Arts Upper Hunter is pleased to be supporting the Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment. The redevelopment is creating a modern, welcoming healthcare facility for our community, and we want local creativity to be part of it. In partnership with Health Infrastructure and Hunter New England Local Health District, we’re seeking local artists to help shape the redevelopment.…
The future of Broke’s much-loved parklands has reached its final stage of consultation, with the community invited to review and comment on the draft Plan of Management for McNamara Park, Stewart McTaggart Park and Herbert Park. Rich in Indigenous and European history and nestled along the banks of Wollombi Brook on Wonnarua, Wanaruah Country, the…
The Survey is a landmark national research project which will build the first comprehensive picture of working conditions across Australia’s creative industries. It will explore workplace issues including pay and working conditions, safety in the workplace, bullying, discrimination and harassment. The Survey is open to anyone aged 18 or over who lives in Australia for…
Small Forest Wines’ first exhibition of 2026 features the work of Gail Southwell, a very talented artist from the Upper Hunter and a long-term resident of Scone. It closes on Sunday 29 March 2026. Artist statement: “I am an Upper Hunter artist and long-term resident of Scone. My upbringing along the banks of the Hunter…
We’re excited to welcome 2026. Our office at the new location of Shop 7 Campbell’s Corner, 60-82 Bridge St, Muswellbrook is now open and we look forward to working with you.
The board and staff of Arts Upper Hunter wish you a happy, safe and creative festive season. We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you in the new year. Arts Upper Hunter will be closed Thursday 18 December 2025 and opens on Monday 5 January 2026.
The Recognisably Murrurundi Art Prize is an opportunity to celebrate Murrurundi and the surrounding district – essentially Postcode 2338. Subject matter must be of a recognisable Murrurundi & District and can include a building, person or animal. Best in Show $2000 Prize Money People’s Choice $200 Prize Money For all the details please visit the…
Two couples who have made a significant contribution to the spirit of Singleton over many decades are the latest inductees to the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame. In an extra special ceremony at Singleton Civic Centre last night, John and Isabella Bailey and Ron and Joan Stokes were celebrated for their life-long contribution to…
Regional Arts NSW and the participants of the 2024 Work of Art program are pleased to announce that the 2025 Regional Women’s Bursary has been awarded to Laura Baker. Laura is an Australian visual artist working in the medium of paper cutting and was born in the Central West region of NSW. After completing her…
Please note that our office is relocating on Monday, 8 December, and we will also be changing our internet service provider during this time. We expect to be fully operational by Wednesday, 10 December, however there may be delays if the transition takes longer than anticipated. We appreciate your patience. Stay tuned, we will provide…