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.

CONFINED 10

The Torch is celebrating 10 years of exhibiting artworks by Indigenous artists currently in or recently released from prisons in Victoria

30 Jan - 27 Feb Carlisle Street Art Space, St Kilda Town Hall

Featured artworks for sale

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

Silk Scarf #13 (diamond pattern onion & gum leaf dyes), 2018 by Lodi Lovett

Silk Scarf #13 (diamond pattern onion & gum leaf dyes), 2018

Silk Scarf #15 (diamond pattern, puff mushroom dye), 2018 by Lodi Lovett

Silk Scarf #15 (diamond pattern, puff mushroom dye), 2018

Fish, 2019 by Trevor Mitchell

Fish, 2019

Turtles and Fish, 2018 by Trevor Mitchell

Turtles and Fish, 2018

Parka Dreaming, 2018 by Trevor Mitchell

Parka Dreaming, 2018

Water Holes #2, 2018 by Eric Johnson

Water Holes #2, 2018

Latest news

6 days ago—Confined 10 celebrated on ABC TV. 2 months ago—2019 Yarra Trams Community Partner! 2 months ago—The Torch Collection book launch. 5 months ago—First recipents of the Palais Theatre Community Fund! 5 months ago—Wurreker Award Winners 2018! 5 months ago—Torch artists represented at Norton Rose Fulbright’s RAW Exhibition.