Arts Upper Hunter (AUH) is one of fifteen not for profit Regional Arts Development Organisations funded by the NSW Government. Servicing the LGAs of Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter, AUH also receives contributions from these councils. The board meets four to six times a year in various locations or via Zoom. While the position…
This fabulous biannual festival celebrating literary endeavours runs for three days throughout the Upper Hunter. The program is huge and includes: Merriwa Literary Lunch, Resevoirs Literary G & T and Women Writers Writing Rural. Guests include former Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull AC and New York Times Bestseller Dominic Smith Friday 10 to Sunday 12 March…
At last the Here Now & Always Online Festival & Art Market is becoming a reality. It all happens in late May, and Arts Upper Hunter is looking for artists who would like to sell work. We want to hear from you! You need to live in the area and be creating work for sale.…
A one day virtual workshop designed specifically for First Nations peoples. Suitable for all arts, trades, cultural tourism, community program or any idea you wish to kickstart! This is an opportunity for you if you have: • An idea you want to develop into a business or social enterprise • A business that you want…
Dungog Arts Society presents this workshop to enable participants to develop creative ideas using the simple techniques of knotting using the double half hitch. Day 1: 2-dimensional work, Day 2: 3-dimensional work. Saturday 18th and 25th March 2023, 10am to 2.30pm with two breaks. The Old Punthouse Art Studio, 9 Martins Creek Road Paterson. All equipment, materials and meals…
Upper Hunter Youth Services, located in Muswellbrook, is an organisation that provides counselling, casework, support and after school youth programs, is after an Art Teacher/Person to lead or facilitate a small workshop for our young people during April 2023 School Holidays, which is also Youth Week 2023. The Workshop will consist of 10-25 young people,…
“The Freedom of Entry is a historic event and reconfirms the connection that the Military, especially the Army, has with Singleton – a connection that’s older than 50 years, but is well-versed with the School of Infantry,” he said. “For the soldiers at the start of their careers, getting to be part of something so…
Scone Arts and Crafts will be holding this workshop with the very talented Trevor Weekes. The theme for the weekend is ‘Birds’. Trevor will bring some taxidermy specimens to work from. This workshop is aimed at adults and is suitable for all levels of experience. Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March 2023 Scone Arts &…
In the two centuries since they were removed from the Parthenon by Lord Elgin, the meaning and significance of the ‘Elgin marbles’ has changed dramatically. From architectural decoration to disputed cultural objects this lecture looks at the response to them over their time in Britain, from the original controversy over their purchase to the current…
This is the annual Dungog ‘Archies’ Portrait Competition. This year’s judge is Kim Blunt, Senior Curator at Maitland Regional Gallery. First and second prize is again being sponsored by the Medical Practice, Dungog, with youth prizes generously sponsored by Mr Doug Spedding. Official Opening: Friday 31 March from 6:30pm, entry is $10 per adult, which…