Singleton Theatrical Society are excited to present our 2022 production, Mamma Mia! Get ready for a fantastic musical production that will have you dancing and singing in your seats! Set to the music of ABBA, Mamma Mia is a fun and energetic show, guaranteed to have the whole family laughing and singing along. Dates: Friday…
Janno McLaughlin is a regional artist based in Scone (3 hours north of Sydney) who has set herself the task of sewing/assembling a quilt as big as a house to deliver to the Ukrainian embassy in London then on to Ukraine to be wrapped Christo-like around a significant landmarks. With hand-stitched squares rolling in from…
Request for Proposal Open The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is seeking to engage a suitably experienced artist/s to design and paint a community inspired mural on their signal and communications boxes at Wingen, in the NSW Upper Hunter. They are seeking an artist with a connection to the area or the rail network to…
TThe Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Society (MATS) auditions for its 2022 production of ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ is being held on 9 June 2022 ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ is a comedy farce by Marc Camoletti and adapted by Robin Hawdon. For all the details please visit http://www.mats.org.au/
This very popular exhibition showcases a wide range of stunning quilts. Opening: 21 May. (note, closed 22 May to blackout) Exhibition closes: 26 June. Venue: Murrurundi & District Historical Society, God’s Waiting Room Church Hall, Mayne St, Murrurundi. Open: weekends from 10am to 1pm. Other times by appointment. Entry: $5 includes light refreshments. More details:…
TThe Muswellbrook Amateur Theatrical Society (MATS) auditions for its 2022 production of ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ is being held on 19 May. ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ is a comedy farce by Marc Camoletti and adapted by Robin Hawdon. For all the details please visit http://www.mats.org.au/
CASP is the long-running and much loved small grants program for community arts across regional NSW. It’s a great way a community group or facility can have a Project Come True in their area. Applications for Arts Upper Hunter Country Arts Support Program open on 28 March 2022 and close 5pm on Monday 16 May…
Current Chair, Howard Glenn recently announced that he and 4 other committee members will not be seeking re-election at the AGM on Sunday 22 May. Howard advised, “It is now time for new people to step up onto the committee. We leave the organisation in a healthy financial position, to continue its dual goals of…
The Scone Literary Festival has announced Cassilis farmer Shelley Piper as the winner of its 2022 Farmers’ Short Story Writing Competition. Shelley’s story was about the 2017 Sir Ivan bushfire that swept through their beef cattle property. Second prize went to Marina Lee-Warner for ‘Life of Brian’, with third prize shared between Bill Moses for…
Upper Hunter artists Grace Barnes and Jane Richens are two of twenty-nine artists from across NSW that have been announced as participants in the state-wide Regional Futures project. Regional Futures is a two-year state-wide creative project funded by Create NSW and delivered by the NSW Regional Arts Network which represents 15 members organisations that support…
Friday 6 May, 6pm is the Official Opening of the Scone Arts & Crafts Members Exhibition for 2022. A splendid range of paintings & ceramic artworks available for purchase. In addition there is also the 2022 Scone Horse Festival High School Art Prize – an equine themed competition for local high school students. Venue: Scone…
The Hunter Valley Art Fair is being held on on the long weekend in June in Pokolbin. Artists and creatives are being invited to be part of this fabulous new event. Dates: 11, 12 and 13 June 2022 Venue:Pokolbin Community Hall Facebook: Website: http://www.huntervalleyartfair.com.au/ For all the details contact Kim Lundy and Suellyn Connelly 0429…
Presented by the Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter, the 2022 Yancoal Singleton Art Prize is a painting and drawing show. Entries are now open! More please visit http://www.singletononhunterrotary.org.au/singleton-art-prize/
Denman-shot short film THE STRANGER to screen for community with screening partner Upper Hunter Where There’s a Will Watch the trailer here Writer/director Jenny Hicks’ short film The Stranger, which was filmed at Pickering Homestead in Denman, will screen for the community on Saturday 9 April at the Denman Memorial Hall at 3pm and 7pm.…
Did you know that as an artist or art group you are at risk of being sued if someone is injured when they visit your workshop, exhibition or performance? Or if they suffer an illness or injury from the products you use? Not to mention any property damage that may be caused to the premises.…
