Highly anticipated retrospective exhibition Castlemaine Art Museum’s First Blockbuster: Sir Leslie Thornton opened in March to huge crowds and an overwhelmingly appreciative response.

Sir Leslie, one of Castlemaine’s most loved artists, has been contributing to the arts scene in the area for over fifty years.

This survey exhibition features around 130 of Les’ works, including many which depict buildings in Castlemaine and surrounds.

The exhibition is accompanied by a program of public events, including intimate tours of the work with Sir Les himself, and a workshop for children planned for June.

On Saturday May 3, Melissa Scott and Jan Palethorpe, from Missjonesroses will present a performance-based project Msguided – a gallery jaunt with an elevated difference.

Jan and Melissa are part of Girls On Air, a small troupe of high flying presenters from Castlemaine 94.9 Main FM Radio, and both are artists in their own rights.

The event description, below, gives a taste of the out of this world experience you’ll encounter with this flying high happening of arty altitude! Adjust your seat belts, lock up your tray tables and put your phones on plane mode as Version, Tigah and the Captain, fresh back from sell-out European performances at the Guggenheim, Tate and the Pompidou Centre will take you on a tour you will never forget of the Sir Les Thornton exhibition at CAM.

Hold onto your hand luggage, this flight may never leave the ground… but you can be assured of the ride of your life.

Is it a guided tour or an art happening? No jet lag guaranteed! Book your flights early to receive bonus duty free gifts and to avoid the congestion of cattle class!

For tickets for this special event set to jet off at 11am and 2pm visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1359528

For more information on all events go to: https://castlemaineartmuseum.org.au/exhibitions/sir-leslie-thornton-castlemaine-art-museum-s-first-blockbuster