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National Exhibitions Touring Support - NETS Victoria Delivering extraordinary contemporary art, craft and design to regional Victoria and beyond. Photograph: Christo Crocker

Header Image: Installation view (detail): 'Great Movements of Feeling' at Latrobe Regional Gallery. Centre: Two channel video by Sue Williamson
Right: Artwork by Nik Pantazopolous
A NETS Victoria touring exhibition, curated by Zara Sigglekow and toured nationally by NETS Victoria 2019-2021.

Today is National Sorry Day, which was first held in Sydney in 1998 and is now commemorated nationally to remember and h...
26/05/2026

Today is National Sorry Day, which was first held in Sydney in 1998 and is now commemorated nationally to remember and honour the Stolen Generations.

Tomorrow is the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, marking a time for reflection, and an acknowledgement that reconciliation is an ongoing journey.

The dates of NRW, 27 May to 3 June, commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.

At NETS Victoria we see great strength in working together to advance understanding and drive collective action toward a future of respect, kindness, appreciation and love for all. When we all care for the success and comfort of our communities, we thrive as a society. In the arts we have a special privilege in working with ideas, materials and processes that afford us insight and inspiration. It is a powerful gift to have access to art and culture, and an important responsibility to deal with all people who make and engage in it with reverence and respect.

While National Reconciliation Week is an excellent time to think about these issues, you can still take action throughout the year to work towards reconciliation.

The artwork is called Gaagal, by Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey.

Image Description:
An aqua block of colour is covered in text that says ALL IN FOR RECONCILIATION and the dates of National Reconciliation Week, 27 MAY – 3 JUNE

Don’t miss ‘Kait James: Red Flags’ now showing at Orange Regional Gallery, NSW until 14 June, 2026. This dynamic and pow...
21/05/2026

Don’t miss ‘Kait James: Red Flags’ now showing at Orange Regional Gallery, NSW until 14 June, 2026.

This dynamic and powerful exhibition has already made a huge impression on audiences on its interstate tour and was recently nominated for the First Nations Project of the Year (Museums & Galleries) at the 2026 Victorian Museums & Gallery Awards.

‘Kait James: Red Flags’ is Wadawurrung artist Kait James’ most ambitious solo exhibition to date. Since 2018, James has been carving out a unique visual language based in the reappropriation of racialised products. Colloquially identified as ‘Aboriginalia’, these mass-produced, commercial objects range from souvenir tea towels and pennant flags to children’s dolls and ceramic figurines. Primarily created from the 1950s through to the 1980s for consumption by non-Indigenous tourists, they depict culturally insensitive and racially stereotyped imagery, designs and motifs.

‘Kait James: Red Flags’ is a Warrnambool Art Gallery exhibition, curated by Aaron Bradbrook and touring nationally with NETS Victoria.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and the Visions of Australia program, and has received development assistance from NETS Victoria’s Exhibition Development Fund, supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

Please visit our website for further information.

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Kait James
Ngurambang (Orange) 2024
wool felt, water-based opaque pigment, water-based glue and metallic foil, screen printed on synthetic felt
120 x 80 cm

Courtesy of the artist and Neon Parc
Photo: Christian Capurro

‘Ngurambang’ means ‘home’ or Country’ in Wiradjuri language, spoken by the Traditional Owners of the Orange region.

Image Description:
Orange flag banner with a pink stripe at the top, features the word ‘NGURAMBANG’ written in blue and pink. A pink and green coloured snake is pictured next to the word.

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_We are thrilled that two wonderful projects we were able to support have received High Commendation at the 2026 Victori...
04/05/2026

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We are thrilled that two wonderful projects we were able to support have received High Commendation at the 2026 Victorian Museums & Galleries Awards - presented by and

We congratulate all who were involved with ‘EXCHANGE’, produced by Blak Dot Gallery.

HIGHLY COMMENDED:
Blak Dot Gallery for EXCHANGE

Judges’ comments:
A beautiful and important exhibition that challenges systems through creative expression, truth telling, and cultural authority. Each artist addresses very different but equally important issues and experiences of First Nations persons and communities. The innovative approach to exhibition development analyses western systems, reframing the conceptual underpinning of ‘exchange’ to the Indigenous methodology of relationality—working to reframe curatorial practice itself. There is a strong demonstrated impact for emerging writers and artists, with impressive reach for local communities through an independent gallery.

Now celebrating their 32nd year, the Awards acknowledge and highlight outstanding achievements across the museum, gallery and community collecting sector.

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Image credit:
Janty Blair with Kimba Thompson and Maree Clarke from Blak Dot Gallery, highly commended First Nations Project of the Year, 2026 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards. Photo: Peter Casamento.



