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Creative Valleys is Arts Upper Hunter’s dedicated website celebrating the region through events, trails and local stories. It is a great way for locals and visitors alike to discover the creative experiences that make the Upper Hunter unique. Discover arts, cultural and community events happening across the Upper Hunter. Explore curated trails featuring public art,…

Dungog Arts Society July 2026 Workshops

The Dungog Arts Society is presenting two workshops in July. Places limited, so please book asap to avoid disappointment! Creative Patchwork Workshop with Flip la K Dungog Art Society is pleased to present a fabulous new workshop Brenda will be introducing participants to the Hunters Star Quilt, a timeless, striking quilt pattern. Participants will complete…

Gresford Community Gallery July 2026

The Gallery will be holding its WINTER EXHIBITION opening celebration on Sunday 12th JULY 2- 4pm. Mark it on your calendar. All welcome. The exhibition will be officially opened by Brigette Uren, Program Director Arts Health Infrastructure. The show will feature new vibrant works by our artists and will feature new artists who have joined…

Singleton NAIDOC Community Day

Everyone is invited to join the whole community for Singleton’s NAIDOC Community Day as we celebrate 50 Years of Deadly. Wednesday 8 July 10am – 2pm Singleton Showground Come together for a day of culture, connection and celebration featuring: Welcome + Smoking Ceremony Corroboree 60+ Community stalls & services Cultural activities and workshops Free Kids…

Call & Response: New Exhibition Weaves Together Lost Rainforests, History and Contemporary Fibre Art

A striking life-sized garment made from rainforest plant fibres, large-scale textile maps of lost ecosystems and sculptural botanical forms come together in Call & Response, a new exhibition by Dungog artist and biodiversity farmer Jane Richens, opening at the Fibre Makers Space, Brough House, Maitland. As the 2026 Artist-in-Residence, Richens has spent four months immersed…

Applications open for the Regional Arts Fund 2026 Project Grants and Quick Response Grants

Regional Arts NSW has opened applications for two Regional Arts Fund grant rounds: • Regional Arts Fund Project Grants • Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants Project Grants supports high-quality arts projects that benefit regional and remote artists, arts workers, audiences and communities. Applicants can apply for up to $30,000 for projects starting in 2027.…

Aberdeen Highland Games

The Games open with a parade of bands and clans, followed by the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain’s Address. Enjoy a full day of family-friendly entertainment, including Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Kilted Warriors, three-legged races and the famous Kilted Dash. Stalls will offer Scottish souvenirs, clothing, food…