2024 The Lester Prize for Portraiture

Entries close:7 June 2024 Artists from across Australia to submit portraits of an Australian (or Australians) that they respect or admire, or a self-portrait. The 40 Finalists chosen will have their work exhibited at the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip, as well as included in a regional tour, and be invited to participate in our…

IMAGinE awards 2023

Nominations close: 28 August 2023 The IMAGinE awards highlight the resilience, innovation and creativity of museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres and recognise the people who work in them. The museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres of NSW provide historical, contemporary and future context. They tell stories about their communities and reflect on what they…

Assemblages and Ceramic Busts by Susan Hodgins

The assemblages are a response to pre-used or discarded objects that Susan has encountered and collected – boxes, drawers, latches and fastenings, fencing wire and various broken fragments and artefacts. The ceramic busts, although primarily ceramic, include additions that have had a previous life such as antique pokerwork bases, dolls’ wigs, horsehair, and beads gleaned…

Gresford village seeks mural artists

Gresford (and East Gresford) are getting into murals. The Gresford Public Art Project is a long term project that will see the development of many public works across the township. The organising committee is looking for mural artists from across the Hunter. If you would like to contribute your details for the project, please get…

Abstracted Sound: Singing Bowls in the Gallery

The Singleton Arts & Culture Centre invites you to experience the soothing sounds of singing bowls amongst the colourful abstract paintings of Christopher Dewar.  This unique evening offers the perfect opportunity for visitors to relax into the new year. 12 January 2023, 7pm -8pm. Singleton Arts + Cultural Centre. 23 Maitland Rd, Singleton Bookings essential,…

New Faces for Arts Upper Hunter

Arts Upper Hunter has new staff! Three part-time Project Officers are working on a range of projects and sundry activities. (Sundry activities will include talking to you about your art practice and needs, grants, promotions, issues facing artists and communities, and more.) Suzannah Jones brings many years of experience in Regional Arts Development in South…