CONFINED 15: With a diverse array of over 400 artworks by more than 380 artists, The Torch is proud to present the fifteenth annual Confined exhibition. 3 May — 2 June 2024

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)

We are thrilled to announce that The Torch has found a new home on Wurundjeri Country in the heart of Carlton.We can't wait to welcome you in the coming months

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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Confined 15

With a diverse array of over 400 artworks by more than 380 artists, The Torch is proud to present the fifteenth annual Confined exhibition.

May 3 to June 2 2024

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Featured Artworks for Sale

100% of the artwork price goes directly to the artist

New

Gulumba #1

Timothy W, Wiradjuri people

$600

New

Once Great

JUB, Palawa people

$1,310

New

Life Story

Tyson L, Yorta Yorta people

$440

New

Never Give Up

CT, Poruma (Torres Strait Islands) people

$750

New

Meeting Place

B.Ward, Wemba Wemba people

$810

New

Sands of Time, Lake Mungo #22

Jeffrey Jackson, Mutti Mutti people

$3,210

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There are many ways you can get involved in The Torch’s work and do your part for the First Nations participants in our in-prison and post-release programs.

Buy Artwork Donate to The Torch Buy Products & Gift Vouchers Visit an Exhibition License or Commission an Artwork Engage with the Mural Team

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