We Sit in Circle

We Sit in Circle is an exhibition about women’s strength, hope, and survival.

The second iteration of a series presented by The Torch in partnership with Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC), We Sit in Circle showcases powerful paintings and intricate weavings by First Peoples women with lived experience of incarceration. They are mothers, aunties, grandmothers, daughters, and sisters.

All artworks are available to purchase and 100% of the artwork price goes directly to the artist.

We Sit in Circle is curated by Flick Chafer-Smith, Ngarrindjeri artist and First Peoples Arts Mentor at The Torch.

This exhibition is presented as part of NAIDOC Week. QVWC is delighted to be celebrating NAIDOC Week with The Torch and to have an opportunity to support this exciting new exhibition in its Birnbeal gallery, a space designed to support emerging women and gender diverse artists.

Dates: 3–30 July 2026
Location: Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, Birnbeal Rainbow Exhibition Space, Ground Floor, 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne 3000
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Artwork credit: Kim A, Future Journey 2026 (detail), acrylic on canvas, 40 x 40 cm