Creative Monash

The City of Monash is home to an active and vibrant arts and culture sector. We deliver arts and cultural services to the Monash community including galleries and other art venues, community arts funding and projects, and festivals and events.

Council has adopted its Monash Arts and Culture Strategy 2025(PDF, 9MB), a new whole of City vision to reignite resilient and thriving creative industries. For more information, please call 9518 3555 or email exhibitions@monash.vic.gov.au

Arts Venues and Facilities

Information about the art galleries and cultural venues and facilities that operate in the City of Monash.

2024 FAS Awards: a new art award for local artists!

The FAS Awards are open to artists of all career levels and are open to wall-based mediums including painting, drawing, photography, textiles, printmaking, and wall sculpture.

Public Art Collection

The City of Monash is home to many public art works which enrich the cultural and artistic diversity of the area.

Art & About - Monash Arts and Culture News

Read and subscribe to Council’s arts and cultural e-newsletter, keeping you up to date with current news about events, programs and exhibitions to visit and view and how to get involved.

Community Arts

There are many community-based arts activities that celebrate cultural diversity, encourage artistic expression, and provide opportunities for individuals and groups to enhance their understanding and appreciation of arts.

Arts and Culture Strategy

The strategy will look to rebuild capacity across creative and cultural industries and facilitate growth and recovery opportunities for creative practitioners and businesses.

Community Grants Program

Community groups and organisations can apply for funding to deliver projects and events.

Libraries

Monash Libraries aim to make life easier for our customers by providing relevant collections and a prompt and helpful information and reference service.