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Baluk Arts

Baluk Arts is an Aboriginal led and owned non-profit Art Centre situated on the land of the Bunurong people, in Mount Eliza, Victoria.

Baluk Arts is an urban Aboriginal community arts centre making waves in the art world. Based in Mount Eliza, Victoria. Baluk supports artistic, career and audience development for artists of the Bayside, Peninsula and greater Melbourne. Baluk Arts also works on a project basis throughout Victoria and wider Australia. Baluk artists are from diverse Aboriginal backgrounds from all over Australia and

artworks created reflect themes of identity in a contemporary cultural context. Baluk is a local Bunurong and Boonwurrung word meaning many or group of people and this reflects the diversity of our artists and their work. Our emerging and established artists hail from all over Australia and their art expressed their identity and cultural heritage in a contemporary context. Through Baluk Arts, family groups and members of the stolen generation have reconnected with their culture and express their histories through strong artistic practice to support their cultural and creative wellbeing. Baluk Arts encourages community development, youth leadership, participation and interaction, and Indigenous governance through innovative arts practice. The range of artworks and gifts created by Baluk Artists include clap sticks, carvings of wood, stone and bone, painting, works on paper, natural jewellery, weaving, kelp works, handmade cards, books, scarves, t-towels and sculptures. These are available to purchase through our exhibition program in our gallery and throughout the year in partner galleries throughout Melbourne. Not only is the purchase on Aboriginal artwork through Baluk Arts an investment in the potential of an artist and their work it also directly benefits our artists through access to materials, studio space and professional development opportunities.

03/06/2026

As part of our NAIDOC 2026 celebrations, join us for a special exhibition celebrating family, culture, and the work of two generations side by side.

‘Babin Wandaang – Father’s Spirit’ showcases the artwork of acclaimed Waradjuri artist Uncle Kevin Williams alongside his son, emerging Waradjuri and Gunnai Kurnai artist Brayden Williams. This proudly marks the first father and son exhibition presented at Baluk Arts.

Babin Wandaang means Father’s Spirit and reflects the deep cultural knowledge and creative connections passed down through generations of their family.

Reflecting on the exhibition, Uncle Kevin shares, “The exhibition has been inspired by the Spirit of my Father and my Grandfather. It is from their support and influence over the many years growing up around them watching them and seeing them firsthand what they did and how they created their artwork and artifacts that we are able to create the artwork for this exhibition.”

Uncle Kevin Williams has been a professional artist for over 40 years. His artworks notably feature Waradjuri Markings, which along with his childhood growing up at Narrandera and Warangesda Mission at Darlington Point, on Waradjuri country, play a significant role in shaping his artistic practice. His artwork is widely collected and has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

This exhibition marks a significant milestone as the first major exhibition for Brayden Williams. Drawing inspiration from abstract impressionism, the environment, and the stories shared by his grandparents, Brayden’s paintings are layered with bold colour and movement. Select works incorporate Waradjuri markings, reflecting his connection to culture and family.

We warmly invite you to join us for opening celebrations on Saturday 4th of July from 2pm.

Meet the artists and hear from them firsthand as they share the stories and inspirations behind their artwork and creative practice. Uncle Kevin and Brayden will also present an artist talk at 2.45pm.

We hope you can join us. For any enquiries, please contact [email protected]

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RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/babin-wandaang-fathers-spirit-exhibition-tickets-1990461403640

01/06/2026

Now on show: Uncle Nick Kupetsky at Bendigo Bank Mt Eliza | 21 May – 2 July, 2026

Thank you to for providing the space for us to display Uncle Nick's work

Featured artworks:
Uncle Jack
Young William Lane
Native Aboriginal Girl Truganini
Mathinna With Possum

Uncle Nick Kupetsky is a Palawa man from central Lutruwita Tasmania and is a lifelong creative practitioner.

His multi-media practice explores the deep and dark ancestral histories of Palawa country, as well as the artist's own private moments of cultural discovery and revelation. When painting Country, Uncle Nick takes a mental image of places that feel energetic and vibrate with history. He returns to the memory over time, forming feeling and truth, before putting it onto canvas.

