GALLERY

NAIDOC Week 2026 Glass works created by First Nations artists in the
GLAAS INC First Nations Free Glass Workshop
Program January to June 2026

As part of Melbourne Design Week 2026, this exhibition brings together four of Australia's most exciting emerging architectural glass artists, Rickie Gugamah Martin, Shea Oberleuter, Nadine Keegan and Jordan Benson to create a four - panelled glass work.

An inspiring showcase of original glass works by emerging artists from Melbourne Polytechnic’s 2025 Certificate III and IV Glass courses.

An exhibition of glass works created by Diploma of Visual Arts Glasswork 2025 - Melbourne Polytechnic Glass students

The Gallery presents an inspired selection of contemporary artworks and handmade gifts from local artists.

Cheryl Edwards works between hotshop and kiln to layer molten glass, stretched into rods, and sliced to reveal intricate patterns or images, such as flowers or abstract designs within the cross section

An exhibition of glass works by women makers and artists showing the strength and grace of feminine energy through their work

An exhibition of glass art works by First Nations artists and makers from the Glaas Inc First Nations Workshop program and Melbourne Polytechnic students

Showcasing the inspired results of collaborative partnerships between glass makers and design professionals in architectural glass

An exhibition of glass works created by 2024 certificate III and IV Melbourne Polytechnic Glass students

Dynamics of etched Glasswork. Unique artworks brought together by their link in mark marking through etching. The creation of these works involves disrupting the surface of the glass to obscure the transparent, reveal the hidden or carve and shape the static

in-fin-ite Light is a collection of blown glass, found objects and scientific glass themed on the Universe, Science Fiction and unearthly botanical specimens

Anne & Barry Sorensen's kiln-formed glass pieces explore themes of tonal change, line, light and balance

‘Untraditional ’ is a solo exhibition by Melbourne artist, Jordan Benson, of artworks in fused, painted, blown and etched glass.

Displaying the beautiful, unique and thoughtful glass work of First Nations and Torres Strait Island artists

Exhibition showcasing Artist Marlene Abela's sculptures

Creating beautiful fused works in glass by Anastasia Charalambidis

An exhibition of glass works created by 2023 certificate III and IV Melbourne Polytechnic Glass students

Appreciating the ‘little’ things that may have passed us by. This exhibition presents Marie-Claire Petrowski work, displaying simple beauty in glass - stunning pieces that are elegant and rich in impact

New Works by Bethany Wheeler of kiln formed glass. Works made from a memorial bouquet, as the kiln rises the daisies burn away leaving a ghost image in enamel and ash in the glass

Come and see David’s beautiful work, inspired by his love of the ocean

A collection of diverse works by First Nations and Torres Strait Island artists

Exploring the atmospheric depth, effects of colour and light that can be achieved when shaping and remaking the rounded form in glass

An exhibition showcasing glass works created by Melbourne Polytechnic Certificate III and IV Glass students from 2022

Where design meets glass in the built environment

This is an informative and inspiring Showcase of the fabulous Creative Arts accredited courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

Diversity of glass styles, techniques and designs from traditional to current

Glass works by women makers and artists showing the strength and feminine energy through their work

An exhibition of glass works created by 2021 certificate III and IV Melbourne Polytechnic Glass students

Featuring new works of Nadine Keegan and a group of emerging glass artists. The works interpret Australia’s unique flora and fauna, and explore issues of identity, space, light, and our relationship with the natural world

A vision of the future through glass

Exhibition of glass works created by 2020 certificate III and IV Melbourne Polytechnic Glass students

An Exhibition Experience in Glass + Light

Glass works by women makers and artists, celebrating resiliences, reflecting strength and the power of feminine energy through their art.

Exhibition of diverse contemporary glass work including studio, architectural, commercial, jewellery and mosaics