Jeffrey Jackson is a Mutti Mutti man from north-west Victoria. Jeffrey is a talented painter with over ten years painting experience. Jeffrey paints about his relationship to his Country, particularly the area of Lake Mungo, Yanga and Robinvale. His palette includes the colours of the sand, the earth and the surrounding landscapes and his designs

The 11th Koorie Art Show launches on 9th December 2023 and runs to 25th February 2024. It features work by eleven artists (four of which are also staff) from The Torch program. Support this First Nations exhibition at Birrarung Building, Fed Square or browse all works online here. The Koorie Heritage Trust at Federation Square

The Torch is pleased to announce a significant development in its leadership structure. Susannah Day, a Martu woman, will step into the role of CEO, while Kent Morris, a Barkindji man, will assume the position of The Torch’s Creative Director, forming a dual executive leadership team. From its inception in 2011 with just two staff

Stacey is a Taungurung/Boon Wurrung artist and Torch staff member who likes to paint about her journey. This includes the struggles that First Nations people face and the layers of intergenerational trauma that comes with this, including the despair that’s been passed down to her and how she gets through those struggles. Stacey’s grandfather and

Shane Lovett is Gunditjmara man from Lake Condah. Painting and music are important components of his healing process, inspiring him and allowing him to express himself and explore his culture and identity. Through his paintings he visually portrays his life experiences and interprets his culture and his family’s stories. The Koori worker in prison encouraged

Daniel Church was born on Darug Country and is currently pursuing his cultural arts practice on Gunaikurnai Country in Gippsland, Victoria. His practice predominantly revolves around woodcarving and painting on canvas, which for him is about passing down songlines and cultural sharing. Following the art practices of his ancestors brings him peace and his connection

The Confined 14 exhibition is live now. Each year, a series of awards are presented. Click the award-winning artist’s name to see their works in stock. Dennis Thorpe Awards (Marc Family) – $500 each, two awards. This is a monetary award for In-Community artists who have made a significant connection and contribution to The Torch program

The Torch has been working out of our current location at 46 St Kilda Road on Yalukit Willam Country for the past eight years. However, we recently received a notice to vacate within six months due to the building’s sale and imminent demolition. After much consideration and planning, we are thrilled to announce that The

CEVA Logistics has licensed Melissa Bell’s beautiful artwork “The Two Long-Necked Turtles Protect Their Home” to reproduce the artwork image on their B-double trucks, shipping containers and reconciliation action plan. CEVA operates across Australia with a broad range of vehicles, and six of its largest 42-pallet B-double trailers have been selected for the artwork display.