The Torch
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Creating new pathways through art and culture for First Nations people who have been incarcerated.
146 Elgin St, Carlton, VIC
Joined October 2015
The beautiful art that graces the cover was created by proud Taungurung/Boon Wurrung woman Stacey Edwards and purchased from @TheTorchVic - thanks to Stacey and CEO Kent Morris for their thoughtful speeches. You can read Vacro's Innovate RAP here: https://t.co/UDRcVLYy2w
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Join us for our community Family Day celebration for the last chance to view our Future Dreaming exhibition. Enjoy a free BBQ, Koori storytelling and fun colouring activities. Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends—everyone is welcome. https://t.co/QL7LIa5iVU
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📍 Location: The Torch Gallery, 146 Elgin Street, Carlton 📅 Dates: 25th October - 23rd November ⏰ Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Saturday: 11.00am - 3.00pm 🔥 100% of the artwork price goes directly to the artist.
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Listen to Nari Nari artist B.P.G. share the powerful story behind their artwork. Help other First Nations artists like B.P.G. start their next chapter through the 'Future Dreaming' exhibition. https://t.co/4ZWoIO3YSo
#FirstNationsArt
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A big thank you to our deadly local partners @levantinehill, Bodriggy and @capisparkling who provided a delicious offering at the 'Future Dreaming' Launch! 'Future Dreaming' continues until 23 November. ⏰ Open hours: Tues–Fri: 1pm – 5pm Sat: 11am – 3pm https://t.co/QL7LIa5iVU
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🖌️ Experience FUTURE DREAMING this November! Join us at The Torch for a series of free, interactive events at our exhibition. Drop in, bring your friends, and dive into First Nations art & culture - no booking required! https://t.co/QL7LIa5iVU
#FirstNationsArt
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If you can’t make it to us in Carlton, check out the online exhibition for ‘Future Dreaming' online. https://t.co/QL7LIa5iVU 🔥 100% of the artwork price goes directly to the artist. #FirstNationsArt
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Our gallery will be open for visitation from 11am-3pm. 📅 Saturday 2 November ⏰ 10.00am - 12.00pm 📍 The Torch Gallery, 146 Elgin Street, Carlton 🎟️ $40 full/$30 concession/mob free Artwork credit: Stacey Edwards, Taungurung/Boon Wurrung peoples, 'Gathering Basket', 2023
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Learn Indigenous weaving techniques with an artist from The Torch! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own woven basket or piece of jewellery using traditional methods. All materials provided. Suitable for adults only. Bookings essential. https://t.co/XrJo10Phku
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For those who can’t make it to Carlton, the online exhibition is live on our website. If you haven’t already, enjoy browsing the mosaic of artworks, read the moving stories and support your favourite artist. https://t.co/QL7LIa5iVU
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✨ Future Dreaming is now OPEN! ✨ The Torch are floored by the turnout and wonderful reaction to the exhibition launch. We're thrilled to have sold over half the works in the first day! On until Sat 23rd Nov. ⏰ Open hours: • Tuesday – Friday: 1pm-5pm • Saturday: 11am-3pm
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📅 Date: Saturday 26 October ⏰ Hours: 2.00pm - 2.45pm 📍 Location: The Torch Gallery, 146 Elgin Street, Carlton 🎟️ Free, no bookings required
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Join us THIS SATURDAY, for a floor talk with The Torch CEO, Susannah Day, and an artist from The Torch. Learn about the vision behind our annual exhibition, Future Dreaming, and its significance for our In Prison artists. Our gallery is open for visitation from 11am-3pm.
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@cityofmelbourne @WhatsOnMelb As always, works will also be available to view and purchase online on Friday 25th October at 8.00am and the exhibition opens to the public at 1.00pm.
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Our Art Team is hard at work installing 250 incredible artworks created by First Nations artists in Victorian prisons. https://t.co/4ZWoIO3YSo The Torch would like to thank the @cityofmelbourne for their support. #FirstNationsArt
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#melbmoment
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With the Closing the Gap incarceration target going backwards, the 'Future Dreaming' exhibition highlights the critical role community-led groups, culture and art plays in building connections that help break the cycle. https://t.co/4ZWoIO3YSo
#FutureDreaming
#FirstNationsArt
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📍 Location: The Torch Gallery, 146 Elgin Street, Carlton 📅 Dates: 25th October - 23rd November ⏰ Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Saturday: 11.00am - 3.00pm 🔥 100% of the artwork price goes directly to the artist. #FutureDreaming
#FirstNationsArt
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Watch as we set the stage for an incredible display of First Nations creativity and storytelling at 'Future Dreaming'. It’s all coming together nicely to celebrate talented Torch artists incarcerated in Victorian prisons in 2024. Get ready to be inspired! https://t.co/4ZWoIO3YSo
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With ONE WEEK to go, we echo A.Awege's story, and still dream of a future where the gap is closed. 📍 Location: The Torch Gallery, 146 Elgin Street, Carlton 📅 Dates: 25th October - 23rd November ⏰ Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 1.00pm - 5.00pm, Saturday: 11.00am - 3.00pm
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“This painting is a representation of my hope that our Mob will someday be truly free. Free from incarceration, free from pain and trauma, free from stereotypes and expectations. To be free to be us. Black, loud and proud!” - A.Awege, Barkindji people https://t.co/4ZWoIO3YSo
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