Exhibitions

Revealed - Highlights from the FM Courtis Collection

5 November - 21 December

A LUMA | La Trobe University Museum of Art Exhibition

In 1958, Fred Courtis, the Heard of Art Education at Bendigo Teachers’ College, founded an art collection of national importance. It was his belief that rural teaching students would benefit by being surrounded by quality art works both on the walls and when used as a teaching resource. The collection acquired by Courtis and subsequent curators is comprised mostly of paintings and works on paper which reflects nationally recognised artists both from Australian art history and contemporary practice. This exhibition will present highlights from this diverse collection of 350 plus artworks