Lot 19 Art Space
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Local artists share ground
Local artists Jeremy ‘Jez’ Forbes and Brett Igmus Davies have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind exhibition. Shared Ground is a unique and engaging exhibition, combining Forbes’ striking, bold and colourful paintings, alongside the natural movement of Davies’ beautiful sculptural mobiles. Inspired by the works of American artist Alexandra Calder, accomplished wood sculptor Brett ‘Igmus’…
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Castlemaine Idyll is back
The highly anticipated Castlemaine Idyll, lot19’s annual fundraiser, is back on Saturday, March 15. This one-of-a-kind event brings together local performers, incredible live music and community spirit, and in 2025 will celebrate the best tunes of the 80s, 90s and 00s. Returning with an extended running time, Castlemaine Idyll Kids Karaoke, delicious food and drinks,…
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United in solidarity
The Upstander event held at Castlemaine’s lot19 arts precinct on February 8 was a resounding success, bringing people together for an evening of solidarity in support of the freedon and safety of women. With more than 250 people in attendance, the event far exceeded expectations, both in engagement and fundraising, with an incredible $7333 raised…
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Art comes to life
Japanese-Australian international artist Isabelle Kawai Vincent has made a celebrated return to Castlemaine’s lot19 arts space with a brand new exhibition of works. The exhibition, Girls, Goddesses and Greatness – A celebration of everything feminine, was launched on February 8 and runs until this Sunday February 23, and showcases Isabelle’s latest artwork created during her…
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Are you the next Castlemaine Idyll?
Castlemaine Idyll organisers are excited to announce that it’s really getting hot in here, as they open up performer registrations for Castlemaine Idyll 2025! The fundraiser for Castlemaine’s lot19 artspace is returning on Saturday March 15, 2025, and this time they’re adopting the theme ‘Hits of the 80s, 90s AND 00s’. For those not in…
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Art holds grief and loss
Some things are just too hard to find words for. Too raw to be exposed. Too difficult to unpack. Unfathomable is an exhibition that features new work from five central Victorian artists at Castlemaine’s Lot 19 Gallery. It takes that which is hard to explain and transforms it into challenging, beautiful, messy and inspiring artworks…
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Backyard Fest finally hits town
From humble beginnings in a suburban backyard five years ago, Backyard Fest will officially launch this weekend at Castlemaine’s unique art space – Lot 19. Backyard Fest is the brainchild of mates Alex Kavenagh and Blake Van Leeuwen, who have spent almost three years planning the event, experiencing multiple setbacks and venue changes along the…
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Exhibition dedicated to dead mothers
Postpartum is an exhibition dedicated to honouring the dead mothers of artists Melissa Clark, Melissa Urquhart and Hayley West. Through art and ritual, they explore the nature of the relationships and memories they hold of their mothers, and how they have changed over time. The opening of the exhibition on Saturday night included a wake…
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Castlemaine’s got talent!
Castlemaine Idyll returns to Lot 19 this Sunday to once again give aspiring stars their moment in the spotlight to shine.Tickets are selling fast and the judges have been announced! The three judges for Castlemaine Idyll 2022 are multi-talented singer and performer Aurora Kurth, writer and broadcaster Clementine Ford and Bridge Hotel publican Pat Furze.…
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Castlemaine Idyll returns
Castlemaine Idyll returns to Castlemaine’s Lot 19 this Saturday March 20 to once again give aspiring local stars their moment in the spotlight to shine. After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, Idyll is celebrating its 10th birthday and will serve up the musical treats to the theme ‘My Fantasy Life’. Spectators can…