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
Ivan Durrant: Cellophane Silks
3 October–9 November
Curator: Diane Soumilas
In a career spanning more than five decades, Ivan Durrant has achieved considerable recognition for a fascinating, varied and exceptional creative practice.
Ivan Durrant: Cellophane Silks features a selection of celebrated Caulfield racetrack, horse-racing, jockey and spectator paintings from the mid-1970s by renowned Australian artist Ivan Durrant.
Major works from public museum collections and private collections and from Durrant’s personal collection are included. Durrant’s series of dynamic ‘out of focus’ colourful and light-filled horse-racing and jockey from 2012 to 2016 evoke the frenzy, energy, spectacle, and power of horse-racing.
This exhibition captures the artists’ life-long passion for horse- racing and fascination with light and colour.
Floor talk with artist Ivan Durrant
Sunday 5 October, 2pm–3pm
Join acclaimed Australian artist Ivan Durrant for a fascinating talk about his passion for horse-racing and highlights from his significant career. Durrant will delve into the key themes and works featured in this exhibition.
Bookings required.
Floor talk with Curator Diane Soumilas and artist Ivan Durrant
Wednesday 8 October, 12pm–1pm
Join Curator Diane Soumilas and artist Ivan Durrant for a fascinating insight into the key works and themes explored in the exhibition and some highlights from his significant career across five decades.
Bookings required.
Floor talk with artist Ivan Durrant
Sunday 19 October, 2pm–3pm
Join Ivan Durrant as he shares stories about his celebrated Caulfield racetrack, horse-racing, jockey and spectator paintings and his fascination with light and colour, explored in works in the exhibition.
Bookings required.
The Recycling Rascals
Pamela Irving
3 October–9 November
Gallery Two
Pamela Irving’s The Recycling Rascals playfully push us to examine our relationship with consumables.
Behind their cheerful faces are complex critiques of modern materiality. They are constructed from our consumer waste.
Unapologetically facing towards our fast-paced, stuff-filled world, Irving’s mischievous rascals reflect both hopefulness and absurdity in the face of climate change and environmental demise.
Floor talk with Pamela Irving
Thursday 16 October, 12.30pm–1.30pm
Join artist Pamela Irving for an inspiring floor talk where she’ll dive into the importance of recycling and how we interact with the things we consume.
Bookings required.
