Justus Jorgensen Retrospective - Permanent Exhibition
This exhibition traces Justus Jorgensen’s development as a painter from his Meldrum period through to his infatuation with the Impressionists, largely concentrating on the still life. The sculptures, medallions, belt buckles and plaques on display highlight the different subject matter Matcham Skipper explored in his work, whether the human figure, mythology or nature.
Justus Jorgensen and Matcham Skipper
Retrospective in the Gallery of the Great Hall
The Upper Gallery
Permanent Exhibition from the Montsalvat Collection
Solar Pinhole Camera Installation by Dylan Negri
Dylan Negri is an emerging photographic artist. Learn about his installation at Montsalvat.
Unpredictable | Exploring Surface - Maryke Henderson
Maryke Henderson explores the surface created by soda vapour glaze and the flame path of fire.
Beyond the Human Imprint
Beyond the Human Imprint invites viewers to step into the untouched world that Michael has dedicated his life to documenting, offering a rare glimpse of the natural world in its purest and most timeless form.
Wilbur Wilde – Blowout in the Barn
March 30th, 2025, at ‘The Montsalvat Barn’, Wilbur has invited along his favourite Blowout members, don’t tell the others.
Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art 2025
The Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art exhibition includes 34 incredible artists who have been shortlisted from a record 368 entries.
Flinders Quartet 2025 Concert Season
Flinders Quartet invites you to experience the wonder of the string quartet in their carefully curated 2025 program as they revel in their glorious art form and the greatest music on earth.
Sound Bath Meditation by Lama Tendar
A Meditation with Buddhist monk Lama Tendar followed by a deep Sound Healing/ Sound Bath
Mansfield Park at Montsalvat
An intimate performance of Jonathan Dove’s musical adaptation of Mansfield Park performed in the in the Barn Gallery of historic Montsalvat, accompanied by fours hands on a grand piano.Sung in English.
Still Lifes of Montsalvat’s Past
Still Lifes of Montsalvat’s Past is a collection of works from Montsalvat’s archives, exploring themes of food, life and death.
Carson Culp & Friends – Exhibition Celebration
Join us for Carson Culp & Friends, a special group exhibition in The Wood Workshop, celebrating Carson Culp’s time as Montsalvat’s January Artist-in-Residence at Clay Talk.
Isai Xperience
Isai Experience - A live music event presenting Tamil love songs from the 80s, 90s and 2000s
Valentine’s Day
Celebrate valentines day with our couples tickets and pre order a valentines picnic box!
CANCELLED - SUMMER GATHERING
Join us at Montsalvat for a day of summer fun and connection!
SONGSCAPES | LANDSCAPES OF NOTATION AND IMAGINATION - BRONWYN CALCUTT
Join us for Bronwyn Calcutt: Between Music and Visual Art, an exhibition exploring the interplay of music and visual art through vintage pianola scrolls, improvised landscapes, and The Piandelier—a playable sculpture inviting interactive discovery.
ROBIN HOOD AT MONTSALVAT
Playhouse Pantomimes brings you their outdoor musical adaptation of ‘Robin Hood’
SANTA COMES TO MONTSALVAT!
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!
Eltham CFA Santa Run will visit Montsalvat this Christmas! Watch out for the lights and sirens as Santa arrives in the fire truck to greet you and share in the Christmas cheer!
WHEN | SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER
TIME | 12:45 TO 1:15 PM
WHERE | FRONT LAWN NEAR THE CARPARK
DECEMBER JAZZ NIGHTS | THE SYNCOPATORS
The Syncopators, back again at Montsalvat, in their 40th Anniversary Year.
Artist talk: Formidable Beauty | Maya Tamang
Join us for an engaging artist talk with Maya Tamang (also known as Miss Martha), as she discusses her solo exhibition Formidable Beauty, showcasing her latest works at Montsalvat.
CLAY TALK STUDENT TEACHER EXHIBITION
You’re Invited to the Clay Talk Annual Student & Teacher Exhibition 2024
RED CHAIR CONVERSATIONS | RAPHAEL KILPATRICK
“Montsalvat: stories from a work-in-progress”
Formidable Beauty
Miss Martha by Maya is an emerging artist who has amassed a significant body of work, predominantly depicting women and 1930s and 1940s fashion. H
The poetry of material things
A ceramic exhibition on the the poetry of everyday material objects with four potters: Goosullae Kim, Pauline Meade, Janice Keen & Thannie Phan.
Eltham Bookshop & Red Chair Conversations
A book launch and panel discussion focusing on the artistic, natural history and the health of our Birrarung River.
Eltham Bookshop event - A Painterly Evening
Celebrating Gariwerd Grampians by Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan
SPRING GATHERING
We are excited to announce Spring Gathering - the first in a new series of quarterly Gatherings at Montsalvat!
NATURE EMBRACES US | Ann Tamm
‘Nature Embraces Us’ Exhibition contains about 30 paintings of Australian landscapes, native plants and animals by local artist Ann Tamm.
The Art Of Frank Howson
Join us to celebrate Frank Howson’s paintings on exhibit in the Barn Gallery
Artist Panel Talk
Join us for an engaging panel discussion with contemporary women artists as they reflect on their journeys in the art world
DAVID DOWER Does Duke Ellington
David Dower (Piano) brings his quartet to Montsalvat to celebrate the works of Duke Ellington, 50 years after his passing.
Flinders Quartet at Montsalvat – 2024 Season
Flinders Quartet’s 2024 season opens with ‘Legacy’ at Montsalvat: music that marks history in unique and poignant ways, with works by Mozart, Ethel Smyth, and Gordon Kerry.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION
Gyuto monk and Master sound healing practitioner Lama Tender, will provide a two hour group Sound Bath Meditation for deep relaxation and healing.
LIFE DRAWING EVENING/ Slow Looking
Please join us for a special one night only long pose life drawing/painting session in the exhibition Slow Looking.
ON WHOSE SHOULDERS I STAND | Susie Raz
The under-representation of female artists in the art history books, art galleries and the auction houses of the world is the motivation behind the creation of this series of self-portraits by artist Susie Raz
EXHIBITION: Slow Looking
Slow Looking is a group exhibition featuring six painters and a sculptor, all inspired by working from life.
A FORK IN THE ROAD
EXHIBITION: Kevin White & Sergei Shatrov
A Fork in the Road explores the fusion of tradition and innovation in ceramics, blending global influences, personal narratives, and evolving forms.
A Preview of Eucalyptus: The Opera
Join us in conversation with esteemed director Jonathan Mills as he provides a compelling insight into the creation of Eucalyptus: The Opera playing at The Palais Theatre in October
NEW WORK OPERA STUDIO
Join us at Montsalvat in the 2024 September school holidays as Victorian Opera works with young people to rehearse and bring to life Miss Lyrebird’s Voice.
