Our gallery program features regular curated survey and thematic exhibitions, including the works of established and emerging contemporary Australian artists and a series of dynamic public programs for children and adults. The gallery program also includes hire exhibitions by local artists, schools and community groups.
Exhibitions
International Baccalaureate Visual Arts Exhibition
12 February–8 March
Experience a showcase of thought-provoking artworks from students in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) Visual Arts course. The works explore themes ranging from personal and cultural identity, the urban environment and climate change to social issues and a connection to the natural world.
Visitors will be provided with an insight into the emerging talents from the IBDP Visual Art Students and an understanding of the different approaches and the varied works produced in this unique two-year study program.
Together in Harmony
Jenny Zhe Chang
12 February–8 March
Gallery Two
Together in Harmony celebrates Lunar New Year through the dialogue of tradition and contemporary art. Inspired by Matisse’s vibrant cut-outs and Chinese paper cutting, the work intertwines auspicious motifs with native Australian flora.
Each delicate cut carries wishes of joy, health, prosperity, and peace, extending blessings across cultures.
This fusion of East and West reflects unity, renewal, and the flourishing spirit of families living in harmony within our shared community.
Bound by Thread: Naarm Textile Collective
13 March–26 April
Bound by Thread brings together work by artists from the Naarm Textile Collective who are exploring the creative possibilities of thread in their work. The exhibition showcases contemporary textile art from local and regional Victorian artists, exploring a diverse range of approaches that experiment with new ways of working, bringing different cultural perspectives, and subverting the medium in exciting ways.
Thread practices are woven through cultures and generations, a creative process that provides both opportunities for social connection, and individual expression.
From functional objects to aesthetic works, social projects to political practices, Bound by Thread explores the meanings bound into these works and the ways in which objects can generate memory and identity.
The Gallery will be transformed into a welcoming and lively space — full of colour, conversation and inspiration.
Together
Bill Potiris
13 March–26 April
Gallery Two
This exhibition showcases the importance of togetherness by bringing memories, lived experiences and simple messages to life with playful, quirky and humorous appeal.
Together celebrates people coming together — working towards shared goals, supporting each other and celebrating collective moments.
The theme of togetherness is gently woven throughout the body of works, inviting the viewer to ‘step in closer’ and reflect on what you see. You might even see yourself in the work.
Confined 17: Presented by The Torch
1 May–14 June
Confined 17 provides a dedicated space for First Nations people who have experienced incarceration in Victoria to share their stories, culture and lived experiences through the artworks they produce. This exhibition serves as a poignant reflection on the disproportionate representation of First Nations Australians in our criminal justice system, underscoring the urgent need for change.
The Torch’s Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community program is committed to reducing reoffending rates by fostering cultural connection through visual arts. The program aims to improve the cultural, social, emotional and financial wellbeing of participants, empowering them to find new pathways beyond the criminal justice system.
The Torch’s annual Confined exhibition is the key public showcase of the program. One hundred percent of each artwork price goes directly to the artist.
31st Annual B’nai B’rith Jewish Youth Art Exhibition
19 June–12 July
The 31st Annual B’nai B’rith Jewish Youth Art Exhibition showcases the innovative artworks created by talented young artists from the Jewish community aged between 11 and 18.
The initiative encourages artistic expression across painting, drawing, portraiture, sketch, sculpture and photography.
It also encompasses a range of themes including personal and cultural identity, the natural world and the urban environment.
Tea and Clouds
Dominique Dunstan
19 June–12 July
Gallery Two
Tea and Clouds invites you to slow down and enjoy two simple pleasures — noticing clouds and drinking tea.
These quiet moments inspire the artworks in this exhibition, which explore themes of transience, connection, and reflection.
The paintings capture skies seen above local streets and parks. The handmade ceramics, created at Moorleigh Ceramic Cooperative, are inspired by the long tradition of tea — a ritual that brings peace, friendship, and comfort.
