Art Exhibitions
Melton City Council's exhibition program supports local and visiting artists to share their work with the community. We also encourage exhibiting artists to devise public programs and create interactive arts experiences to bring their work alive for visitors.
Current Exhibitions
Botanica
Celebrating 15 Years of the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden
Exhibition dates:
31 Aug to 11 Oct • during Library hours • Caroline Springs Library (CS Gallery) and Melton Library
Opening Event:
7 Sept • 6.30pm • CS Gallery - RSVP required
Celebrating 15 years of the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden, this is an exhibition of new work by four local artists, Sandra Pelly, Katrina Fisicaro, Leianne Ivankovic and Noomi Hart. Focusing on recent landscape and botanical works it includes paintings inspired by our beloved Botanic Garden, as well as scenes from around the region. Join us to celebrate these four local artists at the opening event and arts workshops.
Artist Interviews:
While you are viewing this exhibition you might like to listen to interviews with each artist about their work.
Interview with Katrina Fisicaro:
Transcript - Katrina Fisicaro
Interview with Leianne Ivankovic:
Transcript - Leianne Ivankovic
Interview with Sandra Pelly:
Transcript - Sandra Pelly
Interview with Noomi Hart:
Transcript - Noomi Hart
Arts Workshops:
All below workshops are for ages 18+ and bookings are essential
Drawing Native Gumnuts and Seeds - CS Gallery
Imitate the delicate lines of precious leaves, nuts and seeds with Leianne Ivankovic.
Monday 24 September, 10am –1pm
Friday 5 October, 10am – 1pm
Spring into Abstract Landscapes! - Melton Botanic Garden
Take part in a contemporary landscape session with Katrina Fisicaro
Sunday 30 September, 10.30am - 1.30pm
Tuesday 9 October, 10.30am - 1.30pm
Watercolour Landscapes - Melton Botanic Garden
Noomi Hart guides you in capturing nature in a layered watercolour.
Monday 1 October, 12.30 - 4pm
Thursday 11 October, 9.30am - 1pm
Folk Flower Painting - Raglan Cottage
Learn to create folk art flowers with Sandra Pelly
Tuesday 2 October, 6.30 - 9.30pm
Wednesday 10 October, 6.30 - 9.30pm
Australian Natives – Painting Workshop - Melton Botanic Garden
Join Leianne Ivankovic, painting with acrylic on canvas to capture Australian flowers in bloom.
Sunday 7 October, 10am - 1pm
Kids Workshop
Finger Painting Garden Class (Kids workshop) - Raglan Cottage
What can you make with fingers and paint? An Australian flower garden of course!
Wednesday 26 September, 11.30am - 12.30am
Wednesday 26 September, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Apply for Exhibition Space
Melton City Council also has the capacity to present artworks at several sites across the city, including CS Gallery (Caroline Springs Library), Melton Library and Learning Hub and Melton Civic Centre.
Applications to use are welcome from professional and emerging artists to exhibit work in these spaces. To apply, download and complete the Application Form(PDF, 2MB).
For more information, contact our Arts Engagement and Development Officer 9747 7200 or email: madeleinemc@melton.vic.gov.au
Exhibition Locations and Opening Hours
CS Gallery at Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub
193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs
Monday: 8am – 8pm
Tuesday: 8am – 6pm
Wednesday: 8am – 8pm
Thursday: 8am – 6pm
Friday: 8am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
Melton Library and Learning Hub
31 McKenzie Street, Melton
Monday: 8.30am – 8pm
Tuesday: 8.30am – 8pm
Wednesday: 8.30am – 8pm
Thursday: 8.30 – 8pm
Friday: 8.30am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 1pm – 4pm