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)
This has shone a light on another road… The path that leads away from prison.Robby Wirramanda (Wergaia/Wotjobaluk)
There's no more jail for me, I guarantee you that. So now it's just going to be full on painting. I've cut that cycle.Mark Wise (Wemba Wemba/Barkindji)

Creating new pathways through art and cultural learning.

We provide art, cultural and arts vocational 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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Emergence

An exhibition of emerging Indigenous artists from The Torch’s Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community Program.

14 March - 30th March Metro Gallery, 1214 High Street Armadale

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Featured artworks for sale

100% of the sale price goes directly to the artist.

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Latest news

—Confined 10 celebrated on ABC TV. —2019 Yarra Trams Community Partner! —The Torch Collection book launch. —First recipents of the Palais Theatre Community Fund! —Wurreker Award Winners 2018! —Torch artists represented at Norton Rose Fulbright’s RAW Exhibition.