CONVERGENCE
Regional Perspectives
26 July - 23 August 2025
This diverse exhibition brings together distinctive artistic voices from regional supported studios in Victoria and Albury.
CONVERGENCE challenges metropolitan-centric narratives by platforming creators whose geographical distance from cultural centres limits broader arts connections and opportunities.
CONVERGENCE features work by seven emerging and mid-career artists whose differing perspectives offer fresh insights into contemporary themes and regional experiences.
Artists featured include Helen Butcher and Jessica Madden (ArtGusto), Stella Childs (The Art Factory Albury), Housecat (Find Your Voice Collective), Stephen Hancock and Alex McKenzie (Artmania), and George Macaronis (Studio 92).
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Artwork images copyright the artists, and all install and opening images by Astrid Mulder Photography.
Stella Childs, Free Drawing I 2025 pencil, pigment brush pen, permanent marker on paper
59.5 x 84 cm. The Art Factory, Albury.
This project was proudly supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants, Creative Victoria, and venue partner Impact Neighbourhoods.
PUBLIC PROGRAMMING
Opening
Saturday 26 July, 2-4pm
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Artist Talk
Saturday 26 July, 1-2pm
In-conversation with artists, studios, and exhibition curator
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In-Conversation
Thursday 7 August, 12-1pm
Conversations with artists, studios, professionals, and guests
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Workshop
Thursday 14 August, 12-1pm
Self-directed art making amongst peers
Exhibition Artists
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Exhibition Artists >
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STELLA CHILDS
THE ART FACTORY
Wiradjuri Country (Albury) -
STEPHEN HANCOCK
ARTMANIA
Bangerang Country (Wangaratta) -
ALEX MCKENZIE
ARTMANIA
Bangerang Country (Wangaratta) -
GEORGE MACARONIS
STUDIO 92
Gulidjan and Gadubanud Country (Colac) -
HOUSECAT
FIND YOUR VOICE COLLECTIVE
Gunditjmara Country (Warrnambool) -
HELEN BUTCHER
ARTGUSTO
Djilang (Geelong) -
JESSICA MADDEN
ARTGUSTO
Djilang (Geelong)
Exhibition Install
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Exhibition Install >
Explore the installation of CONVERGENCE, at Jump Left’s project space in Naarm, Melbourne.
Images by Astrid Mulder.
Opening Event
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Opening Event >
Huge thanks to the artists, studios, project supporters, and guests who joined us for the opening of CONVERGENCE.
Images by Astrid Mulder.
