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LINDEN GATHERS
Opening of Linden Postcard Show 2024-25

Opening of Linden Postcard Show 2024-25

Saturday 7 December, 1 > 4PM, All Welcome


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LINDEN GATHERS
Opening of Sean McDowell

Opening of Sean McDowell

Saturday 7 December, 1 > 4PM, All Welcome


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Our Past Events


Linden Fundraising Dinner > Shared Tables, Shared Stories
Linden Fundraising Dinner > Shared Tables, Shared Stories

Saturday 16 November 2024, 7 > 10PM, $350 per person (includes a $200 donation)

Curator's Tour
Curator's Tour

Saturday 2 November, 1 > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Opening of Tom Sullivan > Instrumental
Opening of Tom Sullivan > Instrumental

Thursday 31 October 2024, 6 > 8PM, All Welcome

Nap Nouveau: A Sleepover at Linden New Art
Nap Nouveau: A Sleepover at Linden New Art

Saturday 26 October, 6PM > 7AM, FREE, Booking Essential

Linden Kids > Make Spooky Cobweb Baskets
Linden Kids > Make Spooky Cobweb Baskets

Saturday 26 October, 1 > 2:30PM, FREE, Booking Essential

How To Photograph Your Work With Chris Bowes
How To Photograph Your Work With Chris Bowes

Saturday 19 October, 11AM > 12PM, FREE, Booking Essential

Tactile Tour
Tactile Tour

Saturday 19 October, 11AM > 1PM, FREE

Naturally Dyed Workshop with Phong Chi Lai
Naturally Dyed Workshop with Phong Chi Lai

Saturday 12 October, 11AM > 4PM, $100, Booking Essential

Meet the Designers
Meet the Designers

Saturday 12 October, 1 > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Textile (Inter)action Workshop
Textile (Inter)action Workshop

Saturday 5 October, 2PM > 4PM, FREE, All Welcome

Curator's Tour > Design Fringe 2024
Curator's Tour > Design Fringe 2024

Saturday 5 October, 1 > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

How To Write An Artist Statement & Exhibition Proposal With Hamish Sawyer
How To Write An Artist Statement & Exhibition Proposal With Hamish Sawyer

Thursday 3 October, 6 > 7:30PM, FREE, Booking Essential

WE DANCE WITH GHOSTS: ANAM ALUMNI at Linden
WE DANCE WITH GHOSTS: ANAM ALUMNI at Linden

Join us for an evening of music, art and wine at Linden New Art, featuring ANAM musicians, percussionist Zela Papageorgiou and cellist Hamish Jamieson.

Saturday 24 August 2024, 6 > 8PM, $40

Curator's Tour
Curator's Tour

Saturday 17 August 2024, 1 > 2PM, FREE

Linden Plays > Fabric + Paper Mache Bowls Workshop
Linden Plays > Fabric + Paper Mache Bowls Workshop

Saturday 10 August 2024, 1 > 2:30PM, at Linden Workshop, FREE, Limited Spots

Meet the Artist > Michelle Hamer
Meet the Artist > Michelle Hamer

Saturday 3 August 2024, 1 > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

TEEN ART PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
TEEN ART PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

Every Wednesday 4:30 > 6:30 PM
24 July to 11 September 2024
FREE, Booking Essential

Panel Discussion > I'm A Believer
Panel Discussion > I'm A Believer

Saturday 20 July 2024, 12 > 1PM, FREE, All Welcome

Linden Creates > Poetry Masterclass
Linden Creates > Poetry Masterclass

Saturday 20 July 2024, 11AM to 4PM, $100, Booking Essential

NAIDOC Community Day
NAIDOC Community Day

Sunday 14 July, 12 > 4PM, FREE, All Welcome

Celebrate NAIDOC Week at Linden New Art with a day of cultural richness. Amos Roach enchants with soulful melodies, Aunty Janet Galpin shares captivating history, and Bianca Easton guides kids through a creative drop-in workshop. Discover, learn, and enjoy this vibrant community event honouring First Nations heritage and artistry.

IN CONVERSATION > VITTORIA DI STEFANO X SOPHIE KNEZIC
IN CONVERSATION > VITTORIA DI STEFANO X SOPHIE KNEZIC

Saturday 29 June 2024, 1PM to 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Linden Plays > Portrait Painting with Pey Chi
Linden Plays > Portrait Painting with Pey Chi

Saturday 22 June 2024, 1PM > 2:30PM, FREE, Limited Spots

Inspired by Shivanjani Lal's exhibition Mere Porvaj [I am remembering], this painting workshop brings the magic of portrait painting to life!

IN CONVERSATION > SHIVANJANI LAL X MANISHA ANJALI
IN CONVERSATION > SHIVANJANI LAL X MANISHA ANJALI

Sunday 2 June 2024, 12PM > 1PM, FREE, All Welcome

Curator's Tour
Curator's Tour

Sunday 12 May 2024, 1 > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Linden Creates > Photobook Masterclass
Linden Creates > Photobook Masterclass

Saturday 11 May 2024, 11AM > 4PM, at Linden Workshop, Booking Essential

Linden Plays > Light + House Workshop
Linden Plays > Light + House Workshop

Saturday 4 May 2024, 1 > 2:30PM, at Linden Workshop, FREE, Limited Spots

Meet the Artist > Aaron Christopher Rees
Meet the Artist > Aaron Christopher Rees

Saturday 20 April 2024, 1 > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Brave Young Artists > Holiday Program
Brave Young Artists > Holiday Program

Tuesday 9 April > Saturday 13 April 2024, 10AM > 3PM, FREE, Booking Essential

Meet the Artist > Jayda Wilson
Meet the Artist > Jayda Wilson

Sunday 7 April, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, All Welcome

Linden Plays > Pinhole Camera Workshop
Linden Plays > Pinhole Camera Workshop

Saturday 6 April 2024, 1 > 3PM, at Linden Workshop, FREE, Limited Spots

Curator's Tour
Curator's Tour

Saturday 23 March 2024, 1 > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Linden Creates > Paper Boat Workshop
Linden Creates > Paper Boat Workshop

Saturday 16 March 2024, 1 > 3PM, at Linden Workshop, FREE, Limited Spots

Linden Creates > Photo Practice Program
Linden Creates > Photo Practice Program

Every Wednesday,  from 6 March to 10 April 2024, 6 > 9PM, at Linden Workshop, Booking Essential

Meet the Artist > Jill Orr
Meet the Artist > Jill Orr

Sunday 3 March 2024, 1 > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Panel Discussion > Facts of Matter
Panel Discussion > Facts of Matter

Saturday 2 March, 2 > 3:30PM, FREE, All Welcome

Sunday Sessions > Botanical Sculptures Workshop
Sunday Sessions > Botanical Sculptures Workshop

Sunday 11 February 2024, 1PM > 3PM, at Linden Workshop, All Welcome

Sunday Sessions > Native Plants Workshop
Sunday Sessions > Native Plants Workshop

Sunday 4 February 2024, 1PM > 3PM, at Linden Workshop, All Welcome

Meet the Artist > Betty Sargeant
Meet the Artist > Betty Sargeant

Saturday 3 February 2024, 2PM > 3PM, at Linden Projects Space, All Welcome

Sunday Sessions > Air-Dry Clay Workshop
Sunday Sessions > Air-Dry Clay Workshop

Sunday 28 January 2024, 1PM > 3PM, at Linden Workshop, All Welcome

Sunday Sessions > Making Mobiles Workshop
Sunday Sessions > Making Mobiles Workshop