You are invited to a truly authentic and fun filled bush dance in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley. Traditional music will be performed acoustically by Hunter musicians in the historic timber-lined Baerami Hall, in a picturesque valley at 1361 Bylong Valley Way, Baerami, near Sandy Hollow & Denman. It is 2 hrs west of Newcastle.…
Join Edwina Richards in conversation about the We Are Singleton: Portrait of a Town exhibition, with behind-the-scenes stories that track the evolution of this social documentary project through the time of COVID. Followed by discussion time and Q&A. Date: Thursday 7 April at 6pm Venue: Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre, Townhead Park Precinct, New England…
Are train sets Art? They are certainly creative, theatrical, intricate, often artisanal and aesthetically engrossing. And there’ll be three different ones to visit at the Murrurundi Rail 150th anniversary event on April 2 and 3. It’s a big weekend for the township, with much happening – you can even choo-choo up from Maitland (steam Picnic…
Arts Northern Rivers, one of the Regional Arts Development Organisations in the network Arts Upper Hunter belongs to, has launched a crowdfunding campaign seeking support to assist in the recovery from the catastrophic 2022 floods across the Northern Rivers region. Click here to donate: https://www.pozible.com/project/flood-recovery/ The creative sector across the entire region has collectively suffered…
A Great but Challenging Opportunity We are thrilled to announce an amazing opportunity for one or more artists from the Arts Upper Hunter region to develop new work, in a state-wide project called Regional Futures. Are you interested in collaboration, dialogue, challenging your own artistic practice through working with other artists and non-artists (thinkers, scientists,…
Create NSW is calling for applications for the Beyond the Studio: Early to Mid-Career Dance Fellowship with Sydney Dance Company, Conductor: NSW Orchestral (Early Career) Fellowship with Sydney Youth Orchestras, and the NSW First Nations Creative Fellowship with the State Library of NSW, as they again partner with prestigious arts and cultural organisations to support…
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…
Mark Reedman passed away in early February last year. As a small but heartfelt memorial, we’re asking anyone to contribute a memory or image of Mark on AUH’s Facebook post. Here’s current Executive Director John O’Brien’s contribution: A few months before he died Mark Reedman, my predecessor here at Arts Upper Hunter, asked if I’d…
Are you currently or thinking about operating an Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Business in Regional NSW? or do you simply want to know more about what Cultural Tourism is? This workshop will showcase what Cultural Tourism is and undertake a series of interactive activities that will help you to know more about Cultural Tourism and will…
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 Scone Literary Festival committee has made the following announcement. “We’re is very disappointed to announce today that we’ve had to make major changes to our eagerly anticipated March festival due to the uncertainty and anxiety with COVID. A modified, community-focussed outdoor event is being planned to replace the packed, mostly indoor-focussed three-day program that…
Firstdraft and Metro Arts are now seeking proposals from regionally based NSW artists, for the 2022 exhibition program. An info session will be held on 19 January at 6.30 pm – book here Firstdraft and Metro Arts are committed to diversity and strongly support applications from First Peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse…
Plan B, anyone? Nothing is certain, not even art! As for making New Year’s Resolutions, my advice for 2022 is to put a little asterisk next to any resolution you make and mark it “weather/pandemic permitting”. Some internet gurus are advising us to choose different kinds of goals this year – eg “grow my skills”…
Small Forest Wines is pleased to present this exhibition of photographs by Michael A. Rayner. Michael’s artist statement. I am a Wiradjurie man; the Wiradjuri People are the people of the three rivers – the Wambool (Macquarie), the Calare (Lachlan) and the Murrumbidgee. I am a self-taught photographer and lives in a country village on…
Museum Selfie Day invites the general public to go to a museum or gallery, take a selfie and post it on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #museumselfieday. The campaign to raise awareness of great collections of work stored in museums, was created in 2015 by Mar Dixon. This painting of Francis Little of Invermien,…
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 22 December 2021 to 4 January 2022. Our Muswellbrook Office re-opens 10 January.
