New England Regional Art Museum

Lizzie Horne artist talk
2025-01-18 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Join local artist Lizzie Horne for a talk about her current exhibition Wild Rivers: A printmaker’s Odyssey. Hear about Lizzie’s experience in Spain refining the experimental sugar lift technique that she’s used to create the dynamic, gestural artworks in the exhibition inspired by our awe-inspiring land and waterscapes. Lizzie will also have several of the copper and aluminium plates that were part of her process to create the stunning works of art.

DATE | Saturday 18 January 2025
TIME | 10.30 – 11.30am
COST | Free, bookings appreciated

In Conversation – Natalya Hughes and Rachael Parsons
2025-02-07 17:30 - 18:00
Join artist Natalya Hughes in conversation with NERAM Director Rachael Parsons to unpack the ideas and development of this newly commissioned installation. Natalya will speak to the research that informed the development of The Interior, as well as the collaborators she engaged with to bring this large-scale vision to fruition. Natalya will also discuss the development of the imagery in the work and the ways they reference Freud’s own office, his written case studies, and the symptoms that plagued his patients.
Free, bookings appreciated
Opening remarks will commence at the conclusion of the conversation

Image credit: Natalya Hughes, Studio Portrait, 2022. Photography: James Caswell

Opening Night
2025-02-07 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the opening of five new exhibitions.
(opening remarks 6pm)
The Interior: Natalya Hughes
Vibrations: Abstract women in the collections
Oddity Part 1: KHR Stewart
Contemplations: Contemporary still life
Dancing with Colour: Jamie-Lee Garner & Frances Edwina Powell

Credit: KHR Stewart, The Victorians (Giantess), 2018, oil on canvas, 85 x 70cm. Courtesy the artist.

Tufting Workshop
2025-02-08 10:00 - 12:00
In this workshop, participants will create their own textile work to take home using the punch needle tufting technique. Exhibiting artist Natalya Hughes will lead participants through some of the techniques and processes she has employed to create custom textile works in The Interior. Participants will design their own motif to tuft, extracting imagery from their experiences, in conversation with the artist.
The Interior invites audiences into an exaggerated consultation room playfully furnished for psychoanalysis. A key feature of this installation is 7 rugs, hand made by the artist with a tufting gun. Consistent with the content of the overall installation, the symbols and motifs embedded in these objects are drawn from Sigmund Freud’s office and case studies. The textile design developed in this workshop by participants will be a motif drawn from personal experience. Punch needling follows the same technique as the mechanised process of using a tufting gun and is an inexpensive and accessible process to learn.
The workshop includes all materials, including a tufting kit that participants can take home.
VENUE | NERAM, Mazda Gallery
TIME | 10.00am – 12.00pm
COST | General price $33.00, Friends of NERAM/Culture Club Price $30.00
Maximum 12 participants

Image: Punch Needle Workshop with Natalya Hughes. Photography: Meg Keene

Colourful Collage Workshop - Facilitated by Frances Edwina Powell
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join Frances & NERAM for a Colourful Collage Workshop ✂
In this workshop, create vibrant cut-and-paste artworks inspired by Frances’ collage practice. Learn how to approach collage — the art of overlapping material to create a unique composition. Frances will run through a series of activities to guide you through creating a small collection of your very own collages using artist-quality materials.
What Frances loves about collage is that there are endless options to play around with, so you don’t have to map out an artwork before diving in. This also makes this visual art process super beginner-friendly and low-pressure as a beginner — it’s all about play. In this workshop, Frances will guide you through a series of activities informed by her own process, with plenty of room to explore your own concepts and make artwork that feels unique to you.
– Artist grade materials provided
– Leave with finished collage artwork
– Beginner friendly + welcoming environment
– Workshop capped at 20 people for an intimate, friendly experience
Snack on chips, sip on some wine and enjoy a Saturday afternoon of colourful making!
VENUE | NERAM, Mazda gallery
TIME | 2.00 – 4.00pm
COST | General price $60.00, Friends of NERAM/Culture Club Price $55.00