Sunday 21 January 2024, 1PM > 3PM, at Linden Workshop, All Welcome

Sunday Sessions > Mural Workshop
Sunday Sessions > Mural Workshop

Sunday 14 January 2024, 1PM > 3PM, at Linden Workshop, All Welcome

Sunday Sessions > CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
Sunday Sessions > CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP

Sunday 7 January 2024, 1PM > 3PM, at Linden Workshop, All Welcome

Sunday Sessions
Sunday Sessions

07 January > 11 February 2024
Every Sunday, 12:30 > 3:30PM


Meet the Artist > Elise Cakebread
Meet the Artist > Elise Cakebread

Sunday 3 December 2023, 2PM > 3PM, at Linden Projects Space, All Welcome

Welcome to Summer Party
Welcome to Summer Party

Friday 24 November 2023, 5:30PM > 8:30PM, at Linden New Art, All Welcome

Meet the artist > Charlotte Watson
Meet the artist > Charlotte Watson

Saturday 11 November 2023, 2PM > 3PM, at Linden Projects Space, All Welcome

Linden Plays > Halloween Kids Party
Linden Plays > Halloween Kids Party

Saturday 28 October 2023, 1PM > 4PM, at Linden New Art, All Welcome

In Conversation > Possible, Probable and Preferable Futures
In Conversation > Possible, Probable and Preferable Futures

Explore the multitude of futures together with a professional futurist. 

Saturday 21 October 2023, 1 > 2PM, at Linden New Art, All Welcome

Design Fringe > Meet the Designers
Design Fringe > Meet the Designers

Find out what local designers reveal about the world we live in and where we might be headed.

Sunday 15 October 2023, 1 > 2PM, at Linden New Art, All Welcome

Design Fringe > Tactile Tour
Design Fringe > Tactile Tour

Get up close and personal with some of the most extraordinary objects on display at Design Fringe.

Wednesday 11 October 2023, 10AM > 12PM, at Linden New Art, FREE, Booking Essential

Keynote Talk > Designing Our Utopian Futures
Keynote Talk > Designing Our Utopian Futures

What do female leaders in design, urban planning, and science envision for the future?

Saturday 7 October 2023, 1 > 2:30PM, at the Victorian Pride Centre, All Welcome

Linden Creates > Contemporary Photography & The Photobook
Linden Creates > Contemporary Photography & The Photobook

Every Tuesday from 26 September to 31 October 2023, 6PM > 9PM, at Linden Workshop, Booking Essential

Brave Young Artists > Holiday Program
Brave Young Artists > Holiday Program

Monday 25 September > Friday 29 September 2023, 10AM > 3PM, FREE, Booking Essential, at Linden New Art

Meet the Artist > Graham Miller
Meet the Artist > Graham Miller

Sunday 17 September, at Linden Projects Space, FREE, All Welcome

IN CONVERSATION > LINDEN'S WRITERS IN RESIDENCE
IN CONVERSATION > LINDEN'S WRITERS IN RESIDENCE

Sunday 3 September, 2:30PM > 4PM, FREE, All Welcome

WALKING TOUR WITH LUCINDA STRAHAN
WALKING TOUR WITH LUCINDA STRAHAN

Sunday 3 September 2023, 11AM >12:30PM, FREE, All Welcome

CURATOR'S TOUR
CURATOR'S TOUR

Saturday 2 September 2023, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Linden Plays > Making Native Bee Hotels
Linden Plays > Making Native Bee Hotels

Saturday 26 August 2023, 1PM > 2:30PM, at Linden Workshop, FREE

Curator's Tour
Curator's Tour

Sunday 13 August 2023, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

TEEN ART WORKSHOP PROJECT
TEEN ART WORKSHOP PROJECT

FREE, 8-Week arts workshop designed for teenagers, Booking Essential

Every Mondays, 7 August to 25 September 2023

Design Fringe > Artist Speakeasy
Design Fringe > Artist Speakeasy

Saturday 29 July 2023, 1PM > 3:30PM, at Linden Workshop, FREE

Linden Creates > Foundational Drawing Program
Linden Creates > Foundational Drawing Program

*SOLD OUT*
Every Tuesday from 25 July to 29 August 2023, 6:30PM > 9:30PM, at Linden Workshop, Booking Essential

Linden Creates > Printmaking Masterclass
Linden Creates > Printmaking Masterclass

Saturday 22 July 2023, 11AM > 4PM, at Linden Workshop, Booking Essential

Linden Creates > Textile Assemblage with Shannon Slee
Linden Creates > Textile Assemblage with Shannon Slee

Saturday 15 July 2023, 2:30PM > 4PM, FREE, All Welcome

Linden Learns > Tiwi Art and Culture with Judith Ryan AM
Linden Learns > Tiwi Art and Culture with Judith Ryan AM

Saturday 15 July 2023, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Linden Plays > Wurruck Yambo Workshop
Linden Plays > Wurruck Yambo Workshop

Saturday 8 July 2023, 12PM > 3PM, at Linden Workshop, FREE

MEET THE ARTIST > JOHNATHON WORLD PEACE BUSH
MEET THE ARTIST > JOHNATHON WORLD PEACE BUSH

Saturday 17 June, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, All Welcome

Meet the Artist > Belinda Piggott
Meet the Artist > Belinda Piggott

Sunday 4 June, 2:30 > 3PM, FREE, All Welcome

Meet the Artist > Nell
Meet the Artist > Nell

Sunday 4 June 2023, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, at Linden New Art

MEET THE ARTIST > SARAH TRACTON
MEET THE ARTIST > SARAH TRACTON

Sunday 21 May 2023, 1PM to 2PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space

This event is part of Melbourne Design Week 2023

Linden Plays > Sculpting Magical Animals
Linden Plays > Sculpting Magical Animals

Saturday 20 May 2023, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, Booking Essential, at Linden Workshop

Knitting Circle with Kate Just
Knitting Circle with Kate Just

Saturday 20 May, 11:30PM to 1PM, FREE, All Welcome

Linden Creates > Basket Weaving Masterclass with Helen Philipp
Linden Creates > Basket Weaving Masterclass with Helen Philipp

Saturday 6 May 2023, 11AM > 4PM, at Linden Workshop

Join local visual artist and sculptor Helen Philipp for a creative and relaxing masterclass and learn the art of basket-weaving.

Brave New Artists > Holiday Program
Brave New Artists > Holiday Program

Tuesday 18 April > Saturday 22 April, 10AM > 3PM, FREE, Booking essential, at Linden New Art

MEET THE ARTIST > THE ESCAPE
MEET THE ARTIST > THE ESCAPE

Sunday 16 April, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space

Meet the Artist > Abdul-Rahman Abdullah
Meet the Artist > Abdul-Rahman Abdullah

Sunday 2 April 2023, 12PM > 1PM, FREE, at Linden New Art 

Join Abdul-Rahman Abdullah for a relaxed floor talk about his new solo exhibition, Journeys, as the artist shares his thoughts about the intersections of identity, culture and the natural world.

Linden Plays > Making Ghost Wind Chimes
Linden Plays > Making Ghost Wind Chimes

Saturday 1 April 2023, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, Booking Essential, at Linden Workshop

IN CONVERSATION
IN CONVERSATION

KATE JUST, NELL, ABDUL-RAHMAN ABDULLAH

Saturday 18 March, 1 > 2PM, FREE

MEET THE ARTIST > SYDELLE MULLEN
MEET THE ARTIST > SYDELLE MULLEN

Sunday 19 March 2023, 2PM > 3PM, at Linden Projects Space

Enter Now > JUNCTURE Art Prize
Enter Now > JUNCTURE Art Prize

Entries Now Open!
Entries close 03 March 2023.

GOSPEL SUNDAYS
GOSPEL SUNDAYS

Every Sundays from 15 January to 5 February, 12:30pm > 3pm

Enjoy the best summer vibes with sunshine + whiskey + music at Linden New Art!

