The Torch at Victorian First Peoples Art and Design Fair (20–23 February 2025)
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To be an Aboriginal female artist and to put down a beautiful picture and express my Country to other people is amazing.Melissa Bell (Gunditjmara/Yorta Yorta)
Buying an artwork from The Torch online gallery is a great way to support a participant.100% of the artwork price goes to the artist
Becoming an artist has given me a better perspective and outlook on life and taught me to have patience.Thomas Marks (Wotjobaluk/Gunaikurnai)
The Torch has shown me a way of making money without crime and changed the way I earn a living. I can show I’m a better man.Aaron Duggan (Gunaikurnai/Wurundjeri)

Creating new pathways through art and cultural learning.

We provide art, cultural and arts industry support to First Nations people currently in, or recently released, from Victorian prisons. Our aim is to reduce the rate of reoffending by encouraging the exploration of identity and culture through art.

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Latest News

—The Torch is a proud not-for-profit member of Kinaway! —Exciting growth for The Torch team in the final months of 2024. —Appointment of Benson Saulo as Chairperson as the Hon Jeff Kennett AC steps down. —Trevor at BADAC Christmas Night Market. —Ash Thomas shares the story behind his artwork featured on Reece Employee Polos . —Deadly in Gippsland: Alfred Carter.