Events

Drawn from the Benalla Art Gallery Collection, Nocturne presents 40 works by 24 of Australia’s leading artists. Spanning all media, the exhibition explores multiple interpretations of the theme ‘nocturne’, specifically focussing on the scenes, sounds, and movements ‘of the night’.

Felicity Pasztaleniec showcases a selection of dried flower and foliage wall hangings, bespoke wreaths and floral feature pieces in the Gallery Shop throughout March and April. Focusing particularly on Australian native plants, all items prioritise environmental consciousness by using materials that are reusable, recyclable, or compostable. Felicity is the heart and soul behind Everlasting Floral…

Benalla Art Gallery is fortunate to have an impressive Permanent Collection thanks to the generosity of benefactors and wise selection by our Directors. In our 50 years in this building, many have become favourites with locals and visitors. They are often asked where the Australian Impressionists or Heidelburg School paintings and other popular works are…

Simeon Ayres’ practice is defined by landscapes that are aerial, map-like in perspective, while also encompassing more traditional and pictorial depictions. His work is an attempt to understand the animate world – a world that he sees as both alive and intelligent. He looks for the landscape’s hidden voice, its language, its liminality and its…

The artistic talents of Benalla and North East Victorian senior Art and Design students are celebrated as part of the annual showcase exhibition. The exhibition provides 2024 students from across the region the opportunity for artistic recognition in a public art space. Representative of a range of media and topics, this exhibition highlights the creativity…

Doily Digressions features intricate jewellery pieces, such as necklaces, brooches, and earrings, all crafted from doilies. The wall art includes framed doily-inspired motifs of iconic figures like Frida Kahlo, as well as mixed-media paintings that incorporate doilies into vibrant collages. The 3D sculptures take on the form of whimsical animals and plants, further exploring the…

Benalla Art Gallery and Arts Project Australia proudly present Ethereal Portals — a Summer Gallery Shop exhibition by Fulli Andrinopoulos. Fulli Andrinopoulos is an established artist whose work is characterised by soft, floating circular forms and saturated colours that exude an intensity through the build-up of dense layers of rich pigment. Her small-scale paintings are…