IN CONVERSATION > LEONIE LEIVENZON & BEA RUBIO-GABRIEL
IN CONVERSATION > LEONIE LEIVENZON & BEA RUBIO-GABRIEL

Saturday 28 January, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space

Meet the Artist > Michael Kluge
Meet the Artist > Michael Kluge

Saturday 21 January, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden New Art

Meet the Artists > Labour Lexica
Meet the Artists > Labour Lexica

Sunday 4 December 2022, 1 PM > 2 PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space

Meet the artists & curators of Labour Lexica to discuss further about the theme of labour, precarity and language. 

Masterclass > Natural Dyeing with Heather Thomas
Masterclass > Natural Dyeing with Heather Thomas

~SOLD OUT~
Sunday 13 November, 10AM > 4PM, Limited Spots, Booking Essential, at Linden Workshop

Join natural dyer, designer and maker of textiles, Heather Thomas, for a special skills-based Masterclass. This class will introduce you to the world of natural dyeing with plants.

OPEN STUDIOS DAY
OPEN STUDIOS DAY

Saturday 5 November, 11AM > 4PM, at Linden New Art and the Veg Out Community Gardens

Don't know how to spend a weekend? We have a plan for you! Bring your friends and family, explore St Kilda and see how art is made.

CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS > BOTANICAL PRINTING
CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS > BOTANICAL PRINTING

Saturday 5 November, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, Limited Spots, Booking Essential, at Linden Workshop

Join us in this hands-on crafternoon and learn how to monoprint using leaves and foliage.

SPOOKY CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS & HALLOWEEN PARTY
SPOOKY CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS & HALLOWEEN PARTY

Saturday 29 October, 1PM > 4PM, FREE, at Linden New Art

Go ghost hunting in the gallery, join a workshop with Nick Ashwood, let’s get spooky & crafty on Halloween!

Strange Bedfellows > First Nations Fashion vs Inclusive Architecture
Strange Bedfellows > First Nations Fashion vs Inclusive Architecture

Sunday 23 October, 4PM > 5:30PM, FREE, at Victorian Pride Centre, 79/81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Gather your friends! Prepare to learn some weird and wonderful facts, and see if you can come up with the winning question that unites these two topics. This might be your chance to win a prize for the best question on the night!

Meet the Artist > Jeremy Blincoe
Meet the Artist > Jeremy Blincoe

Saturday 22 October, 12PM to 1PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space

Opening of Jeremy Blincoe > The Fragile Skin of the World
Opening of Jeremy Blincoe > The Fragile Skin of the World

Join us for the opening of

Jeremy Blincoe > The Fragile Skin of the World

ON Thursday 13 October 2022, 6PM > 8PM
AT LINDEN PROJECTS SPACE, Rear 26 Acland Street, St Kilda

KEYNOTE TALK & INDUSTRY NETWORKING NIGHT
KEYNOTE TALK & INDUSTRY NETWORKING NIGHT

Friday 7 October, 6PM > 8PM, FREE, at Victorian Pride Centre.

This event includes a panel discussion and is followed by an industry networking night. 

MEET THE DESIGNER > LINDEN NEW ART
MEET THE DESIGNER > LINDEN NEW ART

Thursday 29 September 2022, 6PM > 7PM, FREE, at Linden New Art

Meet the winning designers from this year’s Design Fringe exhibition at Linden New Art. 

MEET THE DESIGNER > CARLISLE STREET ART SPACE
MEET THE DESIGNER > CARLISLE STREET ART SPACE

Wednesday 28 September 2022, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, at Carlisle Street Art Space, St Kilda Town Hall

Meet the winning designers from this year’s Design Fringe exhibition at Carlisle Street Art Space. 

Crafternoon for Adults > Visible Mending with Tamara Russell
Crafternoon for Adults > Visible Mending with Tamara Russell

Saturday 24 September 2022, 1PM > 4PM, FREE, at Linden Workshop

Do you have a favourite pair of jeans that are looking a little worse for wear? Make the clothes you love last in this exciting workshop inspired by this year's Design Fringe theme of sustainability and waste. Join Textile Artist Tamara Russell in this hands-on crafternoon and learn how to fix your clothes, making them a delight to wear again. 

On Holidays At Linden > Upcycled Wall Hangings
On Holidays At Linden > Upcycled Wall Hangings

Inspired by this year’s Design Fringe theme of sustainability and waste, this activity will teach us how to weave using a cardboard loom.

MEET THE ARTIST > LYN POOL
MEET THE ARTIST > LYN POOL

Saturday 17 September 4PM > 5PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space

Design Fringe > FIRST NATIONS DESIGNER PANEL
Design Fringe > FIRST NATIONS DESIGNER PANEL

Saturday 17 September, 1PM > 2PM, FREE, at Linden New Art

OPENING OF DESIGN FRINGE > LINDEN NEW ART
OPENING OF DESIGN FRINGE > LINDEN NEW ART

Join us for the opening of DESIGN FRINGE 2022

ON Saturday 17 September 2022, 2PM > 4PM
AT LINDEN NEW ART, 26 Acland Street, St Kilda

Opening of DESIGN FRINGE > CARLISLE STREET ART SPACE
Opening of DESIGN FRINGE > CARLISLE STREET ART SPACE

Join us for the opening of DESIGN FRINGE 2022 at CARLISLE STREET ART SPACE

ON Friday 16 September 2022, 6PM > 8PM
AT CARLISLE STREET ART SPAC, 99A Carlisle St, St Kilda

MEET THE ARTIST > JANE BURTON
MEET THE ARTIST > JANE BURTON

Saturday 20 August 2022, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space

Join Jane Burton in conversation with Linden Projects Space curator Karl Halliday as they discuss the stories behind the artist’s new body of work Kingdom of Pleasure.

Masterclass > Braided Rag Rugs with Ilka White
Masterclass > Braided Rag Rugs with Ilka White

> SOLD OUT <

Saturday 3 September 2022, 10AM > 4PM, at Linden Workshop

Join artist Ilka White for a special-skills based Masterclass at Linden New Art. Ilka shares a wonderful way to weave old clothes into beautiful rugs using an off-loom, spiral braiding technique. Bring your own material to recycle and find out what riches can come from rags.

Strange Bedfellows > Manga vs Anthropology
Strange Bedfellows > Manga vs Anthropology

Wednesday 24 August 2022, 6PM > 7PM, at Readings St Kilda 

What are the connections between Manga and Anthropology? Hear from industry professionals Jason Jones and Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis to discover all there is to know about these two topics. Come along and join us at Readings in St Kilda to find out more. 

Crafternoon for Kids > String Figures with Louisa Bufardeci
Crafternoon for Kids > String Figures with Louisa Bufardeci

Saturday 20 August 2022, 2PM > 3:30PM, FREE, at Linden New Art

In this fun workshop for kids, artist Louisa Bufardeci will teach a range of string figures inspired by her current exhibition Figuring. Kids are invited to come along and explore their creativity and learn string figure classics such as Cat’s Whiskers, Jacob’s Ladder and The Broom.

Meet The Artist > Louisa Bufardeci
Meet The Artist > Louisa Bufardeci

Sunday 7 August 2022, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden New Art 

Join artist Louisa Bufardeci to find out about her most recent installation work, titled Figuring. The work consists of over 100 string figure attempts that the artist deciphered from a book published in 1906 by anthropologist Caroline Furness Jayne, titled String Figures: A study of cat’s cradle in many lands.

