CONGRATULATIONS to Queanbeyan glass artist Harriet Schwarzrock, winner of the Sculpture and Objects prize in the ever-fascinating Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize recently announced at the SA Museum and coming to the National Archives on September 26. Schwarzrock has used tinted, blown glass to create plant-like fronds that trace the word “breathe.”

THE inaugural Matt Withers Young Australian Music Composition Competition aims to generate new Australian music and support emerging composers. First-place winner Jack Frerer, of Sydney, has won $500 for “House Away From Home”. Canberra’s Chloë Jay came second with “Insect Reflection” and third is Clare Johnston, from Melbourne, for “Leaving”. All three composers win a live recording opportunity and a performance at the National Arboretum in November.

THE Griffyn Ensemble has joined forces with Canberra pop-duo Alison Oakleigh and Pete Lyons of The Cashews, to put together “House on Fire”, new music to match the Boyd exhibition at the National Gallery. Hosted by Clancy the Cockatoo, the program features songs about bogong moths, mountain tops and the local landscape, and includes a special event inside James Turrell’s “Skyspace”. At the NGA, 2pm, September 13 and 14, bookings via iwannaticket.com.au

“QUEEN – It’s A Kinda Magic” will be at Canberra Theatre on September 14. The show recreates Queen’s 1986 world tour concert, featuring more than 20 hits, including “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”. Canadian performer and instrumentalist Giles Taylor plays Freddie Mercury. Bookings to canberratheatrecentre.com.au or 6275 2700.

WE hear there’ll be lots of “stitchy goodness” at the annual exhibition of the ACT Embroiderers’ Guild in Albert Hall. The show will be opened at 7.30pm on September 18 by Brendan Nelson, director of the Australian War Memorial, and it’s open to the public, 10am-4pm, September 19-21. One highlight will be a commemoration called “Stitching Love and Hope”, featuring members’ work re-interpreting World War I silk postcards.

TUGGERANONG Arts Centre’s $2000 Capital Chemist Art Award is open to Canberra artists 25 years and over. It invites works in any medium reflecting the general theme, “Memorable Faces and Places”. Completed artworks are due to TAC on Monday, September 15, and the award presentation will be held on September 20. Entry forms at tuggeranongarts.com