Australian Poetry Hall of Fame

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame

The Australian Poetry Hall of Fame was established by Thundercloud Repairian in March 2020 and revived the Arcadia Theatre in Guyra as a venue after 50 years. The mission is to nurture and celebrate poets, poetry, song lines and languages of Australia’s diverse cultures and people.

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CONTACT

144 Bradley Street, Guyra
Monday: 1pm to 5pm
Tuesday - Sunday: 9am to 12pm 1pm
By appointment and other times for events and classes
p: 6779 1828
e: 1english1@gmail.com
w: www.australianpoetryhalloffame.com.au

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The Makers Shed

The Makers Shed

Situated at the heart of the NSW New England high country in the town of Glen Innes, The Makers Shed is a high-street marketplace for handmade and independent products lovingly created by artisans-in-business, including unique jewellery, art and books. The creative home of Richard Moon Wearable Silver & Silverware and Michael Burge Media, the venue hosts regular workshops in jewellery, writing and art/craft; runs the annual High Country Writers Festival, and hosts a regular book club and writers' group.

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CONTACT

123 Grey Street, Glen Innes
Wednesdays - Saturdays: 10am-4pm
p: 0450 039 320
e: mickndick@bigpond.com
w: themakersshed.org

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The Art Shack

The Art Shack

Wilgabah is an operating farm with sheep, cattle, and alpacas. The 600-acre property also has a gallery and cafe which provide guests with the opportunity to paint or just enjoy the original art work on display at the gallery, while tasting the local produce in the cafe area.

Fishing for native silver perch in the well-stocked dams or a bushwalk through the 200 acres of endangered whitebox woodlands also provide relaxing ways to spend your weekend getaway.

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CONTACT

“Wilgabah” 107 Baldock’s Road
p: Rodney 0429 462 155
p: Tania 0427 462 155
e: artshackwallabadah@gmail.com
w: www.artshackwallabadah.com

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Thorungulla Studio

Thorungulla Studio @ Fagans Vale

Thorungulla Studio is set in the Nandewar Range Looking over Mt Lindsay and Mt Kaputar.

Set in over 200ha of hills and valleys scattered with gum, iron bark and box trees. Wallabies, kangaroo, goats and deer roam the hills.

Karin is a muralist who has created a series of murals to enhance the surrounds. Drought arrived when we did and a constantly blooming rose garden that needs no water has appeal.

Karin works in acrylics depicting the beauty of the Australian bush that surrounds her. Sand paintings, pottery, terracotta sculptures, and poetry are also on the menu. The designing and creating of string theory stories is a labour of love.

Karin worked with a team in Lightning Ridge to create the aboriginal dreaming stories that were displayed at the MCA in 2015. Community murals where Karrin is the designer and the community are the artists. Participants learn colour techniques, perspective, and working as a team.

Plein Air art classes can be arranged by appointment.

Karin’s work is on display at the Claypan/Fuller Gallery in Barraba and the Gallery on Gwydir in Bingara.

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CONTACT

Fagans Vale, 1237 Horton Rd
Open by appointment
p: 0478 411 914
e: thorungulla@bigpond.com

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Tamworth Regional Gallery

Tamworth Regional Gallery

Tamworth Regional Gallery was established in 1919 and is one of the oldest regional galleries in New South Wales. The new Gallery is a large modern purpose built facility established in 2004.

Exhibitions change approximately every 6 weeks. Details of exhibitions are available on the website, by phone or email. Friends of the Gallery receive programs by post.

The two temporary exhibition spaces host a vibrant program of touring exhibitions of national significance, alongside curated exhibitions of regional artists. Exhibitions are also held featuring works from the Galleries' permanent collections.

The Gallery provides a wide and varied program of public events, exhibition openings, artist talks and workshops. The Esther Halliday Studio located at the Gallery is host to various ongoing art classes and workshops.