Meet The Artist > Kate Beynon
Meet The Artist > Kate Beynon

Wednesday 3 August 2022, 6PM > 7PM, FREE, at Linden New Art 

Join Linden New Art curator Juliette Hanson in conversation with multidisciplinary artist Kate Beynon. Find out more about Kate’s new solo exhibition The Shapeshifter’s Hour, and the diverse interests that have inspired her work, including fashion, surrealism and the supernatural.

Artist Speakeasy > How to Photograph Your Work
Artist Speakeasy > How to Photograph Your Work

Saturday 23 July 2022, 2PM > 3PM, FREE, at Linden New Art 

Master your smartphone camera and discover the simple editing apps used to take your photos to the next level. Join photography expert Chris Bowes in this professional development session and learn how to capture your work using basic photography techniques.

In Conversation > Morganna Magee
In Conversation > Morganna Magee

Sunday 17 July 2022, 2PM > 3PM, FREE,  at Linden Projects Space

Join artist Morganna Magee for an afternoon of relaxed conversation with curator Anna Monea and participants from the local migrant and refugee community as they share, exchange and discuss their stories behind the exhibition Distant Shores, now showing in the Linden Projects Space until July 31st.

On Holidays at Linden >  Little Bathroom Figures
On Holidays at Linden >  Little Bathroom Figures

Look around your bathroom. What do you see? What kind of items are in the room?

Learn how to play, mould and create your very own miniature sculptures with this fun activity for kids. Inspired by Honor Freeman’s exhibition Ebb, this activity will teach us to slow down and notice everyday objects we often overlook.

Artist Speakeasy > How to Write About Your Practice
Artist Speakeasy > How to Write About Your Practice

Saturday 2 July 2022, 3PM > 4PM, FREE, at Linden New Art

Join Linden New Art’s Liam James and Karl Halliday for a comprehensive how-to and introduction to the strategies for describing your artwork and writing that perfect artist bio.

MEET THE ARTIST > MORGANNA MAGEE
MEET THE ARTIST > MORGANNA MAGEE

Saturday 18 June 2022, 2:30 PM > 3:30 PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space.
Meet artist Morganna Magee to learn more about the exhibition Distant Shores

Meet The Artist > Honor Freeman
Meet The Artist > Honor Freeman

Saturday 11 June 2022, 11AM - 12PM, FREE, at Linden New Art.  

Join Linden New Art for a lively conversation with Adelaide-based artist, Honor Freeman about her exhibition Ebb. Book now for an exclusive insight into Honor Freeman's practice and to hear more about the ideas and processes behind the exhibition. 

Artist Speakeasy > What's Going on with Curation?
Artist Speakeasy > What's Going on with Curation?

Wednesday 1 June 2022, 6PM - 7PM FREE at Linden New Art

Join Sebastian Henry-Jones, Curator of West Space, and Francis E. Parker, Exhibitions Curator of MUMA, for an insightful discussion about their approaches, tricks and challenges towards curating.

Meet The Artist > Lucille Martin
Meet The Artist > Lucille Martin

Saturday 28 May 2022, 11AM > 12PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space. 

Join artist Lucille Martin for an insightful talk to learn more about her experience of documenting the "good fire" practice and the making of exhibition RIGHT FIRE.

Crafternoon for Adults > Drawing tour
Crafternoon for Adults > Drawing tour

Experiment and create an unknown artwork inspired by your local area.
 
Pause, stop, draw, and reflect with this engaging craft activity for adults. Step out into your neighbourhood and draw what you see. This activity encourages engagement with your local area, drawing on the themes of time, memory, and personal experience present in Cyrus Tang’s current exhibition Time Fell Asleep in the Evening Rain.

Crafternoon for Kids > Rugby Jerseys
Crafternoon for Kids > Rugby Jerseys

Create a special rugby jersey inspired by your family and friends. This fun activity for kids draws on the themes of family and connection present in Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman’s current exhibition Yal.

MEET THE ARTIST > LUCILLE MARTIN
MEET THE ARTIST > LUCILLE MARTIN

Saturday 23 April 2022, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM, FREE, at Linden Projects Space.
Meet artist Lucille Martin and special guest Adrian Webster to learn more about the exhibition RIGHT FIRE.

ON HOLIDAYS AT LINDEN > CREATE YOUR STAINED-GLASS WINDOW
ON HOLIDAYS AT LINDEN > CREATE YOUR STAINED-GLASS WINDOW

Explore colour and light with this activity for kids inspired by Ilan El’s Colours of Light exhibition.

Play with colour, experiment with light and be creative. Can you make your very own colourful creation? This fun activity will teach us how to make a stained-glass window from paper and cellophane, adding beautiful colour to your room. 

Meet the Artist > Ilan El
Meet the Artist > Ilan El

Wednesday 11 May 2022, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, FREE, at Linden New Art. Join artist and designer Ilan El in conversation with Linden New Art curator Juliette Hanson to find out more about El’s multidisciplinary practice. El’s exhibition Colours of Light explores the way that colour effects our emotions and how illumination can change how we feel in a space. El will share his passion for lighting design and what has inspired his new series of luminist artworks. 

Meet the Artist > Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman
Meet the Artist > Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman

Sunday 1 May, 2PM-3PM, FREE and Live on Facebook and YouTube.
Join Linden New Art curator Juliette Hanson for an exciting conversation with multidisciplinary artist Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman about his presentation of selected photographic work created between his home in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea and Australia.

Meet the Artist > Cyrus Tang
Meet the Artist > Cyrus Tang

Saturday 21 May 2022, 2PM - 3PM, FREE, at Linden New Art. Join Linden New Art in an intimate conversation with Cyrus Tang about her exhibition Time Fell Asleep in the Evening Rain.  Book now for this exclusive insight into Cyrus Tang's photographic practice.

St Kilda Festival > Monica Karo & Nina Rose
St Kilda Festival > Monica Karo & Nina Rose

Sunday 13 February 2021, 2PM to 3PM, FREE Linden New Art front garden 

Enjoy the sounds of the St Kilda Festival with Monica Karo and Nina Rose in the front garden at Linden New Art. Bring a picnic blanket and find yourself a spot in the garden to listen to these very special performers. We know you won't be disappointed!

Artist Speakeasy > Public Art Projects
Artist Speakeasy > Public Art Projects

Thursday 10 February 2022, 6PM - 7PM FREE and live on Facebook and YouTube

Join Linden Director Melinda Martin for an insightful conversation with Melbourne-based artists Ash Keating and Emma Coulter on everything public art projects. 

Crafternoon for Adults > Curious Covers
Crafternoon for Adults > Curious Covers

Which book made the greatest impression on you, and how did it transport you to another time or place? Design and create your own book cover with a twist.

Send us your book covers to receive 2 x limited edition Anna Hoyle wrapping papers. Now which book will you choose?!

Crafternoon for Kids > Holiday Postcards
Crafternoon for Kids > Holiday Postcards

Make your very own holiday postcard!

This fun activity for kids is inspired by the Linden Postcard Show 2021-22 and can be enjoyed from the comfort of home.

On Holidays at Linden > Treasure Hunt
On Holidays at Linden > Treasure Hunt

Be an explorer at Linden New Art this school holidays, and get ready to discover fun things about the artworks in the Linden Postcard Show

Meet the Artist > Anna Hoyle
Meet the Artist > Anna Hoyle

Thursday 24 February 2022, 6.30PM - 7.30PM at Linden New Art.

Join curator Juliette Hanson for a lively conversation with Melbourne-based artist Anna Hoyle.

On Holidays at Linden > NGV Kids on Tour
On Holidays at Linden > NGV Kids on Tour

ART FOR WHOLE FAMILY!

In partnership with NGV Kids on Tour, Linden is excited to continue our school holiday activities with take-home art packs and explore online for all ages.

