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Artwork showing a composite of illustrations of heads and portraits with wooden planks.
Until 14 Nov

5/6: A Celebration of Friendship Through Art

  • Free
  • Art

In 1993 six artists: Jennifer Fletcher, Lisa O’Keefe, Carolyn Roberts, Chris Rowe, Jill Symes, and Dee Waterhouse, came together for the exhibition Form, Figure, Fragment, at Caulfield Arts Complex.

From this meeting of minds, an enduring friendship developed and in 2013 there was a further group show.

They have remained artists and friends for over three decades, each continuing to exhibit and work in her own art practice.

Sadly, Dee Waterhouse is no longer with us, but the remaining five friends have come together again for one more display of collective energy – a celebration of friendship through art.

The exhibition 5/6 is five individuals working in different ways, showing their distinct and passionate views of the world through their own personal visual narratives.

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Date Times
Tue 10 Nov
  • 12pm - 7pm 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Wed 11 Nov
  • 12pm - 7pm 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Thu 12 Nov
  • 12pm - 7pm 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Fri 13 Nov
  • 12pm - 7pm 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat 14 Nov
  • 12pm - 4pm 12:00pm - 4:00pm

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fortyfivedownstairs
45 Flinders Ln
Melbourne 3000

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A man and woman dancing next to a woman dressed in a Santa outfit who is using a DJ deck.

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The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

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A man and woman sitting at a table full of food with a Christmas tree in the background.

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Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

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Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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An abstract oil painting depicting a dark, surreal bar or restaurant scene filled with stylised, ghost-like figures.
Until 15 Nov

Stirling Caiulo: There’s No Hiding From the Blood Moon

An exhibition of visual art, text and sound from artist Stirling Caiulo.

  • Free
  • Art
A gallery space with paintings displayed on one white and one yellow wall, plus a series of totems or tree trunks displayed in a white stand in the middle.
Until 21 Nov

Ngarn Wa'ngal: Art of the Gum Tree

Discover how the iconic gum tree has inspired centuries of Australian art and culture.

  • Free
  • Art
Exhibition piece of artwork on a blank wall, sepia illustrations with occasional words on an undulating surface.
Until 22 Nov

Kylie Watson: Love Letters

An exhibition exploring how the artist book has a natural connection with printmaking.

  • Free
  • Art
Artwork of handwritten letters with dried frond.
18 Nov – 10 Jan

Romy Durrant and Mia-Francesca Jones: Remember This

An exhibition of visual art, text and sound.

  • Free
  • Art
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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