“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 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.…
Viola Bromley Art Prize 2024 24 October to 21 December 2024 Artist, Viola Bromley was part of a small group invited to arrange the Festival of the Valley Art Prize in 1958 – the forerunner to the Muswellbrook Art Prize. Bromley also played a significant role in the construction of an art gallery at the…
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…
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…
The Painters of the Cirque Medrano The legendary Paris circus, from its beginning as the Cirque Fernando in 1875 (it was renamed the Cirque Medrano in 1897) until its closure in 1963 was an integral part of Parisian cultural life, attracting writers, painters and poets whose works were often inspired by the Circus. Many painters…
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…
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…
Dungog by Design is pleased to present “Riparian Rhythms” by Suzannah Jones for the month of October 2024. Dungog By Design: 224 Dowling St, Dungog. Open: Wednesday to Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am – 3pm For more details: Please visit Facebook Suzannah Jones is a mother, artist, farmer, and arts worker, living in…
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…