art talk calendar

2025

Join these fascinating talks based on current exhibitions followed by morning tea. 

Art talks are held on a Wednesday from 10.30am to 12 noon at Central Goldfields Art Gallery, 1 Neill Street, Maryborough, Vic.

Costs: $5.00 and free to U3A Maryborough Members and Gallery Volunteers, cost includes morning tea.

To book please call the Gallery on 03 5461 6600 or email cgsc.art@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au
For more information visit: centralgoldfieldsartgallery.com.au

20 August: Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quilt Award 2025

Panel Speakers – Amanda Jean, Jackie Gorring and Helen Kaptein 

Maryborough has a rich textile history and the Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quilt Award continues this tradition. Join a panel discussion that explores the textile history of the region alongside insights into the contemporary art quilts on display. Panelists include Amanda Jean, licensed architect who specialises in cultural heritage and building conservation, focusing on the central goldfields of Victoria, Jackie Gorring, central Victorian artist and winner of the Highly Commended Award for the 2025 Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quit Award and Helen Kaptein, Art Gallery Coordinator, Central Goldfields Art Gallery.

12 November: Women of the Goldfields

Guest speaker – Dr Katrina Place Dernelley

Dr Katrina Dernelley is an Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University. Her research examines gender, home and colonisation on the central Victorian goldfields. Katrina is the Senior Historian and Heritage Specialist at RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants and has just opened an office in Castlemaine.