Between Earth and Abstraction is an exhibition of artworks by Muswellbrook artist, Dayarne Smith that opens on Saturday 1 March 2025 at the Artisan Collective Port Stephens, at d’Albora Marinas, Nelson Bay. The collection is inspired by the colours of nature – blues, greens, earthy browns – with each painting blending natural colour palettes with…
Jo Simpson is an intuitive artist questing for new ways to express creative ideas through her practice that currently embraces felting, weaving Jo takes much of her inspiration from the natural world, in particular the Australian bush, landscape and environment. Organic forms are often central motifs, reflecting the integrated presence of human structures in nature.…
The Gresford Community Gallery re-opened after their holiday break on the 1st February 2025, with exciting new exhibitions of Hunter Valley artists’ works. The gallery will be presenting a few new artists – paintings by Louise Rees, Georgia Horacek and Askara Harriram. Stunning glass work by Cherie Platen and photographer Cecily Grace who captures the…
Women’s Work II: from the Muswellbrook Collections 11 January to 15 March 2025 In celebration of women’s creative contributions, the second installment of ‘Women’s Work’ highlights a further six inspiring women artists from the Muswellbrook collections – Marion Borgelt, Judy Cassab, Suzie Marston, Naata Nungurrayi, Caroline Southcombe and Lezlie Tilley. Showcasing the diverse practices and…
The Yoga Shed in Hunter Valley presents this transformative experience on Friday 14 February 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dive deep into your inner world through movement, music and self-expression. This event is all about letting go, connecting with yourself and embracing self-love. Let the music guide you as you dance freely and release…
Small Forest Wines presents An Exhibition by Little Artists. This is a collection of drawings from children that gallery owner, Atsuko Radcliffe, has been collecting over the last two years. In addition theres is also a range of unique gift ideas. Closes: Sunday 26th January 2025. The Gallery, cellar door at Small Forest Wines, Jerrys…
The Dungog Arts Society is pleased to present this Flip La K Flying Geese Patchwork with Brenda Burgess. Flying Geese is a patchwork shape often used in quilt blocks and borders. The flying geese gets your perfectly perfect “v” shapes in your designs. Brenda will teach you how to use a FLip la K template…
Over the past year, Dungog artist Helene Leane has created an interesting body of work inspired by a beautifully ornate National Cash Register housed in the Dungog Museum. This register once took pride of place in Skillen’s grocery store, located where the Dungog Medical Centre now stands. The community can now experience her creations in…
Join the Muswellbrook Shire Libraries this summer for “Curiosity Quest: Summer Reading Adventure!” Log your reading, complete the quest and be rewarded! From Monday, 2nd December – Friday, 24th January 2025 Muswellbrook Shire Libraries is participating in ‘Curiosity Quest’, a FREE Summer reading challenge in partnership with the Muswellbrook Shire Aquatic Centres! We challenge our…
Dungog by Design is pleased to present Turrin Designs for the month of December 2024. Joseph Turrin is a ceramic artist and curator working on Awabakal and Wonnurua country. His work is highly influenced by nature and the idea of the vessel as a site for provoking thoughts and emotion through materiality. The form and…