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.
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SHAPING FEMININITY:
Progressive Clay Art Installation
Prehistoric female figurines discovered at archaeological sites around the world reveal how the divine feminine was central to ancient societies. These artefacts suggest that many women were revered and played a vital role in the cultural and spiritual life of their communities.
In contrast, as we strive for gender equality today, this activity serves as a reminder of the enduring narrative surrounding women. It celebrates the strength and significance of femininity throughout history and its relevance in contemporary society.
Participants will engage in a meaningful exploration of these themes, contributing to a collective story that honours the past while looking to the future.
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PROGRAM FOR SHAPING FEMININITY
Sessions are free - registration required for our Monday 17 February and Wednesday 19 February sessions.
Please select your session from the drop-down options in the booking pop-up window.
- MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY | 11am-12pm
FREE | REGISTRATION REQUIRED - WEDNESDAY 19 FEBRUARY | 12pm-1pm
FREE | REGISTRATION REQUIRED - FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY | 12:30pm-2:30pm
FREE | No booking required for this drop-in session - MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY | 10:30am-12:30pm
FREE | No booking required for this drop-in session - THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY | 10:30am-12:30pm
FREE | No booking required for this drop-in session - SATURDAY 1 MARCH | 1:30pm-3:30pm
FREE | No booking required for this drop-in session - WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH | 12:30pm-1:30pm
FREE | No booking required for this drop-in session
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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 asensorimotor 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
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
IWD2025: Sharing and Celebrating
Join us for a free morning tea and the unveiling of the progressive artworks—a moment to celebrate our achievements, reflect on our journey, and be empowered to accelerate action for gender equality.
Object Gallery | Museum at Inveresk, 2 Invermay Road
Friday 7 March 2025 | 10:30am-12pm
FREE | Registration required - Click here for bookings