outWARds
As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025, the Women’s Art Register launched the roadshow program outWARds, designed to bring the archive beyond its physical home in Naarm/Melbourne and into creative communities across the country.
The program fosters participation, awareness and connection, while helping artists understand the importance of documentation and conservation in sustaining a creative practice. Our first iteration was held in Ballarat, with more locations to come in 2026 and beyond.
31 May 2025
LOCATION
Eureka Centre, Ballarat, VICHOSTED BY
Creative Ballarat (City of Ballarat)
Images: Meda Design.
Our inaugural outWARds was met with warmth, enthusiasm and deep engagement. The day began with an overview of the history of the Register, current projects and the collection. After lunch, insights from committee members on agency, networking and conserving your practice were shared, along with a panel discussion and Q&A. We were joined by local artists in a meaningful conversation about legacy, visibility and regional voices.
A passionate group has now formed in Ballarat to begin working with the Register more closely, exploring ways to document local artists and strengthen regional representation in the archive.
We look forward to our next iteration of the program. If you are interested in hosting the Register in your local community, please get in touch.
The inaugural outWARds program is supported by the City of Yarra and Creative Ballarat.
