We are excited to showcase the Pride Gallery’s powerful Visual Arts Program for 2025 and the beginning of 2026! Running from January 15th 2025, to January 8th 2026, this exciting program will feature a series of exhibitions celebrating LGBTIQA+ diversity, resilience, and identity. With work from a diverse range of artists, photographers, theatre-makers, and creatives, the exhibitions will highlight the powerful intersection of art and activism within the LGBTIQA+ community.
Gather your friends, start a group chat, and come explore the vibrant stories of queer life across Australia, all in the heart of St Kilda.
Find the full program below and start gearing up for a year of Queer art, curated by the wonderful Ange Bailey.
“The 2025 Visual Arts program presents a dynamic and thought-provoking series of exhibitions celebrating the creativity, storey-telling and resilience of our queer artists and community. We welcome you to visit, engage and immerse yourself in this exploration of art and identity.” – Ange Bailey
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First up, Gender Fluids by The Huxley as part of VPC’ SUMMA: 15 January – 10 March 2025
Dive into the beautiful world of marine life and the fluidity of gender with Gender Fluids by The Huxleys. Through striking photographs, textile banners, and costumes, this exhibition celebrates the resilience and adaptability of nature, inviting viewers to explore the beauty of gender fluid identities with stunning creativity and bold colour. |
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Get ready for a Triple Bill, featuring Top, Don’t Be Too Polite and Scars and Stars: 12 March – 28 April 2025
Top by Clem McNabb and Jet Dwyer, Don’t Be Too Polite: Feminist Posters and their Collectives by the Australian Queer Archives and Scars and Stars by Ace Astrophel Hengel is powerful collective exhibition exploring personal transformation, activism, and the solidarity within the queer community. The work highlights the intricate connections between identity, resilience, and the fight for LGBTIQA+ rights, celebrating queer and trans lives in a multitude of artistic expressions and stories. |
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Kin: A Celebration of Queer Resilience and Connection by J Davies: 1 May – 16 June 2025
This exhibition focuses on the importance of community in queer spaces. J Davies’ stunning images celebrate resilience, connection, and the shared strength found in the queer community, offering a heartfelt tribute to chosen families and the bonds that shape us. |
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more than these bones by Bebe Oliver: 18 June – 4 August 2025
Blending poetry and photography, Bebe Oliver explores the complexities of queer Aboriginal identity. This exhibition delves into the emotional layers of love, resilience, and connection to self, country, and community, offering a rich narrative of both personal and cultural identity. |
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Another Double Bill? You know it!
Sport with Pride and Joy by Pride in Sport and Queer Youth Now by Minus18: 6 August – 22 September 2025 Presented by the non-profit organisations Pride in Sport and Minus18, these two exhibitions celebrate inclusion, leadership, and LGBTIQA+ community. Sport with Pride and Joy showcases LGBTIQA+ athletes and the support they receive in their sporting journeys, while Queer Youth Now amplifies the voices of young LGBTQIA+ leaders, highlighting their experiences and triumphs. These exhibitions shine a spotlight on the critica |
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The Final Double Exhibition for 2025: 12 November 2025 – 8 January 2026
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The 2025 Visual Arts program presents a dynamic and thought-provoking series of exhibitions celebrating the creativity, storytelling, and resilience of Queer artists and community. We welcome you to visit, engage, and immerse yourself in this exploration of art and identity.