The Muswellbrook Ceramic Group Pothouse Arts has long been a vital part of the Muswellbrook arts community, supporting ceramic arts practice, creative development, and skill sharing across the region. The exhibition showcases the skill and versatility of two of its members; Scott Douglass Cooper and Christina Collingridge through a diverse range of mediums and techniques…
Create NSW has released Heartland: A Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries, the first strategy of its kind, celebrating the cultural strength of regional NSW and boosting creative growth across the state. Heartland also introduces two new funding programs now open for applications: ✨ Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program 🎵 Regional NSW…
Arts Upper Hunter is pleased to be supporting the Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment. The redevelopment is creating a modern, welcoming healthcare facility for our community, and we want local creativity to be part of it. In partnership with Health Infrastructure and Hunter New England Local Health District, we’re seeking local artists to help shape the redevelopment.…
The future of Broke’s much-loved parklands has reached its final stage of consultation, with the community invited to review and comment on the draft Plan of Management for McNamara Park, Stewart McTaggart Park and Herbert Park. Rich in Indigenous and European history and nestled along the banks of Wollombi Brook on Wonnarua, Wanaruah Country, the…
The Survey is a landmark national research project which will build the first comprehensive picture of working conditions across Australia’s creative industries. It will explore workplace issues including pay and working conditions, safety in the workplace, bullying, discrimination and harassment. The Survey is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Australia for…
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre presents 3 exhibitions in February 2026. Archibald 2025 Discover the stories and personalities captured in the 2025 Archibald Prize. Australia’s iconic, and sometimes controversial, portrait award brings together artists from across the country and Aotearoa New Zealand. The exhibition spans well-known public figures, personal relationships and moments of introspection, offering a…
Music Illuminated by the Sunrise Sunday 8 March 2026,4pm at the James Theatre Dungog. A clarinet melody, rising like the sun from shimmering strings. Five of Australia’s most brilliant musicians. Works beloved and new from an age of discovery, emotion and light. ARCO’s First Light takes in a sweep of classical chamber music, including the buoyant Mozart…
The Recognisably Murrurundi Art Prize is an opportunity to celebrate Murrurundi and the surrounding district – essentially Postcode 2338. Subject matter must be of a recognisable Murrurundi & District and can include a building, person or animal. Best in Show $2000 Prize Money People’s Choice $200 Prize Money For all the details please visit the…