Hunter Writers’ Centre is pleased to announce the 2024 Newcastle Short Story Award is open for submissions. Since 2012, the Newcastle Short Story Award has attracted Australia’s brightest storytelling talent, offering both emerging and established writers the chance to showcase their work. Each year, esteemed judges, skilled in the short story form, shortlist the most…
It’s going to be a very family friendly event with lots of activities for kids of all ages and a visit from Santa. Local band Silo Train will be performing on a big stage and we’ll have a performer on stilts, hoola hoopers and BLUEY! There will be local food vendors and market stalls and…
Gresford Community Gallery presents quality Hunter Valley art and craft, featuring painting, drawing, sculptures, ceramics, photography, jewellery, fibre art, stained glass work, woodwork and video. The gallery will be opened till 22nd of December, you may find the perfect Christmas gift in the gallery. The gallery will close for Christmas and Summer holiday break. Re-opening…
The state’s artists and audiences are set to benefit with applications now open for a new initiative by the NSW Government that will see small-to-medium, not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations connect with businesses to get their innovative creative-led ideas off the ground. The new Creative Industries – Connectivity initiative will deliver grants of up to…
This is a series of paintings celebrating the beauty of the female figurative. The Official Opening is between 3 – 5pm on Friday 6th December 2024 at the Old Tattersalls Hotel, Murrurundi. Artist statement Ironically, though my art isn’t “political” in recent years I’ve felt compelled to make political statements defending what I believe is…
Creative Fusion Studio is hosting a range of Clay Workshops. Creative Fusion Studio is located at 10/21-29 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook. For all the details please email ashkcreative@outlook.com Website: https://www.creativefusionstudio.com.au/ Facebook: Creative Fusion Studio
Textile artist Sophie Cox spoke at the launch of her exhibition Desks of Fabric at the Scone Museum, part of the This Here Then Now project—a museum activation program developed by Arts Upper Hunter with support from the Regional Arts Fund and the NSW Government. Sophie’s residency inspired a series of textile works created in…
Cohesion + young creativity come together at Singleton Arts + Cultural Centre this summer The creativity of local high school artists and makers will fill the walls of Singleton Arts and Culture Centre this summer alongside works from four established artists that together explore the concept of cohesion. Opening at the Arts + Cultural Centre…
This free annual forum is an opportunity for staff and volunteers from regional and Western Sydney museums to network, share stories and be inspired by current topics relevant to the regional collecting sector. This year’s forum highlights ways in which regional and Western Sydney museums build community connection and drive cultural tourism. The Regional Stakeholder…