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Gallery | Mooroopna’s road to pride

By Djembe Archibald

Apr 21, 2023

Sparkling stars: The first Diversity Group banner, painted by young people in the group in 2001. Photo by 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.

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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.