About your host:
Frances Edwina Powell (she/her) is an emerging artist and arts facilitator based in Meanjin (Brisbane), Australia. She has exhibited within Australia and internationally in Greece and Norway. She explores the ideas of the body, object importance, relationships and performance, primarily working on paper. Frances often references figure drawing, abstract shapes and colour associations within her work. Her practice is often informed by material and process, letting her thoughts percolate as she engages with tangible materials.
Frances studied a Bachelor of Fine Art (Studio) and Business (Marketing) at the Queensland College of Art, graduating in 2021. Currently, Frances works within the visual arts industry as a Co-Founder of a community-focused Art Events Studio, Studio Maverik, facilitating creative events and workshops.
@francesinspace

Artist Talk - Jamie-Lee Garner
2025-03-08 10:30 - 11:30
Join us at NERAM to hear from exhibiting artist Jamie-Lee Garner, whose unique works can be seen in the current exhibition Dancing with Colour. Garner will talk about women working with textiles and about her own practice.
Garner is an interdisciplinary artist that lives and works from her studio in the Northern Tablelands, on Ngarabal country in NSW, Australia. She received her BA in Architecture from the University of Sydney in 2018.
By working across various mediums, including ceramics, recycled textiles and oil painting, Garner creates work about the discovery of self in a way that aims to be accessible and most importantly delightful.

Seniors Festival 2025
2025-03-11 10:00 - 2025-03-14 16:00
It’s on again! The Seniors Festival will be celebrated at NERAM from the 11th – 14th of March 2025. The festival will include talks, wellness, guided tours, and for the first time Art Bingo. Our programs include both free and paid events, but we ask that you still book for both so we know how many attendees we can expect.
PROGRAM
Tuesday 11th March, 11am – 12pm
Chair Yoga (Stretch and Flex) + U3A Information Session
Join U3A Armidale for a free taster of their popular chair yoga and hear more about U3A and the amazing programs they offer our community. Wear some comfy clothes and get ready to stretch and flex the body and mind.

Tuesday 11th March, 2pm – 3.30pm
Silver Swans
Silver Swans classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s, but whatever your age, if you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, our ballet classes will put a spring in your step.
Whether you’ve never danced before or want to get back into the swing of it, our classes have something for everyone.
The R.A.D. developed this programme based on research into dance practice for older learners – classes are only taught by Silver Swans Licensees. Joanne Knight RAD.RTS is currently offering ballet classes including Silver Swans at PLC dance studio, Armidale.
If you are one of those ladies who have always wanted to ballet, its never to late to shine and what better way to start than with this free event! We will have a number of ballet barre’s set up within our Hinton Gallery for a quiet atmosphere. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing and, if possible, shoes that have some flexibility in them.

Thursday 13th March, 10.00-11.00am
Artist Talk: Barbara McKay in conversation with Rachael Parsons (includes a back of house store room tour)
Join NERAM Director Rachael Parson and exhibiting artist Barbara McKay as they discuss Barbara’s art practice and career. Barbara McKay is one of Australia’s truly significant female abstract expressionist artists. Acclaimed by renowned American art critic Clement Greenberg, McKay has spent over five decades committed to immersing herself wholly into the gestural expression of the world and environment around her. McKay’s recently acquired work Wattle (1974), features in Vibrations: Abstract women in the collection.
The talk will be followed by a tour of NERAM’s art storeroom.

Thursday 13th March, 2pm – 3pm
Chair Yoga (Stretch and Flex) + U3A Information Session
Join U3A Armidale for a free taster of their popular chair yoga and hear more about U3A and the amazing programs they offer our community. Wear some comfy clothes and get ready to stretch and flex the body and mind.

