| Date | 10 September 2025, 7:00pm–9:00pm |
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| Cost | $35 (general admission), $28 (concession, under 30s and paid member admission), $24 (First Nations admission) |
| Bookings | Bookings required |
| Location | Conversation Quarter State Library Victoria |
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Paul McCartney’s Yesterday. James Cameron’s The Terminator.
Iconic creations famously sparked by dreams.
In Salon After D’Arc: Dreams, Creativity and the Subconscious, explore the powerful, often mysterious, link between the subconscious mind and artistic invention.
How do creatives translate fleeting visions into lasting art? And how do they wrestle with the fascinating tension between raw intuition and conscious craft?
Don’t miss out on a complimentary cocktail on arrival, and a special collections viewing from 6.30pm.
Arrive curious, leave questioning everything.
Book now.
Our Salon After D'Arc series is an opportunity to delve deeper into interesting topics, make connections in the beautiful surrounds of the Library and view rare books acquired through the Women Writers Fund initiative. This event is supported by the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust.
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The views expressed by the presenting artist are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Library. The Library is dedicated to fostering open dialogue and creativity, supporting artistic expression and the exchange of diverse perspectives.
