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.

Join us
where Music Art and Meditation Meet.

Inspirational songs, gentle musical improvisations and your presence
become a doorway into the delicate space of love, peace and oneness.

Bring your hearts and voices.
With Sandipa, Sambodhi, Carmen and David

WHEN:   Sun 29th Oct 2023 at 2.30pm
WHERE:  Atrium room @ The Convent
HOW MUCH:  Free, donations welcome.

BOOK HERE

 

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.

Date:     Friday November 3, 2023
Time:     6pm – 9pm (includes book signing)
Cost:      $95pp (includes a drink on arrival, canapes and a gift voucher)

MORE INFO HERE

BOOK HERE

Brian Brown & his new book
old staircase at historic convent

Ghost Tours

Led by Spookspotters
Paranormal Research Team

Sat 25th of November 2023
7.30pm for 8pm start

Sat 10th of February 2024
7.30pm for 8pm start

 

Book Launch

“The Golden Shire”
by Brian Nash

Acclaimed local artist, Brian Nash, will be launching his new book, followed by a Q&A and book signing.

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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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“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.

WHEN:   8th of June to 30th of August

WHERE:  Convent Gallery, Daylesford

      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.