We’re 40!!!

In 2018 ALGA is celebrating 40 years of collecting our Australian LGBTIQ histories. It’s a fabulous achievement for a small, predominantly volunteer run, community archives who continue to animate our shared histories through exhibitions, publications, history walks, conferences, collaborations and of course research access.

Our first outing at 40 was at various events at Midsumma 2018 beginning with our stall at Carnival on Sunday 14th January at Alexandria Gardens, Melbourne.

Our 40th so far can be viewed in this gallery!

The famous ALGA History Walk of Melbourne's CBD - queer history out of the archives and onto the streets.

Susan Maco Forrester artist talk at WE ARE HERE

WE ARE HERE exhibition at State Library Victoria featured 5 artists engaging the collections of State Library Victoria and ALGA to create new works for exhibition. Partnered with Midsumma Festival and State Library Victoria.

Secret Histories of Queer Melbourne 2018 reprint

Secret Histories of Queer Melbourne - reprinted and available for sale.

ALGA stall at Midsumma Carnival 2018

Minister Martin Foley at Midsumma Carnival 2018

Minister Foley at the ALGA stall Midsumma Carnival 2018

ALGA march at Pride 2018

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of both Mardi Gras and ALGA, representatives of ALGA marched in Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.

ALGA members and supporters after marching in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.

Some of our events this year have included:

Queer History Walk on Sunday 21st January 2018

WE ARE HERE – contemporary artists explore their queer cultural heritage – exhibition at State Library Victoria, 19 January – 1 April, 2018

Serving in Silence? Australian LGBTI service since WWII – exhibition at City Library, Melbourne, 11 January – 3 February, 2018

We’re 40!!!

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