Embrace: AAV Mentorship Program Exhibition

This exhibition is a collaboration between Arts Access Victoria and The Dax Centre.

Jas Streten, "Travel", acrylic on canvas, 2025.

“Embrace” celebrates community, acceptance, reflection, and joy. The exhibition features six artists from Arts Access Victoria’s Arts Mentorship Program.

The exhibition creates close, personal moments that highlight shared stories and different viewpoints. Using painting, drawing, installation, and mixed media. Soft colours and strong patterns sit beside shiny surfaces and tactile forms. Stop, talk, and find yourself in each other’s stories.

Artists

Allison Miles
Diane Moore
Donata Uncanin
Jas Streten
Zoo/LHF
Patrick Tonks

More About the Exhibition

Works range from pieces that map common memories to quiet studies of belonging. Each shows resilience and warmth. Hands-on moments invite slow thought and group conversation. The gallery becomes a place of mutual recognition and celebration. The artworks suggest that empathy is something we do and something we gain. An active embrace that respects difference and honours connection.

Key details

Exhibition dates: Friday 5 June – Friday 4 September

Opening Event: Thursday 11 June 6 – 8 pm

Where: Dax Centre, 30 Royal Parade, Kenneth Myer Building, Parkville

Free exhibition, no booking required.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please contact Phil Noack.

Phil works Monday to Thursday.

Email: pnoack@artsaccess.com.au

Reception Phone: 03 9699 8299 (voice only)/ 0401 224 864 (text or voice)

Embrace is proudly presented in partnership with The Dax Centre.