Friday 14th March, 2.00 – 3.30pm
Silver Swans
Silver Swans classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s, but whatever your age, if you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, our ballet classes will put a spring in your step.
Whether you’ve never danced before or want to get back into the swing of it, our classes have something for everyone.
The R.A.D. developed this programme based on research into dance practice for older learners – classes are only taught by Silver Swans Licensees. Joanne Knight RAD.RTS is currently offering ballet classes including Silver Swans at PLC dance studio, Armidale.
If you are one of those ladies who have always wanted to ballet, its never to late to shine and what better way to start than with this free event! We will have a number of ballet barre’s set up within our Hinton Gallery for a quiet atmosphere. We encourage you to wear comfortable clothing and, if possible, shoes that have some flexibility in them.

Pass the Print: Panel Discussion
2025-03-21 17:45 - 18:30
Join us prior to the opening of Pass the Print: An experimental collaboration with the Black Gully Printmakers to hear from four Black Gully Printmakers discussing the unique collaborative process used to create new works for this, their latest exhibition at NERAM.
Speakers: Heather Cowie, Jennifer Miller, Susie Spencer and Chris Vickery.

Opening Night
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the opening of two new exhibitions.
Panel discussion with BGP: 5.45 – 6.30pm (opening remarks 6.30pm)

Pass the Print: An experimental collaboration with the Black Gully Printmakers

Fifty/ 50

Image credit: Del Kathryn Barton, Wild carrot dream, limited edition archival print. Courtesy of the artist.

Friends of NERAM En Plein Air Art Weekend
2025-03-29 08:30 - 2025-03-30 13:00
Join us for a weekend of creativity and connection at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) this March!
Art lovers of all levels are invited to step outside and immerse themselves in the beauty of Gara Gorge for an unforgettable “en plein air” art experience.
Under the guidance of talented artists Leah Bullen and Isabelle Devos, participants will:
Explore techniques to capture inspiration on the spot during Saturday’s outdoor session
Develop and polish your work in the studio on Sunday
End the weekend by sharing your creations in a group gathering
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just beginning, this workshop promises to inspire and elevate your skills in the heart of nature.
Sign up today and unleash your creativity in the great outdoors!
When: Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 March
Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm (Saturday), 8:30am – 1:00pm (Sunday)
Cost: Full Price: $350, Early Bird: $325, Friends of NERAM: $300
Cost includes morning & afternoon refreshments, lunch on Saturday and all art supplies.
Book here
Please note: all details for the weekend will be sent to participants after booking.

Songbirds: Anna Weatherup & Amy Vee
2025-04-10 19:00 - 21:00
Be enchanted by these accomplished and captivating performers at NERAM.
Anna Weatherup is perhaps best known for turning all four chairs on The Voice in its second season and her audition generated over 1.2 million views on YouTube. Since that time, Anna has shaped a truly unique and engaging creative identity, gathering a loyal community of followers. Her album Crossing the Sea has hit top 40 chart positions on iTunes and over 100,000 streams on Spotify. Anna also recently toured as a band member for Hayley Mary and opening for Liam Gallagher in Sydney.
Joining Anna is Amy Vee an award-winning songwriter and performer who has extensive touring experience in Australia and internationally. Alongside her solo career, Amy has moonlighted as band member for artists including Jon English and Tim Freedman and supporting touring acts including Passenger and Mark Seymour.
The collaborative show at NERAM includes local ‘songbird’ Jhana Allan who will join Anna and Amy onstage, showcasing three artists with three sets of outstanding songs and stories.
TIME | Doors open at 6.30 for 7.00 pm – 9.00pm performance
COST | General price $55.00, Friends of NERAM/Culture Club Price $50.00