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CONTACT

466 Peel Street, Tamworth
Tuesday - Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 4pm
p: 6767 5248
e: gallery@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
w: www.tamworthregionalgallery.com

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Tamworth Regional Craft Shed

Tamworth Regional Craft Shed

Tamworth Regional Craft Shed has a multitude of arts and crafts to get involved with, each section having set days for their regular workshops.
With over 200 members the craft shed is positively humming with activity.

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CONTACT

109 Peel Street, Tamworth
Monday to Friday: 10am - 4pm
p: 6761 2779
e: info@trcci.com.au
w: www.trcci.com.au

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Splash on Peel

Splash on Peel

Splash on Peel offer workshops to anyone wishing to participate in a creative activity in a safe and supportive environment.

We also offer a gallery for local artists to display their work.

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CONTACT

Shop 4, 164 Peel Street, Tamworth
Open by appointment
p: 0450 626 743
e: admin@splashonpeel.com.au
w: www.splashonpeel.com.au

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Random Rural Art Gallery

Random Rural Art Gallery

Random Rural is a retiring farming wife's new occupation and studio. The ex stock and station building, yard and sheds are now exhibiting a wonderful collection of local talent and crafts as an outlet and meeting place. This is a service for fellow primary producers. $10 is the fee on any item or 50c under $10. Cash only goes to the talented creators who have mainly retired with hobbies and skills.

Various clubs use here for morning or afternoon tea meetings. Available is Coffee/Teas/Milo and homemade slice/biscuits for a coin donation to enjoy in the garden or back deck.

Welcome to Country Hospitality.

CONTACT

43 Main North Road, Willow Tree
p: 6747 1597
e: robynmarheine@icloud.com

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Quilty House

Meg Quilty

Escape to a bygone era, when you step inside the 'A Brush with Quilty' studio, which is part of a charming, historic, federation home, in beautiful leafy East Tamworth. If the walls could speak they would have many a tale to tell.

'A Brush with Quilty' studio is a part of 'Quilty House', where I paint as well as hold regular watercolour classes, workshops and teach privately.

Once a Presbyterian home for 96 boys who‘s ages ranged between six and eighteen, 'Quilty House' is now a luxurious Bed and Breakfast with a modern twist on the breakfast side of things. Built around 1889 by Charles Jeffries Britten and his wife Annie, 'Quilty House‘ was was originally called ‘Avondale’. It was later known as ‘Beethovens’ and has been operating as a Bed and Breakfast on and off ever since. It was recently renamed ‘Quilty House‘ in 2018 and is once again welcoming guests.

CONTACT

66 Napier St, Tamworth
p: 0428 324 503
e: hello@megquilty.com
w: www.megquilty.com

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Outback Arts

Outback Arts

Servicing the region since 1999, Outback Arts has a long history with local communities standing as the regional arts development organisation for the Far West including the shire of Coonamble, Cobar, Bourke, Brewarrina, Bogan, Walgett and Warren. Outback Arts receives core funding from Create NSW on an annual basis as well as an annual contribution from the contributing local government areas. Outback Arts works with individuals, organisations and government to generate, promote and advocate for the arts and creative industries in the Far West region of NSW.

The Outback Arts, Creative Arts Centre is based in Coonamble and hosts; a fully equipped gallery, shopfront where local artists can sell their work, studio space for artists in residency programs and workshops as well as meeting/office spaces available for hire. The newly renovated Centre was officially opened 12 October 2019 and was very much celebrated by the community. The gallery deliverer a full annual exhibition program of both local and travelling shows.

CONTACT

26 Castlereagh Street, Coonamble
Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm
p: 6822 2484
e: admin@outbackarts.com.au
w: www.outbackarts.com.au

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New England Regional Art Museum

New England Regional Art Museum

NERAM is a leading and unique cultural and arts tourism destination in regional Australia, and home to one of the nation’s most significant art collections outside the capital cities, holding a collection of over 5000 works of historical, modern and contemporary art. NERAM presents a dynamic program of exhibitions, educational and public events. NERAM opened its doors in 1983 as a purpose built art gallery for the Howard Hinton Collection of some 1,300 artworks donated to the Armidale Teachers’ College by Howard Hinton ESQ, OBE between 1929 and 1948. This Museum is home to six gallery spaces, the Museum of Printing, The Packsaddle Artist Studio and Residence, the NERAM shop and NERAM café.

