Creative conversations

This monthly series invites you to discover captivating stories within the visual arts realm and connect with our local creative community.

Led by art educator, Adrian Montana, each session begins with an informal gathering over a cup of tea or coffee, fostering connections among participants with a shared interest in art and culture. Whether you’re a seasoned art lover or just starting your journey, this is an inclusive space for everyone.

Adrian guides attendees on a deep dive into the world of Australian and international artists, architects, or designers, offering insightful analyses of their unique styles, iconic works, and the societal and political themes that inspired them. This exploration provides a profound understanding of the works and the cultural context that shaped it.

Opportunities for community participation are at the heart of this program and after the presentation, the floor opens for questions and discussions. Adrian invites participants to express their thoughts and ideas in response to the presentation or share recent exhibitions they have seen.

Join us at Incinerator Art Club and be inspired by the themes presented that uncover great stories, and exchange ideas.

Art Club runs from 10.00am to 11.30am on:

• Thursday, 22 May – First Nations Series – Part 2 – Adrain Montana will discuss the work of contemporary First Nations artists including Nicholas Currie who has curated Big Smart, the exhibition on show at Incinerator Gallery during May.
• Thursday, 24 July – The Playground Project Melbourne – Part 1 The evolution of children’s playground design.
• Thursday, 21 August – The Playground Project Melbourne – Part 2 – Integrating play, architecture and design.
• Thursday, 18 September – The Playground Project Melbourne – Part 3 – Playground Pedagogy
• Thursday, 23 October – Visual Art and Dance Costume
• Thursday, 4 December – Wood, and it’s various applications in art, design and sculpture

Please note: We will do our best to keep to this schedule but dates and themes may change with limited notice - only people with a ticket will be notified of any changes to this program

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Presenter bio

Adrian Montana is experienced arts leader in Secondary and Tertiary education, art galleries and museums education and public programming. He has a demonstrated history working in the education management industry and is skilled in lecturing, research, editing, Curriculum development, and arts management. Adrian has a Masters in Educational Leadership (Monash University) and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Art History and Music composition (La Trobe University).