ACAE Gallery
Australasian Cultural Arts Exchange 82A Wellington Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066 [Map 3] 0406 711 378 Tue to Sun 10am–5pm.
See our website for latest information.
16 March–13 April
GOLD GOLD GOLD
Yanru Pan, Suki Ma, Rachel Hongxun Zhou, Jiayi Huang, Enya Hu, Yoria Shi, Qiao Ruan, Larissa Hogg
Curated by Enya Hu.
Alcaston Gallery
84 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 [Map 2] 03 8849 9668 Thu 12pm–6pm or by appointment.
Anna Schwartz Gallery
185 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3000 [Map 2] Tue to Fri 12noon–5pm, Sat 1pm–5pm.
See our website for latest information.
Until 28 March
Take Five
Jenny Watson
Until 28 March
In House
Oliver Beer, Angela de la Cruz, Emily Floyd, Jan Nelson, Rose Nolan, Chiharu Shiota, David Noonan, Taryn Simon.
Ararat Gallery TAMA
82 Vincent Street, Ararat, VIC 3377 [Map 1] 03 5355 0220 Open daily 10am—4pm.
See our website for latest information.
Established in 1968, Ararat Gallery TAMA (Textile Art Museum Australia) holds a unique place amongst Australia’s public galleries, through its longstanding commitment to textile and fibre art. A curatorial and collection focus that began in the early 1970s. The TAMA Collection is an extraordinary repository that tracks the development of textile and fibre-based practice from this time, through to today.
Until 16 June
Panoply
Kasia Töns
Panoply is an emergency shelter that aims to provide a place of retreat and safety in the first stage of displacement. Motivated by the uncertainty of life and a fascination for textiles and architecture, this project has been incubating for many years. This iteration of Panoply has been laboriously hand stitched over many months and utilises reclaimed fabrics and stuffing. The design elements of colour, shape, base, doors and ‘windows’ are personal to the needs of the artist with the idea that this modular approach can be adapted to the needs of different inhabitants. The main considerations are the ability to make and transport it by oneself, be able to look out but not to be looked in upon and to have multiple camouflaged points for entry/exit.
Until 7 July
Works from the TAMA Collection
ARC ONE Gallery
45 Flinders Lane,
Melbourne, VIC 3000 [Map 2]
03 9650 0589
Wed to Sat 11am–5pm, Tue by appointment.
1 March–6 April
Future Past Present Tense
Anne Zahalka
10 April–11 May
PALIMPSEST
Peter Daverington
Artbank Melbourne
18-24 Down Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066 [Map 3] 1800 251 651 Tue to Thu, 12pm–4pm or by appointment.
Artbank is part of the Australian Government Office for the Arts, in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts. For 40 years Artbank has supported Australia’s contemporary art sector.
4 March—26 April
Double Take: Photographs from the Artbank Collection
Double Take: Photographs from the Artbank Collection shows recent acquisitions alongside collection works. The exhibition examines the breadth of photographic practice in Australian art, from some of Australia’s most recognised artists, ranging from traditional photography to conceptual experiments in the dark room.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au
40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, VIC 3350 [Map 1] 03 5320 5858 Open daily 10am–5pm.
See our website for latest information.
Until 3 March
Catherine Ratcliffe: Kazka
Paintings of Ukrainian folk-tales to mark the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. Showing in the Backspace Gallery.
Until 10 March
Layers of Blak
Recent jewellery works by 11 First Nations artists who have participated in the Blak Design Program at the Koorie Heritage Trust.
Until 4 April
Scotty So: Queen of Begonias and Hai Kot Tou
A newly commissioned video paying tribute to the Queens of the Ballarat Begonia Festival shown alongside lightbox display of photographs with a drag and Asian-Australian take on high end fashion. Showing on the Art Screen in Alfred Deakin Place.
7 March–14 April
Susan Nethercote: The garden within Works which look at both domestic and public gardens and the ways we create a sense of home, place, and spiritual connection. Showing in the Backspace Gallery.