Meet the Artist > Linden Postcard Show Winning Artists
Meet the Artist > Linden Postcard Show Winning Artists

Sunday 30 January 2022, 11AM - 12PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook 

Join this year’s Linden Postcard Show 2021-22 winning artists in conversation with curator, Juliette Hanson.

Artist Speakeasy > Responding to a Design Brief
Artist Speakeasy > Responding to a Design Brief

Tuesday 19 October 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Join us for a special professional development session in partnership with Design Fringe and Craft Victoria as part of Craft Contemporary, featuring Ella Saddington from multidisciplinary design studio Us From Space, furniture designer Thomas Lentini, and Elishia Whitchurch, Design Principle at UAP, facilitated by Director Melinda Martin.

Meet the Artist > Meet the Designers
Meet the Artist > Meet the Designers

Sunday 17 October 2021, 2PM to 3PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Join Linden’s Curator Juliette Hanson in an intimate conversation with designers from Design Fringe as they share how their work responds to the exhibition’s theme of Home and how their ideas turned into designer magic.

Design Fringe: Designers On Your Doorstep Launch
Design Fringe: Designers On Your Doorstep Launch

Friday 15 October 2021, from 6PM

Designers on your Doorstep
will be launched with an online opening event presented by Linden New Art and the Melbourne Fringe Festival. This event will include interviews with designers, images of the poster campaign on the streets, and a quiz with prizes.

Artist Speakeasy > Design Solutions
Artist Speakeasy > Design Solutions

Thursday 14 October 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Join us for a special professional development session facilitated by Curator Juliette Hanson, and featuring Melbourne Fringe, Monash University, and team leaders from the Design Solutions task force. We will find out how the Monash student teams tackled your design problems, and you can vote for the best team!

Strange Bedfellows > Drag Queens and Mid Century Modern
Strange Bedfellows > Drag Queens and Mid Century Modern

Sunday 10 October 2021, 4PM to 5PM, LIVE on Facebook and YouTube

This special edition of Strange Bedfellows features a lively discussion about Drag Queens and Mid Century Modern. Prepare to learn some weird and wonderful facts and come up with the winning question that unites these two topics to win a prize on the night.

Meet the Artist > Meet First Nations Designer Nicole Monks
Meet the Artist > Meet First Nations Designer Nicole Monks

Saturday 09 October 2021, 2PM to 3PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook 

Join Curator Juliette Hanson for an exciting conversation with leading First Nations multi-disciplinary creative Nicole Monks - winner of the 2021 Design Fringe First Nations Commission. 

On Holidays with Linden > Design your perfect home
On Holidays with Linden > Design your perfect home

If you could live anywhere, where would that be? What does your perfect home look like? Is your perfect home by the sea or in the mountains? Everything is possible in this activity! Linden New Art have produced this activity inspired by the Design Fringe theme of ‘home’.

Making Aquatic Monsters with Vipoo Srivilasa
Making Aquatic Monsters with Vipoo Srivilasa

Thursday 19 August 2021, 6.30PM to 7.30PM. Online Masterclass available now!

Making Aquatic Monsters is a remote learning workshop in which you will learn the basic skills to produce a ceramic object. Purchase this Masterclass to receive access to an online Masterclass video for one month and an exclusive Q&A session with Vipoo Srivilasa on Thursday 19 August 2021, 6.30PM to 7.30PM, via Zoom

Strange Bedfellows > Analogue VS Digital
Strange Bedfellows > Analogue VS Digital

Thursday 05 August 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

What are the connections between Analogue and Digital? In this Strange Bedfellows event, we hear from two speakers addressing all things analogue, and digital in the screen world.  Prepare to learn some weird and wonderful facts and compete to see if you can come up with the winning question. Prizes will be awarded to those with the best connections.

Meet the Artist > Vipoo Srivilasa
Meet the Artist > Vipoo Srivilasa

Thursday 22 July 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Join Curator Juliette Hanson for more insight into Thai-born, Melbourne-based artist, curator and arts activist Vipoo Srivilasa’s inter-disciplinary practice.

Artist Speakeasy > What are NFT's?
Artist Speakeasy > What are NFT's?

Tuesday 13 July 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Join us for a special professional development session unpacking this illusive acronym. We will set the record straight, covering definitions, contexts and how practising artists can take advantage of this new technology and potential marketplace for their art practice. 

Meet the Artist > Natasha Bieniek
Meet the Artist > Natasha Bieniek

Saturday 19 June 2021, 2PM to 3PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Join Director Melinda Martin for an intimate conversation with this six-time Archibald Prize finalist, to learn more about her practice and discuss her most recent works.

Meet the Artist > Ruth Höflich
Meet the Artist > Ruth Höflich

Tuesday 8 June 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Join Curator Juliette Hanson for a thought-provoking conversation with leading mid-career Melbourne based artist Ruth Höflich, to explore the ideas behind her work and practice.

Design Fringe First Nations Design Commission
Design Fringe First Nations Design Commission

New application deadline > Thursday 10 June, 2021

Melbourne Fringe and Linden New Art are reinvigorating the Fringe Furniture exhibition and bringing the newly named Design Fringe exhibition to the Southside of Melbourne. To celebrate this important step, we will commission a significant new work by a mid-career First Nations designer. This work will form the centrepiece of the exhibition at Linden New Art, which will be hosted at the gallery from 4 September to 21 November 2021.

Meet the Artist > Ash Keating
Meet the Artist > Ash Keating

Thursday 6 May 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Join Linden Curator Juliette Hanson in a lively discussion with leading mid-career artist Ash Keating as they explore the ideas and the processes used to make the new work for his exhibition Duality.

Strange Bedfellows > Lagerphones and Antique Dolls
Strange Bedfellows > Lagerphones and Antique Dolls

Tuesday 20 April 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Is there any possible connection between Lager Phones & Antique Dolls? Linden New Art in partnership with the Jewish Museum of Australia presents Strange Bedfellows. A series of mini lectures (20 mins in fact) on unrelated topics.

Meet the Artist > Troy Emery
Meet the Artist > Troy Emery

Thursday 15 April 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on FaceBook and YouTube

Join Curator Juliette Hanson for a lively conversation with leading mid-career Melbourne based artist Troy Emery to explore the ideas behind his work and practice.

On Holidays with Linden > Make a lagerphone
On Holidays with Linden > Make a lagerphone

What do you do with a lagerphone? Well … you play it!
A lagerphone, or a music stick, is an old percussion instrument, like a tambourine, that was played in bush bands in the countryside. It is a wooden stick with bottle caps nailed onto it and makes a great sound when you tap to the music. We are going to make our very own music stick.

Meet The Artist > Nicholas Folland
Meet The Artist > Nicholas Folland

Tuesday 16 March 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Live on YouTube and Facebook

Nicholas Folland’s exhibition title Burn Down the House is not an open invitation to visit our gallery with match in hand! To find out what this provocative exhibition title is all about, gather your friends and join Curator Juliette Hanson and Nicholas Folland as they explore the themes, ideas and inspiration for this new exhibition.

Artist Speakeasy > Censorship
Artist Speakeasy > Censorship

Wednesday 10 March 2021, 6PM to 7PM, FREE Zoom event

Did you know that a gallery in upstate New York was recently involved in a legal dispute to have a public art installation on the façade of its building recognised as art, and not illegal signage? Join a lively discussion in which our guest speakers explore the topic of censorship.

