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…
Threads In Motion is a body of work emerging from a fertile intersection of sculptural crochet and the moving body. This collaboration was activated in 2023 through the Regional Action Research Project facilitated by choreographic centre Critical Path, during which the two artists partnered in a year-long experiment in combining their practices. This has given…
World-class arts and cultural productions and programs keen to hit the road across NSW are invited to apply for the second round of Create NSW’s 2024/25 Regional Arts Touring funding program. Artists, creatives and producers, including individuals and organisations, can apply for up to $60,000 for small-scale tours and up to $120,000 for larger tours,…
These workshops are presented by the Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre. Date: Wednesay 26 February 2025. 1pm to 4pm – Dreamtime Animal Painting 6pm to 9pm – Contemporary Aboriginal-Inspired Coiled Basket Weaving Dreamtime Animal Painting Workshop Participants will have the unique opportunity to paint their Dreamtime animal and explore the personality traits associated with their Dreamtime birth story.…
Between Earth and Abstraction is an exhibition of artworks by Muswellbrook artist, Dayarne Smith that opens on Saturday 1 March 2025 at the Artisan Collective Port Stephens, at d’Albora Marinas, Nelson Bay. The collection is inspired by the colours of nature – blues, greens, earthy browns – with each painting blending natural colour palettes with…
Jo Simpson is an intuitive artist questing for new ways to express creative ideas through her practice that currently embraces felting, weaving Jo takes much of her inspiration from the natural world, in particular the Australian bush, landscape and environment. Organic forms are often central motifs, reflecting the integrated presence of human structures in nature.…
The Gresford Community Gallery re-opened after their holiday break on the 1st February 2025, with exciting new exhibitions of Hunter Valley artists’ works. The gallery will be presenting a few new artists – paintings by Louise Rees, Georgia Horacek and Askara Harriram. Stunning glass work by Cherie Platen and photographer Cecily Grace who captures the…
Women’s Work II: from the Muswellbrook Collections 11 January to 15 March 2025 In celebration of women’s creative contributions, the second installment of ‘Women’s Work’ highlights a further six inspiring women artists from the Muswellbrook collections – Marion Borgelt, Judy Cassab, Suzie Marston, Naata Nungurrayi, Caroline Southcombe and Lezlie Tilley. Showcasing the diverse practices and…
The Yoga Shed in Hunter Valley presents this transformative experience on Friday 14 February 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dive deep into your inner world through movement, music and self-expression. This event is all about letting go, connecting with yourself and embracing self-love. Let the music guide you as you dance freely and release…
Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Society Inc has been a major part of the Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter communities since 1960 Their 2025 production is the hilarious musical comedy FIRST DATE. Audition are being held between Thursday 27 February and Sunday 2 March 2025. Bookings are essential. Please note the minimum age for auditions is 18 years.…