Castlemaine Art Museum is looking for

Volunteer Visitor Experience Officer (Front of House)

For those needing to shift some energy after the impact of the fires, this is for you.

Heidi Barrett and Randi Wagner are hosting a gentle movement workshop designed to release stress. Drawing from their training in trauma informed yoga practice, Heidi and Randi will guide you through a series of simple movements and techniques aimed at rebalancing the body.

For adults and teens, inclusive of ability levels.

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.

Join artists Dena Aljamal and Kat Rae for a two-hour workshop combining the printmaking techniques of frottage and collage, inspired by themes from Palestinian culture.

Dena will introduce the cultural and symbolic significance of Palestinian objects, motifs, and artifacts, offering insight into Arabic artistic heritage. Participants will then have free-flowing creative time to develop their own compositions, exploring themes of nostalgia and resistance, and creating small artworks on paper.

No prior experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and creative spirit!

This is a collaboration between two artists with different war experiences. Dena Al Jamal is an Australian-Palestinian artist who was presented the Lindsay King Award for 10 years of sharing Islamic art and culture with the City of Casey. Having lost more than 40 family members in Gaza already, this project is personal.

Before Kat Rae became an artist, she served in the Australian Army for 20-years where she deployed to the Middle East three times. Kat graduated from RMIT Fine Arts (Print) with First Class Honours in 2024.