Scone ADFAS is pleased to present two lectures in March. “From Miami to Merricks – the rise and role of the modern sculpture park” lecture by Geoffrey Edwards This lecture is an account of the creation from the mid-twentieth century onwards of public and private sculpture parks in Europe, the US, Japan including more recent…
Performing Artists of Dungog proudly present: Newcastle musician DAMIAN WRIGHT is a brilliant, ARIA-nominated Flamenco guitarist. He spent 15 years honing his craft in Spain. Damian creates dramatic passionate pieces perfectly suited to the dance. His latest album, ‘Shifting Sands,’ was named album of the week in the SMH. Damian will be joined on stage…
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. Up-and-coming Australian soprano Chloe Lankshear wowed the audience at one of the James’s concerts last year. The Song Company, a leading national cultural organisation, is bring Chloe back to the James with the song cycle Becoming Beatrix, with songs inspired by the life and works of Beatrix Potter. She will…
Jeanne Harrison turns 90 this year and her exhibition ,”Timeless, ” is a retrospective of her artistic career over the last 50 years in the Hunter. Printmaking and painting are her fields of expertise. Official Opening: Saturday 19 March 2022, 12 noon. Venue: Gallery on Dowling, 120 Dowling St, Dungog. Open: Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to…
“We’ll be ready, when you’re ready”, said Janie Jordan, President of the Scone Literary Festival in announcing the cancellation of its ‘lite’ festival planned for March 12 & 13 due to ongoing anxiety and uncertainty around COVID. “Whenever that is, and whatever that looks like, we’re not sure yet”, said Ms Jordan. “What we can…
The Dungog Arts Society presents this popular art competition. The subject of the artwork could be any recognizable face from the Dungog Shire. Official Opening: Friday 25 February 2022, 6.30pm Venue: Old NAB, 257 Dowling St, Dungog. Open: every day 11am to 3pm. Exhibition closes: Friday 11 March2022 More details visit website: https://www.dungogartssociety.com.au/the-dungog-archies-2022 Image: 2020 Winner –…
The $4.08million building was funded in partnership between Singleton Council and a $2.787million Create NSW grant, and boasts more than 300 square metres of state-of-the-art gallery space, and two artists’ workshops including wet and digital studios. The centre will also house Singleton’s Civic Art collection. The Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre completes Singleton’s Townhead Park…
Australia’s architects of barefoot hillbilly pop, The Pigs, are famous for their rip roaring live performances… and in 2019 their studio work roared up the charts with Hillbilly Synthesiser reaching No. 1 on the Australian Independent Albums Chart. This concert is presented by Chicken in the Window. Date / Time: Friday 4 March, 7.30pm for…
The Murrurundi & District Historical Society is pleased to present this exhibition of artworks by renowned local artist Fran Wachtel’s. It features scenes including old buildings from NSW country towns. Fran’s art adorns the northern and southern entrance to the Upper Hunter village of Murrurundi, home to her residence and gallery. Official Opening: Friday 4…
The Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre is hosting three exhibitions and calling for entries in the Muswellbrook Art Prize. Two Artists Tour Muswellbrook: Liz Anelli and Mario Minichiello 10 January – 5 March 2022 ‘Two Artists Tour Muswellbrook’ is the culmination of the 2019 Muswellbrook Artist in Residency Program. Illustrator Liz Anelli, along with artist and…