After-hours: Celebrate connection, conversation and creativity
Celebrate creativity and community at Geelong Gallery
Experience the Gallery after-hours with friends and discover the National Gallery of Australia’s touring exhibition Rauschenberg and Johns—Significant Others, alongside The Sweet Spot—Between Art and Design, Social Studies and Design + Play. Enjoy a vibrant evening featuring a drop-in badge-making station, a pop-up bar, and an inspiring panel discussion with LGBTQI+ Geelong leaders, exploring community achievements, barriers, and allyship in a creative and inclusive space.
Don’t miss an unforgettable evening where creativity, connection, and conversation come alive after hours at Geelong Gallery.
Pop-up badge making workshop
5.00pm to 7.00pm
Design your own wearable art with our hands-on badge-making station with local designer Clare Holder from Geelong Illustrators. This hands-on workshop highlights the role of badges in social and political movements, from protest symbols to statements of identity. Create wearable art that speaks to your passions while connecting with the legacy of activism and community pride.
Creative conversation: voices in pride
6.00pm to 6.40pm
Celebrate the final weekend of Midsumma Festival with a creative conversation featuring a dynamic panel of speakers. Engage in an inspiring dialogue that highlights the diverse voices and stories of LGBTQI+ communities. Hosted in a welcoming, inclusive space, this event invites you to connect, learn, and reflect.
Midsumma is Australia's premier queer arts and cultural organisation, bringing together a diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, communities and audiences.