QVMAG x IWD2025 Celebrations
17 February to 7 March 2025
Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road, Launceston
QVMAG’s International Women’s Day 2025 (IWD2025) program offers creative and reflective spaces, bringing together women from diverse backgrounds through FREE participatory art workshops and discussions. Contribute to our progressive community artworks in A Tapestry of Stories and Shaping Femininity, and hear from inspiring women in science at our In Conversation with the Antarctic Women's Network.
The IWD2025 celebrations will culminate in a free morning tea event on Friday 7 March. The Object Gallery will also remain open until 16 March, showcasing the Shaping Femininity progressive community artwork—a powerful display of creativity and collaboration.
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CELEBRATION MORNING TEA
Join us at the Queen Victoria Museum to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 and be inspired by the theme #Accelerate Action through two impactful community projects.
This morning tea will mark the official unveiling of two progressive community artworks, created as part of our IWD2025 program:
- Shaping Femininity – A dynamic, progressive art installation crafted from clay female figures, representing the diversity and strength of women.
- A Tapestry of Stories – An evolving community canvas that weaves together personal narratives and creative expression.
A Tapestry of Stories has been facilitated by three talented local artists—Daria Andrews, Katie Barron, and Manuela Pilz—along with sensorimotor art therapist Sarah Poulton, whose guidance has brought these collaborations to life.
Light refreshments will be provided, with dietary options available. Please register for this free event, as places are limited.
Join us as we gather to reflect on the power of community and creativity, and be empowered to accelerate action for gender equality.
ALL AGES WELCOME
Object Gallery, Museum at Inveresk
2 Invermay Road, Invermay, Launceston
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ABOUT QVMAG x IWD2025
QVMAG’s International Women’s Day 2025 (IWD2025) program offers spaces and activities designed to inspire reflection on this year’s theme: Accelerate Action for gender equality.
From Monday 17 February, a series of events will bring together women, those identifying as women, and also men, each from diverse cultural backgrounds, culminating in a vibrant celebration on Friday 7 March.
The Object Gallery at the Museum at Inveresk will be transformed into a dynamic, participatory art space where two collaborative works will take shape: a large canvas woven with personal stories and a growing collection of clay figurines forming a community-built installation. As part of the celebrations, the Antarctic Women’s Network will lead an engaging discussion on women in Antarctic studies.
Throughout the program, local artists and QVMAG staff will lead workshops and drop-in sessions, filling the Object Gallery with creativity and conversation. At other times, the space will remain open for visitors to observe the artwork’s progress, reflect quietly, or engage in meaningful discussions.
Other IWD2025 programs include:
A Tapestry of Stories: Progressive Art Installation
Join us for one or more of our inspiring, free art workshops, led by local artists and an art therapist, where creativity and storytelling blend to create a large collaborative canvas.
Object Gallery | Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road
Various dates and times between 21 February and 3 March
FREE | Find out more and book your workshop here
Shaping Femininity: Progressive Clay Art Installation
Experience a blend of hands-on workshops and relaxed drop-in sessions, where you'll help create a powerful installation of female figures made from clay.
Object Gallery | Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road
Various dates and times between 17 February and 5 March
FREE | Find out more about this workshop series
Her-stories: In Conversation with the Women's Antarctic Network
Be inspired by a panel of trailblazing women in science as they share insights into their work in one of the most remote regions on Earth.
Nuala O'Flaherty Auditorium | Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road
Thursday 6 March 2025 | 5pm-7pm
FREE | Registration required - Click here for bookings