Alongside his current exhibition: Painting / Sound, Justin Andrews will be performing sound compositions in the Sinclair gallery. Free and informally laid out, these events are an opportunity to look, listen and connect with the artist.

No bookings required, just join us on the day.

Join us for a conversation with Chris Orr, finalist in EPP 2025 to discuss his work 'Quadrilogue'

Chris Orr is of European and Aboriginal descent living in Melbourne/ Naarm. His art explores the intersection of technology and tradition. With numerous successful solo and group shows, he is the winner of the Ursula Hoff Institute Award 2023 (Served bold), and People's Choice Award at Banyule Award for Works on Paper 2023 (White noise). His works have been acquired by Geelong Gallery and the ACU Art Collection, and he has exhibited at the iconic Bakehouse Art Project. Shortlisted for Castlemaine Experimental Print Prize, Geelong Acquisitive Print Award and Banyule Award for Works on Paper.

No bookings required, just join us on the day.

Please join us for the the opening celebration of Where Stone Meets Sky, a collaborative exhibition between Brodie Ellis and Alvin Darcy.

Light refreshments provided by our generous sponsors Boomtown Wines and Love Shack Brewing Company

This project is supported by the Castlemaine State Festival.

Rob Murdoch: Agnolo Gaddi: The geometry of composition and its effect on a frame

Join local frame expert, Rob Murdoch for a lecture on his work making a new frame for a 14th century altarpiece in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.

The painting Madonna and Child with St John the Baptist, St John Evangelist, St James of Compostela and St Nicholas of Bari by Agnolo Gaddi (late 14th C) was acquired by the NGV without a frame. It hung in the gallery with its poplar panel exposed for some years. Work commenced on designing a suitable frame in 2006. The frame was completed in 2008.

Before the frame could be made, it was essential to establish the original outline of the painting, of primary concern being the curvature of the Gothic arch. A key measurement or shape needed to be found that, when superimposed on the painting, accurately located the principal features. The applicational of traditional techniques such as superimposing grids and geometric forms did not work in this instance. When found, the hidden key produced some surprising results.

Discovering the key to the composition of Gaddi's painting, and the steps involved in making its new frame, are the subjects of this presentation.

Rob (now retired) made historically accurate picture frames for 25 years. Clients included the National Gallery of Australia, the NGV, the Art Gallery of South Australia, major regional art galleries, artists and private clients. Rob is a co-curator of the CAM exhibition FRAMED.

Please join us for the the opening celebration of Groundswell - a group exhibition of changemakers featuring local artists Arkeria Armstrong, Aunty Kerri Douglas, Melinda Harper, Judith van Heeren , Kate Just, Ruth O'Leary, Anna Read, Anna Schwann and lIka White.

Light refreshments provided by our generous sponsors Boomtown Wines and Love Shack Brewing Company