Image Description:
1. Three people stand holding an award certificate on stage, smiling.
2. In a darkened gallery space of black walls, three glass cubes containing woven photographic images sit on three plinths, while two more glass cubes are attached to a wall on which there is a large photographic image of ocean and sky.

_We are thrilled that two wonderful projects we were able to support have received High Commendation at the 2026 Victori...
04/05/2026

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We are thrilled that two wonderful projects we were able to support have received High Commendation at the 2026 Victorian Museums & Galleries Awards - presented by and

We congratulate all who were involved with ‘HOME25: Invisible Cities’, produced by City of Dandenong and curated by Miriam La Rosa.

HIGHLY COMMENDED:
City of Greater Dandenong for HOME25

Judges’ comments:
The judges were impressed by the idea of holding the exhibitions in different locations within the community, including non-traditional exhibition spaces. The project promotes the City of Greater Dandenong as a welcoming and inclusive place which supports personal and cultural expression’.

Now celebrating their 32nd year, the Awards acknowledge and highlight outstanding achievements across the museum, gallery and community collecting sector.

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Image credit:
Janty Blair with Miriam La Rosa from Greater City of Dandenong, highly commended Medium Project of the Year (Museum), 2026 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards. Photo: Peter Casamento.

Image Description:
1. Two people stand holding an award certificate on stage, smiling.
2. A large photographic image stands among plants, chairs and tables in an outdoor public area.

_Presenting the best of Australian contemporary art across the country provides regional audiences with more than just a...
20/04/2026

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Presenting the best of Australian contemporary art across the country provides regional audiences with more than just an opportunity to see and experience the art itself. Supporting exhibitions with talks, performances and workshops offers knowledge transfer, skill development, and professional capacity building.

For ‘Between Waves’ visit to the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre in Mt Gambier, for example, artist Cassie Sullivan delivered a print workshop with John Robinson (of Moving Creature Studio) – offering direct insight from an exhibiting artist and print specialist. Some really terrific artwork was produced in a supportive learning environment, encouraging experimentation and creative responses to our world.

‘Between Waves’  is an exhibition developed by the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) touring nationally with NETS Victoria, curated by Jessica Clark.  
This project has been supported by Creative Victoria through the Yalingwa Visual Arts Initiative and the NETS Victoria Exhibition Development Fund; and the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program.  
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James Howard is a Jaadwa song-man and composer with a contemporary music practice that investigates the soundscapes of C...
09/04/2026

James Howard is a Jaadwa song-man and composer with a contemporary music practice that investigates the soundscapes of Country and place. He approaches the process of composing as a way to reconnect with his Indigenous heritage, often layering personal and family narratives into long-form, improvised ambient works. Howard utilises electronic instruments and production techniques, merging voice, analogue synthesizers, samples and field recordings.

‘Subterranean frequencies’ is at The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre until 26 April as part of ‘Between Waves’.

‘Between Waves’ is an exhibition developed by the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) touring nationally with NETS Victoria, curated by Jessica Clark.

James Howard,
‘Subterranean frequencies’, 2023 (detail).
Installation view, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. Commissioned by ACCA. Courtesy the artist. Photograph: Andrew Curtis.

Image Description: Close up of several black audio speakers and cables against a grey background.

Between Waves is an exhibition developed by the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) touring nationally with NETS Victoria, curated by Jessica Clark. 
This project has been supported by Creative Victoria through the Yalingwa Visual Arts Initiative and the NETS Victoria Exhibition Development Fund; and the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program. 

Combining autobiography, incisive analysis and wry humour, Kait James’ practice reveals a deep reverence for her culture...
02/04/2026

Combining autobiography, incisive analysis and wry humour, Kait James’ practice reveals a deep reverence for her culture alongside a glimpse into a shared ‘Australian’ First Nations experience.

The exhibition ‘Kait James: Red Flags’ opens 11 April at Orange Regional Gallery, NSW, on Wiradjuri Country.

Kait James
‘Colonial Load’ 2024
acrylic yarn, cotton, digital printed cotton, felt
150 x 140 x 10 cm
Courtesy of the artist and Neon Parc
Photo: Christian Capurro

Image Description: On a green background, bold yellow and pink letters say ‘BLAK WASHING’. In the centre, a dark-skinned man sits on a rock with a shield and spear-like objects and out of a speech bubble it is written, ‘I JUST DROPPED THE COLONIAL LOAD OFF AT THE POOL’.

