Kinross Arts Centre will be closed on Thursday 22 September for the
National Day of Mourning for HRH Queen Elizabeth II
but will be open on Friday 23 September for the Grand Final public holiday.
We are a people who follow Jesus. His words and actions inform our living.
Kinross Arts Centre will be closed on Thursday 22 September for the
National Day of Mourning for HRH Queen Elizabeth II
but will be open on Friday 23 September for the Grand Final public holiday.
Kinross Arts Centre Events
Thinking about exhibiting your art?
Expressions of Interest are being sought our from artists, art organisations and small groups for our 2025 exhibition calendar. Proposals from artists of all levels, mediums and abilities are welcome. We encourage all art: either abstract, traditional, innovative or conceptual. Themes such as spirituality, wonder, social justice and empathy are also sought. Contact director@kinrossarts.org.au
Current and Future Events
Fundamentals of Drawing: 3-Week Short Course
Beginner to Intermediate. 9:30am - 12:30pm, Thursdays (Feb 13, 20 & 27).
All 3 sessions for $150. Materials provided.
Taught by Dr. Nic Kirkman, by the end of this class you can expect a noticeable change in your skill level, and learn in a fun atmosphere with other creatives. Nic is a practising artist and art teacher currently teaching at Peninsula Arts Society, Malvern Artists Society, and Chelsea Heights Community Centre.
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She runs en plein air painting groups each month (with Hawthorn and Malvern Artist Societies). Book here https://www.trybooking.com/CXTAY or email director@kinrossarts.org.au
or contact Nic on 0426 614 363​​
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Past Events
Senior's Week - Gallery Exploration
Thursday, October 24, 10am - 12:30pm
Duldig Admission: $5
Join us at the Duldig Studio in Malvern East, the former home and studio of internationally recognised sculptor Karl Duldig and his wife, an artist and inventor, Slawa Horowtiz-Duldig.
After being welcomed with a hot beverage and a slice of plum cake, you will be guided around the gallery, studio, sculpture garden and heritage rooms. ​
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Following this insightful tour, we will be transferring to Kinross Arts Centre in Toorak, visiting the Hodges Gallery (housed in an Arts and Crafts style manse) and Cafe.603. Guests can select from a number of delicious lunch offerings. This event will be utilising the exclusive free public transport offer for Victorian Senior Card holders during the first week of Seniors' Festival.
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BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seniors-week-gallery-exploration-tickets-1000448497387?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Email: director@kinrossarts.org.au
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Centenary Celebration for the Reverend David Hodges AM
Sunday, 27 October at 4pm
The Director and Committee of the Kinross Arts Centre
together with David Ross-Smith
invite you to a Soirée at David's home,
15 Watson Street, Glen Iris
The concert is a fundraising venture for Kinross Arts, and a celebration of the centenary year of The Reverend David Hodges AM, Minister of Toorak Presbyterian Church 1968-1983.
Music loved by David Hodges, or which evokes places significant in his life e.g. Scotland, Norway and New York, will be performed by members of the TUC Choir and students of David Ross-Smith. Guest artists will include talented opera singers Kate Amos, soprano and Samuel Thomas-Holland, tenor.
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The program will include arias by Handel, Donizetti, Bizet (the duet from The Pearlfishers), piano music by Elgar and Grieg, folk songs from Scotland, and music theatre songs by Irving Berlin and George Gershwin. The concert will be followed by refreshments.
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Catering by Heather Martin.
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Admission: $35 or $30 (concession)
With very limited space, booking ahead is essential on TryBooking or by calling
0429 907 908 (David Ross-Smith)
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https://www.trybooking.com/CVBJW
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Ursula Betka
Margaret Gibson
Madonna - Wisdom, Grace and Compassion
Margaret Gibson, Annunciation (2012), Egg tempera, 23kt gold leaf on gessoed board, 30x25cm. Inspiration: Castilian, 1st half 15th cent. Museu National d'Art de Catalunya. Courtesy the artist.
Ursula Betka, Coronation of the Mother of God (2011), Egg tempera painting with 23kt gold leaf, 35 x 25cm. Courtesy the artist.
November 18 - December 6, 2024
Gallery will also be open on Saturday, November 23 and Saturday, November 30 with the artists.
*Our exhibition has been made possible by the generous support of an anonymous donor.
This exhibition presents a thoughtful exploration of the rich tradition of European sacred art, presenting the Madonna as a symbol of divine grace, wisdom, and compassion. ursula Betka and Margaret Gibson, both esteemed iconographic artists, bring together Renaissance-inspired and Byzantine-influenced works, articulating to Madonna's enduring spiritual resonance across different cultural and artistic traditions. Utilizing time-honored techniques of egg tempera painting and decorative gilding on wood panel, these sacred artworks invite contemplation of the inherent virtues embodied by the Madonna. ​
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Opening Celebration and Book Launch
Friday, November 22, 6-8pm
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With master of ceremonies Mary McGillivray, art historian and content creator; and guest speaker Caroline Field, Curator of the ACU Art Collection.
RSVP required: director@kinrossarts.org.au
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Artist's Demonstration by Dr. Ursula Betka
Session 1: 11am - 12pm
Egg tempera painting on wood; Gold leaf applications.
Admission $30
Limited space. Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CVMCC
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Session 2: 1pm - 2pm
Repeat demonstration of Egg tempera painting on wood; Gold leaf applications.
Admission $30
Limited space. Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/CVMCC