When I got out I had nothing. The money that I made from The Torch, selling my paintings, helped me set up my house.Kim Kennedy (Ngiyampaa)
Before I started The Torch program, I’d never been out of jail a year. This has helped me stay out.Chris Austin (Gunditjmara Keerraaywoorrong)
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)

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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14 May - 7 June 2020

presenting over 288 artworks available online

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—The Torch showcased on Initiative podcast exploring Indigenous recidivism. —Update from The Torch: COVID-19 Response. —Contacting The Torch during COVID-19. —The Torch CEO joins Take It Blak podcast co-host Jack Latimore (NITV). —Indigenous Arts Officer Tracy Wise represents The Torch at Norman, Disney and Young’s RAP Launch. —The Torch CEO Kent Morris featured in Art Collector magazine.