In collaboration with the National Gallery of Victoria, Bendigo Art Gallery is delighted to present Desert Lines: Batik from Central Australia. The exhibition showcases batiks and selection of paintings from five distinct desert communities – Ernabella (Pukatja), Fregon (Kaltjiti), Utopia, Yuendumu and Kintore (Walungurru).

This evening provides a great opportunity to view two outstanding exhibitions, demonstrating the breadth of our exhibition program. Discover a range of design activities that can be explored at the gallery or as follow up back at school and enjoy refreshments and networking. 

Highlights of this major international exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London include garments crafted by Balenciaga from the 1950s and 1960s – arguably the most creative period of his career when he dressed some of the most renowned women of the time – through to pieces designed by protégés and contemporary designers working in the same innovative way today.

Inspired by the exhibition Tudors to Windsors, kids are invited to create their own earrings or bracelet, fit for a queen! Under expert guidance, they’ll experiment with a wonderful array of glass, ceramic, wooden and semi-precious beads, and be encouraged to try adding extra embellishments including tassels and found materials (all provided).

Guest educator Alice Adams has been creating jewellery for almost 20 years, exploring unique colour combinations and forms. Suitable for children aged 10-16 years

Learn to weave using recycled materials with Janet Bromley, Yorta Yorta woman and Koorie Heritage Show 2018 Winner. Janet’s practice explores both her cultural heritage and environmental issues caused by contemporary consumerism.

Working with recycled and waste materials such as plastic, clothing, found objects along with natural materials from the bush, her works explore the intersection of her Yorta Yorta culture and the sustainability of the modern world. 

Learn to weave using recycled materials with Janet Bromley, Yorta Yorta woman and Koorie Heritage Show 2018 Winner. Janet’s practice explores both her cultural heritage and environmental issues caused by contemporary consumerism.

Working with recycled and waste materials such as plastic, clothing, found objects along with natural materials from the bush, her works explore the intersection of her Yorta Yorta culture and the sustainability of the modern world.

This program enables a full immersion into three diverse exhibitions at Bendigo Art Gallery and La Trobe Art Institute.  Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion and (another exhibition about to be launched) at Bendigo Art Gallery will allow students to view a range of display styles and artworks to enrich their understanding of exhibition design and curatorship.