed to finding a sustainable pathway for WA’s only dedicated multi-arts publicatio...
14/06/2024

The Board of Seesaw Magazine is committed to finding a sustainable pathway for WA’s only dedicated multi-arts publication for the benefit of artists and audiences.

Managing Editor Nina Levy and Business and Marketing Manager Gabrielle Sullivan have now stepped away from their paid positions due to the financial constraints.

The Seesaw Board thanks Nina and Gabrielle for all their hard work and their passionate development and promotion of arts in WA. Read our full statement now.

Seesaw remains on pause, as outlined in our statement in September 2023. Managing Editor Nina Levy and Business and Marketing Manager Gabrielle Sullivan have now stepped away from their paid positions at Seesaw due to the financial constraints on our organisation.

Missing Seesaw Mag's Perth Festival reviews? Here's a quick hot take from editor Nina Levy. "Like its palindromic title...
22/02/2024

Missing Seesaw Mag's Perth Festival reviews? Here's a quick hot take from editor Nina Levy. "Like its palindromic title 'Are we not drawn onward to new erA' is a tale told in retrograde and then flipped in every sense. You'll need to be patient, but its worth the wait, particularly if you're a fan of subtle, clever physical humour. Though shot through with absurdity, the poignancy of the work's central question, about the impact of our actions, keeps it tethered to reality. if you like your Festival shows smart and eccentric, this one's for you."

There's still time to catch Ontroerend Goed's 'Are we not drawn onward to new erA' at the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia – the season continues until Sunday 25 February.

📸 Mirjam Devriendt

There's one more week of Fringe World Festival to go and if you're keen to squeeze in a few more shows, these three arti...
08/02/2024

There's one more week of Fringe World Festival to go and if you're keen to squeeze in a few more shows, these three artists are Seesaw Mag faves that you can still catch: Laser Kiwi, Michael Griffiths and Lucy Peach. Links to past reviews (with details of 2024 shows at the bottom) in the comments.

Friends! Our summer break landed up being longer than expected for various reasons but we're back on socials now, and we...
02/02/2024

Friends! Our summer break landed up being longer than expected for various reasons but we're back on socials now, and we're kicking things off with this hot tip! 'Vehicle', by Weeping Spoon Productions, was a fave of David Zampatti's last year and it's back at Fringe World Festival this weekend (opening TONIGHT), playing the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia.

Check out David's 2023 review (link in comments) - we've updated it with a link to the 2024 season details.

Pictured are Sam Longley and Shane Adamczak.

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Our vision is to ignite conversation about the arts among artists, audiences and the wider community.

Seesaw – your WA arts playground – is a not-for-profit, digital arts magazine founded in August 2017 by arts journalists Varnya Bromilow and Nina Levy. Seesaw is currently co-edited by arts journalists Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby. Drawing on decades of experience in the arts, they lead a team of WA’s most diverse and authoritative arts writers to provide the most dedicated and comprehensive arts coverage in the State.

WA arts and culture risks being undervalued by the public because of a growing vacuum in the coverage and critical appraisal of the sector. It has become clear that a vital part of the life cycle of the arts is missing. The Seesaw team believe it is crucial that the voices of the artists in our community are documented, championed and critiqued. It is time to restore journalism to the arts ecosystem. And not just fill the gap left by traditional media, but create something that is accessible, inclusive and reaches beyond the perceived walls of elitism often associated with the arts.

We love the arts and want to ensure the continuity of journalism as a crucial part of the arts ecosystem. Take your time to browse, join the conversation, share with your friends and support us. Together we are building a thriving arts community in Western Australia.