About HOOP Gallery
Hoop Gallery is a not-for-profit art gallery located in Torquay on the Surf Coast of Victoria, Australia. The Gallery is managed by Surf Coast Art Space (SCAS) Inc, a community organisation that supports local artists by providing a platform for them to showcase and sell their work.
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The gallery promotes contemporary art and creates opportunities for emerging and established artists to connect with local and visiting audiences.
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In our calendar of monthly exhibitions, we celebrate a diverse range of art forms, including painting, photography and digital media, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media as well as experimental art forms.
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The gallery also delivers art workshops, talks and events for the community to engage with art and artists.
With its prime location on the Surf Coast, Hoop Gallery makes a valuable contribution to Victoria’s vibrant art scene.
Unrequited Love - porcelain, hand dyed felted wool, stainless steel, silver - Fiona McDonald
Aurora Australis over Torquay - Kevan Way
The Space
Hoop Gallery is regional Victoria’s largest and newest community-run gallery, located in the Multi- Arts Centre (MAC) Torquay.
The MAC is undergoing a $1.4M renovation to upgrade the Gallery and Theatre into a modern facility to serve the visual and performing arts communities.
Once works are completed in July 2025, Hoop Gallery will emerge as a volumetric gallery of 200 square metres with 8 metre high ceilings, providing much potential for artistic expression.
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With this amazing artistic space brought into realisation by our wonderful team of volunteers, we seek collaborations to realise our vision statement.
Our vision
“We are more than a gallery... we are a creative destination for inspiration and innovation.”
Spring Creek Djinns 6 - David Rossiter
Annual Report 2023-24
Hoop Gallery Shop display
Dear Members, Patrons of the Arts, and Friends,
It is my pleasure to present the Annual Report for Surf Coast Arts Space Inc. (SCAS).
Over the past year, we have made significant steps in advancing our vision, despite facing challenges along the way. Our arts community has shown incredible support, creativity, and passion, which has allowed us to continue delivering valuable exhibitions and services.
We are proud of the milestones achieved, from expanding our reach and partnerships, to securing new funding that strengthen our foundation. The dedication of our volunteers, staff and supporters has been inspiring, and I extend my thanks to all of you for your
commitment.
As we reflect on the past year’s success, I am excited about what lies ahead for SCAS. We are small but impactful and together we will continue to offer the Surf Coasts talented creatives opportunities, ensuring meaningful experiences for our community in the year
ahead.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Sincerely,
Virginia Aldred
President
HOOP Gallery, SCAS Inc and the artists we represent work on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar people.
We acknowledge them as the Traditional Owners and Protectors of this place. We acknowledge their ancestors who cared for the land, rivers
and sea – and all of its creatures – for thousands of generations. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future who continue on this path.