We Sit in Circle (3–30 July) at Queen Victoria Women's Centre
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Becoming an artist has given me a better perspective and outlook on life and taught me to have patience.Thomas Marks (Wotjobaluk/Gunaikurnai)
To be an Aboriginal female artist and to put down a beautiful picture and express my Country to other people is amazing.Melissa Bell (Gunditjmara/Yorta Yorta)
The Torch has shown me a way of making money without crime and changed the way I earn a living. I can show I’m a better man.Aaron Duggan (Gunaikurnai/Wurundjeri)

Creating new pathways through art and cultural learning.

We provide art, cultural and arts industry support to First Nations people currently in, or recently released, from Victorian prisons. Our aim is to reduce the rate of reoffending by encouraging the exploration of identity and culture through art.

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Latest News

—We Sit in Circle wraps up a powerful second year. —Immerse yourself in art, workshops and talks this NAIDOC Week. —Ash Thomas explores ceramics through Slow Clay scholarship award. —Celebrating 10 years of the Aboriginal Arts Policy. —29 Year Anniversary of the ‘Bringing Them Home’ Report. —Confined 17 Awards Winners.