The Torch is proud to announce that a record 26 artists from our program were selected for the 13th Koorie Art Show (6 December 2025 – 22 February 2026) at the Koorie Heritage Trust, Federation Square, Melbourne.
Launched on 6 December 2025, this year’s exhibition is a vibrant celebration of the creativity, cultural strength and storytelling of First Peoples artists across Victoria.
As an open-entry, non-acquisitive award exhibition, the Koorie Art Show champions artistic excellence from emerging to established artists and remains one of the state’s most important annual showcases of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
Visitors will experience a rich diversity of practice from painting, weaving, photography, to textiles, prints and sculpture. Each work reflects the depth, resilience and innovation of First Peoples cultures. Whether you’re drawn to traditional artforms or contemporary expressions, the exhibition offers an inspiring breadth of talent and deeply personal stories. All exhibited works are available for purchase.
Featured Artists from The Torch
The Torch artists have proudly appeared in the Koorie Art Show in 2023 and 2024, and this year marks our largest participation yet, highlighting the growing strength and visibility of artists in our program. We are delighted to celebrate the following 26 participating artists:
- Alisha F, Wadawurrung people
- Aalayah, Wiradjuri people
- Books, Palawa people
- Bonkers, Gunditjmara/Gunaikurnai peoples
- Bron, Jardwadjali people
- Cam, Gunaikurnai people
- Cookie, Dja Dja Wurrung people
- Doyle, Dja Dja Wurrung/Barkindji peoples
- Dylan B, Gunaikurnai people
- Flick Chafer-Smith, Ngarrindjeri people
- Frances Castles, Kamilaroi people
- J. Harro, Yorta Yorta people
- James H, Wiradjuri people
- Jay, Gunditjmara people
- J. Ellis, Yorta Yorta people
- Kerry O’Connor, Yorta Yorta people
- Miles, Eora/Gadigal peoples
- Narnz, Gunaikurnai/Barkindji/Wurundjeri/Bundjalung peoples
- Putecharung, Kamu people
- Renee Gray, Dja Dja Wurrung
- Robby Wirramanda, Wergaia/Wotjobaluk peoples
- Steven M, Wiradjuri people
- Tasha Lacco, Minang people
- Trevor, Barkindji people
- Tupun Wultatinyeri, Ngarrindjeri/Kukabrak peoples
- Tye C, Palawa people
We congratulate all 26 artists on this extraordinary achievement. Their presence in this year’s Koorie Art Show is a testament to their talent, hard work and cultural leadership – and we’re honoured to stand alongside them in celebration.
Key Details:
Exhibition Dates: 6 December 2025 – 22 February 2026
Location: Level 2, Birrarung Building, Fed Square
Admission: Free