Phee Broadway Theatre foyer
The Phee Broadway Theatre Foyer exhibition program supports a diverse and rich collection of work from individual artists, group shows and community organisations.
Current and upcoming exhibiting artists
5 August - 16 September 2025
Exhibition: Inspired by Nature
Artist: Dianne Edlin
Pastel on paper. A range of Australian landscapes from the Northern Territory to Tasmania, some flora including flowering gums and a number of Japanese garden-themed works.
16 September - 4 November 2025
Exhibition: Strange Types
Artists: People of Letters
Strange Types features the visual ideas of one international and five local Castlemaine artists. The theme of typography is explored individually by the artists, yet linked aesthetically, by framing the works within wooden type trays from a bygone era. The mediums range from traditional printmaking featuring woodblocks and the prints made from them, to handwritten travel journal entries and exquisite verse, and digital dialogue celebrating contemporary type.
4 November - 23 December 2025
Exhibition: Collage as-tu?
Artist: Katie Jacobs
An exhibition of new collaged and painted works. Cut and paste, quick and dirty, cheap and nasty, bright and glossy, short and snappy - these collages examine ideas of fast making and printing processes.
The artist uses illustrations from children's Encyclopaedias from the '1980s, old (and paid) photographers' work from National Geographic, Sunset books, medical journals, home companions and instructional texts.
"The title is based on the French origins of the word collage, mashed up with the French question “Quel âge as-tu?”, in English “how old are you?”, referring to myself, an older parent trying desperately to stay young through her art practice. I use humour to interrogate my own attitudes: to parenting, to sport, to social interactions and cultural trends" - Katie Jacobs.
Location and opening hours
Location
Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine (enter via Castlemaine Library)
Opening hours
- Monday to Wednesday: 10.00am - 5.30pm
- Thursday: 10.00am - 7.00pm
- Friday: 10.00am - 5.30pm
- Saturday: 9.30am - 2.00pm
- Sunday: Closed
Exhibition space
The proposed artwork must fit within the display areas.
There are three walls available for use in total:
- 2 x wall panels - 3m wide x 1.5m tall
- 1 x wall panel - 3m wide x 2m tall
The work is hung on a professional hanging system. The height of the hanging rail allows for single and double hanging.
Duration and staffing
The Phee Broadway Theatre foyer is not staffed or supervised so all artwork is exhibited at the artist's or organisation's own risk.
Each exhibition is generally allocated four-six weeks, though requests are considered for shorter or longer periods.
Commissions and sales
Each exhibition should be accompanied by a listing of works or catalogue, and include contact details for the public.
Any sales or enquiries should be made directly with the artist or organisation as Council does not act as an agent.
Should there be any sales of artwork as a result of the exhibition Council will not take any commission.
Launches and other events associated with the exhibition
If you wish to have any associated events to support the exhibition, such as an artist talk or opening, please make this proposal at the point of submitting your expression of interest.
Any associated activities will ideally occur on a Thursday evening before 7.00pm and will be confirmed with the applicant if successful.
Use of the foyer floor space for exhibition launches, artist talks or readings must be booked and confirmed prior to any promotional material being distributed.