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Healing: Art and Institutional Care
Free public programs from August to November

Exhibition opening reception

Saturday 23 August, 2pm – 4.30pm
Refreshments provided

  • Exhibition introduction with Amelia Wallin and Jacina Leong
  • Artist floor talks with Fayen d’Evie, Jenny Hickinbotham, Helen Johnson, Sue Robertson and Grace Wood
  • Performance by Jenny Hickinbotham, Joel Stern and band

Drop in and make: join us for an afternoon of mindful making with a registered art therapist

Sunday 24 August, 2pm – 4pm

  • Bring an art or craft project you're working on or explore new techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment. All are welcome—no experience necessary. Register here.

Curator-led tour

Friday 12 September, 12 noon

  • Join curators of Healing Dr Jacina Leong and La Trobe Art Institute Senior Curator Amelia Wallin for a tour of the exhibition.

We offer guided tours and curatorial walk-throughs for schools and community groups to engage with the themes and materials of our exhibitions. Interested groups are invited to get in touch.

Exhibition closing events

Sunday 9 November, 2pm – 4.30pm
Refreshments provided

  • Exhibiting artist Fayen d’Evie presents a performance lecture extending and situating her research
  • Followed by a conversation on community-led studios as spaces for healing (with speakers to be announced)
  • Join a registered art therapist andexplore new techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment. All are welcome—no experience necessary. Register here.

This project has been supported by Curatorial Practice at Monash University.