NERAM is the custodian of three important collections of Australian art:
• the Howard Hinton Collection
•the Chandler Coventry Collection
• the NERAM Collection

Together they offer a comprehensive overview of Australian art history unmatched in regional Australia. These collections include significant works by Australian and international artists such as Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts, Elioth Gruner, Margaret Preston, Brett Whiteley, Tony Tuckson and Christo, to name just a few.

NERAM’s annual calendar of exhibitions features works from the permanent collections, regional artists, as well as national touring shows from major galleries. The Packsaddle Selling Exhibition, featuring paintings and original prints by established and emerging artists from Sydney galleries, is a major drawcard for art collectors every year.

The Friends of NERAM is the museum’s membership group. Become a Friend and you will become part of a cultural community that supports NERAM and is engaged in a range of social events and programs.

CONTACT

106 -114 Kentucky Street, Armidale
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm
p: 6772 5255
e: office@neram.com.au
w: www.neram.com.au

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Narrabri Art and Craft Society

Narrabri Art and Craft Society

Narrabri Art & Craft Society is housed in one of Narrabri’s earliest residences, in Dangar St (Newell Highway). Housing a shop, gallery and studio complex you are invited to pop in and view the exquisite handiwork of local craftspeople. If you’re lucky your visit will coincide with a visiting or local exhibition of arts and crafts of many varied mediums. Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up a unique gift from Narrabri. The Pottery group meets every Monday from 10 am if you would like to learn this craft call in for a coffee and come talk to the potters.

CONTACT

Dangar Street (Newell Highway), Narrabri
p: 6792 2845
e: nbriart.craft@gmail.com

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Mehi Gallery & Studio, Moree TAFE Campus

Mehi Gallery & Studio, Moree TAFE Campus

Mehi Gallery and Studio was formed by a group of Aboriginal students from Moree. The local community is situated on the land of the Gamilaroi or Gamilaraay people. Our artworks use Traditional and Contemporary Aboriginal concepts, designs and techniques. Our work has evolved from the local environment, the rivers, the bush and the people. We use many recycled and found materials.

The gallery sells paintings, mosaics, ceramics, screen-printed fabrics, corporate furniture, sculptures, gift cards, engraved pens and glassware, carvings and fashion accessories. We have done a number of commissioned works for private individuals, local community organisations and private businesses. All works are made by local artists.

We welcome visitors and groups to our art studio while we are working. The gallery is situated on the banks of the Mehi River near Mary Brand Park and the studio is located in H Block, Frome Street at the TAFE campus. The gallery and studio is committed to developing ongoing ethical and sustainable business practices. We are committed to community development and capacity building. We aim to help local people and our community develop capabilities, confidence, motivation and skills through access to vocational education and training.

CONTACT

22 Frome Street, Moree
Monday to Thursday: 10am – 3pm
p: 6752 0336
e: mehigallery@gmail.com

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Make It Tenterfield Inc

Make It Tenterfield Inc

Make It Tenterfield is upstairs in the Mitre 10 buliding at 210 Rouse St Tenterfield.

There you will find 22 artists in a makerspace environment. From metalwork lighting creations to leadlighting and all manner of knitted and crotched items. Also hand made dolls, weaving with natural fibres, ceramics and art work in various mediums.

There is always artisans at work during opening hours.

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CONTACT

210 Rouse Street, Tenterfield
Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm
Saturday: 9am - 11:30am
p: 0412 576 314
e: makeittenterfield@gmail.com
w: makeittenterfield.com.au


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Lizzie Horne Creative Studio

Lizzie Horne

Printmaking is fun and easy to learn. Join artist Lizzie Horne in her fully-equipped Armidale studio for linocut, dry point etching and aluminium etching classes and workshops.