In Conversation Dinner with Troy Emery, Nicholas Folland & Ash Keating
In Conversation Dinner with Troy Emery, Nicholas Folland & Ash Keating

CANCELLED - Friday 12 February 2021, 7.30pm-10.30pm

Join us for a night of fabulous conversations accompanied by great food and wine to celebrate the launch of the stunning new exhibitions by Ash Keating, Troy Emery & Nicholas Folland

Virtual Opening of Ash Keating, Troy Emery and Nicholas Folland
Virtual Opening of Ash Keating, Troy Emery and Nicholas Folland

Friday 12 February 2021, from 6PM

Linden New Art invite you to a virtual opening to celebrate the new work of three leading mid-career Australian artists: Ash Keating, Troy Emery and Nicholas Folland.

Meet the Artists > Linden Postcard Show Prize Winners
Meet the Artists > Linden Postcard Show Prize Winners

Wednesday 20 January 2021, 6PM - Available on Replay

Join this years Linden Postcard Show 2020-21 winning artists Gabrielle Bates, Jenny-Anne Jett, Ruth Hellema, Mark Hopper, Michael Kluge and Susan Morris in conversation with curator, Juliette Hanson.
Learn about their practice, artistic process and their connection with the iconic Linden Postcard Show.

On Holidays at Linden > Treasure Hunt
On Holidays at Linden > Treasure Hunt

Get ready to explore the Linden Postcard Show!

On Holidays at Linden > Drawing competition
On Holidays at Linden > Drawing competition

Draw your own mini masterpiece to win!

Crafternoon for Kids > Time Capsule
Crafternoon for Kids > Time Capsule

Make a time capsule to discover in the future!

This year has been a big year! We have done so many new things and overcome so many different obstacles. The world is always changing and so are we. This might be a special year to remember in a time capsule.

A time capsule stores objects and letters from a moment in time that is hidden away or buried for discovery in the future.

Kids Activities > Linden Postcard Show
Kids Activities > Linden Postcard Show

USE YOUR IMAGINATION

Continue exploring the artists work at home with three creative activities, What is in the room? with Prudence Flint, Build your memory place with Michael Kluge and Imagine you are in the sky with Steffie Wallace.

On Holidays at Linden > NGV Kids on Tour
On Holidays at Linden > NGV Kids on Tour

Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 January 2021, FREE

ART IS FOR EVERYONE
In partnership with NGV Kids on Tour, Linden is excited to continue our school holiday activities with a TAKE-HOME ART PACK for all ages.

Linden Trivia Night
Linden Trivia Night

Thursday 10 December 2020

We invite you to join us for our online Linden Trivia Night, where we celebrate the amazing history of Linden and the surrounding St Kilda community.

Artist Speakeasy: Writing & Concepts with Mykaela Saunders
Artist Speakeasy: Writing & Concepts with Mykaela Saunders

Thursday 19 November 6pm

A working-class blackfella writing for and about the people she belongs to, Mykaela Saunders is full of piss and vinegar and proud of it. In this talk Mykaela uncovers the aggressive energy she brings to her writing, locating its origins in DIY music critique  and academic research and tracing it through to its current expressions, with a focus on her works-in-progress.

Linden Postcard Show 30th Birthday Celebration
Linden Postcard Show 30th Birthday Celebration

On Wednesday 21 October 2020 from 6pm,
Replay available on YouTube & Facebook 


Join us for a virtual opening to celebrate a special part of this year’s exhibition, the 30th Birthday Celebration. Unlike any Postcard Show birthday you’ve seen before, we’ve invited back some of the past winners, from 30 years of the show’s history, to exhibit their current work.

Artist Speakeasy > Looking after yourself through change and uncertainty
Artist Speakeasy > Looking after yourself through change and uncertainty

Tuesday 29 September, 3PM-4PM
FREE, suitable for practicing visual artists

This event aims to improve the wellbeing of practicing artists during the pandemic. Using tools that will help you achieve a sense of security for the future, boosted self-esteem, stronger connections in our communities and, most importantly, some room to breathe.

Cyber Masquerade with Jacqui Stockdale
Cyber Masquerade with Jacqui Stockdale

 Friday 19 June 2020. 6PM-7.30PM

Join artist Jacqui Stockdale for a very special, first of its kind, Cyber Masquerade and artist talk on Zoom!

3D Tour and Q&A with Julia Deville
3D Tour and Q&A with Julia Deville

Friday 5 June 2020, from 6PM

At the end of 2018, Julia deVille presented her most ambitious solo exhibition to date at Linden. Titled Wholeness and the Implicit Order, the exhibition featured many of the artist’s signature works that combine taxidermy and jewellery. That was nearly two years ago, so we thought it was high time we caught up with Julia to find out what she has been doing since then and how she is spending her time during lock down.

Isolate with Linden > Kids Activities
Isolate with Linden > Kids Activities

Explore these fun, easy to follow kids activities for all ages to enjoy at home. Inspired by our Linden past exhibitions, Isolate with Linden > Kids Activities are an educational resource that encourages kids to meditate, learn and use their creative imaginations!

Snail Mail Project
Snail Mail Project

Linden New Art has joined East Gippsland Art Gallery to connect our stay-at-home communities through the art of letters.
Kids are invited to become a pen pal by sending a meaningful message to someone who has to stay home just like you.

On Holidays at Linden > Kelly Horses
On Holidays at Linden > Kelly Horses

Re-imagined and delivered online!

Create your own Kelly horse with artist Jacqui Stockdale 

Notable Observances > International Women’s Day with Carly Findlay
Notable Observances > International Women’s Day with Carly Findlay

Tuesday 10 March 2020, 6PM-7.30PM

Celebrate #EachforEqual this International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020 with award-winning writer, speaker and appearance activist Carly Findlay OAM. Among her many achievements, Carly was named one of Australia’s most influential women in Australian Financial Review and Westpac 100 Women of Influence Awards in 2014.

Bilingual Artist Talk in Korean > Jonathan Kim
Bilingual Artist Talk in Korean > Jonathan Kim

Sunday 23 February 2020, 1.30PM-2pm

Join artist Jonathan Kim for a special bilingual artist talk about his exhibition Encounter in Kim’s first language, Korean. Inspired by Korean artist Lee Ufan’s theory of Man-Nam (Encounter), Kim will discuss his exploration of the relationship between a medium and its environmental factors. Please note: an understanding of Korean is recommended.

Meet the Artist > Robert Fielding
Meet the Artist > Robert Fielding

Saturday 22 February 2020, 2PM to 3PM

In a special artist-led talk, hear from artist Robert Fielding about his solo exhibition Routes / Roots. Fielding’s exhibition raises questions about ownership of cultural knowledge and the institutionalisation of sacred objects.

Smoking Ceremony & Welcome to Country
Smoking Ceremony & Welcome to Country

Friday 21 February 2020, 6.30PM-7PM

Join Linden New Art and the Boon Wurrung Foundation for a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country to open three major solo exhibitions Karla Dickens My Mother’s Keeper, Robert Fielding Routes / Roots, Jacqui Stockdale The Long Shot.

Artist Speakeasy > Meet the Funding Bodies
Artist Speakeasy > Meet the Funding Bodies

Tuesday 4 February 2019 > 6PM to 7.30PM

Join a special professional development talk for practicing visual artists with Creative Victoria Senior Arts Officer, Chloe Turner and City of Port Phillip Arts Development Officer, Sharyn Dawson in conversation with Linden New Art Director, Melinda Martin and Development Manager, Lyn Johnson. Learn about what kind of visual arts projects these organisations support, tips and tricks of grant writing and the assessment process.

Crafternoon for Kids > Lead by artist Farnaz Dadfar
Crafternoon for Kids > Lead by artist Farnaz Dadfar

Sunday 2 February 2020, 1PM-2:30PM

Join Linden Art Prize 2019 artist Farnaz Dadfar for a special artist-led kids’ workshop. Inspired by the artist’s use of colour, pattern and design, kids are invited to explore their creativity and think outside the box to make their own experimental art pieces.

