Justus Jorgensen Retrospective - Permanent Exhibition
This exhibition traces Justus Jorgensen’s development as a painter from his Meldrum period through to his infatuation with the Impressionists, largely concentrating on the still life. The sculptures, medallions, belt buckles and plaques on display highlight the different subject matter Matcham Skipper explored in his work, whether the human figure, mythology or nature.
Justus Jorgensen and Matcham Skipper
Retrospective in the Gallery of the Great Hall
The Upper Gallery
Permanent Exhibition from the Montsalvat Collection
Solar Pinhole Camera Installation by Dylan Negri
Dylan Negri is an emerging photographic artist. Learn about his installation at Montsalvat.
Flinders Quartet 2025 Concert Season
Flinders Quartet invites you to experience the wonder of the string quartet in their carefully curated 2025 program as they revel in their glorious art form and the greatest music on earth.
Marmalade
'Marmalade' by Lily Mae delves into the bittersweet journey of grief and the preservation of memory.
Another Quiet Protest
Exhibition by Alistair Fowler - This body of work explores the quieter side of protest
Mansfield Park at Montsalvat
An intimate performance of Jonathan Dove’s musical adaptation of Mansfield Park performed in the in the Barn Gallery of historic Montsalvat, accompanied by fours hands on a grand piano.Sung in English.
Winter Solstice Wine Bar
As the longest night of the year draws in, gather by the fire for a special Winter Solstice edition of our Wine Bar over 2 nights!
An introduction to art psychotherapy: The image as mnemonic
Join Dr Virago in a 3-day course for an introduction to art psychotherapy: The image as mnemonic
A Debate in Harmony: Middle Eastern (Iran) vs. Western Music
The Ava Ensemble invites you to experience a captivating dialogue between cultures, where the East meets the West through the harmony of three musical instruments and a vocal performance.
Sound Bath Meditation by Lama Tendar
A Meditation with Buddhist monk Lama Tendar followed by a deep Sound Healing/ Sound Bath
Women of Montsalvat: Online Story Gathering Session
Help us unearth the stories of Montsalvat's founding women; online session
Book Launch of Valley Voice by Bill McAuley
Bill McAuley’s exquisite book documents in words and archival photographs the cultural and social life of Eltham in the late seventies.
Women of Montsalvat: Story Gathering Session
Help us unearth the stories of Montsalvat's founding women.
Still Lifes of Montsalvat’s Past
Still Lifes of Montsalvat’s Past is a collection of works from Montsalvat’s archives, exploring themes of food, life and death.
Easter at Montsalvat
Ceramic eggs have been hidden around the grounds, can you find them all?
Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art 2025
The Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art exhibition includes 34 incredible artists who have been shortlisted from a record 368 entries.
Wilbur Wilde – Blowout in the Barn
March 30th, 2025, at ‘The Montsalvat Barn’, Wilbur has invited along his favourite Blowout members, don’t tell the others.
Carson Culp & Friends – Exhibition Celebration
Join us for Carson Culp & Friends, a special group exhibition in The Wood Workshop, celebrating Carson Culp’s time as Montsalvat’s January Artist-in-Residence at Clay Talk.
Isai Xperience
Isai Experience - A live music event presenting Tamil love songs from the 80s, 90s and 2000s
Beyond the Human Imprint
Beyond the Human Imprint invites viewers to step into the untouched world that Michael has dedicated his life to documenting, offering a rare glimpse of the natural world in its purest and most timeless form.
Unpredictable | Exploring Surface - Maryke Henderson
Maryke Henderson explores the surface created by soda vapour glaze and the flame path of fire.
Valentine’s Day
Celebrate valentines day with our couples tickets and pre order a valentines picnic box!
CANCELLED - SUMMER GATHERING
Join us at Montsalvat for a day of summer fun and connection!
SONGSCAPES | LANDSCAPES OF NOTATION AND IMAGINATION - BRONWYN CALCUTT
Join us for Bronwyn Calcutt: Between Music and Visual Art, an exhibition exploring the interplay of music and visual art through vintage pianola scrolls, improvised landscapes, and The Piandelier—a playable sculpture inviting interactive discovery.
ROBIN HOOD AT MONTSALVAT
Playhouse Pantomimes brings you their outdoor musical adaptation of ‘Robin Hood’
SANTA COMES TO MONTSALVAT!
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN!
Eltham CFA Santa Run will visit Montsalvat this Christmas! Watch out for the lights and sirens as Santa arrives in the fire truck to greet you and share in the Christmas cheer!
WHEN | SUNDAY 22ND DECEMBER
TIME | 12:45 TO 1:15 PM
WHERE | FRONT LAWN NEAR THE CARPARK
DECEMBER JAZZ NIGHTS | THE SYNCOPATORS
The Syncopators, back again at Montsalvat, in their 40th Anniversary Year.
Artist talk: Formidable Beauty | Maya Tamang
Join us for an engaging artist talk with Maya Tamang (also known as Miss Martha), as she discusses her solo exhibition Formidable Beauty, showcasing her latest works at Montsalvat.
CLAY TALK STUDENT TEACHER EXHIBITION
You’re Invited to the Clay Talk Annual Student & Teacher Exhibition 2024
RED CHAIR CONVERSATIONS | RAPHAEL KILPATRICK
“Montsalvat: stories from a work-in-progress”
Formidable Beauty
Miss Martha by Maya is an emerging artist who has amassed a significant body of work, predominantly depicting women and 1930s and 1940s fashion. H
The poetry of material things
A ceramic exhibition on the the poetry of everyday material objects with four potters: Goosullae Kim, Pauline Meade, Janice Keen & Thannie Phan.
Eltham Bookshop & Red Chair Conversations
A book launch and panel discussion focusing on the artistic, natural history and the health of our Birrarung River.
Eltham Bookshop event - A Painterly Evening
Celebrating Gariwerd Grampians by Jenni Mitchell and Mervyn Hannan
SPRING GATHERING
We are excited to announce Spring Gathering - the first in a new series of quarterly Gatherings at Montsalvat!
NATURE EMBRACES US | Ann Tamm
‘Nature Embraces Us’ Exhibition contains about 30 paintings of Australian landscapes, native plants and animals by local artist Ann Tamm.
The Art Of Frank Howson
Join us to celebrate Frank Howson’s paintings on exhibit in the Barn Gallery