Christmas is approaching and it’s been a heck of a year for many many people. For Arts Upper Hunter, 2021 was truly bittersweet. Let’s look back at this tumultuous year. In February Mark Reedman, a larger than life character in so many ways – that memorable voice, love of theatre, devotion to the communities he…
Murrurundi is having it’s Twilight Christmas Shopping event Saturday 11th December, 6pm till late. Local galleries, artists studios, shops and cafes will be open. In addition the Murra Country Markets will be on in the park, and the Murrurundi Collective, Farmers & Producer’s Market at 41 Mayne St, Murrurundi. Date: Saturday 11 December, 6pm. Venue:…
Next year is coming fast. Reopening is upon us. Some are already creaking open their doors and inviting viewers crowds listeners gawkers in. What are your plans? We’d love to know. Swing us an email telling us what you’re up to. rado@artsupperhunter.com.au Are you a venue with an intriguing program of music starting in, say,…
The Regional Futures project is currently seeking applications from regionally based creatives for three aspects of the project: 1. First Nations Curator – EOI (closes 15 Dec) – click here 2. Brand Identity – Request for Proposals (closes 13 Dec) – click here 3. Website Development – Request for Proposals (closes 13 Dec) – click…
Due to the current rain, flooding and road closures, our office in Muswellbrook is closed today, Friday 26 November. We apologies for any inconvenience this causes. Staff can be contacted by phone, email and PM. John O’Brien, Executive Director, on 0409 382 509 or via email rado@artsupperhunter.com.au Sandra Reichel, Office Manager, on 0481 166 415…
Two individuals and three community organisations have been inducted to the Wambo Coal Singleton Hall of Fame at a special COVID-safe event at Singleton Civic Centre recently. Current Singleton Citizen of the Year and NSW Rural Fire Service stalwart Fred Turner and aunty Jean Hands, the Chair of the Wanaruah Local Aboriginal Lands Council, were…
The Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program is a $5 million targeted measure announced by the Australian Government as part of the Regional Arts Tourism package, which will enable arts organisations to promote and develop cultural events for tourists across regional Australia. The program will increase tourism visitation in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia by…
Great news, the Vacy Community Arts Centre is re-opening Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st November up until Christmas. It will then be closed all January and re-open first weekend in February 2022. They have a lovely variety of gifts, pop on in you might just find that Christmas gift you’ve been looking for. Open 11am…
Dungog by Design wants to boost membership and is inviting artisans residing in the Dungog Shire to apply as exhibiting members. There is a selection process and an enjoyable 6 hour day per month in the gallery is required. Alternatively, if you would like to support Dungog Artisans Inc and be a part of this…
Around mid December, the unvaccinated will join the vaxed in more freedoms. Meanwhile the rusty gears of creative commerce are grinding back into motion. Please, support anything that’s opening, with all due caution, of course. Over the summer, I’d love it if you did some thinking (just drop the novel into the sand for a…
FIrstdraft (Gadigal Land, Sydney) and Metro Arts (Meeanjin, Brisbane) are delighted to announce a new two-year reciprocal partnership supporting two artists living outside of capital cities – one from NSW and another from QLD – to present work across both organisations in 2022 and 2023. The partnership between the two organisations will support the production…
The next instalment in Singleton’s Living Laneways activation program is set to kick off in Tre Bella Lane next month and everyone is encouraged to participate. Launching in December 2021, ‘Acoustic Alley’ is a soundscape experience powered by the University of Newcastle’s Future Art, Science and Technology Lab that invites people to record the sounds…
First Friday of every month, from 10 am to 12 noon Via Zoom Delivered by the Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance, ‘We Weave Together’ is an online network for regional and remote Aboriginal weavers to come together to weave, share stories and different weaving skills from regional and remote NSW. It’s never too late to join…
