
What's on
Events
Artist Talk | Return of the Goddess: Sculptures of Victorian Women by Ruth Lyon
Saturday 8 March, 2:00pm — Saturday 8 March, 3:00pm
In celebration of International Women's Day 2025, CAM presents a talk by sculptor Ruth Lyon, with an introduction by publisher Anne Rittman. Lyon's artwork has enjoyed accolades over her 50-year career, including the installation of her sculpture, The Cornish Miner, in Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo. This artist's talk will focus on Lyon's ambitious project to honour women living in Victoria through a series of 44 clay portrait busts. The goddesses include philanthropist and change maker Dame Elisabeth Murdock, senior elder Aunty Geraldine Briggs, and Australia’s most experienced pilot Deborah Lawrie. Ruth will discuss the conception of the project, her approach to sculpture and the results of this significant body of work.
Len Fox Drawing Sessions: colour outside the lines
Saturday 22 February, 2:00pm — ,
To celebrate the final weeks of the Len Fox Painting Award, CAM is hosting two themed drawing sessions using prompts from the interests of E.P Fox to inspire new ways of approaching drawing.
Be guided by written conceptual frameworks from local artist Anna Schwann, taking you through playful warm up exercises to develop into more detailed drawings in a set of instructions to take home and into your own practise.
Any level of skill is welcome here! We encourage artists of all ages and abilities to join in and draw together.
Drawing materials and basic paper provided by CAM; people are welcome to bring their own special papers/materials if desired.
Moondance Mini's - Moon Clay workshop
Saturday 22 February, 1:30pm — Saturday 22 February, 2:30pm
Tell me, have you ever dreamt of riding a flying shark? Have you ever been a human-fish living in an underwater castle? Have you had magical powers that can unlock secret doors?
In connection to the exhibition Moondance, we extend an invitation to kids aged 7-12 to join artist Andrea Meacham and make a vessel from air dry clay. Andrea invites you to share the weirdest dreams you’ve ever had. We will use these dreams to shape and decorate your vessel.
You don’t need any experience. Materials will be supplied. We will play soft, dreamy music during the workshop. One hour duration.
Bookings essential
Where: Castlemaine Art Museum, 14 Lyttleton St
Date: Saturday 22 February
Time: 1:30 - 2:30
Cost: $25 per person
N.B - there is a waiting list in case the session books out!
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.
