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
ANU PATEL: RECENT WORKS
Tuesday 8 July - Thursday 23 August • CS Gallery
This exhibition features bold new studio work by Anuradha Patel. Focused on laser-cut metal work, prints and papercuts, works in this exhibition are inspired by the traditional technique of paper cutting. Anu draws on her own Indian folk art tradition as a celebration of daily life and ritual, referencing interaction between humans and animals, and reverence for all life forms. The exhibition also features three stunning window designs commissioned specially for CS Gallery.
Join Anu’s papercut workshop surrounded by her own giant papercuts, metal work and beautiful watercolours. Hear from the artist about her work while you make something of your own.
Saturday 14 July • 10am -1pm • CS Gallery
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Paper-cut Colour! - Community Art Exhibition
Tuesday 3 July – Thursday 23 Aug • Melton Library and Learning Hub
This exhibition celebrates our arts learning community who participated in Anu Patel’s ‘Paper-cut Colour’ workshops in Autumn. Come and see how different community members used coloured paper to explore different paper cutting techniques from all over the world. Age-old symbols of unity, longevity, peace and love have all contributed to a beautiful shared art-making experience!
Join the opening event workshop to celebrate this exhibition and congratulate all of our community participants.
Papercut Colour! • Workshop and Opening Event
Saturday 21 July • 10am -1pm • Melton Library
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More about Anu Patel
Anuradha Patel is a public artist, sculptor and paper cutout artist living in Bacchus Marsh, with a long career in public art projects in both Australia and the U.K. She delivered major public art projects in the UK, including in Charlton Crescent Subway, and Peace Garden in Birmingham. Recent Australian projects include the Noble Park underpass refurbishment project, Williamstown Botanic Gardens and Mooroolbark Community Centre. Her studio based work is also represented in many collections.
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