RMIT School of Art: All Stars exhibition

THURSday 18 JuLY 2024
5–7pm

SITE EIGHT Gallery
RMIT University, Building 2, Level 2, Room 8
Bowen Street, Melbourne

Enter via Rodda Lane for lift access

Over the years, a number of staff exhibitions have been held that celebrate the remarkable practices of our community. These are often implicit in our work (although there will be surprises), but, we rarely have the opportunity to share and acknowledge publicly. Recent conversations within the School suggested we again hold such an event, this time as an all-staff exhibition, to recognise staff from across the entire School, whether administrative, technical or academic. The 'all stars' show was born. 

This exhibition encompasses work new, old and in progress; some greatest hits, some bedroom recordings; some improvised, some in collaboration and some in homage. Not a formal gallery hang; rather, a brief blossoming as we turn the half way point in the year. A survey and spotlight on the many creative identities that make us what we are. 

I am very grateful to Nick Bastin and Bronwyn Hughes for co-curating this first iteration with me; also to Gabe Nilsen and Sam Mertens for their generous support. Most of all, to those who have taken this opportunity to share, connect and enjoy our collective calling. 

Professor Kit Wise 
Dean, School of Art 

Artists include: Irene Barberis, Nicholas Bastin, Alison Bennett, Isabella Capezio, Revecka Carnes, Tim Catlin, Jazmina Cininas, Kris Coad, Jennifer Conroy-Smith, Martine Corompt, Greg Creek, Vittoria Di Stefano, Rob Dott, Mikala Dwyer, Mark Edgoose, Phil Edwards, Carolyn Eskdale, Duncan Freedman, Jerry Galea, Michael Graeve, Andrew Gunnell, Ian Haig, Kirsten Haydon, Shane Hulbert, Kyoko Imazu, Laresa Kosloff, Bronisław Kózka, Sam Mertens, Gabriel Nilsen, Nik Pantazopoulos, Michael Quinlan, Simon Perry, Drew Pettifer, Nicole Polentas, Steven Rendall, Benjamin Sheppard, Fleur Summers, Sarah Tomasetti, Peter Westwood, Kit Wise, Tammy Wong Hulbert. 

Opening celebration
Thursday 15 July
5pm–7pm

Viewing times
Thursday 18 July 10am–5pm
Friday 19 July 10am–5pm
Monday 22 July 10am–5pm
Tuesday 23 July 10am–5pm
Wednesday 24 July 10am–5pm

Image: Gif by Gracia Haby and Louise Jennison, 2024