Celebrate Australia Day Weekend > Multi-lingual Exhibition Tours in English, Spanish & Russian
Celebrate Australia Day Weekend > Multi-lingual Exhibition Tours in English, Spanish & Russian

Saturday 25 January 2020, 12PM in English, 1.30PM in Spanish, 3PM in Russian

Celebrate the wonderfully diverse multiculturalism of Australia this Australia Day weekend with Multi-lingual Exhibition Tours of the equally diverse artworks in the Linden Postcard Show 2019-20. Join Linden for exhibition tours at 12PM in English1.30PM in Spanish and 3PM in Russian.

Meet the Artists > Linden Postcard Show Prize Winners
Meet the Artists > Linden Postcard Show Prize Winners

Sunday 19 January 2020, 2PM-3PM

Hear from the winning artists of the Linden Postcard Show 2019-20 in conversation with Linden Curator Juliette Hanson. Learn about their practice, artistic process and their connection with the iconic Linden Postcard Show.

On Holidays at Linden > NGV Kids on Tour 2020
On Holidays at Linden > NGV Kids on Tour 2020

Saturday 11 January to Sunday 19 January 2020

This summer school holidays, join in free drop-in activities as part of NGV Kids on Tour at Linden New Art. Inspired by KAWS: PLAYTIME exhibition on now at the NGV, kids are invited to get creative clay modelling, drawing and collage activities.

In Conversation > Brodie Ellis, Simon Finn & Alicia King
In Conversation > Brodie Ellis, Simon Finn & Alicia King

Sunday 27 October 2019 > 2PM-3PM

Join three artists in conversation about their current solo exhibitions that explore the idea of a dystopian future.

Artist Speakeasy > Grant Application Writing
Artist Speakeasy > Grant Application Writing

Thursday 5 December 2019, 6PM-7.30PM

Applying for grants can be a highly competitive process. Join Linden New Art's Director Melinda Martin for a comprehensive how-to and introduction to the strategies for effective grant application writing.

Crafternoon for Adults > Festive Floristry
Crafternoon for Adults > Festive Floristry

Saturday 30 November 2019, 12PM-3PM

For the holiday season this year, learn about festive botanical styling and create floral wall hangings to decorate your home. In this workshop, you will learn floristry design principles focusing on sustainability, design elements, colour, shape and texture. 

Special Event > Linden Community Day
Special Event > Linden Community Day

Sunday 24 November 2019, 11AM to 4PM

Join the festivities on Community Day to celebrate the return of the Linden Postcard Show and the beautiful summer weather. With kids’ activities, treasure hunts, curator-led exhibition tours and more – there is something for everyone on this special Sunday.

Treasure Hunt > Around the World
Treasure Hunt > Around the World

Saturday 23 November 2019 to Sunday 9 February 2020

Grab a pencil and get ready to explore the Linden Postcard Show. Follow the treasure map and mark X when you’ve found the artworks.
Free to play throughout the duration of the Linden Postcard Show 2019-20.

Artist Speakeasy > Residencies
Artist Speakeasy > Residencies

Thursday 7 November 2019, 6PM-7.30PM

Join Linden New Art and BLINDSIDE galleries to discuss artist residencies in conversation with artist Sam Leach and Pippa Dickson, Director, Asialink Arts.

Meet the Artist > Brodie Ellis
Meet the Artist > Brodie Ellis

Sunday 20 October 2019 > 2PM-3PM

Hear from the artist Brodie Ellis about her solo exhibition Heavy Launch, which includes a 7.2m sculpture based on the design of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket. Ellis’ work questions the ethics of space travel, technological development and the use of our planet’s limited natural resources. 

Crafternoon for Adults > Writing the End of The World
Crafternoon for Adults > Writing the End of The World

Saturday 19 October 2019 > 1PM-3.30PM

Inspired by the themes of dystopian futures in the current exhibitions on display at Linden New Art, novelist Alice Robinson joins us to explore dystopian fiction. The event will start with an exclusive curator-led tour with Juliette Hanson followed by a practical two-hour workshop looking at narrative structure, research, place and character development.

Meet the Artist > Simon Finn
Meet the Artist > Simon Finn

Friday 11 October 2019 > 1PM-2PM

Dive into the underwater world of Simon Finn’s exhibition Breath-hold dwelling in this exclusive artist talk.

Meet the Artist > Alicia King
Meet the Artist > Alicia King

Wednesday 9 October 2019 > 12PM–1PM

Join artist Alicia King in a special artist-led talk about her solo exhibition Our Long Conversation with the Sun. 

Crafternoon for Kids > When I Grow Up
Crafternoon for Kids > When I Grow Up

Saturday 5 October 2019, 12PM-1.30PM

Join artist Justin Hinder for kids art activity! Think about all the wonders the future holds inspired by Linden New Art current exhibitions. Look 10 years into the future, 100 years and 1000 years. What do you think the future will look like when you grow up?

Strange Bedfellows > Girl Geeks vs Footy Fanatics
Strange Bedfellows > Girl Geeks vs Footy Fanatics

Thursday 26 September 2019, 6PM-7.30PM

Kick off the Grand Final long weekend with some sophisticated, cultured chit chat. Just kidding, let’s head to Good Love. And answer our burning question: Who says geeks and footy don’t mix? Because not us. In fact, we’re so certain geeks and footy DO mix that we can make a whole event about it. Don’t believe that?

On Holidays at Linden > Pet Portraits
On Holidays at Linden > Pet Portraits

Tuesday 25 September to Sunday 30 September 2018, 10AM to 3PM

Artists Julia deVille and Natalie Ryan both look at animals in their artistic practice and explore what animals mean to us in our everyday lives. In this free drop-in holiday activity, kids can create a Pet Portrait of a loved or favourite animal.

On Holidays at Linden > Futuristic Inventions
On Holidays at Linden > Futuristic Inventions

Saturday 21 September to Sunday 6 October 2019

The world’s greatest inventors started with some pretty crazy ideas that seemed almost impossible. Yet here we are today, flying through the sky in aeroplanes and playing video games on smart phones. What can you come up with?

Artist Speakeasy > Exhibition Proposal Writing
Artist Speakeasy > Exhibition Proposal Writing

Saturday 21 September, 2PM-4PM

Join Linden New Art Director Melinda Martin in this professional development workshop for artists to learn how to write effective exhibitions proposals.

Meet the Artist > William Holt
Meet the Artist > William Holt

Wednesday 11 September > 6PM-7PM

Join exhibiting artist William Holt in discussion about his works on display in Crashing by Design. Showcasing a new series of three-dimensional wall reliefs, Holt is inspired by the Australian landscapes of Central Australia and the coastal region of South Gippsland. This stunning series of works is the first exhibition to launch the new Linden Projects Space as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Special Event > Decibel New Music Performance
Special Event > Decibel New Music Performance

Thursday 29 August 2019, 6PM to 8PM

In a very special event, Decibel New Music Ensemble will perform Cat Hope’s work Sub Decorative Sequences with special guest Lionel Marchetti.

Performance > Sound Bath with Mona Ruijs
Performance > Sound Bath with Mona Ruijs

Tuesday 27 August 2019, 7PM to 8.15PM

Artist Mona Ruijs will facilitate a sound immersive experience with gongs, quartz crystal bowls, Himalayan singing bowls and various other sound tools that are designed to induce profound physical relaxation, and contemplative states.

Crafternoon for Kids > Sound Collage
Crafternoon for Kids > Sound Collage

Sunday 18 August 2019, 1PM to 3PM 

The louder the better! Join sound artists Dale Gorfinkel and Bryan Phillips for a special sound workshop. Using recycled materials, organic or kitchen objects to create sound sculptures, kids will bang, clash and make a collective music composition. 

