Six community organisations will be receiving the funding from across the Upper Hunter region. The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) has been a bulwark of the arts in the regions for decades. “This was a very competitive pool of applicants,” says Arts Upper Hunter Executive Director John O’Brien, “and I think that speaks to how…
Arts Upper Hunter is pleased to welcome new board member Peter McGill who is the Upper Hunter Shire Council delegate to our board. Peter McGill has worked in the Theatre, Music, Entertainment and Events industry for 49 years, the last 26 as a Pyrotechnician. Peter’s first gig was as Stage Manager on the Marionette Theatre…
Arts Upper Hunter is pleased to welcome new board member Alexandria Carruthers. Alexandria is an elected Councillor and Deputy Mayor of the Dungog Shire Council. Alexandria has a Master of Business Administration and Master of Marketing and just for fun has a Diploma in Graphic Design. She is committed to fostering community engagement, supporting local…
Dungog by Design is pleased to present Turrin Designs for the month of December 2024. Joseph Turrin is a ceramic artist and curator working on Awabakal and Wonnurua country. His work is highly influenced by nature and the idea of the vessel as a site for provoking thoughts and emotion through materiality. The form and…
Over the past year, Dungog-based artist Helene Leane has been thoughtfully crafting a unique body of work for the This Here Then Now project, a museum activation initiative funded by the Regional Arts Fund. This project, created by Arts Upper Hunter in collaboration with the Dungog Museum, Scone Museum, and Tocal Homestead, invites artists to…
Blance Violet Maher’s exhibition is on Saturday 30 November to Wednesday 4 December 2024 at the Merriwa CWA. Blanche Violet Maher was a female nineteenth century photographer from Merriwa/ Cassilis in NSW. Blanche worked in wet and dry collodion plates from 1894 – 1920 and later in film. In March 2024 Blanche had her first…
Get ready for a massive evening of music, food, fireworks and fun when Christmas on John Street returns to Singleton’s Town Centre on Friday 6 December from 6 – 9.30pm. Bringing all the magic of the festive season, the much-loved annual event sees more than 5,000 people flood into the heart of Singleton for a…
Sketch your way around the spectacular scenery, prominent landmarks and lush surrounds at Winmark’s historical vineyard and winery in Broke. Returning to the gallery work up a landscape or still life artwork based on your journal sketches. You’ll have the opportunity to chat, explore new techniques and reference some famous artworks at this fabulous full day…
Hive and Gobbler at Dungog has some fantastic workshops coming up: Making Confetti and Flower Petal Soap (30 November), Beginner Lacemaking Making (7 December) , Natural Life Drawing (7 December) and Making Christmas Decorations (14 December) Check out their website for details and to book https://hiveandgobbler.com.au/ Whilst on their website, don’t forget to browse their enormous…
Join Australian author Sarah Barrie in conversation at Muswellbrook Library as she discusses her latest book, ‘Endgame’.’Vigilante turned cop Lexi Winter is drawn into the investigation of a chain of apparently random murders. As the bodies pile up, Lexi realises she is a pawn in a psychotic – and deadly – game. A breathtakingly fast-paced…