What’s On | At The Convent
Find out what’s on at The Convent when planning your trip.
The Convent hosts many events – exhibition openings, artist- in-residence programs, musical concerts in the chapel, special dinners with guest speakers, book launches, ghost tours, choirs and more.
Exhibition Opening
40 years of painting, drawing & prints
by artist Monty Osewald
Date: Sun 28th of April
Time: 2pm-5pm
Meet the artist & view all his work from 1pm. The entire upstairs gallery will be dedicated to the works by Monty… Four decades of paintings, drawings & prints.
Official Opening at 2pm, followed by a ticketed event ($10pp).
Ticketed Event: An exotic Burlesque Performance by starlet Minnie Mayhem & Live Painting of Minnie in costume by Monty in the Conservatory.
Ghost Tours
Led by Spookspotters
Paranormal Research Team
Sat 25th of May 2024
6pm for a 6.30pm start.
Call 5348 3211 to book.
One-day Art Workshop
with Sharryn Jenkinson
NEW WORKSHOP DATES
WHERE: The Convent Daylesford
WHEN: Sat 1st of June 10am–3pm
Sun 2nd of June 10am–3pm
HOW MUCH: $175pp
PAST EVENT
Maleita (Millie) Gouldthorpe
“HIRAETH”
( the pull of the earth )
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One-day Art Workshop
with Sharryn Jenkinson
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND…
NEW WORKSHOP DATES
WHERE: The Convent Daylesford
WHEN: Sat 2nd of March 10am–3pm
Sun 3rd of March 10am–3pm
HOW MUCH: $175pp
PAST EVENT
An evening with author Bryan Brown
We are delighted to welcome iconic Australian actor, director and author, Bryan Brown to Central Victoria for an intimate cocktail event here at The Convent.
Join us for a glass of wine/beer/soft drink, canapés and a fabulous conversation with Bryan Brown.
PAST EVENT
Book Launch
“The Golden Shire”
Acclaimed local artist, Brian Nash, will be launching his new book, followed by a Q&A and book signing.
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PAST EVENT
PROJECT LUDWIG
Build your own Beethoven string quartet!
Join stars-on-the-rise, the Artamidae Quartet, for a family-friendly, interactive journey through Beethoven’s Opus 18 string quartets, where you decide the program!
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PAST EVENT
“Love where you Live”
Art Exhibition
WHO: Collaboration between local artists Beck Walker (photography) and Brian Nash (paintings & pastels)
Also showing paintings & sculptures by Liadaan & Alison Parkinson.
PAST EVENT
MELBOURNE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
“The many voices of Bach”.
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Artists in Residence
WHO: Brian Nash AND Liadaan
WHEN: Saturday 1st of July 2023
WHERE: Convent Gallery, Daylesford
Our current exhibiting artists, Brian Nash & Liadaan, will be at the Convent Gallery, painting and chatting to you …about their work, technique, inspiration.
Phone +613 5348 3211
info@theconvent.com.au
7 Daly Street Daylesford 3460
Victoria Australia
Thursday to Monday 10am-4pm
(Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
Gallery admission:
Adult: $10, Concession: $8,
Kids U12: $5, Kids U5: free.
The Convent acknowledges the traditional owners, the Dja Dja Wurrung people, on whose land we meet, share & work.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present & emerging.