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for RANSW’s staff, partnerships, programs and growth to ensure that we continue to be the loudest voice in the room as the peak body for artists and arts and cultural organisations located in regional NSW. RANSW’s CEO…
As work on the new Arts and Cultural Centre pushes ahead, Singleton Council is encouraging local creatives to be part of the newly formed Arts and Culture Advisory Group to help make the local government area the Hunter’s centre of creativity. Meeting at least four times a year, Vicki Brereton, Council’s Director Organisation and Community…
Screenworks is calling for applications to its three Career Pathways Programs which help regional screenwriters, directors and producers make stronger industry connections, build skills and advance their careers. The deadline for applications for each of the programs – Regional Producer Elevator Program, Director Pathways Program and Inside The Writers Room – is Friday 29 October…
Regional Stakeholder Forum 2021 Date: Friday 26 November 2021 Time: 9.00am-1.15pm Location: Webinar Price: Free, booking essential at https://www.maas.museum/event/regional-stakeholder-forum-2021/ Over the past year the way we connect to people and place has changed. Almost overnight, museums shifted their collections, exhibitions, and programming online. Working from home became the norm and, as a result, creative ways…
The Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre reopens on Saturday 16 October with three new exhibitions. 16 OCT – 18 DEC 2021 MAX’S HOUSE: TODD FULLER In a century old house, at the far end of Ford Street, the one with the green door, lived Max. Residing here for nearly his entire life, the home was…
Audiences and creatives in the Upper Hunter will benefit from an increase to Arts Upper Hunter’s core funding as a result of a funding boost from the NSW Government. Through Create NSW the state government will invest over $3.4 million in the Regional Arts Network in 2021/22 that includes $200,000 per annum to each Regional…
Audiences and creatives in regional NSW will benefit from increased employment opportunities and exciting community initiatives as Regional Arts Development Organisations receive a funding boost from the NSW Government. The NSW Government, through Create NSW, will invest over $3.4 million in the Regional Arts Network in 2021/22 that includes $200,000 per annum to each Regional…
Des Duggan, President of the M&DH, said, “The group is starting off with a special showing of our recently bequeathed Beersheba photos from the Tanner legacy. The Blandford-based photo framers donated a number of Beersheba campaign framed photographs to the Museum earlier this year which will now go into this showing. Official Opening: Saturday 23 October 10am.…
Gallery on Dowling presents this workshop, which due to COVID was postponed from October. This is a sculptural book workshop for one day. Learn how to make: – a one page book – a concertina book with pop-ups and – a piano hinged hard cover book. Thursday 18th November, 10 am to 3pm. Gallery on…
Hiya. What’s it mean to live creatively in a regional place? How do we engage with the land and communities we live in? How do we find support, and support others? How do we spread the word, make our art accessible, find a market, connect, build a career or a hobby that thrills us? We’ve…
Arts Upper Hunter’s phone numbers 6541 4776 and 0409 382 509 have been out of action. The problem has been resolved however at this stage we are unable to access any messages that may be been left in last week or so. Can you please call us if you are waiting for a call back.…
Communities across NSW will benefit from new and improved cultural infrastructure thanks to $60 million available through the NSW Government’s Creative Capital program. Applications for the Creative Capital grants open today (21 September) to address the demand for cultural infrastructure, support the creative economy and improve access for local communities to quality arts venues. Minister…
The NSW Government has announced Stay-at-home restrictions are in place for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens and Cessnock local government areas until 11 October and Muswellbrook local government area until 5 October. For all the details visit NSW Health website. Here is a list of events that have been either cancelled or postponed and…
On the 17 September 2021 the NSW Government announced Dungog, Singleon and Upper Hunter local government areas were released from lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 situation. Muswellbrook LGA has since been placed into a 7 day lockdown with restrictions due to be lifted on 6 October. Arts Upper Hunter is compiling a list of…
The Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub held a Masked Ball on Zoom that experimentally proved that you CAN have fun on Zoom. Highlights of the 21 August event included an interview with Dr Karl (who’s favourite plague is the Bubonic, but not for the reason you might think), lots of fun dancing and a wonderful…
Inspo x nature: a free music competition inspired by nature at Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins at Mt Royal, 50km north of Singleton. Can you write & record an original, short piece of music inspired by the natural environment at Callicoma Hill? The comp requires your inspiration to come from either your previous visit to Callicoma Hill,…
John O’Brien, the brand-new Executive Director of Arts Upper Hunter, brings an intriguing slate of skills to the job, with a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups. Arts Upper Hunter (AUH) is one of 14 Regional Arts Development Organisations across the state. It’s a key community group for local…
Carlie Brown, Youth and Family Support Worker for Upper Hunter Youth Services said,” Spoonville originated from an idea by Upper Hunter Youth Services Youth Worker, Dennis Givney, after he saw a Spoonville story on the news one evening. During lockdown we have been engaging with our Youth Centre members via Zoom. Dennis thought “Spoonville” would…
The Regional Arts Network (RAN) consists of 14 Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADO) supporting and advocating for arts engagement in Regional NSW. RAN is about to embark on a 2 year Strategic Project (Project) and is seeking expressions of interest for a qualified project manager based in regional NSW. The role will oversee the development…
Artlands is a strategic exchange that responds to emerging trends, discovers new ideas, considers adapted approaches and showcases artists as well as highlighting the creative and cultural sector across regional, rural and remote Australia. Artlands digital tickets, along with tickets for our regional hubs at Junction TAS, Empire Theatre QLD, Red Earth Arts Precinct WA,…
The Board of Arts Upper Hunter would like to thank Carolyn O’Brien for stepping into the role of Acting Executive Director following the unexpected passing of Mark Reedman earlier in the year. One of Carolyn’s advantages was that as a former Arts Upper Hunter Board Member and someone who had worked locally for many years,…
Support Act has announced that its COVID-19 Crisis Relief Grants are now open to applications for performing arts workers via the website. These one-off cash grants are valued at $2,000 for individuals and $2,700 for families with dependent children and are available to anyone working professionally in the performing arts, provided they meet a set…
Individual artists and small to medium arts and cultural organisations impacted by COVID-19 restrictions will soon be able to apply for COVID Development Grants to support the development of new work. Up to $300,000 in small development grants will be delivered through Create NSW. Minister for the Arts Don Harwin said the grants would provide…
The Blue Heeler Festival is back for 2021. Entries are being called for the short film competition. The theme for the 2021 Blue Heeler Film Festival is ‘DON’T PANIC!’ in the context of Living with a pandemic. Entries close: Normal Deadline – August 28, 2021 Regular deadline – September 18, 2021 Late deadline – October…
The Paterson Allyn Williams Science Hub is pleased to present the Masked Ball slash Dance Party via Zoom. Date: Saturday 21 August 2021 Time: Starts at 7.00pm Venue: Your place Cost: FREE Tickets: Visit https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/science-dance-zoom-party-version-paterson-allyn-williams-science-hub-tickets-164975856227 In the Old Normal there were Masked Balls held in Dungog, with food, and drink, and dancing and comedy and prizes…
On the 14 August 2021 the NSW Government announced a state-wide lockdown due to the COVID-19 situation. Arts Upper Hunter has compiled a list of upcoming events in our region that have been postponed or cancelled. Please note, this list will be updated as information comes to hand. Upper Hunter Shire Aberdeen Highland…
Arts Upper Hunter is continuing to support local artists and cultural organisations. Due to the current COVID-19 situation AUH has closed the office to the public. Our staff are being supported to work remotely. Please contact staff by phone, email or our social media platforms. Carolyn O’Brien, Acting Executive Director, on 0409 382 509 or…
