The Torch is proud to have been selected as the official Charity Partner of Affordable Art Fair Melbourne, 2022. Held over four days in September, Affordable Art Fair Melbourne showcases original contemporary artworks from over 40 carefully curated galleries.

Featuring artwork by: Ash Thomas, Flick Chafer-Smith, Heather Shawe, Leroy McLaughlin, Melissa Bell, Robby Wirramanda, Thelma Beeton, Trevor Mitchell, Veronica Mungaloon Hudson.

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

18 OF 36 ARTWORKS SOLD

Indigenous Australians make up less than 3% of the Australian adult population but represent over 30% of the national adult prison population. This needs to change.

Since 2011 The Torch has been providing art, cultural and arts industry support to Indigenous offenders and ex-offenders in Victoria through its Indigenous Arts in Prisons and Community program.

The program supports the development of self-esteem, confidence and resilience, through cultural strengthening and artistic expression. The Torch assists artists to reconnect with culture and earn income from art sales (with 100% of the artwork price going directly to the artist), licensing and projects.

The Torch fosters new networks, as well as educational and creative industry avenues to pursue for post-release artists. By embracing program participants as artists rather than offenders. The Torch provides an avenue for change.

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