Phee Broadway Theatre foyer comes to life with local artwork
Published on 17 July 2024
The Phee Broadway Theatre foyer exhibition program kicks off in July with a selection of local artists taking over the space.
Mount Alexander Shire Council is proud to announce the exhibiting artists, who will display their artwork over the next twelve months.
The theatre, which is located at Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine, is a community gathering place, where creativity is fostered and people connect.
The program will feature something for everyone to enjoy, with new two-dimensional work changing over every two months.
Exhibitions in the 2024-2025 program include wire and textile works, woodwork collages, mosaics, works on paper, and contemporary and traditional paintings of local landscapes
Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Manager of Economy and Culture, Merryn Tinkler, said that Council is proud to be able to support local artists through the Phee Broadway Theatre foyer exhibition program.
“We have such a passionate and creative artistic community in our shire, and it’s wonderful to be able to show our support by providing a free and professional space for them to flex their skills.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the diverse selection of artwork on display over the next twelve months.
“It’s always a treat to walk through the space and be surprised by the vibrant artwork that awaits you.
“I encourage everyone to stop by and take in the incredible artwork made by members of our very own community.”
The first exhibition opens on Wednesday 24 July, with the last show opening in May 2025.
The theatre foyer is located in the same building as the Castlemaine Library at Mechanics Lane, and follows the same opening hours.
For more information about the program and the exhibiting artists visit our Phee Broadway Theatre foyer page.
Full exhibition program 2024-2025
24 July 2024 – 2 Sept 2024
Light’s Cutting Edge
Gayle Cykner
This exhibition by Gayle Cykner explores the stuff all around us, our environment, much of which we take for granted. Drawn to light and shadow, Gayle’s work focuses on the minutia of life, and its colour and shape.
4 Sept 2024 – 21 October 2024
SUNRISE
Windarring
With a focus on Native Birds and animals, Windarring artists, who are people with various disabilities, have come together as a group, combining their imagination and skills in craft, woodwork and art to proudly create impressive collages.
23 Oct 2024 – 16 Dec 2024
Mosaics by Julie
Julie Shaw
This exhibition features the mosaic work of local artist Julie Shaw who uses tiles, crockery and found materials to create a variety of colourful images, including people, gardens and cities. It is a celebration of the mosaic medium, and explores the potential for different designs and approaches to making mosaic work.
18 Dec 2024 – 3 Feb 2025
Joy Ahead
Jody Galvin
This exhibition is a series of wire/paper works made by emerging artist Jody Galvin. Jody paints abstract acrylic works on paper and hand crochets copper wire forms, then joins the two mediums together. The exhibition is an opportunity to forget about the darkness in the world for a moment and enjoy the bright colours and beautiful shadows that the work creates, creating a sense of positivity and joy ahead!
5 Feb 2025 – 24 March 2025
Creations from Agitation Hill
Leonie Auhl, Gary Beaumont, Jill Brennan, Amanda Fennessy, Marianne Heard, Julie Henchman, Brian Heydon, Richard Hollis, Allison Howarth, Christine King, Beverley Larwell, Suki Lee, Lesley Little, Chris Moule, Vivien Pells.
This group exhibition features Agitation Artists, a social group with a desire to learn and expand knowledge on art and creativity. It includes members’ explorations of different mediums including prints, pastel, mixed media, collage, watercolour, oil painting, gouache, acrylic and photography. Education in art is one of the main aims of the group, and members are welcome anytime.
26 Mar 25 – 5 May 2025
World Views
Brian Heydon
This exhibition of oil on canvas explores beautiful landscapes from Australia and Europe. Brian Heydon shares his vision of the landscape about him, and the environments portrayed range from dry sclerophyll in inland Australia to rich and verdant coastal scenes in Iberia. The paintings depict pristine landscapes without human forms or cultural modifications, representing idealised natural environments free of the clutter of daily urban life.
7 May 25 – 23 June 2025
Arts Space 25
Sonia and Kristina Browning
Well-known local artists Sonia and Kristina Browning present a collection of paintings and printmaking charting their travels, including sights seen and characters captured. Works include acrylics on canvas and works on paper.
Jody Galvin, Shoal of Fish (Detail), 2024, acrylic on paper with hand crocheted copper wire
Sonia Browning, Pilbara Heat, 2020, acrylic on canvas
Gayle Cynker, The Last Post, 2024, oil on canvas
Chris Moule, Three Amigos Revisited, 2023, watercolour