IWD x QVWC Paint Your Feminist Icon Workshop

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Queen Victoria Women's Centre presents

PAINT YOUR FEMINIST ICON WORKSHOP

Paint your own Feminist Icon at our International Women's Day painting workshop with Camila Paz! Join us for a fun-filled 2 hour workshop where we will paint and celebrate our Feminist heroes. All materials supplied just bring your creative ideas! Limited spots so it will fill fast.

Details

Saturday 9 March
Session 1 - 12:00pm - 2:00pm - CANCELLED 
Session 2 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
$40 - book to secure your spot!
Location: Birnbeal, Ground Floor

IWD @ QVWC

• 4 March: Invest in Women - Makes Economic Sense Panel Talk
• 6 March: Banner Making Workshop
• 7 March: IWD Rally
• 7-8 March: Rest at the Centre
• 9 March: Paint Your Feminist Icon Workshop with Camila Paz

About the Artist - Camila Paz

My unceasing quest for expansion and knowledge led me to the shores of Australia, where my journey took a transformative turn. It was here, in the vibrant city of Naarm, that I found myself immersing deeply into my true passion: painting. This newfound haven not only facilitated encounters with fellow artists, thus enriching my worldview, but also ignited the commencement of an introspective odyssey—a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as both an artist and a migrant woman.

Since 2019, my artistic endeavours have graced diverse venues, painting a trail of exhibitions. A standout moment was my solo showcase at Bendigo Bank Carlton in 2021, a testament to my artistic evolution. Another milestone was the empowering solo exhibition titled "Empowering Women" hosted at Brunswick Street Gallery. The accolades continued to pour in as I proudly clinched finalist status for the esteemed SBS Portrait Prize in 2021. And now, on the horizon of October 2023, I am on the brink of unveiling my creations at Space2b in St Kilda, while eagerly anticipating participation in the forthcoming Victorian Pride Centre exhibition next year.

I also was given a grant from Regional Arts Victoria and Creative Victoria called "Sustaining Creative Workers Initiative 2021" to develop my artistic practice. This included two workshops with Melbourne's community.

As the tapestry of time unfurled, the culmination of 2022 unveiled a remarkable opportunity—the honour of being chosen as the featured artist to adorn the Yarra Tram, an artistic endeavour that adorned the streets from January 31 to May 2023. This monumental canvas encapsulated my artistic essence, captivating the passersby and further cementing my presence in the artistic tapestry of Naarm.

Website: https://camilapazart.com.au/ 

Queen Victoria Women's Centre

The Queen Victoria Women's Centre's vision is that all women and gender diverse people have a place where they are welcomed, valued and celebrated and have the power to determine their present and future. Our purpose is to hold and create space for Victorian women and gender diverse people to thrive.

Website: www.qvwc.org.au