Queer bodies | Exhibition

Next date: Friday, 23 January 2026 | 09:00 AM to Sunday, 01 March 2026 | 05:00 PM

Our 2026 Rainbow Exhibition is proudly part of the 2026 Midsumma Festival.

Tess Hider's exhibition considers personal storytelling and research, through painting and sculpture portraiture. Her collection of works looks at an overarching theme of queer identity. Viewing the concept of 'queer' through the lens of disability theory, queer theory, and crip theory. By stepping out of the norm, you are stepping into a new group, a queer one, open to difference. The LGBTIQA+ and disabled communities both exist outside the heteronormative able-bodied world, connecting through an openness to 'other'. This exhibition highlights that idea of 'other'.

Celebration event

Friday 30 January 6.30-8.30pm
Eltham Library Community Gallery, Panther Place Eltham
Light refreshments | All welcome! 
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Banner making workshop

Sunday 8 February 10-11:30am
Eltham Library Multi Purpose Room, Panther Place, Eltham
This session is targeted for teens and adults.
Free | Materials provided
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Access information

Accessibility information:

• ambulant/wheelchair accessible toilet
• accessible parking
• ramps available

About the space:

• all gender toilets
• cooling/heating 
• family friendly 
• free space
• LGBTIQA+ friendly space

Image: Tess Hider, Queer it [detail], 2025, felt and polar fleece fabric, 2m x 1.5m

When

Location

Eltham Library Community Gallery, Panther Place, Eltham, 3095, View map