Crafternoon for Adults > Generative Patterns with Sound & Code
Crafternoon for Adults > Generative Patterns with Sound & Code

Saturday 17 August 2019 > 10AM to 2PM

Code your own sound visualisation. Suitable for any skill level and with no prerequisites, participants learn coding fundamentals from scratch in Processing, a programming language made for visual artists. 

In Conversation > Cat Hope, Lucreccia Quintanilla & Mona Ruijs
In Conversation > Cat Hope, Lucreccia Quintanilla & Mona Ruijs

Friday 16 August 2019 > 6.30PM to 7.30PM 

Artists Cat Hope, Lucreccia Quintanilla and Mona Ruijs are coming together to talk about the experimental world of sound art.

Meet the Curator > Underscoring Sound
Meet the Curator > Underscoring Sound

Friday 26 July 2019, 1PM to 2PM

Join Linden for a special curator-led tour of exhibitions Cat Hope > Sub Decorative Sequences, Lucreccia Quintanilla > A Ripple and an Echo and Mona Ruijs > Sympathetic Resonance with Linden Curator Juliette Hanson.

Artist Speakeasy > Promoting Visual Art on a Shoe String
Artist Speakeasy > Promoting Visual Art on a Shoe String

Wednesday 24 July 2019, 6.30PM to 7.30PM

Make art and get it out there! At least that’s what we know we should do. But with often limited budgets, time and resources, it’s hard to know where to start.

On Holidays at Linden > My Family and Me
On Holidays at Linden > My Family and Me

Tuesday 2 July to Sunday 14 July 2019, 11AM-4PM

Drop in to the gallery this school holidays and draw a picture of your family visiting your favourite place in St Kilda. As part of Linden Locals, a photographic exhibition to celebrate our many visitors, artists and locals, we are inviting kids and families to share their stories. 

Performance > Sub Decorative Sequence with Cat Hope
Performance > Sub Decorative Sequence with Cat Hope

Friday 28 June, 7PM, Saturday 20 July, 2PM, Saturday 10 August 2019, 2PM

Listen to the sounds of Linden’s gallery walls in the performances of Sub Decorative Sequences by Cat Hope. Inspired by the decorative elements of Linden’s interior and exterior design, Hope has created graphic scores that will be performed by musicians in a series of special events.

Special Event > Dark Water Swim
Special Event > Dark Water Swim

Saturday 22 June 2019, from 4:30PM

The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year - it is the mark of mid winter. And this year, we are taking you to the dark waters.

Artist Speakeasy > Proposal Writing
Artist Speakeasy > Proposal Writing

Tuesday 18 June 2019, 6PM to 7.30PM

Join Linden New Art Director Melinda Martin in this professional development workshop for artists to learn how to write effective exhibition proposals.

Crafternoon for Kids > Clay Coolamons
Crafternoon for Kids > Clay Coolamons

Sunday 16 June 2019, 12.30PM to 2PM

What is a coolamon? A coolamon traditionally is made from wood and is like a big oval bowl. They are traditionally used for holding bush tucker when you go collecting in the bush. They also held babies when mothers would rock them to sleep.

Crafternoon for Adults > Clay Coolamons with Woven Base
Crafternoon for Adults > Clay Coolamons with Woven Base

Saturday 15 June 2019 > 12.30PM to 3.30PM

Coolamons are traditionally used by many Aboriginal tribes around Australia. They are vessels mainly used by women for collecting bush tucker or to hold sleeping babies. 

Special Event > The Grubby Urchins
Special Event > The Grubby Urchins

Thursday 13 June 2019, 6.30PM to 8PM

Be immersed in the oceanic environment created by Perth-based artists Erin Coates & Anna Nazzari in their exhibition Dark Water to experience The Grubby Urchins for a night of sea shanties.

Notable Observances > World Oceans Day
Notable Observances > World Oceans Day

Tuesday 4 June 2019, 6.30PM to 8PM

This year, World Oceans Day is celebrating leadership in preventing plastic pollution in our oceans and sharing solutions that inspire and activate the global community. Join a thought provoking discussion with artists Rox De Luca and Penelope Davis along with Port Phillip EcoCentre founder Neil Blake in conversation with Linden New Art Director Melinda Martin. Hear how they have confronted the crisis of plastic pollution in our oceans and how they aim for a better future.

Special Event > Reconciliation Week Curator's Tour
Special Event > Reconciliation Week Curator's Tour

Tuesday 28 May 2019, 1PM to 2PM

As part of the National Reconciliation Week 2019, Linden New Art invites you to join us for a special curators tour of the exhibition Elements. This exhibition showcases works made by artists from Baluk Arts, an Indigenous arts centre based in Mornington. 

In Conversation > Lisa Waup & Dominic White
In Conversation > Lisa Waup & Dominic White

Saturday 18 May 2019, 4PM to 5PM

Join artists Lisa Waup and Dominic White from Baluk Arts, an urban Aboriginal Arts Centre based in Mornington and hear them in conversation about their works on display at Linden New Art.

Meet the Artists > Erin Coates & Anna Nazzari
Meet the Artists > Erin Coates & Anna Nazzari

Friday 3 May > 3:30PM to 4:30PM

Join Perth-based artists Erin Coates and Anna Nazzari for an exclusive preview of Dark Water.

Bilingual Artist Talk in Mandarin > Siying Zhou
Bilingual Artist Talk in Mandarin > Siying Zhou

Friday 12 April 2019 > 2PM to 3PM

Join Linden Art Prize 2019 artist Siying Zhou for a special bilingual artist talk in Zhou’s first language Mandarin. 

Crafternoon for Kids > Perfect Balance
Crafternoon for Kids > Perfect Balance

Tuesday 9 April 2019, 1PM to 2.30PM

Kids are invited to join Linden Art Prize 2019 artist Andrew Atchison in an artist-lead creative workshop. They will each create a perfectly balanced hanging mobile artwork from diverse objects as a kind of self-portrait, to explore how themes of diversity and personal uniqueness can be expressed through art.

On Holidays at Linden > Rethinking Design
On Holidays at Linden > Rethinking Design

Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 April 2019, 11AM to 4PM

Inspired by Linden Art Prize 2019 artist Farnaz Dadfar, kids will experiment with colour, pattern and design through the playful and unexpected visual correlations of Dadfar's work.

Crafternoon for Adults > Naughty Embroidery
Crafternoon for Adults > Naughty Embroidery

Wednesday 3 April 2019 > 6.30PM to 8.30PM

The art of embroidery has adorned clothing and household items for centuries, but pop culture has reinvigorated it to express the cheeky and sometimes downright naughty.

Bilingual Artist Talk in Farsi > Farnaz Dadfar
Bilingual Artist Talk in Farsi > Farnaz Dadfar

Friday 29 March 2019 > 2PM to 3PM

Join Linden Art Prize 2019 artist Farnaz Dadfar for a special bilingual artist talk in Dadfar's first language Farsi. 

Artist Speakeasy > How to Photograph Your Artwork
Artist Speakeasy > How to Photograph Your Artwork

Tuesday 26 March 2019, 6PM to 7.30PM

Practicing artists are invited to hear from photographer Matthew Stanton and Linden New Art Director Melinda Martin to understand how good image documentation can be crucial to a professional art practice. 

Meet the Artists > Linden Art Prize 2019 Winners
Meet the Artists > Linden Art Prize 2019 Winners

Friday 8 March 2019 > 6.30PM to 7.30PM

Join the winners of the Linden Art Prize 2019, a non-acquisitive contemporary art award for recent post-graduate artists, in conversation with Curator Juliette Hanson.