Gertrude Open Day

Once a year, Gertrude opens our private studios to the public, providing audiences with a special opportunity to explore the Preston spaces, meet the artists, view works in progress and experience the environment in which Gertrude Studio Artists create their work.

Join Gertrude on Saturday 18 February for a day-long program of workshops, studio tours and artist talks. All events are free and no bookings are required. 

Gertrude will host a free BBQ from midday, and throughout the afternoon, the public is invited to take part in workshops led by Gertrude Studio Artists, studio tours led by Gertrude's Artistic Director and Curator in Residence, and an artist talk coinciding with our current artistic program. Each workshop is suitable for children and adults of all ages.

12 -  3:30pm | Visit our 16 onsite artist studios, Artist-led workshops for all ages, Auslan interpreted studio tour

3:30 - 6pm | Welcome to Country by Wurundjeri Elder  & Artist Talk by exhibiting artists Ryan Presley & Hayley Millar Baker in conversation with Hannah Presley, Senior Curator, Museums and Collections at University of Melbourne, followed by an Exhibition Opening Celebration.