Arts Upper Hunter is seeking Expressions of Interest from creatives across all art forms to participate in a non-acquisitive artist residency program centred around recognising and commemorating Liddell Power Station in the Hunter Valley as it is retired, decommissioned, demolished and transformed. Artists will produce new work, with a view to exhibition in 2023 (TBC)…
The Federal Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, has released Australia’s first national Cultural Policy in almost a decade and it’s worth a read. It’s built around five “pillars”, namely First Nations First; A Place for Every Story; Centrality of the Artist; Strong Cultural Infrastructure; and Engaging the Audience. An intriguing item that will affect…
Are you a writer looking to develop your expressive writing? Or searching for guidance on finding suitable vocabulary and structure? This is workshop will offer a deep dive into the creative writing process for those looking to future enhance their creative writing skills. Join Bernard Cohen an author, educator and the principal of The Writing…
Hive & Gobbler is a destination hub in Dungog for sharing in creativity, slow-living and sustainability ideas. Sharing knowledge is a focus. They have a calendar packed with workshops, regular classes and in-store demos. They also cater for group bookings and a range of activities and workshops to suit most group sizes, and can cater for social, corporate or…
Scone Films presents this film by starring Eric Bana & Mia Wasikowska. An Australian film based on the critically-acclaimed and best-selling book by Tim Winton, and filmed at Bremer Bay in West Australia. Friday 3 February 2023, 7.30pm Scone Senior Citizens Centre, Oxford St, Scone. Visit website
An exhibition of quilts from Elizabeth Birch, Dianne Bridge and Tonia Barton. Thursday 9 to Sunday 19 February Merriwa Gallery, 133 Bettington St, Merriwa Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm (unless by arrangement) For more details email merriwagallery@gmail.com Image: courtesy of Merriwa Gallery
Learn some new fabric colouring ideas, watch some demonstrations and then it is your turn to do some hands on colouring. This workshop is being hosted by Merriwa Gallery. Thursday 16 February, 10am to 2.00pm ish. Cost is $60 and includes fabric and paint. Merriwa Gallery, 133 Bettington Street, Merriwa. More details and to book…
Singleton’s Seniors Festival guarantees to be colourful and creative with a diverse program of events that will paint a new picture of older people in the community – literally – from 27 January to 12 February. Creativity is the focus as a range of community organisations come together to offer something for everyone, including art…
Framing Good has currently on show a series of stunning photographs featuring the faces and life of the people of rural Bangladesh by Mahmud. The photos on display are on sale as a fundraiser for the Cobra & Mongoose Charity Group who do community development and aid work in Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Africa.…
The Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre is throwing a Party on Saturday 21 Jan 2023 Save the date in your calendar and pop into the gallery to celebrate the summer, the New Year, and exciting new exhibitions. Meet them there from 11am – 2pm for free food, fun and art activities for all ages. The day…