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and the Visions of Australia program, and has received development assistance from NETS Victoria’s Exhibition Development Fund, supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

‘Consigned to oblivion’ is a suite of large-scale white ochre and charcoal paintings on linen, the size and scale of whi...
24/03/2026

‘Consigned to oblivion’ is a suite of large-scale white ochre and charcoal paintings on linen, the size and scale of which is reflective of a standard museum archival shelf. Across their layered and tactile surfaces, Matthew Harris has rendered a series of white boxes that sit in darkness, waiting. The installation formally references traditions of minimalism and seriality to draw attention to the relentless and repetitious efforts of museums and collecting institutions, and the ongoing history of gate-keeping that has denied Aboriginal ancestral remains and culturally significant objects and materials the right to return to home. In doing so, Harris emphasises the secrets, the lies, and this macabre history of collecting, and the role of contemporary art practice in shedding light in the dark.

‘Consigned to oblivion’ is at Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre until 26 April as part of ‘Between Waves’.

‘Between Waves’ is an exhibition developed by the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) touring nationally with NETS Victoria, curated by Jessica Clark.

Matthew Harris,
‘Consigned to oblivion’ 2023 (detail),
ochre, charcoal, and acrylic binder on linen.
198 x 167 cm,
Installation view, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne 2023.
Commissioned by ACCA. Courtesy the artist and FUTURES, Melbourne.
Photograph: Andrew Curtis.

Image Description: A close-up cropped image of paintings with textured surfaces. Paintings depict archival type boxes in an off-white colour on grey shelves.


Kait James has made individual artworks exclusively for tour venues across the continent, relevant and connected to Coun...
17/03/2026

Kait James has made individual artworks exclusively for tour venues across the continent, relevant and connected to Country, as context-sensitive work for local audiences. This flag is for Wangaratta Art Gallery – where her current exhibition is being housed for only a few more days!

Kait James
Woka (Green) 2024
wool felt, water-based opaque pigment, water-based glue and metallic foil, screen printed on synthetic felt
120 x 80 cm
Courtesy of the artist and Neon Parc
Photo: Christian Capurro

‘Woka’ means ‘Country’ and ‘ground’ in Bangerang language, spoken by the Traditional Owners of the Wangaratta area.

Image Description:
Green flag banner with a blue stripe at the top, features the word ‘Woka’ written in pink. A gold koala with an Aboriginal flag on its overalls stands next to the word with its arms pointing up.


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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and the Visions of Australia program, and has received development assistance from NETS Victoria’s Exhibition Development Fund, supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

Please visit our website for further information.

‘Between Waves’ continues its wide-reaching national tour, and is currently exhibiting at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural ...
05/03/2026

‘Between Waves’ continues its wide-reaching national tour, and is currently exhibiting at the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre in South Australia. Featuring ten ambitious new commissions by artists and collectives who variously explore visible and invisible energy fields set in motion by these ideas, ‘Between Waves’ illuminates interconnected shapeshifting ecologies within, beyond and between what can be seen.

‘’Between Waves’ is an ACCA exhibition touring nationally with NETS Victoria, curated by Dr Jessica Clark. 

This project has been supported by Creative Victoria through the Yalingwa Fellowship and NETS Victoria’s Exhibition Development Fund; and the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program. 

Image:
Jazz Money
‘infinite iterative piece’ 2023 (detail)
three-channel video projection, 16:9
duration variable, audio 9:25 mins looped
Created on Gadigal and Budawang Country, with images and footage captured in Australia, USA, Lebanon, Palestine, India and Italy
Commissioned by ACCA
Courtesy the artist

Image Description: A close-up image of broken shells on a beach. The image has white sans-serif text overlaid, reading “where fire floats on the water”.

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‘Kait James: Red Flags’ continues its run this month, at Wangaratta Art Gallery, until 22 March. ‘Kait James: Red Flag...
03/03/2026

‘Kait James: Red Flags’ continues its run this month, at Wangaratta Art Gallery, until 22 March.

‘Kait James: Red Flags’ is Wadawurrung artist Kait James’ most ambitious solo exhibition to date. Since 2018, James has been carving out a unique visual language based in the reappropriation of racialised products. Colloquially identified as ‘Aboriginalia’, these mass-produced, commercial objects range from souvenir tea towels and pennant flags to children’s dolls and ceramic figurines. Primarily created from the 1950s through to the 1980s for consumption by non-Indigenous tourists, they depict culturally insensitive and racially stereotyped imagery, designs and motifs.

Image:
Kait James
I should be so lucky 2024
acrylic yarn, cotton, digital printed cotton, felt, high vis fabric
150 x 140 x 10 cm
Courtesy of the artist and Neon Parc
Photo: Christian Capurro

Image Description:
Neon yellow banner with the word ‘LUCKY’ in bold blue and white checkered print. In the centre, a circle with an illustration of six dark-skinned figures stand in a line against a blue and pink background. Speech bubbles come from four figures, one saying, ‘I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY’ and three saying ‘LUCKY’.

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body, and the Visions of Australia program, and has received development assistance from NETS Victoria’s Exhibition Development Fund, supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

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