Merri-bek Summer Show: Love in Crisis
The Merri-bek Summer Show is our much anticipated annual celebration of local artists.
This year's exhibition theme explores love in all its forms as a powerful way to make a difference in our divided world. From small, individual acts of care to collective activism and standing together, the theme considers how love, kindness and compassion can help us resist, heal, and imagine a more caring future.
Merri-bek Summer Show artists
Artists will be announced soon!
Merri-bek Summer Show awards
The Counihan Gallery is pleased to present the 9th Noel Counihan Commemorative Art Award. The Award celebrates an artist whose work explores the exhibition theme and engages with social, political, or environmental ideas. All exhibitors in the Merri-bek Summer Show are eligible for the Award. The Award recipient will receive $4000. This prize is generously sponsored by Merri-bek City Council.
The ‘Climate for Change Award’, celebrates an artist who champions environmental justice and activates for a greener future. The ‘Climate for Change Award’ recipient receives a $500 CERES voucher.
Voting will open soon for the People's Choice Award. Vote for your favourite artist using the People's Choice Award voting form on the SnapForms website. The artist with the most votes will receive a cash prize of $1000, generously sponsored by the Sydney Road Brunswick Association.
Accessibility information
This exhibition features video and sound content. Due to the varied sensory experience on display, this exhibition may be a difficult environment for visitors with sensory sensitivities.
Contact
Counihan Gallery
Phone: 03 9389 8622
Email: CounihanGallery@merri-bek.vic.gov.au
Further information
For exhibition updates you can follow the Counihan Gallery Instagram page. You can also go to the Counihan Gallery Facebook page.
Zero Carbon Merri-bek is a community and council movement to achieve a safe climate for all of Merri-bek. To find out more, visit the Zero Carbon Merri-bek website.