Changemakers
Celebrate activists and their allies who have championed justice and equality.
Location
Main floor
Australian women were the first in the world to achieve both the right to vote and to stand for election, yet they still faced inequality. This exhibition, proudly supported by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Next Chapter program, tells the story of the fight for women's rights in Australia.
Discover the remarkable stories of activists like Edna Ryan campaigning for equal pay in 1974 and Nyadol Nyuon's advocacy for refugee women today.
See the first pamphlets organising women to protest, the hand-embroidered banners of craftivist Tal Fitzpatrick, Julie Bishop's red resignation shoes and much more.
Travelling exhibition dates
In 2024 Changemakers: Crafting a Difference, an exhibition and workshop will be travelling to 4 regional venues. Featuring 8 textile banners created by craftivist and artist Tal Fitzpatrick, it shows how crafting – traditionally considered ‘women’s work’ – can be used for political expression and social change.
- 10 April to 26 May 2024 Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Perth WA
- 14 June to 4 August 2024: Museum of the Riverina Wagga Wagga, NSW
- 8 August to 29 Sept 2024: Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub, NSW
- 16 Oct to 8 Dec 2024: Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, VIC
Join us for banner making workshops
- Saturday 18 May, 11am, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre
- Saturday 15 June, 11am, Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga
- Saturday 17 August, Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub
#metoo by Sofia Fitzpatrick and Tal Fitzpatrick.
Biology is Not Destiny by Tal Fitzpatrick.
Principal partner
Hidden Stories
This audio experience features 8 people working to make change, with stories about art, representation and shaping the future. Listen while you're in the exhibition or at home.
Plan your visit
There is seating in the exhibition.
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