Art Matters #50 - Shirley -The Hut Gallery
Intro Track: Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019

Today Shirley Dougan from The Hut Gallery came in for a chat about all the things going on down there at the moment. As usual there are always a lot of offerings and ways to get involved.
Exhibitions coming up include:
June - Films, books and songs themed exhibition for Members in the main Gallery 
and Jessica McConnell ceramics in the foyer.
July - Print and Drawing - Open Exhibition with the John Frawley Print Prize and the Hiltrud Barfus Drawing Award.
August - Young @Art - Open exhibition for ages 11- 18 (prizes for 11- 14 and 15 - 18)
September- Industrial theme for a Members exhibition
October - Annual Members Exhibition
November - Interior theme for a Members Exhibition

There are also Paint, Sip and Dip nights happening quarterly, that are seasonally themed
and a whole lot of Workshops and Classes that you can attend during the week, daytime and evenings. Here is the link to find out times and costs - Workshops
Have a look at the website while you're there - thehutgallery.com.au

Thanks to Shirley for coming in even though she was jet lagged!!
We will catch her again soon - for another update.

Things to go see locally:
Burrinja Gallery – Pieces of paper - Sat 9 May - Sun 21 Jun 2026 
Burrinja Lyre Gallery - Genesis: Identity by Natalie Wijeyeratne - Sat 9 May – Sun 14 Jun 2026 
Wed-Sun 10am -4pm - burrinja.org.au 

Sherbrooke Gallery -  Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon 11am - 3pm 
McCubbin Roberts Streeton Awards exhibition May 23rd to June 20th

Bunjil Place - The Offbeat Sari
Sun 22 Mar 2026 - Sun 30 Aug 2026
www.bunjilplace.com

Todays Tracks:
Free, Cat Power
Streets of your town, The Go-Betweens
I Wanna be your lover, La Bionda

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 #50 - Shirley -The Hut Gallery Intro Track:&nbsp;Paprika Pony, Kim Gordon, No Home Record, 2019
Today Shirley Dougan from The Hut Gallery came in for a chat about all the things going on down there at the moment. As usual there are always a lot of offerings and ways to get involved. Exhibitions coming up include: June - Films, books and songs themed exhibition for Members in the main Gallery&nbsp; and Jessica McConnell ceramics in the foyer. July - Print and Drawing - Open Exhibition with the John Frawley Print Prize and the Hiltrud Barfus Drawing Award. August - Young @Art - Open exhibition for ages 11- 18 (prizes for 11- 14 and 15 - 18) September- Industrial theme for a Members exhibition October - Annual Members Exhibition November - Interior theme for a Members Exhibition There are also Paint, Sip and Dip nights happening quarterly, that are seasonally themed and a whole lot of Workshops and Classes that you can attend during the week, daytime and evenings. Here is the link to find out times and costs - <a href="https://www.thehutgallery.com.au/current-workshops-classes-timetable.html">Workshops</a> Have a look at the website while you're there - <a href="https://www.thehutgallery.com.au/">thehutgallery.com.au</a> Thanks to Shirley for coming in even though she was jet lagged!! We will catch her again soon - for another update.
Things to go see locally: Burrinja Gallery&nbsp;&ndash; Pieces of paper -&nbsp;Sat 9 May - Sun 21 Jun 2026&nbsp; Burrinja Lyre Gallery&nbsp;- Genesis: Identity by Natalie Wijeyeratne - Sat 9 May &ndash; Sun 14 Jun 2026&nbsp; Wed-Sun 10am -4pm -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.burrinja.org.au/">burrinja.org.au&nbsp;</a> Sherbrooke Gallery&nbsp;- &nbsp;Fri, Sat, Sun&nbsp;&amp; Mon 11am - 3pm&nbsp; McCubbin Roberts Streeton Awards exhibition May 23rd to June 20th Bunjil Place - The Offbeat Sari Sun 22 Mar 2026 - Sun 30 Aug 2026 <a href="https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/events">www.bunjilplace.com</a>
Todays Tracks: Free, Cat Power Streets of your town, The Go-Betweens I Wanna be your lover,&nbsp;La Bionda
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