Desks of Fabric

“An artist walks into a museum” served as the intriguing call for artists to apply for residencies as part of a collaborative program in the Upper Hunter. In this Museum Activation project, three artists were selected to collaborate with three local museums, creating artworks inspired by the museums and their collections. Throughout 2024, Arts Upper…

Eckos by Rebecca Towers

Eckos is a visual exploration of the subtle seasonal changes both within our environment and our emotions. The exhibition is split into seasons but still offers a uniform body of work. Upon enter the museum you will move through each season with one season giving way to the next. Spring- is bright uplifting contemporary, abstract.…

Create Conversations Arts Funding Info Session

Throughout October – November 2024, the Create NSW team will be travelling all around NSW to answer your questions about the upcoming Project and Multi-year funding opportunities. This is a fine opportunity to talk in person about upcoming funding rounds for individuals and organisations and ask questions about the new guidelines. There are some great…

Work of Art 2024 Showcase and Forum

The Work of Art Showcase and Forum will be a two-day conversation about the future of regional arts practice. Centred around the women of Regional Arts NSW’s Work of Art program, the event will celebrate their work and provide an opportunity for both the arts sector and the community to discuss, provoke and imagine new…

Absolutely Kelly Street – Welcome Home!

Get ready, Scone! On Saturday, 12 October, the Upper Hunter Shire Council is throwing the street party of the year to celebrate all that makes our town special! Catch Australian Idol winner Damien Leith and multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Lee live on stage! Stay tuned – we’ve got even more exciting details to share soon! Keep…

2024 Patrick White Oration

Wisdom,Words, Women & Water – How the Love of Literature Links Us. Scone Literary Festival proudly announces acclaimed journalist and Walkley Award winning journalist, Julia Baird, as honoured guest for the 2024 Patrick White Oration. A total boon for the region, Julia is a highly educated individual who’s not afraid to speak her mind where…

Where There’s a Will Exhibition

At the heart of Positive Education is the development of character strengths—universal traits that help us thrive and perform at our best. In collaboration with Upper Hunter Where There’s a Will, Upper Hunter Schools, Preschools, and Early Learning Centres have created a powerful and meaningful series of images that highlight the 24 Character Strengths. As…