Changemakers is a travelling exhibition and workshop that invites you to try your hand at craftivism. Craftivists celebrate and subvert cliched notions of needlecraft and other ‘women’s work’ to bring attention to a range of social justice issues.
Changemakers features eight textile banners created by craftivist Tal Fitzpatrick. Her designs draw upon visual protest traditions such as women’s suffrage campaign banners. Like their forerunners, Tal’s banners make visible the challenges women face, including violence and inequality. Initiatives for economic empowerment can serve to help reduce or prevent violence against women.
Changemakers is proudly supported by CommBank Next Chapter, a program helping victim-survivors of domestic violence and financial abuse to achieve long-term financial independence.
Come join us to share ideas, build community and create a banner about your own vision for change.
This exhibition will be on display at Swan Hill Regional Library, 53-67 Campbell Street.
Open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday and 10am-12noon Saturdays. Closed Sundays.