One of the last pieces of civic ceremonial costume – the mayoral chain – has been re-imagined for a new exhibition at the Kyneton Town Hall.
Mayoral Chain brings together the work of 10 contemporary artists who have reinvented the chain using materials such as beach debris, drinking straws, kangaroo teeth, biscuit tins and denim.
The exhibition is part of Craft Victoria’s regional touring program and will run until Friday, August 24.
As part of the exhibition, Macedon Ranges council is offering school tours of the historic Kyneton council chambers.
Cr Natasha Gayfer said the tours and workshops offered students a deeper insight into the role and responsibility of local government.
“The tours are a great idea because they give students the chance to build on their existing knowledge,” she said.
“Topics like citizenship, diversity and democracy will all be explained during the tour, with the idea being that students walk away with an increased understanding of how they can be part of the democratic process.”
Details: www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets
