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The George Paton Gallery is a contemporary art gallery presenting projects by University of Melbourne students. We encourage experimental, collaborative, and education-focused approaches to contemporary art and related projects and provide a supportive platform for student artists, writers and curators.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Unfolding: An Art Writers Group

Apply now to join Unfolding: - a fortnightly series of workshops through which participants will be invited to pitch to the theme of “The State of the Arts” with the intent of resulting in a piece of writing for publication in a collection by the gallery, developed over the workshop series.

Tue 11 Aug 2026

Mindful Marks: Observational Drawing Practice

Join artist Badra Aji to explore the foundations of observational drawing in this mindfulness-focused, relaxing workshop, taking place in the Arts Lab on Wednesday 27 May, 1-3pm.

Thu 28 May 2026

Held Together by a Half-Thought 2026

Our GPG x VCA Honours conversation series returns in 2026. EOIs now open for honours students to participate!

Thu 16 Jul 2026

2026 Arts Lab Winter Residency - Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2026 Winter Arts Lab Residency!

Thu 04 Jun 2026

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Unfolding: An Art Writers Group

Apply now to join Unfolding: - a fortnightly series of workshops through which participants will be invited to pitch to the theme of “The State of the Arts” with the intent of resulting in a piece of writing for publication in a collection by the gallery, developed over the workshop series.

Tue 11 Aug 2026

Mindful Marks: Observational Drawing Practice

Join artist Badra Aji to explore the foundations of observational drawing in this mindfulness-focused, relaxing workshop, taking place in the Arts Lab on Wednesday 27 May, 1-3pm.

Thu 28 May 2026

Held Together by a Half-Thought 2026

Our GPG x VCA Honours conversation series returns in 2026. EOIs now open for honours students to participate!

Thu 16 Jul 2026

2026 Arts Lab Winter Residency - Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2026 Winter Arts Lab Residency!

Thu 04 Jun 2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Unfolding: An Art Writers Group

Apply now to join Unfolding: - a fortnightly series of workshops through which participants will be invited to pitch to the theme of “The State of the Arts” with the intent of resulting in a piece of writing for publication in a collection by the gallery, developed over the workshop series.

Tue 11 Aug 2026

Mindful Marks: Observational Drawing Practice

Join artist Badra Aji to explore the foundations of observational drawing in this mindfulness-focused, relaxing workshop, taking place in the Arts Lab on Wednesday 27 May, 1-3pm.

Thu 28 May 2026

Held Together by a Half-Thought 2026

Our GPG x VCA Honours conversation series returns in 2026. EOIs now open for honours students to participate!

Thu 16 Jul 2026

2026 Arts Lab Winter Residency - Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2026 Winter Arts Lab Residency!

Thu 04 Jun 2026

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | Unfolding: An Art Writers Group

Apply now to join Unfolding: - a fortnightly series of workshops through which participants will be invited to pitch to the theme of “The State of the Arts” with the intent of resulting in a piece of writing for publication in a collection by the gallery, developed over the workshop series.

Tue 11 Aug 2026

Mindful Marks: Observational Drawing Practice

Join artist Badra Aji to explore the foundations of observational drawing in this mindfulness-focused, relaxing workshop, taking place in the Arts Lab on Wednesday 27 May, 1-3pm.

Thu 28 May 2026

Held Together by a Half-Thought 2026

Our GPG x VCA Honours conversation series returns in 2026. EOIs now open for honours students to participate!

Thu 16 Jul 2026

2026 Arts Lab Winter Residency - Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2026 Winter Arts Lab Residency!

Thu 04 Jun 2026

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