18 — 20 September
Bishops Parlour
Magdalen Laundry
Oratory
The Store
$5 — $40
18 — 20 September
Bishops Parlour
Magdalen Laundry
Oratory
The Store
$5 — $40
This much-loved Deaf arts festival returns in September. This year, we celebrate experimentation, exploration, and the discovery of new art forms. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: to inspire, to connect, and to carry the creative energy far beyond the festival itself.
Flow Festival is Australia’s national celebration of Deaf arts and culture, occurring biennially, gathering artists and audiences from across Australia and beyond.
The Art of Sign Language and Creative Expression Workshop
Presented by Flow Festival Australia and Jamila & Amina Ouahid, this workshop will focus on the art of sign language, drama, and body language. You will be immersed in a colourful, visual, and beautiful atmosphere – filled with laughter, movement, and creative joy.
Friday 19 September
2pm — 5pm
Bishop’s Parlour
Gallery Opening
An evening celebrating First Nations arts & culture, curated by Joanna Agius.
Join the official Exhibition opening to kick off Flow Festival 2025 in a proudly First Nations-led event.
Friday 19 September
5.30pm — 8pm
The Store
Smoking Ceremony
Join a traditional Smoking Ceremony led by Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Elders from the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
This ancient practice is a cleansing ritual that involves the burning of native plants to cleanse the space and people, promoting healing, connection, and the welcoming of guests to Wurundjeri Country.
Saturday 20 September
11am — 12pm
Sacred Heart Courtyard
Visual Dreaming Exhibition
An immersive journey that celebrates Narungga heritage and Deaf Aboriginal culture. Led by Joanna Agius, Visual Dreaming encourages empathy, cultural understanding, and allyship through visual animation, Auslan, Blak Auslan, and tactile elements.
20 — 26 September
The Store
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Exhibition
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is a collaboration between artist Jorlene Lim and the Rawcus Ensemble that explores the human impulse to create, and how every individual finds creative inspiration in their own way: One person is awe struck by nature, another technology, another an old photograph found in a op shop.
20 — 26 September
The Store
Gallery Exhibition Tour
Join festival founder & visual arts producer, Irene Holub for a guided tour of Flow Festival’s largest group exhibition featuring local and international artists and a fireside chats with Jorlene Lim, Rawcus Ensemble member and visual arts practitioner and Joanna Agius, Lead Artist on ‘Visual Dreaming‘.
Saturday 20 September
12pm — 1.30pm
The Store
Catch the Light
Join artists from Polyglot Theatre and Flow Festival Australia for a beautiful collective experience inside a world where it is always dusk, with a full moon and the air filled with blue moths. Families gather here to create, and shape memories under the glow.
Saturday 20 September
12pm — 3.30pm
Oratory
Signs in Thread: A Creative Embroidery Workshop
Choose your favourite Auslan sign and bring it to life through embroidery! In this hands-on workshop with artist Sue Jo Wright, you’ll learn simple stitching techniques and create your own textile piece to take home.
Saturday 20 September
2pm — 3.30pm
The Store
Glimpse into the Glow
Featuring a lineup of international and local Deaf talent, Glimpse Into the Glow is a one-night immersive event designed with creative adventure in mind. Expect live performance and creative offerings that encourage audiences to experiment.
Saturday 20 September
6pm — 10pm
Magdalen Laundry
It’s Casting Time! Workshop
Step into the world of screen auditions with Deaf Australian actors, Lauren and Nathan — a practical workshop designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing creatives. Learn how to break down an audition brief, understand what casting agents are really asking for, and master the art of self-taping with confidence. From preparing your application to delivering a standout audition, this session will guide you through the essentials to help you land your next role.
Sunday 21 September
10.30am — 12.30pm
Oratory
Social History Tour
Join a passionate guide from the Abbotsford Convent Foundation to discover the diverse history of the Abbotsford Convent and explore the history of Convent.
Sunday 21 September
11.30am — 1pm
Sacred Heart Courtyard
Depicting Signs Workshop
Come join and discover how to bend ordinary signs into descriptive, detailed actions using Depicting Signs! Learn how to really show what things look like, how they happen, and make your Auslan signing truly come alive.
Sunday 21 September
1pm — 2.30pm
Oratory
The Glass Ceiling | Panel Event
Hosted by Flow Festival founding member, Irene Holub, this dynamic panel discussion will delve into what it means to be a Deaf artist navigating the mainstream arts landscape, exploring both the challenges and successes of working in this space.
Sunday 21 September
1pm — 2.30pm
Magdalen Laundry
Deaf Sesh
Join Ivan and Nicole from No Wasted Auslan for a relaxed celebration of visual storytelling and Deaf culture — the perfect way to wrap up the weekend. Featuring a lineup of Deaf talent offering their unique stories, don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Auslan and true Deaf storytelling.
Sunday 21 September
3.30pm — 5.30pm
Magdalen Laundry
