The Murrurundi Arts & Crafts recently held two very creative and successful weekend workshops. Agnes Lingane, Secretary of the MACC, provided the following report. Book Binding Workshop: A terrific weekend was had by all on the 19-20 November in learning new skills/techniques or adapting skills to a new craft of making books. It was also…
Along with Muswellbrook Shire Council, who since 1958 has acted as sponsor and administrator of the Muswellbrook Art Prize, Bengalla Mining Company has generously sponsored the Prize for close to three decades, their commitment ensures the development of the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection. Categories are: * Painting ($50,000 acquisitive) * Works on Paper ($10,000 acquisitive)…
Create NSW is offering grant information sessions to provide artists and arts and cultural organisations with information on the Arts & Cultural Funding Program. Are you an NSW artist, group or arts and cultural organisation? Are you considering applying for round 2 of the Arts & Cultural Funding Program opening on 5 December 2022? This…
AUDITIONS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED. MATS advised due to unexpected circumstances they have had to postpone the auditions. Please visit their website for more details. The Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Society (MATS) are excited to announce their 2023 production, MATS The Musical. A musical showcase celebrating their past, future and theatrical dreams. Featuring many musical classics…
Music in the Regions presents the acclaimed saxophone group, Nexas Quartet, performing a French-themed classical music program from North West NSW to the Upper Hunter region, from 5-12 November. The Quartet’s ‘The French Saxophone’ program will feature pieces by famous French composers Claude Debussy and Alfred Desenclos, Australian composer Lyle Chan, and even a jazz-influenced…
The Murrurundi Arts and Crafts have announced the winners of the Murrurundi Online Photographic Exhibition and Prize 2022. Visit their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/murruartcraftinc The Murrurundi Arts and Crafts are calling for entries in their Murrurundi Online Photographic Exhibition and Prize. The total prize pool is $1,500 and the Best in Show Award will be…
The Merriwa Gallery is calling for workshop facilitators for the Gallery’s back to back workshop block in the 2023 Easter School Holidays. Thursday 13 to Sunday 22 April 2023. Facilitators being sought for kids/adults/mixed aged group or groups. Morning, afternoon or evening. Mixed Media. EOIs accepted until all vacancies filled, otherwise close 28 February 2023…
Artists are invited to respond to an unusual space in the Scone CBD for public mural artwork. Once the well-known Niagara Cafe, 133 Kelly St is now a throughway and amenities area. Several walls offer the chances for treatment through an innovative and engaging approach that speaks to the place, its history, or another theme…
Two face-to-face workshops designed to increase your business skills in crucial areas, presented by Arts Upper Hunter and Creative Plus Business. They’re FREE. Book for either or both – numbers are limited though – and visit Singleton’s lovely new Arts + Cultural Centre while you’re there. Workshop 1. Click here to book for … Pricing…
Ten applicants from across the region have been successful in Arts Upper Hunter’s second ever Micro Grants program. The 2022 Micro Grants are designed to be small but very useful cash injections to help people and groups “to get back on track or to take a small but crucial step forward in their creative pursuits,”…