EXCLUSIVE FRIENDS PREVIEW NIGHT | Inspired By Women

Wednesday 25 Sep 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Friends of The Johnston Collection are warmly invited to a first glimpse of:  INSPIRED BY WOMEN

Inspired by Women celebrates the many facets of women’s lives in the 1700s and 1800s, and the often invisible histories of women and women's work. 
 
Explore over fifty rarely-exhibited textiles from the historical collections of the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria displayed alongside treasures of British and European fine and decorative arts from The Johnston Collection.
 
William Johnston’s lifelong interests in textiles and beautiful objects were nurtured by influential women including his mother and grandmother. Each room of his 1860s East Melbourne townhouse, Fairhall, has been re-imagined, revealing new narratives about womanhood.
 
Discover the work of women artists, makers, and artisans  — silversmiths, embroiderers, painters, and decorators of porcelain — and uncover the intellectual and political influence of Georgian and Regency women, including collector and botanist the Duchess of Portland; society hostesses Lady Melbourne and Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire; and creative maker, Mary Delany. 
 
Experience The Johnston Collection Inspired by Women.

Current Members of the Friends of the Johnston Collection (and up to one guest per Member) are warmly invited to attend this special Preview Event. 

  • Not a Member? Join here
  • A Member but not able to attend? Friends Members receive two complimentary tickets (for you and your guest) to each exhibition (valid Wednesday - Sunday 10am, midday and 2pm). To redeem your complimentary guided tour tickets to Inspired by Women email: info@johnstoncollection.org or telephone: 03 9416 2515

Wines generously supplied by:

Early booking is recommended. Tickets are limited for this event.

PLEASE NOTE | All Guests must arrive via the courtesy bus departing at 5:50pm from the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne.

SOLD OUT This event is currently at capacity. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email visitorservices@johnstoncollection.org or call The Johnston Collection on (03) 9416 2515 and we will contact you if places become available.