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We are incredibly grateful to the Freemasons Foundation, Lodge of Quest, Lodge EOS, Lodge Australia Felix, and Lodge of Concentration for their generous donation to Bayley House. When Bayley Arts opened, it was clear that evacuating clients in wheelchairs during an emergency would be challenging without the right equipment. With the combined efforts of the four Maroondah District Lodges, along with a generous donation from the Freemasons Foundation, we were able to raise the necessary funds—$10,885 in total—to purchase both manual and electric evacuchairs. Their support allows us to continue providing exceptional care to our clients. Thanks to their contribution, we’ve...

Last Thursday evening marked the opening of the Brighton Grammar School Years 9-12 & Community Art Exhibition. The event showcased a stunning collection of artwork by students and talented local artists, all in support of Bayley Arts and Brighton Grammar School Friends of Art. It was truly inspiring to see how the space was used for the event. The team made excellent use of the gallery’s features, including a projector that displayed a captivating timelapse of the mural created in our driveway, as well as a live performance by their orchestra. I’m excited to share some photos from this wonderful...

The opening of Urban Jungle at Bayley Arts Gallery was a vibrant celebration of colour and the remarkable talents of Louise Taffs, Tamar Dolev, and Eli Tiernan. We had a delightful time marking sold pieces with red dots! This exhibition captures the distinct viewpoints of each artist, drawing inspiration from their urban surroundings. Bridges, roads, apartment buildings, palm trees, and the animals they encounter in parks transform into vehicles for abstract compositions, bold colors, and dynamic patterns. Through a variety of materials, the artists joyfully document their daily lives, inviting us to engage with their world in a playful and...

This year Bayley Arts textiles artists have designed and created a vibrant fashion collection. Come and see hand made pieces and textile prints modelled by Bayley Arts textile artists. Adaptive fashion label, JAM’s items will be modelled and sold on the evening. We will also be launching our first Bayley Arts T-shirt range! The evening will also include music, drinks and nibbles, fashion enterprise stalls and entry to the current Bayley Arts Gallery exhibition.  Special thanks to: Donors to our 2023 Festive Season Appeal, your donations have supported the growth of our Textiles Program. Hello Friends Fabric who offered in-kind...