Town Hall Gallery

Town Hall Gallery Town Hall Gallery is the public art gallery for Boroondara Arts, housed within the beautiful Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Its visual feast of free, contemporary exhibitions and public programs will inspire and challenge the way you think about the world. Town Hall Gallery is the premier arts gallery of the City of Boroondara, located in the Hawthorn Arts Centre. It is a state of the art, curated exhibition venue, consisting of three exhibition spaces as well as an adjacent Community Project Wall. The exhibition progr

amming features a mixture of curated exhibitions, exhibitions from the Town Hall Gallery Collection (supplemented with loans from private and public lenders and institutions), and touring exhibitions. The Hawthorn Community Project Wall is dedicated to emerging artists, community groups and schools in Boroondara. An application process is in place for exhibiting, keep an eye on our page here, and our website, for callouts and deadlines. The new Town Hall Gallery conforms to the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Code of Ethics (2006) and NAVA Code of Practice for the Professional Australian Visual Arts, Craft and Design Sector (2009). To stay on top of all the events, public programs and exhibition news, 'like' our page and follow us on Twitter and Instagram (). This page is monitored during Council business hours, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Friday, not including Public Holidays. For information about expected community behaviour on our social media channels, visit our social media terms of use webpage: https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/social-media-terms-use

Last chance to apply! Applications for the 2027 Community Exhibitions Program close Sunday 14 June 2026, 11:59 pm. This ...
01/06/2026

Last chance to apply! Applications for the 2027 Community Exhibitions Program close Sunday 14 June 2026, 11:59 pm.

This is a free opportunity for artists, community groups and schools in Boroondara to showcase work at Town Hall Gallery in 2027, in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Artist Clara Batton Smith, who exhibited in ‘Common Thread’ (2022) said the program gave her the push she needed:

“It was a really open and welcoming place... since that show I’ve been in 5 or 6 more exhibitions and got a highly commended award. It really upped my courage.”

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the program. Find out more via the link in our bio.

Image: Visitors at the official opening of 'Common Thread', Town Hall Gallery, 2022.

Visit ‘Love from Boroondara’ to see the winning entries of the 2026 Boroondara Photography Competition and vote for your...
29/05/2026

Visit ‘Love from Boroondara’ to see the winning entries of the 2026 Boroondara Photography Competition and vote for your favourite work in the People’s Choice Award.

Photographers of all ages and abilities submitted photographs from the past and present, capturing what they love about the people, places and natural environment in Boroondara.

Showing until Saturday 27 June. Free entry.

Our current community exhibition, ‘Desire Lines’ by Anna Kiparis, explores the unofficial dirt trails that form when wal...
27/05/2026

Our current community exhibition, ‘Desire Lines’ by Anna Kiparis, explores the unofficial dirt trails that form when walkers consistently choose a more direct, or convenient, route instead of following a planned path, known as “desire lines”. Kiparis’ photographs feature local landscapes around Gardiners Creek.

‘Desire Lines’ continues until Saturday 13 June. Free entry.

Images: Installation view, ‘Desire Lines’, Town Hall Gallery, 2026. Photo by Christian Capurro.

Our new major exhibition ‘Slow Read’ is open now. ‘Slow Read’ turns our attention to the printed page and to quiet, del...
22/05/2026

Our new major exhibition ‘Slow Read’ is open now.

‘Slow Read’ turns our attention to the printed page and to quiet, deliberate acts of looking and reading. Multi-disciplinary artworks explore the possibilities of the book format, where artists utilise source materials from personal collections of books, archives and more.

Featuring: Jacky Cheng, Zoë Croggon, Julie Gough, Gracia & Louise, Nadia Hernández, Deborah Kelly, Martin King, David Noonan and Jayda Wilson.

This exhibition continues until Saturday 25 July. Town Hall Gallery is open Mon to Fri, 9 am to 5 pm, and Sat 12 to 4 pm. Free entry.

Image 1: Installation view, ‘Slow Read’, Town Hall Gallery, 2026. Photo by Christian Capurro. Pictured are artworks by Gracia & Louise and Martin King.

Image 2: Installation view, ‘Slow Read’, Town Hall Gallery, 2026. Photo by Christian Capurro. Pictured are artworks by Zoë Croggon.

Image 3: Installation view, ‘Slow Read’, Town Hall Gallery, 2026. Photo by Christian Capurro. Pictured are artworks by Deborah Kelly and Jacky Cheng.

Image 4: Installation view, ‘Slow Read’, Town Hall Gallery, 2026. Photo by Christian Capurro. Pictured are artworks by Nadia Hernández and Julie Gough.

