International Women's Day Celebrations

Next date: Saturday, 07 March 2026 | 10:30 AM to 02:30 PM

We invite you to our International Women's Day celebrations at Baluk Arts featuring:

10.30am opening celebrations of our curated exhibition
11am yarning circle and inspiring stories of culture, creativity, and career with Indigenous women from Baluk Arts
1pm weaved bracelet workshop with Taungwurrung Artist Sammy Trist (see our other event listing to book)

IWD Exhibition

This curated exhibition showcases various interpretations of badjur (woman) by our Baluk Arts members. Featured artworks have been created across a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, and weaving.

Enjoy a cup of Jala Jala native teas whilst you browse the works in the exhibition.

Yarning Circle

Baluk Arts Indigenous artists will be sharing their unique story, career journey, and creative process, through a yarning circle and conversation at 11am. They each have a strong connection to their culture through their creative arts practice.

Featuring:

Terrie Stewart, a proud Taungurung woman and contemporary Aboriginal weaver. Weaving is central to Terrie’s cultural practice and identity. Living away from her ancestral Country, she uses weaving as a way to reconnect with culture, story and belonging. Alongside her artistic practice, Terrie worked for 35 years in the Victorian Criminal Justice System, where she advocated for and supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
-Aimee McCartney, is a Taungurung, Wotjobaluk, Wemba Wemba and Boon Wurrung woman. Aimee is a current serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force, contemporary artist and has extensive professional experience in State and Federal Government agencies. Culture has been ever present in her life and shapes her creative work.
Vicki Thomas, Bunurong and Trawlwoolway woman. She is a member of the Bunurong Land Council and is an active member in her local community, mentoring younger artists. Over 35+ years in the beauty industry has given her an eye for detail and colour. Vicki feels a sense of connection to her culture when painting.
Sherryn Antonopoulos, a Taungurung Woman, with over 40 years of management experience. In addition to her corporate career, she has worked with Taungurung land and water councils. Creating art allows her to connect to her culture, and relax, reflect and rejuvenate.

We hope you can enjoy us for this truly special event.

Weaved Bracelet workshop

With Taungwurrung Cultural Educator and Artist Sammy Trist. Sammy’s art is a living reflection of her deep connection to Country. She brings Kulin stories and landscapes to life through her multidisciplinary practice. Come and hear stories of country while learning an ancient craft where you will have the opportunity to create two weaved bracelets with raffia. All materials and instruction will be provided. Australian native infused teas by Jala Jala Treats will be available for you to enjoy.

Attendance is for adults and children aged 15+. Places are limited.