New exhibitions at the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre Brad Franks: RETRO Four decades of work from inner city Sydney to Upper Hunter country, 40 works from the popular former MRAC gallery director. Unleashed: A Dog’s Life As seen by 3 passionate canine photographers, to coincide with Muswellbrook Shire Council sponsored events Great Cattle Dog Muster…
Hosted by Dungog By Design. Spend two days with artist Jan Clark with pencil and paper, focusing on using the possibilities as a formal medium for finished work. Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 October 2022. CWA Hall, Dowling St, Dungog. Cost $310. Bookings contact Dungog by Design gallery or call Pamela on 0429 770044.
The Merriwa Gallery presents this exhibition from the established members of the region’s art community, sharing their accumulated collective creative skills with the local community and travellers over the three weekends wrapped around the school holidays. Exhibition features: Mixed Mediums, Photography, Ceramics, Mixed media and Line Drawing. Open: 22 September to 13 October 2022. Venue:…
The Performing Artists Dungog and Royal Hotel Dungog proudly presents the Sunset Sessions each Friday afternoon. It’s free but there might be a hat. Coming up September 2nd, 5.30pm: Another World Duo September 9th, 5.30pm: Super Song club, master class with Paul McNamara and Sally Corbett September 15th, 5.30pm TBA September 22nd, 5.30pm: The De…
The Merriwa Gallery is proud to present this fabulous exhibition by the Merriwa Central Visual Arts Students, opening 8 September 2022. Visual Arts teacher Hannah Waters shares….. “Merriwa Central School’s Visual Arts students have contributed a range of their resolved artmaking alongside their documentation of process for this exhibition. This is the first opportunity our…
It was a huge year for Arts Upper Hunter and for creatives in our region, with many highs and lows. Read all about it in our latest Annual Report. It’s designed by Laura Wickham of Hunter Valley Printing, and features an image from the previous year by Teresa Byrne that we think perfectly captures the…
Merriwa Springtime Show has something for everyone. They have ring events plus numerous sideshows, wandering street entertainers, competitions, food stalls, nightly entertainment and fine displays and exhibits spread around their picturesque showground. And this year they are featuring camel rides. Friday 16 & Sunday 18 September 2022 Merriwa Showgrounds, Dutton St, Merriwa. For details please…
A free event for all the family, Saturday 3 September 2022. 4pm Costume parade, music, puppets Jumping castle, food vans • Dress up as a fruit or vegetable • Prizes for Fancy Dress 6pm Curious Legends – Giant Illuminated puppets & lanterns Bring a picnic, lanterns, battery lights and torches. Venue: Dungog Showground, Abelard St,…
The Scone ADFAS is pleased to present this lecture on Tuesday 6th September 2022, 6.30 at the Upper Hunter Council Chambers, Liverpool St, Scone. Refreshments will be served after the lecture. All welcome, visitors $30. Note, cash, cheque or bank transfer prior to the lecture only, no credit card. The Tale of Two Cities: Moscow…
Scone Films presents an array of award-winning Australian shorts. Come and celebrate world-class, vibrant storytelling talent, including locally shot “The Stranger”, the 2022 Flickerfest winner “Giant”, and others. A cinema and social experience, with a red carpet, Q&As, and People’s Choice award. Saturday 17 September, 6.30-10.30pm Tickets $20 includes light supper; drinks extra. Scone Senior…