Minister for the Arts Ben Franklin and Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell have announced Singleton and Murrurundi will benefit from over $230,000 in funding thanks to the NSW Government’s Creative Capital program. Singleton Council and the Murrurundi Arts & Crafts Council Inc. have two of the 82 projects sharing in a total of $11.7 million…
The Country Air is a FREE monthly online discussion panel presented by Regional Arts NSW, exploring the issues most relevant to regional artists, arts workers and arts organisations. Attendees will hear from arts leaders working across regional NSW and be able to participate in a Q&A session in response to the live discussion. Join Dr…
Community and sporting facilities in the Singleton, Muswellbrook and Upper Hunter council areas are among 13 Upper Hunter Electorate projects which have secured a share of $400,000 funding through the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the State Government funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities…
MusicNSW’s highly-successful Regional Music Officer program is gearing up for its next instalment. Having recently successfully confirmed for four-year funding for the program, MusicNSW is kicking off 2023 with the addition of five regionally-based roles to its team. The five positions will provide on-the-ground tailored support for regional musicians, venues and live music professionals to…
The Scone Grammar School has an exciting opportunity for a Visual Arts Teacher to join their dynamic team to commence 25 January 2023 or at a date to be negotiated. The successful candidate will be able to teach Visual Arts Stage 4-6. This a full-time 12-month contract to cover Maternity Leave. Please visit the link…
The Murrurundi Arts & Crafts recently held two very creative and successful weekend workshops. Agnes Lingane, Secretary of the MACC, provided the following report. Book Binding Workshop: A terrific weekend was had by all on the 19-20 November in learning new skills/techniques or adapting skills to a new craft of making books. It was also…
An evening of live entertainment starting with the brilliant Hamish Guiana and followed by the amazing duo, Tori and Jason. Carnival rides for the children and lots of market stalls. Presented by Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre. Saturday 3 December, from 5pm White Park, 100 Guernsey Street, Scone. For details please visit Facebook
A Christmas surprise for you piano accordion lovers. Friday 9 December. Chicken in the Window Barn 220 Mayne St, Murrurundi Food at 6.30pm. Bring your drinks, a chair and a donation. Visit Facebook
Singleton / Pokolbin based ‘The Trio’ work with the techniques of painting, drawing, sculpture, etching and lino carving. The trio claim inspiration by listening, observing and connecting to nature. Friday 6 to Sunday 22 January 2023 Merriwa Gallery 133 Bettington St, Merriwa Open: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm (unless by arrangement) For more…
‘Rest Here’ features “curiously compelling” works by Christopher Dewar, which have been created in the artist’s studio in the Hunter Valley. His works are studied interplays of colour and shape, which express liminality through abstraction. Dewar’s engagement with transitions and boundaries began in an effort to materially manifest the process of leaving. These works exist…