Glen Eira Council
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National Reconciliation Week
Our vision for reconciliation is a unified, respectful and thriving community that embraces Australia's First Peoples for their experiences of the past, their resilience in the present and their aspirations for the future. Each year we explore themes of reconciliation through a week of insightful free events.
Native Flora & Fauna Tours
Kulin Nation bushtukka woman Cassie Fisher-Patterson will host flora and fauna tours. Cassie will share her extensive knowledge of traditional and medicinal uses of native plants, and how to identify edible native plants.
Saturday 1 June
First session: 10.30am–11.15am
Second session: 11.30am–12.15pm
Third session: 12.30pm–1.15pm
Fourth session: 1.30pm–2.15pm
Mallanbool Reserve, Leila Road, Murrumbeena
FREE! Bookings required.
StoryTime takeover: Mr Beaky
Join us in the library for a special StoryTime full of stories, songs and rhymes.
We are honoured to host Taungurung artist and author Cassie Fisher-Patterson, who will enchant us with a special reading of her book, An Important Message from Mr Beaky.
The reading will be followed by a Mr Beaky inspired craft session.
Sunday 2 June, 2pm
Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub
Suitable for ages 3 and up.
FREE! Bookings are not required.
National Sorry Day
Join us as we come together as a community to honour the journey towards healing and reconciliation on this significant day of remembrance and reflection. Immerse yourself in an evening of cultural celebration, featuring an interactive performance by Djirri Djirri Dancers and engage in arts and crafts activities. The evening includes a Smoking Ceremony, followed by a Welcome to Country and an address from the Mayor. Additionally, explore the Gallery to experience the Confined 15 exhibition, showcasing over 400 artworks by more than 380 First Nations artists.
Sunday 26 May, 3pm–5pm
Glen Eira City Council – Auditorium
FREE! Bookings required.
Confined 15
Presented by The Torch
Friday 3 May– Sunday 2 June
Confined 15 includes artworks by First Nations artists currently in or recently released from prisons across Victoria. Featuring a diverse selection of over 400 artworks by more than 380 artists.Confined 15 presents a strong visual metaphor for the over-representation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system and showcases the power of culture in the process of healing and reconnection.
Live painting by Torch artists
Saturday 4 May, 1pm–4pm
Sunday 5 May, 1pm–4pm
Saturday 11 May, 1pm–4pm
Saturday 18 May, 1pm–4pm
Sunday 19 May, 1pm–4pm
Saturday 25 May, 1pm–4pm
Sunday 26 May, 1pm–4pm
Saturday 1 June, 1pm–4pm
Sunday 2 June, 1pm–4pm
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
FREE! Bookings not required.
J. Kirby, Wadi Wadi/Wemba Wemba peoples
Ceremony Grounds 2023 | Acrylic on canvas | 62 x 80 cm
Artwork Story
These are the ceremony grounds of the Murray River people of Swan Hill. The life of the Murray and the spirits of our old people are where our ceremonial grounds are. Floor talk with The Torch Creative Director, Kent Morris, and an artist from The Torch. Learn more about The Torch and the themes explored in the exhibition with The Torch Creative Director, Kent Morris, and an artist from the exhibition.
Thursday 30 May, 1pm
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
FREE! Bookings are not required.
Olivia Meg
Live Sunday Sessions Performance by Olivia Meg
Join us for live music in the Gallery on the second Sunday of every month!
Get ready to be captivated by the versatile vocals of Olivia Meg. Blending elements of indie folk and rock, Olivia has coined her own genre “sad girl indie folk rock”, reflecting her refusal to conform to norms and her dedication to authenticity. Her music delves into the depths of human emotions, offering candid and reflective lyrics that strike a chord with listeners.
Sunday 12 May, 2pm and 3pm(two 45-minute sessions)
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
FREE! Bookings required.
Sonia Torres Strait Islands people | For Our Murri Mob.2023 | Raffia and acrylic on gum nut | 11 x 30cm
Confined 15 First Nations Weaving Workshop
With an artist from The Torch
Come and learn Indigenous weaving techniques with an artist from The Torch, surrounded by the amazing works on display in the Confined 15 exhibition.
Listen to the artist’s family’s stories about the cultural tradition of weaving and learn how to make a woven basket or a piece of jewellery.
Sunday 12 May, 10am–12pm
Glen Eira City Council Gallery
Suitable for adults, all materials supplied.
Tickets: $5 per person. Booking required.
Applications open for Gallery Two 2025
We are currently accepting applications for exhibitions in Gallery Two for 2025. We welcome applications from local emerging artists, schools and community groups.
Exhibiting in Gallery Two is free — curatorial advice and installation assistance is available to support first-time exhibitors.
For more information about hiring Gallery Two, including selection criteria, visit our website.
Applications close Friday, 19 July 2024.
Harlinah Teoh exhibition | Larapinta: A Botanical Journey | Gallery Two installation view | 17 August – 3 September 2023
My Brother Jack
Entries are now open for the annual My Brother Jack Awards.
The My Brother Jack Awards is a short story and poetry Award for anyone who lives, works or studies in Glen Eira.
Whether you're a budding writer or a seasoned wordsmith, this is your chance to shine and share the stories that define our community.
For more information visit the Glen Eira Libraries website.
Submissions close Monday 1 July, 5pm.
Kevin Heinze GROW information sessions
Are you a young person with a disability who has an interest in horticulture or know someone who does? GROW Glen Eira can help find the right job!
GROW Glen Eira is an exciting and innovative all abilities horticulture training program run by Kevin Heinze Grow in partnership with Glen Eira City Council.
The program is currently recruiting for the 2024/2025 program.
If you'd like to ask questions or find out more, attend one of our information sessions or visit our website.
Past Grow Glen Eira participant Mason
Wednesday 8 May, 5.30pm–6.30pm (online)
Wednesday 22 May, 5.30pm–7pm(face-to-face)
Glen Eira Town Hall — Caulfield Cup Room