Latrobe Regional Gallery - July 2026
Latrobe Regional Gallery launches bold and engaging winter program
This winter season, Latrobe Regional Gallery (LRG) presents a suite of bold, playful and thought-provoking exhibitions designed to captivate visitors of all ages.
Galleries 1 and 2 feature ‘Anatomy Lessons’, a major touring exhibition by artist Michele Beevors. Showcasing life-size, hand-knitted animal skeletons created over 17 years, the exhibition explores climate change, animal rights and the human responsibility to care for the natural world. Blending beauty with unease, it invites eco-conscious audiences and families alike to reflect on environmental loss and our shared future.
Cheryl Cook, The Pink Forest, 2026. Natural inks on cotton. 61 x 31 cm.
Gallery 3 presents ‘Gathered Threads: Lyrical Practices’, featuring nine Victorian textile artists whose work emphasises sustainable practices. Using overlooked materials such as discarded fabrics, mass-produced cloth and undervalued fibres, the exhibition highlights creativity rooted in reuse and renewal, appealing to crafters, textile enthusiasts and those interested in mindful making.
‘Strange Company: Unusual, Unseen and Overlooked Works from the Collection’, exhibiting in Galleries 4 and 5, is an eclectic selection of works drawn from the LRG Collection. Ranging from playful and experimental, to bold and unsettling, the exhibition highlights rarely seen works that challenge expectations and spark curiosity.
Gallery 6 comes alive with ‘ARCA ARCADE: Round One’, where playable arcade machines are wrapped in designs inspired by te ao M?ori and the distinctive styles of Aotearoa New Zealand’s eminent artists. This immersive exhibition offers a nostalgic yet contemporary experience, blending gaming culture with artistic expression.
The Lane - Kids Space transforms into ‘Strange World’, a quirky, playful and curious space inspired by ‘Strange Company and Anatomy Lessons’.
Latrobe City Council Mayor, Councillor Sharon Gibson encouraged the community to experience the gallery’s dynamic winter offering.
This winter season, Latrobe Regional Gallery is proud to present a very different and engaging program that offers something for everyone - from thought-provoking, contemporary exhibitions, to playful family-friendly experiences,” the Mayor said.
“It is wonderful to see such an eclectic mix of works on display, showcasing artistic talent while inviting our community to sit back and remember their lost youth, use their curiosity and marvel at what is being created from everyday materials.”
The winter exhibitions were officially launched by the Mayor at the season opening on Saturday June 20, 2026.
LRG is free and open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm.
Workshops
Control Freak Workshop
Saturday August 1, 2026
10.30am to 12.30pm
$10 concession, $15 non-concession
Recommended age: 12+
Arca Arcade: Round One creator Preston McNeil guides participants in building their own arcade-style joystick controller. Each plug-and-play kit includes all components needed to assemble a PC-compatible controller. After building, participants are introduced to DIY arcade software, test their controller, and take it home. No technical experience is required, and teams of two are welcome. Adult supervision is required for participants under 14.
Booking essential – limited to 15 kits only.
This exhibition is supported by the Creative New Zealand; International Presenters Fund.
Bookings
- By phone: 03 5128 5700
- Email: lrg@latrobe.vic.gov.au
- In person: everyday from 10am to 4pm
Street Fighter II Tournament
Sunday August 2, 2026
1pm to 3pm
Cost: Free -
Recommended age: 16+
If you were the champ at your local arcade this is your chance to prove it! Open to all ages and abilities. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes available for tournament winners!
Arca Arcade: Round One creator Preston McNeil presents a Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting tournament. Compete head-to-head in classic side-by-side arcade style against top local players. The event begins with a round-robin stage to determine the top five seeds, followed by a double-elimination finals bracket to crown the champion. This is a friendly event, open to all ages and abilities. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Prizes available for tournament winners! Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your place.
Booking information – RSVP Essential – limited to 21 participants. + Additional waitlist.
Bookings
- By phone: 03 5128 5700
- Email: lrg@latrobe.vic.gov.au
- In person: everyday from 10am to 4 pm
Meet the artists: Gathered Threads – Lyrical Practices
Dijanne Cevaal, Lisa Anderson, Robina Summers, Sarah Louise Ricketts
Saturday August 15, 2026
11am to 12pm
Cost: Free
All ages
Join Gathered Threads: Lyrical Practices artists Dijanne Cevaal, Cheryl Cook, Robina Summers, and Sarah Louise Ricketts, together with curator Juan Rodriguez Sandoval, for an engaging and reflective conversation exploring this unique project. Delving into textiles, fabrics, the project’s humble beginnings, and its remarkable evolution over the past five years, the discussion celebrates Gathered Threads as it marks its fifth anniversary!
Meet the Artists is a series of free, casual, and conversational artist talks that encourage public participation and interaction. Furthermore, these talks aim to present a format that is accessible, supportive, educational and empowering to our local community in the Latrobe City Municipality, and communities beyond.
Bookings
- By phone: 03 5128 5700
- Email: lrg@latrobe.vic.gov.au
- In person: everyday from 10am to 4 pm