Dedicated First Nations cultural space for Melbourne

Melbourne leads in opening a dedicated First Nations Arts and Culture Centre, and new home for Koorie Heritage Trust.
New education space for Koori Heritage Trust in Melbourne

While Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs and Canberra all have visions for dedicated First Nations galleries and cultural centres underway, in 2023 it will be Melbourne that will be the first to open the doors of a dedicated venue in an Australia capital city.

The organisation first took up residence at Fed Square seven years ago, but has quickly outgrown its headquarters.

KHT’s expanded footprint in the Yarra Building is at the heart of the Melbourne Arts Precinct.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina