Free artist talk and workshop at Wangaratta Library

Published on 03 June 2026

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Wangaratta Library will host Changemakers, a travelling exhibition from the Museum of Australian Democracy, from Monday 1 June to Saturday 11 July, featuring a free artist talk and hands-on workshop.

Created by artist Dr Tal Fitzpatrick, the exhibition showcases eight textile banners which draw on historic visual protest traditions, including women’s suffrage campaigns.

Like their forerunners, Tal’s banners make visible the challenges women face, highlighting contemporary issues including inequality and violence, and underscoring the role economic empowerment can play in helping to prevent and reduce that harm.

The public is invited to attend a free artist talk and a 2.5-hour banner-making workshop, offering an opportunity to learn about craftivism and create a piece reflecting personal ideas for change.

Craftivists celebrate and subvert cliched notions of needlecraft and other ‘women’s work’ to bring attention to a range of social justice issues.

Loueen Twyford, Wangaratta Library Coordinator “This is an opportunity for the community to engage with the exhibition, exchange ideas and create something meaningful that reflects their own perspective on change.”

When Saturday 13 June

  • 10.30am artist talk
  • 12.00-2.30pm banner making workshop

Where Wangaratta Library, 21 Docker St

FREE, bookings are essential. Book online or contact Library staff

https://events.humanitix.com/host/wangaratta-library

5721 2366, library@wangaratta.vic.gov.au 

 

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