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
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.
A reminder that Council's Gallery will be closed over Easter from Friday 3 April—Monday 6 April (inclusive)
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.
A reminder that Council's Gallery will be closed over Easter from Friday 3 April—Monday 6 April (inclusive)
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.
Artists in Focus: Stories from the Council’s art collection
19 June–5 July
The cultural significance of local government art collections and the diverse collecting themes that have shaped the direction of Council’s art collection since 1975 are illuminated in this exhibition through a richly layered selection of work spanning from the mid-20th century through to the 21st century.
The art collection encompasses diverse media including paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and textiles by modern and contemporary Australian artists and has been enriched through donations, purchases and commissions over five decades.
Work by Arthur Boyd, Merric Boyd, Lucy Boyd Beck and Hatton Beck, David and Hermia Boyd, Guy Boyd, Jane Burton, Ivan Durrant, Ponch Hawkes, Pamela Irving, Erica McGilchrist, Linda Wachtel, Brett Whiteley, Fred Williams, and others are featured in the exhibition.
Tea and Clouds
Dominique Dunstan
9 July–9 August
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.