Uncle Nick is known for painting friends, ancestors, and cultural leaders, and has been exhibited by the National Gallery of Victoria for these works.

Dedicated to the erasure of historical amnesia, Uncle Nick reminds his audience to remain critical of the things we are taught to value as truth, asking only that we listen.

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27/05/2026

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (May 27th - June 3rd).

This year's theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is “All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.”

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25/05/2026

Today, May 26th, we observe Sorry Day. National Sorry Day is held each year, to remember and acknowledge the Stolen Generations and the history of forcible removals of children from their families and its ongoing impacts. The date marks the anniversary of the tabling of Bringing them home: Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families to the Australian Parliament in 1997.

The colour purple is often associated with Sorry Day. This is the colour of the Native Hibiscus flower used by Stolen Generations survivors to recognise the scattering of the Stolen Generations and their strength and resilience. The flower survives in harsh conditions, and the purple colour has been adopted as a symbol of compassion and healing.

At Baluk Arts, we pause to remember the Stolen Generations and acknowledge the profound grief and loss experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Baluk Arts acknowledges the missing children who were never found and those who were not able to return home.

We would like to thank 'Close Knit Friends' of Mount Eliza for creating this beautiful display of Sorry Day Flowers and Amanda of Windmill & Roses for providing the yarn! 💜

(Credits: Robyn Helms, Julie Troner, Jilly Petit, Carolyn Gasgoyne, Caroline Heale, Denise Keele, Sue Manson, Jane Irving, Cath Hogen.)

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24/05/2026

Join Sammy for a feather earring workshop at Baluk Arts!

Come and hear stories of country while, while you design your own pair of earrings using natural materials and silver findings.

This workshop will be facilitated by Taungwurrung Cultural Educator and Artist Sammy Trist. Her art is a living reflection of her deep connection to country. She brings Kulin stories and landscapes to life through her multidisciplinary practice.

All materials an instruction will be provided.

While you're there, enjoy Australian native infused teas by Jala Jala Treats.

Attendance is welcome for adults and children aged 15+.

For more information, please call the gallery on 0497 004 179 or email [email protected]

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/feather-earring-workshop-tickets-1989885390770

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19/05/2026

We have a fresh new curation of artwork on display in our front gallery. Full of warm colours to brighten up these cool autumn days!

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17/05/2026

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Community First Development and a group of inspiring First Peoples from all over the globe to Baluk Arts. It was wonderful to spend time together, share stories, and showcase the incredible work of our artists.

Thank you to Aunty Patsy Smith and Aunty Yvonne Luke for generously sharing your time and knowledge with us. We are also immensely grateful for the ongoing support provided by Community First Development. We’re looking forward to hanging out again soon!

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13/05/2026

Baluk Arts would like to thank for her generous donation of linocut tools, paper and paints (some of which are pictured).

These were used by Baluk Arts members in a recent linocut workshop faciliated by Taungwurrung artist, Sammy Trist. The artists created a beautiful range of cards which we will be taking to the upcoming Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

Artworks pictured: Gunditjmara woman Nerida Cowling, Noongar woman Tania Banfield, Melukerdee man Isaiah Columbine, Melukerdee man James Columbine, and Taungwurrung woman Sammy Trist

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29/04/2026

Artist Spotlight | Aimee McCartney

Congratulations to Baluk Arts artist Aimee McCartney on being selected for the Women in Louvre II exhibition in Paris!

Women in Louvre II is an exhibition celebrating the vision and stories of selected international women artists. Featured artworks highlighted the diversity and talent of women working in contemporary art all over the world. We are so excited for Aimee to have this opportunity.

Aimee is a proud Taungurung, Wotjobaluk, Wemba Wemba, and Boon Wurrung woman. As an emerging contemporary Aboriginal artist, Aimee’s vibrant approach blends bright colours and textures with her strong cultural and ancestral identity.

We are looking forward to presenting Aimee's solo exhibition at Baluk Arts this August. To register your interest, please contact [email protected]

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Address

5 Davies Avenue
Melbourne, VIC
3930

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 3am

Website

https://balukarts.org.au/

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