PERMANENT EXHIBITION - Justus Jorgensen and Matcham Skipper Retrospective
This exhibition traces Justus Jorgensen’s development as a painter from his Meldrum period through to his infatuation with the Impressionists, largely concentrating on the still life. The sculptures, medallions, belt buckles and plaques on display highlight the different subject matter Matcham Skipper explored in his work, whether the human figure, mythology or nature.
Justus Jorgensen and Matcham Skipper
Retrospective in the Gallery of the Great Hall
The Upper Gallery
Permanent Exhibition from the Montsalvat Collection
The Art Of Frank Howson
Join us to celebrate Frank Howson’s paintings on exhibit in the Barn Gallery
NATURE EMBRACES US | Ann Tamm
‘Nature Embraces Us’ Exhibition contains about 30 paintings of Australian landscapes, native plants and animals by local artist Ann Tamm.
The poetry of material things
A ceramic exhibition on the the poetry of everyday material objects with four potters: Goosullae Kim, Pauline Meade, Janice Keen & Thannie Phan.
Formidable Beauty
Miss Martha by Maya is an emerging artist who has amassed a significant body of work, predominantly depicting women and 1930s and 1940s fashion. H
RED CHAIR CONVERSATIONS | RAPHAEL KILPATRICK
“Montsalvat: stories from a work-in-progress”
DECEMBER JAZZ NIGHTS | THE SYNCOPATORS
The Syncopators, back again at Montsalvat, in their 40th Anniversary Year.
SANTA COMES TO MONTSALVAT!
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!
Eltham CFA Santa Run will visit Montsalvat this Christmas! Watch out for the lights and sirens as Santa arrives in the fire truck to greet you and share in the Christmas cheer!
WHEN | SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER
TIME | 12:45 TO 1:15 PM
WHERE | FRONT LAWN NEAR THE CARPARK
Songscapes: Landscapes of Notation and Imagination- Bronwyn Calcutt
Join us for Bronwyn Calcutt: Between Music and Visual Art, an exhibition exploring the interplay of music and visual art through vintage pianola scrolls, improvised landscapes, and The Piandelier—a playable sculpture inviting interactive discovery.
Eltham Bookshop & Red Chair Conversations
A book launch and panel discussion focusing on the artistic, natural history and the health of our Birrarung River.
Eltham Bookshop event - A Painterly Evening
Celebrating Gariwerd Grampians by Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan
SPRING GATHERING
We are excited to announce Spring Gathering - the first in a new series of quarterly Gatherings at Montsalvat!
Artist Panel Talk
Join us for an engaging panel discussion with contemporary women artists as they reflect on their journeys in the art world
DAVID DOWER Does Duke Ellington
David Dower (Piano) brings his quartet to Montsalvat to celebrate the works of Duke Ellington, 50 years after his passing.
Flinders Quartet at Montsalvat – 2024 Season
Flinders Quartet’s 2024 season opens with ‘Legacy’ at Montsalvat: music that marks history in unique and poignant ways, with works by Mozart, Ethel Smyth, and Gordon Kerry.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION
Gyuto monk and Master sound healing practitioner Lama Tender, will provide a two hour group Sound Bath Meditation for deep relaxation and healing.
LIFE DRAWING EVENING/ Slow Looking
Please join us for a special one night only long pose life drawing/painting session in the exhibition Slow Looking.
ON WHOSE SHOULDERS I STAND | Susie Raz
The under-representation of female artists in the art history books, art galleries and the auction houses of the world is the motivation behind the creation of this series of self-portraits by artist Susie Raz
EXHIBITION: Slow Looking
Slow Looking is a group exhibition featuring six painters and a sculptor, all inspired by working from life.
A FORK IN THE ROAD
EXHIBITION: Kevin White & Sergei Shatrov
A Fork in the Road explores the fusion of tradition and innovation in ceramics, blending global influences, personal narratives, and evolving forms.
A Preview of Eucalyptus: The Opera
Join us in conversation with esteemed director Jonathan Mills as he provides a compelling insight into the creation of Eucalyptus: The Opera playing at The Palais Theatre in October
NEW WORK OPERA STUDIO
Join us at Montsalvat in the 2024 September school holidays as Victorian Opera works with young people to rehearse and bring to life Miss Lyrebird’s Voice.
SHOWCASE 24 BY SPARROW COLLECTIVE
Showcase '24
Sparrow Collective in collaboration with My Plan Manager would love to invite you along on a creative journey into the world of these Neurodiverse artists and their expression through visual, ceramic, spoken word, musical, crafts, photography, textile & mixed media arts in a feast for the senses.
WHEN | 25 SEPTEMBER TO 20 OCTOBER
WHERE | LONG GALLERY
Artists:
Thomas B
Abbi H
Judy A
Shaun R
Alison L
Nina F
Caroline H
Laura V
Ruth E
Charlotte O
Leigh E
Ellie C
Lisa A
Emiddio O
Heidi F
Nat M
Ben P
Ebonie S
Caitlin W
Michael G
Jess C
Dan G
Penny M
Theresa B
Christian Q
James C
Gabby W
Jj R
WARRANDYTE ARTISANS: Revealing Hidden Talent
The exhibition WARRANDYTE ARTISANS: Revealing Hidden Talent showcases selected curated artworks created in studios by artists who form the Warrandyte Artisans Inc.
RED CHAIR | DR ANDREW PETERS
DR ANDREW PETERS IN DISCUSSION ON “OUR INDIGENOUS MELBOURNE”
Group Exhibition | In Liminal Spaces
A group of multimedia artists explore what it means to be suspended in time, in that space in between, when things to come have not yet arrived, and the things of the past are drawing to a close.
ELTHAM BOOKSHOP - ANITA HEISS IN CONVERSATION
Celebrating Dirrayawadha with Anita Heiss in conversation with Kate Mildenhall
AUGUST JAZZ NIGHT - Monique diMattina
Acclaimed pianist, composer and lyricist Monique diMattina presents the unplugged version of her latest project - STELLA: The Miles Franklin Story.
EXHIBITION | PURE BY CINDY CAMPBELL
PURE is both an expression of Campbell’s inner landscape and an interpretation of her surroundings. This series of paintings works in harmony, humming with layers of colour and feeling, inviting close inspection while rejecting distraction.
EXHIBITION: Transcending Scale - From Jewellery to Sculpture | Sarah Parker
Melbourne ceramic jeweller and sculptor Sarah Parker showcases an exhibition transforming her intricate porcelain jewellery into larger sculptural pieces. Inspired by mineralogy, corals, fossils, and microbes, her work highlights the evolution from delicate designs to impactful art, offering a unique glimpse into her meticulous creative process.
SEASONINGS
Using the metaphor of flavour and inspired by the seasonal environment of Montsalvat, this is a musical concert that invigorates the soul and the spirit.
OPEN HOUSE AT MONTSALVAT
Explore a whole new side of Montsalvat with this year’s Open House program.
John Mandich & Jean-Paul Zilliacus | Dimensions of Perception
Two- and Three-Dimensional Explorations of Human Character by John Mandich & Jean-Paul Zilliacus