The Australian Government is providing extra funding to two proven COVID-19 support measures for arts workers and arts companies, with an additional $20 million to go to Support Act and an additional $15 million to go to the Sustainability Fund. This additional funding will enable Support Act to broaden beyond its current support of the…
The NSW Government has announced Stay-at-home restrictions are now in place for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Singleton, Dungog, Muswellbrook and Cessnock local government areas from 5pm Thursday 5 August until 12.01am Friday 13 August. For details visit NSW Health website. The Upper Hunter Shire is not in lock down. Here is a list of…
The committee of the Dungog Arts Society regretfully announces the Annual Art Exhibition set down for October 1 to 10 has been postponed. The Dungog Arts Society is calling for entries for their 2021 Annual Art Exhibition. Total prize pool is $6,500.00 The categories are: Open Cam & Lesley Skinner Traditonal Landscape Local Artist…
CANCELLED due to current COVID-19 restrictions. Shaun will be performing a selection of works on guitar, including pieces from John Petrucci + Andy Timmons. Date and Time:Friday 6 August, Noon. Venue: Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music, Muswellbrook. More details: Visit website
The Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize is an annual event providing an avenue for conceptual photographic artists to express their creativity in a serious exhibition. PLEASE NOTE The Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre will be closed until Monday 16 August. Closes: Friday 20 August 2021 Venue: Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, Bridge St, Muswellbrook. Open: Monday to…
There has been some quiet film and screen rumblings on the Coffs Coast – other than Russell Crowe’s new film studio. The Screenwave International Film Festival has just finished its sixth festival, with a touch more than 11,000 festivalgoers converging on the beachside, mountain-hewn holiday town of Coffs Harbour this past April. And now, SWIFF…
Not-for-profit and commercial performing arts organisations, as well as live music venues can now apply for funding to keep the lights on and staff and performers in jobs thanks to the NSW Government’s $75 million stimulus package. The funding forms part of the up to $5.1 billion package announced yesterday to keep businesses in business…
Applications have officially re-opened for the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) Quick Response Grants! These Quick Response Grants are designed to support the immediate needs of regional artists where the activity is unable to be planned for or supported in other funding rounds, for example, access to professional development, skills development or small project opportunities that…
In response to the NSW Government restrictions due to COVID-19, AUH has been advised some art events have been postponed or cancelled and some venues are closing temporarily. This post will be updated as more information comes to hand. Dungog Shire Dungog Tea Cosy – postponed. Call Pauline on 4992 3692. James Theatre Dungog…
Entries are now open for the 56th Scone Art Prize. Wide range of categories. Total prize pool is $10,400. Entries forms are now available by visiting the Scone Arts & Crafts’ facebook page, calling Roger Skinner on 0407 002 777 or emailing rojpix@ipstarmail.com.au Entries close on Friday 27 August 2021.
Join artist Pat Davidson for a sculpture adventure during the magnificent Sculpture on the Farm. Pat is a practising artist & educator (Master of Visual Arts, with Distinction), who has taught across a wide variety of creative & visual arts areas. She is skilled at helping people develop their individual creativity. When: Friday 8– Sunday…
Applications close: Monday 12 July 2021 NSW arts and cultural practitioners, including professional artists, producers, business managers and independent company leaders are invited to submit their expressions of interest for appointment to the 2021/22 Artform Advisory Boards. Successful applicants will join current Board Members on the 10 Artform Advisory Boards and work with the Chairs…
