Morwell - GLaWAC Aboriginal Art Gallery
The GLaWAC Aboriginal Art Gallery in Morwell provides an opportunity to discover and appreciate the art and culture of the Gunaikurnai people and other Aboriginal artists living and working across Gippsland.
Located within the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) Morwell Office and Community Hub, the gallery showcases a carefully selected collection of Aboriginal artworks alongside handcrafted gifts and locally produced items.
GLaWAC represents the Gunaikurnai Traditional Owners and works to protect and promote Gunaikurnai culture, heritage and connections to Country.
Aboriginal Art Gallery:
The gallery features visual artworks created by Aboriginal artists who live, work and practise culture across the region.
Art is an important way of sharing cultural knowledge, stories and connections to Country. The gallery provides visitors with an opportunity to appreciate contemporary Aboriginal artistic expression and learn more about Gunaikurnai culture.
A selection of artworks is available for purchase, along with handcrafted gifts and smaller items.
The retail gallery also supports Aboriginal-owned businesses and local artists by providing opportunities to showcase and sell their work.
Morwell Community Hub:
The gallery forms part of GLaWAC's Morwell Office and Community Hub, which opened in 2024.
The hub provides spaces for community meetings, cultural activities, training and workshops, as well as supporting Aboriginal businesses and entrepreneurs.
GLaWAC also operates a separate Aboriginal Art Gallery at Forestec in Kalimna West, near Lakes Entrance.
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Review:
The GLaWAC Aboriginal Art Gallery is a worthwhile cultural attraction in Morwell, offering visitors an opportunity to discover Aboriginal art and support local Aboriginal artists and businesses.
The gallery is relatively small, making it suitable for a short visit while exploring Morwell and the Latrobe Valley.
It is also a useful place to find locally produced Aboriginal art and handcrafted gifts. The free admission makes it an accessible introduction to the artistic and cultural heritage of the region.
Location
235 Princes Drive, Morwell 3840 View Map
✆ (03) 4163 4200
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ gunaikurnai.org/our-culture/aboriginal-art-gallery
→ GLaWAC on Facebook
