Kent Morris (CEO): Ten years at The Torch. It’s extraordinary to reflect on the growth of The Torch program, with over 1,000 artists participating in the program over the past 10 years.

Language words for sister were chosen as the title of this exhibition to represent the unique friendship between two female artists in The Torch program.Banj Banj/nawnta exhibition opens 24 July 2021, 11am

In the past I was a crook, you know, a jail bird, but now I am an artist. My daughter is so proud of that. I never used to think of myself that way.Chris Austin (Gunditjmara)

I love the idea that someone has seen my painting and loved what I’ve done, and paid their money, and have it on display in their home. It gives me so much pride.Flick Chafer-Smith (Ngarrindjeri)

The Torch program is one of the best things that ever happened in prison since sliced bread. That’s to my certain knowledge.Uncle Jack Charles (Boonwurrung/Dja Dja Wurrung)

Creating new pathways through art and cultural learning.

We provide art, cultural and arts industry support to Indigenous offenders and ex-offenders in Victoria. Our aim is to reduce the rate of reoffending by encouraging the exploration of identity and culture through art programs to define new pathways upon release.

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