Until 21 April
Angela Brennan: Tête-à-tête & Vis-à-vis
Large immersive abstract paintings by Ballarat-born Melbourne based artist Angela Brennan.
Until 21 April
Georgia MacGuire: Onemda
‘Onemda‘ is a Woiwurrung word meaning ‘love’ or ‘the regard that we have for each other. For First Nations artist Georgia Macguire, these paperbark and feather sculptures are a connection to Country.
Until 21 April
Next Gen: VCE Art & Design 2024
Discover the issues, ideas and causes that are inspiring our next generation of young artists in this showcase of work created by students from Government, Catholic and Independent schools from the Ballarat region in 2023.
18 April–26 May
Steph Wallace: Living on land
Ceramic works which combine traditional techniques and experimental approaches. Showing in the Backspace Gallery.
2 March–2 June
Nan Goldin: The Ballad of Sexual Dependency
The Ballad of Sexual Dependency series is a key work from one of the most influential figures and activists of recent times. It is one of the defining artworks of the 1980’s.
This exhibition is developed in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia through the Regional Initiatives Program, supported by Major Partner AWM Electrical and Data Suppliers.
Art Lovers Australia–Melbourne
Upstairs, 300 Wellington Street, Collingwood, VIC 3066 [Map 3] 1800 278 568 Tue to Sat 10am–4pm or by appointment.
Until 23 March
Biophilic–Where Nature and the Body Meet
As humans, we have a tendency to adapt and respond to environmental forces. Over hundreds of thousands of years, we have evolved the way we think, feel and act as a reaction to our cultivation and connection to nature. Biophilic: Where Nature and the Body Meet is a curated group exhibition exploring representations of nature and our bodies as a celebration of our connection.
5 April–11 May
Breaking Boundaries - Pushing the Limits of Abstract Art
Join us in honouring the fearless spirit of Australian abstract artists. This bold and diverse collection shatters expectations, showcasing the vision and innovation of artists who dared to push the boundaries of the abstract. Each piece is a testament to their courage, creativity, and relentless pursuit of artistic evolution. Discover a universe untethered by convention, where every stroke, texture, and colour is a celebration of unrestricted imagination.
ArtSpace at Realm and Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery
ArtSpace at Realm: 179 Maroondah Highway, (opposite Ringwood Station) Ringwood, VIC 3134 03 9298 4553 Mon to Fri 9am–8pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm.
Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery: 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, VIC 3134 03 9298 4553 Mon to Fri 9am–5pm. See our website for latest information.
ArtSpace at Realm:
Until 24 March
Voices from the Void
Daniel O’Toole
Voices from Void is an installation of brass drums that sing when interacted with. The drums are tuned to a chord, creating an evolving soundscape layered with field recordings of local birds. O’Toole creates a sonic bridge between the natural world and the architecture of ArtSpace, activating the gallery space as a playable instrument.
6 April—19 May
Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place First Nations Arts Trail Project
This exhibition celebrates the launch of a new project mapping First Nations artworks in Naarm/Melbourne’s Eastern regions and presents a newly commissioned mural and exhibition works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists responding the themes of ‘Big Old Beautiful Indigenous Trees’ and ‘The Dreaming.’ Exhibition and project launch celebration: Thu 11 April, 6pm–8pm.
Maroondah Federation Estate Gallery:
2 April—4 May
Tangent: The 29th Annual Mayoral Exhibition
The 29th Annual Mayoral Art Exhibition is a fundraiser in support of the Bone Marrow Donor Institute, Croydon branch, generously sponsored by Maroondah City Council and the Ringwood East and Croydon Community Bendigo Bank. The theme for 2024 is Tangent. This year, artists are encouraged to think differently and experiment with their subjects, materials or techniques. From realism to abstraction or traditional to contemporary artists are invited to investigate new ideas and
