Contemporary textile artists will participate in the 6th Biennial Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quilt Exhibition from March 4 to May 9. One quilt will be selected for the Central Goldfields Art Gallery’s permanent collection. The winner will receive $3,000. Jenny Bacon is a local textile artist and original curator of the exhibition. Jenny said the exhibition recognises the region’s rich textile history while showcasing the work of contemporary artists. “The Maryborough Knitting Mill was a major part of manufacturing here (it began operations in 1923) during the time the town was the industrial hub of Central Victoria” Jenny said. “It was not only a major employer in the town (particularly for women) it also had smaller offshoots in towns including Avoca, Beaufort, Newstead and many others.” Starting on May 15 and running to June 27, Changed Forever: Legacies of Conflict is a touring exhibition developed by the Shrine of Remembrance. The exhibition explores the impact of global and civil conflict on Australian society and interweaves stories of migrants from war-torn countries with those of veterans of overseas service. Stories are told using paintings, sculpture, music, multimedia, poetry and photographs to highlight the influence of global and civil conflict on our society today. For more information go to:
