Art Matters #46 - Whats on around the galleries 
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Local arts news:

Heart Felt - Lyre Gallery Burrinja
Sat 28 Mar – Sun 3 May 2026
Exhibition Opening
Sat 11 Apr 2pm (free event)
www.burrinja.org.au for more details and to RSVP

Four Mediums - The Hut Gallery
Four Mediums (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour & Pastel)  
Opening & Award Presentation: 12 April @ 2pm 
Exhibition is on until Friday 1st May
thehutgallery.com.au for more info and details about workshops too

KAPI ART SPACE – new workshops so many check them all out on the website -
https://www.kapiartspace.com/2026

Exhibitions to go see:

Irrepressible: Exchanging ideas through printmaking
Curated by Rona Green
21 March – 16 May 2026
Whitehorse Artspace
Box Hill Town Hall
1022 Whitehorse Road
Box Hill 
Whitehorse Artspace
Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm
Saturday 12noon – 4pm
Free entry
Artist demonstrations
1pm Saturdays 11 April and 25 April 2026

Rona Green exhibition floor talk
1pm Saturday 16 May 2026

Coded blooms | flowers have never been innocent
Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)
860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill 3150.
Tues–Fri 10.00 to 5.00, Sat–Sun 10.00 to 4.00.
Free entry. To May 24 

Time Moves Through These Walls: 40 years of Linden New Art 
by Ernie Althoff, Carolyn Eskdale, Raafat Ishak, Callum Morton, Rose Nolan, Robbie Rowlands, 
Mitch Mahoney, Fiona Abicare, and Ry Haskings.
Linden New Art
26 Acland Street, St Kilda 3182.
Tues–Sun 11.00 to 4.00.
Runs until May 24 


‘Kiss my Moom’by Kait James
Neon Parc
17 Apr.–16 May 2026
15 Tinning Street
Brunswick 3056
12–5pm, Wed.– Sat. 

TarraWarra International 2026: System Release
Runs until 5 July 2026
Curated by Dr Emily Cormack
A bold new exhibition exploring creative approaches to precarious times.
Ticketed exhibition
Tarrawarra 
Open Tues–Sun, 11am–5pm
Wurundjeri Country
313 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road
Healesville VIC 3777 Australia

Michael Vale: the Cuckoo, the Herring, and the Trembling Tambourines
28 February - 31 May 2026
Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
Civic Reserve, Dunns Road
Mornington, Victoria 3931
Regular Hours: 11am-4pm, Tues-Sun

Call for proposals:

The Old Auction House
52–56 Mollison Street, Kyneton VIC 3444.
The Old Auction House is seeking proposals from emerging and mid-career artists in all mediums for exhibitions in its regional Victorian gallery. See group themes and exhibition dates on website.

SOL Gallery – Call Out 2026
420 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065.
info@solgallery.com.au
Tues–Sun 11.00 to 6.00.
Exhibit with Us at SOL Gallery. June–Dec 2026. Open call for artists to present solo or group exhibitions in our gallery, welcoming diverse practices, concepts, and contemporary approaches across all disciplines. Submissions open until all exhibition spots are allocated.

Things to apply for:

2026 Maldon Landscape Prize
maldonmanet@gmail.com
A national art prize, presented by Maldon Artist Network and Cascade Art Gallery. Entries are now open for the 2026 Maldon Landscape Prize. First Prize $10,000; Emerging Artist Prize $2,000. An exhibition of finalists’ works will be held at Cascade Art Gallery, Maldon VIC 3463, from Sept 26 to Oct 24. Entries close midnight, Tues June 30, 2026.

The R & M McGivern Prize
The 2025/26 R & M McGivern Prize for painting in oil or watercolour invites artists to address the theme of ‘Atmosphere’. Two $25,000 prizes awarded to the most worthy original paintings.
Entries close Thurs June 25, 2026. Visit website for details.

