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  • An installation view of many artworks displayed on three walls in a gallery space, with the title of the exhibition FUTURE DREAMING, written on two pillars at the entrance to the exhibition space.
  • An installation view of many paintings of the same size (30x30cm) displayed on a wall in a gallery.
  • An installation view of many different paintings of the same size (30x30cm) displayed on two walls in a gallery.
  • A gallery with paintings arranged on a wall and a table in the foreground with books, catalogues, postcards and a vase of flowers.
24 Oct – 22 Nov

Future Dreaming

  • Free
  • Art

Future Dreaming is an exhibition featuring works by First Nations artists incarcerated in 2025.

Each artwork explores the artist’s vision for the future, ranging from personal, spiritual and relational futures to the future of political, social and environmental systems. The exhibition asks: What do artists exiting the prison system see in their future?

Created within the walls of fifteen prisons across Victoria, these works are a powerful act of strength, resilience, and determination. All artworks are for sale

Each artwork measures 30 x 30cm and is affordably priced, with all money going directly to the artists (no gallery commission).

Hours

Date Times
Fri 24 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 25 Oct
  • 11am - 3pm 11:00am - 3:00pm
Tue 28 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 29 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 30 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 31 Oct
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 1 Nov
  • 11am - 3pm 11:00am - 3:00pm
Tue 4 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 5 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 6 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 7 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 8 Nov
  • 11am - 3pm 11:00am - 3:00pm
Tue 11 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 12 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 13 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 14 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 15 Nov
  • 11am - 3pm 11:00am - 3:00pm
Tue 18 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 19 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 20 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 21 Nov
  • 10am - 4pm 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat 22 Nov
  • 11am - 3pm 11:00am - 3:00pm

Location

The Torch Project
146 Elgin St
Carlton 3053

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Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9042 1236
  • email address: info@thetorch.org.au
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