The article offers art news briefs for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding areas. Topics include the opening of the exhibition "Blaze 8" at the Canberra Contemporary Art Space (CCAS) in Canberra, ACT, the Belconnen Arts Centre's call for applications for its 2015 exhibitions, and the National Gallery of Australia's (NGA) appointment of Michael Baldwin as Assistant Director, Development, Marketing and Commercial Operations.