This February, the Wycheproof Railway Station will transform into a space of storytelling, healing, and connection as part of the “Visions of Tomorrow” workshops and exhibition.

Guided by Gunditjmara and Wotjobaluk artist Tanisha Lovett and Barkindji Ngiyampaa Maligundidj artist Tracy Wise, the “Visions of Tomorrow” initiative provides up to ten participants with an opportunity to explore artistic traditions, reflecting on their own connections and local history.

Much like the brushstrokes of European masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer, which capture the essence of their societies, values, and historical moments, the art of the Barengi Gadjin people encodes a history that is also profound.

Each symbol tells a story, embodying spiritual and environmental knowledge passed through generations, offering a living archive of heritage and wisdom.

“Working collaboratively, we discover the shared feelings that connect us – resilience, hope, and the desire for understanding – helping us to better appreciate where each of us comes from,” said Mayor Cr Alan Getley.

“When we take the time to reflect, it inspires us to contribute to a more compassionate future.”

Free Workshop
The free two-day workshop, will encourage participants to explore their own community and family connections, drawing on enduring symbols of resilience and belonging. They will express their stories through art and gain foundational skills in exhibition curation, culminating in a private “friends and family” gathering on Sunday afternoon.

Workshops Details
Date: Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9, 2025 – includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on both days.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. each day.

Location: Wycheproof Railway Station, Railway Place, Wycheproof.

Places are limited, to register, call 1300 520 520, or send an email to: buloke@buloke.vic.gov.au

The workshops will lead to a public “Visions of Tomorrow” exhibition hosted by the Wycheproof Community Resource Centre on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Light refreshments will be available from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m..

The exhibition date also marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008.

This initiative is funded through the Australian and Victorian Government’s Community Recovery Hubs Program.