Join us on Wednesday 27 May from 12 to 1 pm for a rare tour of the Town Hall Gallery collections storeroom along with a ...
19/05/2026

Join us on Wednesday 27 May from 12 to 1 pm for a rare tour of the Town Hall Gallery collections storeroom along with a discussion about the importance of public art collections.

The Town Hall Gallery Collection features works by some of Australia’s most significant artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, reflecting on the shared histories, creative spirit and evolving identity of the Boroondara community.

After the tour, stay and enjoy free live music in the gallery as part of The Gallery Series.

Free, registrations essential. Book now via link in bio.

Image: Town Hall Gallery storeroom. Photo by Christian Capurro.

Do you have an old book or poster that is falling apart? Attend this Conservation Masterclass facilitated by Studio M. ...
15/05/2026

Do you have an old book or poster that is falling apart?

Attend this Conservation Masterclass facilitated by Studio M. Vintage Posters where you can learn the basics of paper conservation, including safe handling practices and preservation techniques. Learn how to make a starch paste, an archival adhesive commonly used for paper repair, framing and bookbinding.

You’re also welcome to bring your own sentimental object to get some advice on its preservation and care.

Image courtesy of Studio M. Vintage Posters

Interested in applying for a community exhibition? Join us for an information session this Wednesday 13 May, 5:30 to 6:...
11/05/2026

Interested in applying for a community exhibition?

Join us for an information session this Wednesday 13 May, 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Hawthorn Arts Centre.

Our curators will cover topics including eligibility criteria, exhibition spaces, selection criteria and more. You will also be given an opportunity to ask questions.

Free, bookings essential. For more information visit link in bio.

Image: Visitors at the opening of 'Light Years' by Camberwell Camera Club, Town Hall Gallery, 2023.

The winning entries of the ‘Boroondara Photography Competition: Love from Boroondara’, are now exhibiting at Town Hall G...
06/05/2026

The winning entries of the ‘Boroondara Photography Competition: Love from Boroondara’, are now exhibiting at Town Hall Gallery.

Photographers of all ages and abilities submitted photographs from the past and present, capturing what they love about the people, places and natural environment in Boroondara.

Visit ‘Love from Boroondara’ to vote for your favourite work in the People’s Choice Award. The winner will be announced when the exhibition finishes.

This exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Boroondara Library Service. Free entry.

‘Love from Boroondara’ continues until Saturday 27 June.

Image: Yuxin Yang, detail from ‘Saturday morning café’, 2024, digital photograph, image courtesy of the artist.

Please join us on Saturday 9 May, 1 to 4 pm, for the official opening of our major exhibition ‘Slow Read’ and community ...
02/05/2026

Please join us on Saturday 9 May, 1 to 4 pm, for the official opening of our major exhibition ‘Slow Read’ and community exhibition ‘Desire Lines’ by Anna Kiparis.

‘Slow Read’ turns our attention to the printed page and to quiet, deliberate acts of looking and reading. Presented in partnership with Melbourne Writers Festival.

'Desire Lines' invites reflection on our relationship with nature, the marks we leave behind and the universal impulse to wander.

From 1 to 2 pm, enjoy a guided tour of ‘Slow Read’ with a Town Hall Gallery curator and exhibiting artists Gracia & Louise, Martin King and Zoë Croggon.

Opening speeches and formalities will begin at 2:30 pm.

Free, bookings encouraged. Refreshments available for purchase.

Image: Visitors at the official opening of ‘Aspects of Abstraction: Charles Nodrum Collection’, Town Hall Gallery, 2024.

Our upcoming major exhibition ‘Slow Read’ opens Wednesday 6 May. In an era of constant scrolling and visual saturation, ...
29/04/2026

Our upcoming major exhibition ‘Slow Read’ opens Wednesday 6 May.

In an era of constant scrolling and visual saturation, ‘Slow Read’ turns our attention back to the printed page and to quiet, deliberate acts of looking and reading. Multi-disciplinary artworks explore the possibilities of the book format, where artists utilise source materials from personal collections of books, archives and more. Through collage and assemblage, artists invite us to slow down and engage with these works – allowing our imaginations to wander through poetic new combinations and sometimes unexpected pairings.

Featuring: Jacky Cheng, Zoë Croggon, Julie Gough, Gracia and Louise, Nadia Hernández, Deborah Kelly, Martin King, David Noonan and Jayda Wilson.

Presented in partnership with Melbourne Writers Festival.

Please join us for the official opening on Saturday 9 May, 1 to 4 pm. Free, bookings recommended via link in bio.

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360 Burwood Road
Hawthorn, VIC
3122

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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+61392784770

Website

https://www.bo

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