Visual Arts Centre

Photograph by Chris Atkins

The La Trobe University Visual Arts Centre is a multi purpose contemporary visual arts facility. Located in the heart of Bendigo’s arts precinct, it features two galleries, two sculpture courtyards, an auditorium and an artist in residence apartment and studio. The award winning building is the focus for La Trobe University’s Cultural Mission in Bendigo, showcasing academic research and the visual arts.

In addition to an exhibition program that seeks to present the cutting edge in contemporary art, the Centre aims to engage with the community through a public lecture program, artist floortalks and residencies featuring local, national and international artists.

Front Gallery

Jan Leeroy New, winner of the 2009 Ateneo Art Awards. 30 September – 8 November. End of exhibition celebration will be held on Saturday 24 October from 2-4pm
The exhibition, entitled ‘Psychopomp’, will be developed on site at the Visual Arts Centre and visitors are invited to see Leeroy at work on this new installation. More information
Interview and installation photograph on The ABC web site.

Access Gallery

Geoff Hocking "It’s Another World Record". Exhibition opening Saturday Oct 24, 2 - 4pm. Exhibition runs Oct 16 – Nov 8, 2009.An exhibition of classic album cover designs from the award-winning World Record Club 1958-1976. More information http://www.geoffhocking.com/worldrecordclub.html

Upcoming Exhibition

Honours 09
12 November – 22 December
Work by Honours students from the School of Visual Arts and Design.
Particpating artists: Tom Baxte, Bronwyn Beer, Georgia Cook, Peggy Devlin, Melissa Elliot, Rebecca Giles, Yelarney Hibberd, Danielle Hobbs, Denise James, Maggie McCathie-Nevile, Paul Morrow, Ricky Palmer, Alessandra Pedulla, Jeanne-Marie Pienne, Jeff Reynolds, Nicole Schneider, Helen Turner, Patsy Kileen
Official opening by Dr James McArdle 14 Nov 2-4pm. More information

Public Lecture

You are all invited to the final Downtown Lecture for 2009 on Wednesday 11 November 2009 at 6:00pm. The Bendigo Chapter of La Trobe University Alumni Association will present: "The Bendigo Business Council - A Vision for Business in Bendigo in 25 Years Time", by Mr Doug Buerger - Chair of the Bendigo Business Council (BBC). Attendees are advised to be seated by 5:50pm for a 6:00pm start. RSVP by Monday 9 November to La Trobe Alumni Relations Office on: (Toll-free) 1300 737 133 or (03) 9479 2011 or email:alumni@latrobe.edu.au.