Congratulations to local artist Janet Steele on being selected as a finalist for the Australian Textile Art Award for her work “Once a Tree” 106 x 50 x 8cm. Janet Steele’s work is inspired by nature and pays homage to the power of nature. The technique is a wrapping process constructed using double half hitch…
Paddle the Hunter River with Scott Bevan, confront the mental health front line with The Rosie Project best-selling author Graham Simsion and Anne Buist, and explore the 2,500-year story of Psykhe and Eros with Kate Forsythe—it’s a who’s-who of literary royalty at Singleton Public Library this May. The year-long Singleton Speaker Series continues to gather…
Presented by the Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter, the 2024 Singleton Art Prize is an aquisitive painting and drawing show. There is a wide range of categories. Entries close Monday 17 June 2024. For all the details including guidelines and entry form please visit https://www.singletonartprize.org/ Image: Taken at 2010 Singleton Art Prize, and courtesy of…
Arts Upper Hunter is calling upon artists from diverse backgrounds and skill sets to apply for this unique opportunity. Successful applicants will collaborate closely with small local museums and their dedicated staff and volunteers. Artist Fee is $4,000. Applications close 6th May 2024. Click to access guidelines. Click to complete Application Form. If you are…
On 13 April we unveiled our new website dedicated to What’s On, Who’s Who and What’s Where in our region. Creative Valleys: Cultural Trails of the Upper Hunter was launched by Member for the Upper Hunter, Dave Layzell, at the CWA Hall in Murrurundi. Creative Valleys stands as a curated online platform spotlighting artistic and…
The Academy of Country Music is a professional development initiative of the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA). Since 1997, The Academy has mentored, supported and contributed to the careers of hundreds of performers from every corner of Australia and New Zealand. They run two in-person programs per year, one for Juniors (U18) and the…
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The Singleton Council has announced that due to continuing wet weather and forecasts for more to come, this weekend’s Firelight to be held in Singleton Town Centre on Saturday 4 May 2024 from 5.30 – 9.30pm has been cancelled. Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore said it was a disappointing…
A short feature film documenting the iconic Twins of Murrurundi’s Pioneer Cottage will premiere at a community screening on April 13, 2024. Additionally, the unveiling of the new cultural tourism website, Creative Valleys, will take place during the event. Both the film and the website will be launched by David Layzell Member for the Upper Hunter…
Calling artists, quiltmakers, crafty people, kids, adults, peace activists, people who care… Scone artist Janno McLaughlin, is stitching together a giant patchwork quilt… hoping to cloak the Ukraine in support from the global community. She has put the call out for more patches. Janno say, ” We are still immersed in making our #sunflowerquiltforukraine to show Ukrainians…
“This show is crazy funny and different every time!” Arts Upper Hunter (AUH) is excited to present Life Drawing with a Comedian from Laugh Mob, an original hilarious show that seamlessly merges the worlds of art and comedy for a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Life Drawing with a Comedian is an Interactive comedy experience that welcomes…