Lizzie’s recent solo exhibition “The uncivilised garden” at NERAM featured all of these techniques, printed on her beautiful etching press in her home studio.

CONTACT

Open by appointment
p: 0487 184 059
e: lizzie.horne@me.com
w: www.lizziehornecreative.com

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The Living Classroom

The Living Classroom

The Living Classroom is a Regenerative Agriculture Centre on 150 hectares. It is a small farm or a very large garden depending upon your outlook. It targets, students, tourists and artists and offers courses and experiences in future food and fibre systems. The Living Classroom is a project to delight the eye and uplift the soul. The site is open 365 days of the year and a walk around the 150 hectares will cost you nothing but your time.

Entry fees: $5 for a guided tour please call Rick Hutton to arrange a tour.


CONTACT

1 Killarney Gap road, Bingara
p: 6724 2000
e: rhutton@gwydir.nsw.gov.au
w: www.gwydirshire.com

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Julia Hardman Orchard Studio

Julia Hardman Orchard Studio

The Orchard Studio is situated at Arding, an easy 20 minute drive from Armidale within an established garden and orchard. The venue comprises a studio/workshop for the artist and for art
students who attend a weekly workshop.

A gallery is also attached to the studio and displays the paintings of the artist. A variety of medium is presented including watercolours, oil and acrylic artworks.


CONTACT

329 Arding Road, Arding
By appointment only
p: 6775 3123
e: juliahardman@outlook.com

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Inverell Art Gallery

Inverell Art Gallery

The Inverell Art Gallery is a community gallery, operated by volunteer members of the Inverell Art Society. It holds regular exhibitions throughout the year featuring both local and visiting artists. The Inverell Art Prize is held each spring and attracts artists from around the country. The gallery also operates a gift shop where original local arts and crafts can be purchased.

CONTACT

5 Evans Street, Inverell
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
p: 6722 4983
e: info@inverellartgallery.com.au
w: www.inverellartgallery.com.au

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Gunnedah Cultural Precinct

Gunnedah Cultural Precinct

Gunnedah’s Cultural Precinct is a multi-purpose Arts, performance and community space which houses the Civic Theatre, Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall, Smithurst Theatre, the Creative Arts studio and meeting room as well as the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery.

Situated in the heart of Gunnedah’s thriving CBD, patrons to the centre can enjoy watching the latest blockbuster releases in comfort of the air-conditioned cinema with crystal clear picture and surround sound. The cinema program caters for a diverse audience with the inclusion of archival films and stage productions.

The centre is an excellent place for meetings, conferences, creative workshops, presentations and fundraiser events.

Within the centre, The Visitor Information Centre boasts a wealth of knowledge on the many culturally rich aspects of Gunnedah’s beautiful landscape and community engagement opportunities. It also houses a delightful pop-up library where visitors to the centre can tantalise their imaginations with a good read, courtesy of the Gunnedah Shire Library.

The Cultural Precinct is Gunnedah’s creatively rich hub for a wide range of community forums and local gatherings for lovers of Art, theatre and music alike.


CONTACT

The Civic Gunnedah, 83 Chandos Street
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 3pm
p: 6740 2271
e: laurenmackley@infogunnedah.com.au
w: www.thecivic.com.au

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Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery

Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery

The Bicentennial Creative Arts & Ceramic Gallery in Gunnedah displays a wide variety of art of all media.
Work is from regional and local artists, displayed for viewing and for sale.
The front gallery is run by Arts Gunnedah volunteers and leads into a larger gallery run by the Gunnedah Shire Council.


CONTACT

The Civic Gunnedah, 83 Chandos Street
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 3pm
p: 6740 2271
e: visarts.secretary@gmail.com
w: www.thecivic.com.au

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