Mansfield Visitor Information Centre’s Aboriginal Art Gallery Enters a
Published on 05 May 2025
The gallery space at the Visitor Information Centre gallery space is currently exhibiting the Yooralla Mansfield ‘MY Kaleidoscope Collective Exhibition’, on display now through 6 July.
MY Kaleidoscope is a group of 13 artists making art that creates impact. A spokesperson for the collective said “we're passionate about supporting each other and sharing our work with the community.”
Suzanne Green, Acting Service Manager at Yooralla Mansfield, added that the “Community Hub empowers artists to earn an income by doing what they love. Art connects people, shifts perspectives and sparks meaningful conversations.”
Following this exhibition, the gallery will celebrate NAIDOC Week in July with works from award-winning Taungurung artist Iluka Sax-Williams.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said he was pleased to see the evolution of the gallery to continue to be a vibrant cultural space.
“This evolving gallery continues to be a valuable attraction for the community and our visitors. We invite everyone to drop in, explore what’s on display and keep an eye out for future exhibitions,” said Cr Rabie.
Established in 2022 with NAIDOC Week grant funding, the Aboriginal Art Gallery has seen success through the curatorial efforts of Rutherglen-based Aboriginal art collector Hans Sip. As part of the North East Aboriginal Art Trail, the gallery has been showcased alongside venues such as De Bortoli Estate in Rutherglen, Billy Button Wines in Myrtleford and The Plough Inn in Tarrawingee.
For more than two years, Hans has generously supplied and rotated artworks every three months, providing a dynamic experience for visitors. Due to health reasons, Hans is now scaling back his involvement and will no longer operate multiple gallery spaces.
“We extend our sincere thanks to Hans for his dedication and contribution. His efforts have enriched our arts, culture, and First Nations offerings, drawing in both locals and tourists,” said Cr Steve Rabie.
Looking ahead, the gallery space will feature a rotation of local and special exhibitions.
For enquiries about exhibiting, please contact: economic.development@mansfield.vic.gov.au
The Mansfield Visitor Information Centre is open daily from 10am–4pm (closed Christmas Day).