Upcoming Events
Join us at one of our events to connect with local artists and First People’s culture.
Latest Events
Overview
International Women’s Day Exhibition Opening!
We invite you to our International Women’s Day celebrations at Baluk Arts featuring:
–10.30am opening celebrations of our curated exhibition
–11am yarning circle and inspiring stories of culture, creativity, and career with Indigenous women from Baluk Arts
–1pm weaved bracelet workshop with Taungwurrung Artist Sammy Trist (see our other event listing to book)
IWD Exhibition
This curated exhibition showcases various interpretations of badjur (woman) by our Baluk Arts members. Featured artworks have been created across a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and weaving.
Enjoy a cup of Jala Jala native teas whilst you browse the works in the exhibition.
Yarning Circle
Baluk Arts Indigenous artists will be sharing their unique story, career journey, and creative process, through a yarning circle and conversation at 11am. They each have a strong connection to their culture through their creative arts practice.
Featuring:
-Terrie Stewart, a proud Taungurung woman and contemporary Aboriginal weaver. Weaving is central to Terrie’s cultural practice and identity. Living away from her ancestral Country, she uses weaving as a way to reconnect with culture, story and belonging. Alongside her artistic practice, Terrie worked for 35 years in the Victorian Criminal Justice System, where she advocated for and supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
-Aimee McCartney, is a Taungurung, Wotjobaluk, Wemba Wemba and Boon Wurrung woman. Aimee is a current serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force, contemporary artist and has extensive professional experience in State and Federal Government agencies. Culture has been ever present in her life and shapes her creative work.
-Vicki Thomas, Bunurong and Trawlwoolway woman. She is a member of the Bunurong Land Council and is an active member in her local community, mentoring younger artists. Over 35+ years in the beauty industry has given her an eye for detail and colour. Vicki feels a sense of connection to her culture when painting.
-Sherryn Antonopoulos, a Taungurung Woman, with over 40 years of management experience. In addition to her corporate career, she has worked with Taungurung land and water councils. Creating art allows her to connect to her culture, and relax, reflect and rejuvenate.
We hope you can enjoy us for this truly special event.
Overview
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Taungwurrung Cultural Educator and Artist Sammy Trist is hosting a weaved bracelet workshop.
Come and hear stories of country while learning an ancient craft where you will have the opportunity to create two weaved bracelets with raffia.
Sammy’s art is a living reflection of her deep connection to country. She brings Kulin stories and landscapes to life through her multidisciplinary practice.
All materials and instruction will be provided.
While you’re there, enjoy our International Women’s Day exhibition and enjoy Australian native infused teas by Jala Jala Treats.
Attendance is welcome for adults and children aged 15+.
For more information, please call the gallery on 0497 004 179 or email gallery@balukarts.org.au
Overview
Join us at Baluk Arts for the book launch of Weaving Country by authors Chris Joy and Aunty Kim Wandin, and illustrator Ashleigh Pugh
Weaving Country Book Launch
Baluk Arts is excited to celebrate the launch of children’s book Weaving Country by authors Chris Joy and Wurundjeri elder Aunty Kim Wandin, and Noongar illustrator Ashleigh Pugh.
Weaving Country is a book about working together and sharing lessons from country. It shares Wurundjeri language.
We invite you to join us from 11am for refreshments (courtesy of Walker Books) and book signings. Aunty Kim and Chris will be holding an author talk and book reading. Come along and hear the traditional words spoken by Aunty Kim Wandin.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase in the gallery, thanks to the support of Stories by the Sea.
Original illustrations featured in the book will be on display in the gallery for you to view. Ashleigh will also have a small selection of original new artworks available for purchase.
For more information, please call the gallery on 0497 004 179 or email gallery@balukarts.org.au
Come and sit with Sammy and yarn while learning how to make a weaved string necklace to hold a special crystal.
Sammy Trist is a Taungwurrung woman, artist and cultural educator.
All materials and instruction will be provided. Enjoy a cup of Australian bush tea by Jala Jala Treats.
Attendance is welcome for adults and children aged 15+.
For more information, please call the gallery on 0497 004 179 or email gallery@balukarts.org.au
