Exhibitions on now
Strathmore Mural
23 March 2019 -
We’ve created a new mural in Strathmore! Strathmore based artists Eva Giannoulidis and Jasper Killick have worked with students from local schools to create a new mural on the underpass at Pascoe Avenue, Strathmore.
Incinerator Art Award
12 October 2019 - 1 December 2019
The Incinerator Art Award is the Gallery’s annual contemporary art prize of national significance, with entries received from across Australia. The award showcases 28 shortlisted works inspired by the theme of art for social change.
Habitat and Domicile
1 August 2019 - 19 December 2019
This series of paintings reference places we live or dwell in. The strong use of colour recalls children’s building blocks and our innate urge to create and build. Habitats are indicative of a particular time and place and the smaller acrylic works depict architectural details found locally in our neighborhood.
Jaci Williams
1 August 2019 - 23 October 2019
Jaci’s art explores the relationship she has to the environment, the different elements in nature, the atmosphere, light or simply the beauty. Inspired by certain locations and she is compelled to capture the essence of what she sees and express it through the work.
Amna Hamid
18 October 2019 - 21 January 2020
Along Keilor Road, Niddrie VIC 3042 In this photographic series Amna Hamid documents the work of chef Seba Hadara from Cakesnplates. Ever since I was young, I’ve loved being in the kitchen. I learn through tactile experiences and hands on activities, and I realised my lack of motivation at school was an indication that I’m…
Lily Kojic
17 October 2019 - 13 December 2019
Clocktower Café Gallery, 750 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 Create is an annual event that makes use of art’s expansive potential by providing consumers of mental health services with a platform to showcase their talent, perspective, and stories. It is one of a number of initiatives offered by the Inner West Area Mental…
Ready, Set, Equity! Women and girls in sport
- 20 November 2019
Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre, 69 Military Road Avondale Heights VIC 3034 These profiles were been developed as part of the Ready, Set, Equity! project to increase the visibility, profile, representation and participation of girls and women in sport in Moonee Valley. The profiles – which were released at Moonee Valley’s Women and Girls…
Fireworks 2019
- 15 January 2020
Council Chambers, 9 Kellaway Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 Fireworks 2019 was originally exhibited at Incinerator Gallery to showcase the art and design of Year 11 and 12 students who live, work or study in Moonee Valley. Fireworks aims to provide a platform to display our local emerging artists and designers’ work, and to encourage…
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The Big Draw Festival
We’re celebrating the world’s largest drawing festival, The Big Draw, through October, and invite you to take part in Free Range Drawing. This year’s theme ‘Drawn to Life’ is all about creativity for your health and well-being, so grab some…
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Art & Dementia – Outreach
The Incinerator Art and Dementia program provides people living with early and mid-onset dementia in Moonee Valley an opportunity – alongside their carer – to connect with the world in enriching and life-enhancing ways.
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Art Bus
Join us for a tour of Moonee Valley’s community art exhibitions on our first ever Art Bus on Saturday, 30 November 2019, from 1pm–3.30pm.
Starting at Boadle Hall Community Gallery, and continuing to Crown Street Stables and Ascot Vale Library, this tour will include artist talks and give you the opportunity to learn about Moonee Valley’s exhibition spaces.
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Printmaking
This course offers a range of print-making techniques including mono-printing, linocut, collagraph’s and etching. Students will explore mark-making and layering of different processes in the development of a finished artwork.
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Hospitality – Share your recipes and images!
Hospitality, Incinerator Gallery’s Summer Show, will celebrate the role of food in connecting people and communities.
Exploring local culinary specialities, producers and social enterprises this exhibition highlights our cultural ties to food and its role in creating shared values and a sense of belonging.
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School Holiday Workshops
Unleash your child’s creative energy these school holidays through a series of fun and interactive arts workshops.
Children will work alongside professional artists and educators to imagine, make, create and express themselves.
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Incy Wincy Babies – Early Learning
Incy Wincy Babies is a visual arts program led by Barking Spider Visual Theatre that guides babies and their carers through the Incinerator Gallery.
Babies are shown art, sung to and played with in a supportive environment.
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Arty Tales – Early Learning
Introduce your pre-schooler to art with our early learning program Arty Tales.
Storyteller artist Emily Paterson leads children through the Gallery in awe and wonder to view the exhibitions on display.
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Fusing & Slumping Glass
Students will be introduced to the basic techniques and methods of fusing and slumping glass through a series of guided projects.
Glass artist Bethany Wheeler will explain different glass types, kiln forming techniques, safety in the studio, and how to cut sheet glass.
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Ceramics
Led by artist Sachiko Mardon, this course focuses on clay hand-building techniques as a foundation for making small useful objects.
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Drawing
This course provides instruction in a range of drawing techniques to develop each student’s ability to depict shape and tone in a confident and accurate manner.
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Social Justice Art for Teens
Using art as a catalyst for expressing thoughts, opinions and ideas this course focuses on engaging young people in issues that are real and important to them about the world they inhabit.Participants will engage in important dialogue and analysis about social issues for young people, including the role artists play in shaping dialogue and advocacy. Through a variety of art making processes, they will explore different art-making techniques, mediums, themes and ideas; learning how to lift their own ideas and transform them into art pieces that express the critical voices and thoughts of young people.
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Incinerator History Tours
The Incinerator offers free history tours to community groups, led by Incinerator Volunteers.On this tour discover the unique story of the Incinerator Gallery buildings and its architectural, environmental and technological history.
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Gallery Sketchers
Practice and refine your drawing skills at the iconic Incinerator Gallery. Join our art educator Carly Richardson as she demonstrates a drawing technique, then find a comfortable place to sit and work on your own sketch.
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Art Club
Join Art Club presenter Gina Panebianco as she sheds a light on the creative practices, challenges and issues faced by some of Australia’s most inspiring artists and designers.
Enjoy the conversation, connect with creative thinkers and discover and rediscover great stories through art and culture.
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Slow Art Day
The longer we engage with an artwork the more we are able to think more deeply about it. We to notice increasing details and allow ourselves to fully experience works of art. This unhurried time improves our observation skills and as with other relaxation activities, like mindfulness and meditation, when done regularly provides a broad range of health and cognitive benefits. Sharing this activity with others helps deepen our appreciation of art and the people we are sharing it with.
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