Local artists take over the Phee Broadway Theatre foyer
Published on 08 July 2026
The Phee Broadway Theatre Foyer Exhibition Program has kicked off with a selection of local artists taking over the space.
Mount Alexander Shire Council is proud to announce the exhibiting artists, who will display their artwork over the next twelve months.
The theatre, which is located at Mechanics Lane in Castlemaine, is a community gathering place where creativity is fostered and people connect.
The program will feature something for everyone to enjoy, with new work changing over every two months.
Exhibitions in the 2026-2027 program include photography, vibrant acrylics, watercolour, pen and ink, drawings, carvings and lots more.
Mount Alexander Shire Mayor, Cr Toby Hedyon, said that Council is proud to support local artists by providing a space to showcase their work.
“This program celebrates the creativity and diversity of our local arts community.
“We have such passionate and creative artists in our shire, and it’s wonderful to be able to give residents and visitors alike the chance to enjoy their artwork in this lovely exhibition space.
“Here at Council, we’re committed to fostering the arts with initiatives like this one – connecting artists with the community.
“I’m looking forward to seeing the diverse selection of works on display over the next twelve months.
“I encourage everyone to stop by and take in the incredible artwork made by members of our very own community.”
The first exhibition opened on 1July, with the last show opening in May 2027.
The theatre foyer is located in the same building as the Castlemaine Library at Mechanics Lane and follows the same opening hours.
For more information about the program and the exhibiting artists visit our Phee Broadway Theatre foyer page.
Image: Artwork by current artist, BLOTCH
Full exhibition program 2026-2027
BLOTCH
Scraps
1 July 2026 to 5 August 2026
A collection of cool cats and pop‑culture figures on canvas, blending street‑art energy with bold lettering, cartoon forms and abstract shapes.
After the Fire
Troyene Evans
5 August 2026 to 9 September 2026
Five acrylic and mixed‑media works blending whimsy and tragedy, expressing survival, hope, and renewal in the aftermath of devastating loss.
Organised Amongst Disorganised
Paul Williams
9 September 2026 to 14 October 2026
Working in bright, vibrant acrylics and pens on canvas, this body of work reflects a deepening confidence in colour, expression and the joy discovered through ongoing creative exploration.
Hello Sky
Deanna Neville
14 October 2026 to 18 November 2026
A 16‑work series of photography drawn from a decade of capturing a small Walmer hill as part of the shifting skyscape.
Spring Gully Art
Spring Gully Artists
18 November 2026 to 23 December 2026
Six Spring Gully Artists present two works created in the past five years. Using watercolour, acrylic, pastel, pen and ink, and collage, they explore local landscapes, overseas impressions and expressive floral themes with diverse creative styles.
Serotiny
Blue Banded Artists' Group
23 December 2026 to 27 January 2027
A cohesive collection of paintings and drawings created by the six artists who form the Blue Banded Artists' Group. Created between mid-2024 and May 2026, the landscapes depict Leanganook (Mount Alexander) in its pre-fire state through to the complex landscape of recovery currently visible following the January 2026 Harcourt bushfires.
A Local View
Mt Alexander Photographic Society
27 January 2027 to 3 March 2027
Around 30 photographs will showcase images taken in 2026-2027 within the shire by Mt Alexander Photographic Society members. The exhibition aims to promote the club, encouraging new members and providing a valuable team‑building experience for participants.
Where Sight Ends
Yuna Chun
3 March 2027 to 7 April 2027
Inspired by the space and air of Castlemaine and Central Victoria, these works reflect stillness, light and expansive landscape.
Outside In
Brett Davies
7 April 2027 to 12 May 2027
Botanical shapes such as gum nuts and leaves emerge from solid wooden blocks that hang on the wall, while abstract carvings explore movement and challenge spatial perception, with shapes appearing to recede or disappear into the wall’s surface.
Observations
Agitation Hill Artists
12 May 2027 to 16 June 2027
Approximately 25 works in oil, watercolour, pastel, graphite, pen and ink, photography and hand printing. All subjects focus on observations from nature, landscape, animals, still life, portraiture and life‑drawing.