Sculpture in the Vineyards
$82,000 in non-acquisitive prizes. Sept 12 to 27 (opening night and prizes Sept 12) Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival. Held every two years – where the valley itself becomes the gallery.
Entries open March 30 to May 3, 2026.

Todays Tracks:
Dinner for two, David Byrne & St. Vincent
Jim, Cracodile (apologies for the swearies)
Intrasport, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers:
Little Acres - Ange
Kelly K Sullivan – Collage Artist
Sing Song Ceramics - Selby
Elizabeth Gleeson – Muralist and fine artist
Shirley Dougan – Artist
Natasja - Textile artist
Rajko Grbac (sculptor)
The Forge Institute – Community Group
The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY
Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass & Pottsy from Belgrave 

Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events.
artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com   or   @artmatters_97.1fm

Art Matters #46 - Whats on around the galleries&nbsp; Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019 Local arts news:
Heart Felt - Lyre Gallery Burrinja Sat 28 Mar &ndash; Sun 3 May 2026 Exhibition Opening Sat 11 Apr 2pm (free event) <a href="https://www.burrinja.org.au/">www.burrinja.org.au</a>&nbsp;for more details and to RSVP
Four Mediums - The Hut Gallery Four Mediums (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour &amp; Pastel) &nbsp; Opening &amp; Award Presentation: 12 April @ 2pm&nbsp; Exhibition is on until&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;1st May <a href="thehutgallery.com.au">thehutgallery.com.au</a> for more info and details about workshops too
KAPI ART SPACE &ndash; new workshops so many check them all out on the website - <a href="https://www.kapiartspace.com/2026">https://www.kapiartspace.com/2026</a>
Exhibitions to go see:
Irrepressible: Exchanging ideas through printmaking Curated by Rona Green 21 March &ndash; 16 May 2026 Whitehorse Artspace Box Hill Town Hall 1022 Whitehorse Road Box Hill&nbsp; <a href="https://www.creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au/venues/artspace">Whitehorse Artspace</a> Tuesday &ndash; Friday 10am &ndash; 4pm Saturday 12noon &ndash; 4pm Free entry Artist demonstrations 1pm Saturdays 11 April and 25 April 2026 Rona Green exhibition floor talk 1pm Saturday 16 May 2026 Coded blooms | flowers have never been innocent <a href="https://maph.org.au/">Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)</a> 860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill 3150. Tues&ndash;Fri 10.00 to 5.00, Sat&ndash;Sun 10.00 to 4.00. Free entry. To May 24&nbsp;
Time Moves Through These Walls: 40 years of Linden New Art&nbsp; by Ernie Althoff, Carolyn Eskdale, Raafat Ishak, Callum Morton, Rose Nolan, Robbie Rowlands, Mitch Mahoney, Fiona Abicare, and Ry Haskings. <a href="https://www.lindenarts.org/">Linden New Art</a> 26 Acland Street, St Kilda 3182. Tues&ndash;Sun 11.00 to 4.00. Runs until May 24&nbsp;
 &lsquo;Kiss my Moom&rsquo; by Kait James Neon Parc 17 Apr.&ndash;16 May 2026 15 Tinning Street Brunswick 3056 12&ndash;5pm, Wed.&ndash; Sat.&nbsp;
TarraWarra International 2026: System Release Runs until 5 July 2026 Curated by Dr Emily Cormack A bold new exhibition exploring creative approaches to precarious times. Ticketed exhibition Tarrawarra Open Tues&ndash;Sun, 11am&ndash;5pm Wurundjeri Country 313 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road Healesville VIC 3777 Australia
Michael Vale: the Cuckoo, the Herring, and the Trembling Tambourines 28 February - 31 May 2026 Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery Civic Reserve, Dunns Road Mornington, Victoria 3931 Regular Hours: 11am-4pm, Tues-Sun Call for proposals:
<a href="http://theoldauctionhouse.com.au/exhibit">The Old Auction House</a> 52&ndash;56 Mollison Street, Kyneton VIC 3444. The Old Auction House is seeking proposals from emerging and mid-career artists in all mediums for exhibitions in its regional Victorian gallery. See group themes and exhibition dates on website.
