Trailblazing women artists to emerge from Bayside

There are so many stories to tell about Bayside this week, from Bayside's rich Indigenous history to the trailblazing women artists to emerge from Bayside.

Her own path tells the stories of five early 20th century women, who each have a strong connection to Bayside, and were among the first professional women artists to emerge in Australia.

They were all trailblazers in their own way and achieved levels of success in their craft through innovation and tenacity in a male dominated world.

Each week we will explore their stories, inspiration and their connection to Bayside.

Artists: Margaret Baskerville, Clarice Beckett, Janet Cumbrae-Stewart, Norah Gurdon, and Jessie Traill.

Her Own Path

This week meet Jessie Traill (1881-1967)

Jessie Traill was born in Brighton to a wealthy family, the Traills soon moved to Sandringham which was mostly undeveloped bush at the time.

She was one of the first women to practice printmaking in Australia and was crucial in the promotion of Australian printmaking.

Find out more about Jessie Traill

Hear about Jessie Traill’s extraordinary life that started right here in Bayside.

Thursday 10 December at 10.30am

Online

Free event

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NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.

How much do you know Bayside's rich Indigenous history?

Test your knowledge by taking the quiz about the Bayside Coastal Indigenous Trail.