The Koorie Art Show is an open-entry, non-acquisitive award exhibition, presenting the works of Koorie and Victorian based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists (new and emerging, mid-career and senior) aged 17 years and above.
An annual event and key celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists living in Victoria. The exhibition showcases the diverse talent in forms such as painting, photography, weaving, textiles, prints, sculpture and more.
Whether you’re interested in traditional practices or contemporary expressions, the exhibition promises to captivate with its breadth of talent and personal storytelling.
All works entered in the exhibition are available for purchase, giving art lovers the opportunity to support these talented artists directly. Building on last year, this year’s show features remarkable works by 18 artists involved in The Torch:
- Alfred Carter, Gunaikurnai people
- Bonkers, Gunditjmara/Gunaikurnai peoples
- Bushka, Barrinbinya people
- C.Kane, Gunditjmara/Meru/Latje Latje peoples
- Daniel JC, Darug people
- David Roe, Warumungu/Yawuru peoples
- Flick Chafer-Smith, Ngarrindjeri people
- Frances Castles, Kamilaroi people
- Jaye, Gunaikurnai people
- J.Ellis, Yorta Yorta people
- Marbukk, Yorta Yorta/Wemba Wemba peoples
- Melissa Bell, Gunditjmara/Yorta Yorta peoples
- Miles, Eora/Gadigal peoples
- Sean Miller, Gamilaroi people
- Sonia, Torres Strait Islands people
- Thelma Beeton, Palawa people
- T.J, Yorta Yorta people
- Tupun Wultatinyeri, Ngarrindjeri/Kukabrak peoples
Make sure to visit Fed Square this summer to witness this incredible exhibition or Don’t miss out on this chance to see some of the best of First Nations art and culture at the 12th Koorie Art Show.
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- Where: Level 2, Birrarung Building, Fed Square
- Cost: Free
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The Torch Project (TORCH)
Address: 146 Elgin St, Carlton 3053
Tel: 03 9042 1236