This has been postponed due to COVID -19 restrictions. Sarah Crawford Jewellery, Objects and Textiles Artist and Alanya van de Wiel, Artist, Moon Shrines, Sigils and Murals present a fabulous curated day for artists by artists in the small regional town of Dungog in the Hunter Valley NSW. Check out the details and book…
Please note, the Muswellbrook Office of Arts Upper Hunter is closed to the public until further notice. This month we are pleased to be featuring in our new office the beautiful ceramics of Scott Douglas-Cooper and stunning paintings of Carol Scaramuzzi. So pop in at Shop 11, 30-34 Brook St, Muswellbrook and have a look. We…
Roger Skinner, one of the artists currently featured at the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, recently gave the members of the U3A a guided tour. Roger has provided this image and account of the visit. “It was an arranged visit with members of U3A visiting the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre, which forms part of their regular…
Anne Fisher from the Bandon Gove School of Arts has advised the Pizza Oven Project has been finalised. The community made tiles for the pizza oven and they are now in place and looking great! Congratulations to everyone who participated. Please visit the Hall on Chichester Dam Road and admire your artwork: Sarah; Anne and…
This event has been postponed. Please contact the organisers for details. Damian Wright is a brilliant, ARIA-nominated flamenco guitarist. He spent 15 years honing his craft in Spain and creates dramatic passionate pieces perfectly suited to the dance. His latest album, ‘Shifting Sands,’ was named album of the week in the Sydney Morning Herald.…
This event has been cancelled. Please contact the organisers for details. Cielle Montgomery and James Church are, Montgomery Church – a blend of acoustic folk, americana and bluegrass influences, grown and distilled in the Snowy Mountain ranges of country New South Wales. With their organic union of dobro and guitar, harmony vocals and thoughtful…
Join the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music for a special film themed Concert, showcasing their talented students. Date: Sunday 20 June 2021 Time: 2pm Venue: Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music, 80 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=768511& Website for more details: https://www.uhcm.com.au/calendar-new
Join local Budbudda Dreaming’s Richie Lawton and learn to create and play a didgeridoo and clapping stix as well as discover the history of where they came from and when they were used. For ages 10-17 yrs. Download your booking form at upperhunter.nsw.gov.au and return it to any UHSC Youth Centre, council office or email youthevents@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au by…
MATS are looking for a cast of talented individuals to grace the stage in our 2021 production of Don’t Dress for Dinner, a comedy farce by Marc Camoletti. There are 6 adult roles (3 female and 3 male) to fill. Check out our website for character profiles, audition material, rehearsals and how to book an…
2021 marks the inaugural year of the Sone Horse Festival – NEIGHbour Art Competition. An idea founded by Scone Horse Festival Committee Member, former teacher and Scone local, Phil McGuirk, to help make up for no festival street parade on this year as well as a fresh approach to the window-dressing competition previously held. Phil…
Expect the unexpected with a musical afternoon of: the De Factos (Donna Cavanough & John O’Brien), Martyn Robinson as himself possible secret special guest/s From sultry blues to surprising reprisals, hurdy-gurdy to vibraphone, original to traditional. Educational component. Participation component. Performance art component. Assembly instructions. Entertainment with a capital B. The PAD @ The Royal…
Workshop 1 – How to Write a Creative Plan for Funding Applications, $35 Workshop 2 – How to build your grant funding tool box, $35 Both Workshops together $50 Tuesday 25 May – Singleton Library Thursday 27 May – Muswellbook Library Wednesday 2 June – Scone Arts & Crafts Thursday 3 June – Dungog CWA…
Presented by the Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter, the 2021 Yancoal Singleton Art Prize is a painting and drawing show. There is a wide range of categories and a total prize pool over $16,000. Entries close Friday 2 July 2021 For all the details including guidelines and entry form please visit http://www.singletononhunterrotary.org.au/singleton-art-prize/ Image:…
Arts Upper Hunter has relocated to: Shop 11, 30 to 34 Brook St, Muswellbrook Office is closed and will open Monday 17 May 2021 For urgent matters call 0409 382 509.
