Have your say on Arts and Culture in the Upper Hunter. Community Opportunities Workshop This workshop is an opportunity for residents to come together and think about the current directions of the area and discuss where we would like to go. Have you considered the potential impact of arts and cultural tourism on…
Jacqui read History of Art and Theory at the University of Essex before going on to gain an MA in History of Dress from the Courtauld Institute. Formerly an Education Officer at the National Gallery, London, and a tutor and writer for the Open University, she has a wide range of teaching experience. She continues…
The Performing Artists of Dungog are sad to announce they had to postpone our Sea Shanty singalong, but are very fortunate to have Hugh Merrell and Cate Green withe some favourite songs to sing along with or just enjoy. It’s free but there might be a hat. Date: Friday 23 June, 2023 Time: 5.30pm to…
‘Spirit of Place’, based on the book of the same name by Wonnarua elder and former Singleton Citizen of the Year Warren Taggart in collaboration with Carol Carter and Allan Chawner, features photographs of cave shelters, rock engravings and landmarks of significant cultural importance alongside a selection of cultural objects from Uncle Warren’s personal collection.…
11th-12th July 2023 The community of Gresford invites people from across the Upper Hunter region to have their say in an upcoming community engagement initiative aimed at shaping the future of our region. In collaboration with the Gresford community, Dungog Chamber of Commerce, Dungog Council, and Arts Upper Hunter, Rural Aid is proud to bring…
Scone Films presents this film by starring Priyanka Chopra, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion star in this romantic comedy/drama, and features multiple new songs from Dion. A young woman tries to ease the pain of her fiancé’s death by sending romantic texts to his old cell phone number, and forms a connection with the man…
An eclectic mix of soulful blues, jazz and folk (and a sprinkle of world music) a variety hour of acoustic music. 3 performers from different cultural and musical backgrounds – Adeline Peyer will bring her French culture with some traditional songs and Serge Gainsbourg. Miriam Prendeville will her love of heart rending ballads and Allen…
Join Upper Hunter Community Services for NAIDOC Week Celebrations on Thursday 6th July. Places are limited, call 65423555 to secure your place. Ages 8 and over.
Celebrating Pride Month with an inclusive and family friendly event on the foreshore of Lake Liddell. Come fly your colours in support of the LGBTQ+ community. Free rides, entertainment and treats for all ages. Book your FREE tickets with optional donation here: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1069056 Information and image is courtesy of the organisers.
The Australian Photographic Society and the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre have announced the finalists. Read more…. The final adjudication to determine the sole winner of the $25,000 prize will be made by the adjudicators viewing the physical finalist artworks at the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre. Official Opening: Saturday 1 July, 6.30pm. The opening will be…