What's on
Events
Thornton’s Tour de Source
Thursday 31 July, 11:00am — Sunday 31 August, 12:00pm
Explore the exhibition in an intimate tour with your host and guide, Sir Leslie Thornton. Les will share anecdotes, inspiration and his favourite pieces in a convivial atmosphere where you will glimpse the wonderful workings of Les. Questions encouraged!
In his fifty - year career, Leslie has had over forty solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group shows and has continuously created, bringing his aesthetics to work. Born in Queensland, Les escaped as a young man, with training in civil engineering, a love of lighting and a feel for the surreal. Arriving in Melbourne, he soon left to make Castlemaine - then a haven for the arty counter culture - his home.
Frame Game
Saturday 23 August, 2:00pm — Saturday 23 August, 3:00pm
Frame Game with Rob Murdoch and Jill Barclay
We invite you to bring in your picture frames, old or odd, classical or curious and let our experts Rob Murdoch and Jill Barclay examine and explain the features and finishes of your favourite frame. All welcome bearing frames, large or small. Or just come along to listen to a fascinating insight into the history of framing.
Where: Castlemaine Art Museum
Date: Saturday August 23
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Vote in the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program
Sunday 8 December
Vote to celebrate local women in public art
For too long the stories of the founding women of our thriving local arts scene have been absent from the history books. Together, we can change that.
We are a leading partner in Mount Alexander Shire Council’s proposal to commemorate seven trailblazing local women in a new public artwork.
Known as the first women of Castlemaine Art Museum, the group stood in solidarity for better representation of women in art. They were instrumental in establishing Castlemaine Art Gallery and Museum (now known as our very own Castlemaine Art Museum).
Their story has been shortlisted in the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program. With your vote, funding from the program can help us create a new public artwork to acknowledge their place in history, forever. Voting closes Sunday 8 December. Please share this with your networks!
Follow the link for further information and to vote:
https://engage.vic.gov.au/womens-public-art-program
To vote, click the 'participate' button, click on 'start survey' and follow the prompts.
Voting is open now until Sunday 8 December.