Nominations are now open to recognise the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a special COVID-delayed 2020/2021 Upper Hunter NAIDOC Week Awards. Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore joined the Chairperson of the Upper Hunter NAIDOC Week Awards Committee aunty Jean Hands and other representatives of committee to officially launch the…
Friday 7 May, 7.00pm at the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music, Muswellbrook The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra brightens the Autumn music scene with an intimate program of gorgeous Romantic chamber music at metropolitan and regional venues. Its latest series evokes the salons and living rooms of the early nineteenth century, featuring Beethoven’s Trio, Op.38…
Singleton Town Centre will be ablaze with vibrant performances, hearty food and live entertainment when Firelight makes its COVID-safe return as part of Living Laneways on Saturday 29 May 2021. 3000 people are expected to converge on John Street for the free family-friendly event, coinciding with the creative activation in Burns Lane. Mayor of Singleton,…
Ivan Skaines, Chair of Arts Upper, interviewed by ABC Newcastle Radio Ivan Skaines has been elected Chair of Arts Upper Hunter (AUH), at the Annual General Meeting held on 1 April 2021. He was previously Vice Chair. Ivan is looking forward to being able to make a contribution to the creativity of the Upper Hunter.…
The NSW Government has announced a new Service Needs Strategic Fund for arts, screen and cultural organisations, to meet the demand for professional development and capacity-building across the sector. $300,000 in targeted support will be made available in 2021 for NSW organisations to provide services, resources, and skills and career development for the arts and…
Entries are now being called for Sculpture on the Farm being held 1st to 10th October 2021. Wide range of categories and prizes. You can submit up to 4 works. This year large sculptures will be at “Fosterton”, 824 Fosterton Road, Fosterton, and smaller sculptures will be displayed in 3 venues in Dungog. For all…
If you operate a live music venue that has suffered financial hardship as a result of COVID-19, you may be eligible for funding from the NSW Government’s Live Music Support package. This funding helps live music venues stay open and create employment opportunities for musicians, promoters and technicians. Eligible businesses can apply for funding to…
The board of Arts Upper Hunter has appointment Carolyn O’Brien as the Acting Executive Director and Anna Rankmore as the Restart Project Officer. Carolyn (left) has been a ‘local’ in the Upper Hunter area for a while, with qualifications in Business Management and Administration, with experience in marketing, event management, audience development, risk management, career…
The impulse to create and collect is innately human and can make life richer, fuller and deeper. And if you have a body of creative work or an interesting collection and are looking for an inclusive space to display your work or collection, the Muswellbrook Library is offering their spacious foyer to you. The Muswellbrook…
Is This Jazz? features Paul McNamara and Sally Corbett who are Another World Duo with Special guest Craig Scott. The PAD @ The Royal is a new music and performance venue. Sunday 18 April, 4pm Royal Hotel, Dungog. Tickets available now https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=721505& BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL This event is supported by: .
Vivaldi & Friends in the Hunter Valley – a concert for string quartet & classical guitar at All Saints Anglican Church, High St, Singleton this Saturday 20th March 2021 at 4pm. **The continuing rain forecast has meant that the concert has been moved indoors, and won’t be held on their forested mountainside at Callicoma Hill…
Applications close: 17 December 2021, or when fund is fully committed. To support the social and economic recovery of our regions, the NSW Government’s $20 million Regional Events Acceleration Fund helps organisations to attract new major international and domestic events to regional areas and supports existing regional events to grow even bigger and better. The…
Scone Arts & Crafts is pleased to host this long proposed Portrait Photography Workshop with David Oliver and John Wallace. David Oliver is a master of photography with the AIPP, and John Wallace brings a masterful touch with studio lighting. John will be bringing a stack of studio equipment for participants to use and David…
CHANGE OF VENUE, DETAILS TO BE UPDATED SOON Callicoma Hill Eco-cabins, Hunter Valley, presents this outdoor, acoustic concert on the mountainside accompanied by the sounds of the forest and sunset. Andrew Blanch is one of Australia’s most sought after guitarists and the Gully Line String Quartet comprises three of Newcastle’s rising string stars.…
It is with great sadness that the board of Arts Upper Hunter brings you the news that our Regional Arts Development Officer & Executive Director Mark Reedman, passed away unexpectedly from a suspected heart attack in early February. Arts Upper Hunter has been advised by Mark’s family that there was a private cremation and Mark’s…
It is with great sadness that the board of Arts Upper Hunter brings you the news that our Regional Arts Development Officer & Executive Director, Mark Reedman, passed away unexpectedly on 2nd February 2021. Our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. He will be profoundly missed by all in the Upper Hunter arts…
Scone Arts and Crafts presents a two day “The Streets of Italy” workshop. The workshop will include exciting scenes of Italy’s narrow streets and laneways, Greek island walkways and colourful cafe scenes, with tightly clustered buildings and groups of people. You will be shown how to draw a streetscape in true perspective, judge eye levels,…
NSW Government has announced that regional and rural arts organisations from around NSW are to benefit from $267,116 in small-grant funding. The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) will fund 83 organisations to support community arts and cultural development. Successful recipients in the Upper Hunter region are: Upper Hunter Community Services Inc Warriors Hip Hop Workshop…