<a href="http://solgallery.com.au/submit">SOL Gallery &ndash; Call Out 2026</a> 420 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065. <a href="mailto:info@solgallery.com.au">info@solgallery.com.au</a> Tues&ndash;Sun 11.00 to 6.00. Exhibit with Us at SOL Gallery.&nbsp;June&ndash;Dec 2026. Open call for artists to present solo or group exhibitions in our gallery, welcoming diverse practices, concepts, and contemporary approaches across all disciplines. Submissions open until all exhibition spots are allocated.
Things to apply for:
<a href="http://maldonartistnetwork.org.au/">2026 Maldon Landscape Prize</a> maldonmanet@gmail.com A national art prize, presented by Maldon Artist Network and Cascade Art Gallery. Entries are now open for the 2026 Maldon Landscape Prize. First Prize $10,000; Emerging Artist Prize $2,000. An exhibition of finalists&rsquo; works will be held at Cascade Art Gallery, Maldon VIC 3463, from Sept 26 to Oct 24. Entries close midnight, Tues June 30, 2026.
<a href="http://mcgivernartprize.com/">The R &amp; M McGivern Prize</a> The 2025/26 R &amp; M McGivern Prize for painting in oil or watercolour invites artists to address the theme of &lsquo;Atmosphere&rsquo;. Two $25,000 prizes awarded to the most worthy original paintings. Entries close Thurs June 25, 2026. Visit website for details.
<a href="http://sculptureinthevineyards.com.au/">Sculpture in the Vineyards</a> $82,000 in non-acquisitive prizes. Sept 12 to 27 (opening night and prizes Sept 12)&nbsp;Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival. Held every two years &ndash; where the valley itself becomes the gallery. Entries open March 30 to May 3, 2026.
Todays Tracks: Dinner for two, David Byrne &amp; St. Vincent Jim, Cracodile (apologies for the swearies) Intrasport,&nbsp;King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
A MASSIVE THANK YOU to all the Art Matters Subscribers: Little Acres - Ange Kelly K Sullivan &ndash; Collage Artist Sing Song Ceramics - Selby Elizabeth Gleeson &ndash; Muralist and fine artist Shirley Dougan &ndash; Artist Natasja - Textile artist Rajko Grbac (sculptor) The Forge Institute &ndash; Community Group The Hut Gallery FERNTREE GULLY Cheech the rescue staffy via Tass &amp; Pottsy from Belgrave&nbsp; Please get in touch with us to let us know about your upcoming exhibitions and events. <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;or&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/artmatters_97.1fm/">@artmatters_97.1fm</a>

Welcome to Art Matters, the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we’ve got you covered.

Join us, as we dive into the local art scene with engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews - real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community.
We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend.

Expect lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what’s new, now, and next in local art.

It’ll be educational, it’ll be entertaining, and it’ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us.

Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!

Let us know about your Art practice at artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com or @artmatters_97.1fm

Welcome to&nbsp;Art Matters,&nbsp;the dedicated 3MDR radio Art show that brings the world of local art to the airwaves! Whether you're an art maker an art lover, or just looking for some inspiration, we&rsquo;ve got you covered. Join us, as we dive into the local art scene with engaging artist interviews, gallery spotlights, and insightful reviews&nbsp;- real conversations about creativity, passion, and the people making art happen in your community. We will also venture further afield to bring you information on exciting exhibitions, events and happenings that you should get out and about to attend. Expect&nbsp;lively discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and an inside look at what&rsquo;s new, now, and next in local art. It&rsquo;ll be educational, it&rsquo;ll be entertaining, and it&rsquo;ll be all about celebrating the talent that surrounds us. Tune in, get inspired, and&nbsp;be part of the creative conversation on Art Matters!
Let us know about your Art practice at <a href="mailto:artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com">artmatters97.1fm@gmail.com</a> or @artmatters_97.1fm