On an evening threatening showers, nearly 40 people gathered on the Muswellbrook Library forecourt for the unveiling of a new sculpted bench seat, Liddell, a legacy of light and dark, by artist blacksmith Will Maguire. The circular bench is designed as a place of contemplation – it is also a representation of the power station…
Artist-blacksmith Will Maguire has crafted a wry, intriguing round bench seat to commemorate the closure of Liddell Power Station. The seat includes lighting, reworked pieces of Liddell itself, and has a story to tell. The seat is to be unveiled on Monday 28 April at its new site outside the Muswellbrook Library in Bridge St.…
Are you considering applying to the 2-Year Multi-year Funding round through Create NSW? (applications NOW close 26 May 2025) Create NSW’s Multi-year funding team is hosting this online session to answer questions from applicants to the 2-Year Multi-vear Funding program WEBINAR DETAILS Webinar on 2-year Multi-year funding • When: 15 April at 11am (via Teams)…
The Board and staff of Arts Upper Hunter welcomes Cr Louise Dunn, our new delegate from the Muswellbrook Shire Council. Louise has recently retired from teaching at the Muswellbrook Primary School. Over the years Louise has organised Creative Arts Days for schools in the Upper Hunter area and performed in two Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical…
NSW’s talented artists, creatives and arts and cultural organisations are invited to bring their best creative ideas and apply for Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) Projects Round two for 2024/25, now open. Four project funding categories will support both small and large projects across all artforms, career stage and size. Individual artists…
The Gresford Community Gallery’s new exhibition opened on Saturday 15 March 2025, by artist Robyn Werkhoven and Arts Upper Hunter’s John O’Brien. John singled out the high standard of work thoughout the space – with over 20 artists, dozens of works, almost all of a high calibre. Please drop by to view the new exciting exhibition…
Lisa Melichar and Lisa A. Kennedy recently launched their very special children’s book, “There is Time”. This delightful book, which is iIllustrated by Lisa A. Kennedy, is suitable for 3 – 6 years olds. With themes of simple pleasures, enjoying the moment, focusing on the task at hand, slowing down, mindfulness, appreciation and gratitude, “There is…
The first projects in the development of a public art trail for Singleton have been officially celebrated at a special event at Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre this morning, led by Mayor of Singleton Cr Sue Moore and including talks by the artists. Sunrise and the Eucalypts by artist Ellie Hannon has transformed the New…
Are you an Aboriginal creative person from this region, with skills in painting or drawing or craftwork or design? Here are two great options. We’d love you to register your interest. Both are currently in planning stage… Working with youth – the YarnSmart program from Upper Hunter Community Services runs on Wednesday evenings in Muswellbrook. The…
Expressions of Interest: Artists and Musicians for a Collaborative Arts Project Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, in collaboration with the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music and Arts Upper Hunter, invites visual artists, sound artists, and musicians to submit proposals for a project exploring the intersection of art and sound. Concept The project is centred around the…