Sparkling stars: The first Diversity Group banner, painted by young people in the group in 2001.
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Megan Fisher
As part of the Shepparton Arts Festival, the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre, along with GV Pride, put together an exhibition titled Road to Pride.
The exhibition’s content spans 50 years of queer history, taking viewers through the Aids pandemic, gay rights marches, Vote ‘Yes’ and much more.
Audio also plays a part in the exhibition, with a podcast being released — a self-described collection of stories, including sacrifices, challenges and achievements, to recognise the value and importance of LGBTIQA+ histories across the Goulburn Valley.
The exhibition is focused on the Goulburn Valley’s journey to pride, with artefacts such as art, newspaper clippings and protest signs collected by GV Pride.
The exhibition can be found at 23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna and is open to the public until May 5.
GV Pride’s search through Mooroopna’s history hasn’t stopped. If you have something you’d like to submit, email GV Pride at damien@gvpride.org
Photographer Megan Fisher went to MEAC to capture the story the organisers are telling. Check out the gallery below.
Silent: The gallery depicts the hardships of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Megan Fisher
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Newsworthy: Throughout the space, newspaper clippings from the local area are included. This is a clipping from the Riverine Herald.
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Megan Fisher
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Fly high: The first Diversity Group banner, painted by young people in the group in 2001.
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Megan Fisher
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Trans visibility: Signs and posters from gay rights movements in the area.
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Megan Fisher
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An angel: Wings painted by Ruby Wyatt-Carter.
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Megan Fisher
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Out in the open: The gallery’s space.
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Megan Fisher
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Sign, sealed, delivered: Signs made by Goulburn Valley protesters.
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Megan Fisher
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All in this together: Cris Stevens-Todd, Jan Phillips, Fletcher and Damien Stevens-Todd and Georgie Poort.
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Megan Fisher
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Made to fly: Pride moths created by artist Ruby Wyatt-Carter.
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Megan Fisher
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Art with a message: Art by Nicole Wells, a queer artist based in Waaia.
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Megan Fisher
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Together: Supporting World Aids Day 2012.
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Megan Fisher
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Love always wins: Signs of love.
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Megan Fisher
