Future DreamingAn exhibition of 300 artworks created by First Nations artists incarcerated in Victorian prisons in 2024. Each artist has created an artwork that explores their concept of “Future Dreaming.”
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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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—The 12th Koorie Art Show. —Artist Insights: Frances Castles. —EthicalJobs.com.au wants to double your donation to The Torch. —New Indigenous Arts Officers. —Torch Artists Secure Aboriginal Creative Residency at Boyd Studios. —NAIDOC Week 2024.