Tickets are limited. Max 90
No Refunds

Packsaddle Lecture: Julian Bickersteth AO, CEO of International Conservation Services
2025-04-11 17:45
Join us prior to the opening of The Landscape of Giving: Celebrating 10 years of the Adopt an Artwork program at NERAM in the Mazda Gallery to hear from Julian Bickersteth AO, CEO of International Conservation Services. Julian will discuss his global experience in conservation, with highlights from the past 10 years of NERAM’s Adopt An Artwork Program, and celebrate the generous contributions to this incredible project which supports the preservation of our beautiful collection.
Julian is a key founding member of ICS and has served as a driving force behind the company since its inception in 1991. International Conservation Services was first conceived to provide materials conservation to the substantial collections held outside of public collecting institutions – ensuring material was restored and conserved to museum standards. Under his guidance it has become the premier company for the conservation of art and heritage in the country serving both private and state institutions as well as private clients.
From his early days as a material conservator at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Julian has always had a strong affiliation with conservation and has worked to establish a company that is conversant in the broader aspects of conservation and how it relates to allied disciplines.
Julian’s key experience revolves around working on projects where there is a conservation component of a broader heritage issue. His expertise is deep and wide-ranging, extending from a very broad knowledge of material conservation issues to collection management, architectural conservation and heritage policy creation.

The Packsaddle Lecture Series invites guest speakers to expound on aspects of Australian and international artistic practices and history, providing the community with an opportunity to explore themes and ideas related to some of the museum’s key collection areas.

Supported by Packsaddle

Opening Night
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the opening of three new exhibitions.
The Landscape of Giving: Celebrating 10 years of the Adopt an Artwork program at NERAM

Halfway Home: Bridie McKelvey

Galah: Regional Photography Prize

Opening remarks will commence at 6.30pm
Join us prior to the opening at 5.45pm to hear from Julian Bickersteth AO, CEO of International Conservation Services. Julian will discuss his global experience in conservation, with highlights from the past 10 years of NERAM’s Adopt An Artwork Program, and celebrate the generous contributions to this incredible project which supports the preservation of our beautiful collection. Please R.S.V.P for the talk here…

Image credit: Elioth Gruner, Winter Afternoon, Bellingen, 1937, oil on canvas. Gift of Howard Hinton 1938. The Howard Hinton Collection. Sponsored by Paul & Miriam Martin, Lynne Walker and Richard Bird in 2021 for the Adopt An Artwork Program.

Wimble's Wayzgoose 2025
2025-05-02 09:00 - 2025-05-03 15:00
Wimbleʼs Wayzgoose is a celebration of printing and printmaking to commemorate Australian print history and industry pioneer Fredrick Thomas Wimble. The weekend is hosted by the Museum of Printing at the New England Regional Art Museum in Armidale.

PROGRAM
*Please note some changes to the original schedule.

FRIDAY – 2nd May

WORKSHOP:
TWO-DAY MOKULITO WORKSHOP WITH SAM SOSNOWSKI 9am – 4pm
This exciting two-day course with Sam Sosnowski will introduce you to the Mokulito process. Mokulito can be described as “kitchen lithography”. It combines wood block printing with lithography but uses everyday non-toxic and inexpensive materials.

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SATURDAY – 3rd May

WORKSHOPS:
TWO-DAY MOKULITO WITH SAM SOSNOWSKI, CONTINUES 9am – 4pm

CHROMATIC WOOD TYPE PRINTING WITH WAYNE THOMPSON 10am – 1pm
Join Wayne Thompson for a half-day introductory workshop to chromatic printing; the process of printing multiple colours in wood type. Participants will learn some type history while getting their hands dirty through printing with the historical equipment in the NERAM collection.

INK & DRINK WITH THE MOVEABLE TYPE STUDIO 3pm – 6pm
Join Moveable Type Studio’s Pop-Up Press at Wimbles Wayzgoose for Ink & Drink—a one-off twist on our Letterpress & Lasers workshop.
Housed in a fully decked-out tradies trailer, the MTS Pop-Up Press brings hands-on letterpress action anywhere—from festivals to libraries to community events.

PRINT SWAP 6.30pm
Visiting and local printmakers are invited to a Print Swap where they can exchange a print with fellow printmakers and enjoy conversations about the love of printmaking. Bring a print along, take a ticket, go into the draw, then choose someone else’s print to take home and hang on your wall!
Print must be original, worthy and dry! One/person. Deliver to Rhonda in MoP Friday and Saturday 1.30pm to 3pm

WIMBLE’S WAYZGOOSE DINNER 7.30pm
Kick on after the Print Swap on Saturday night with a casual dinner at the Six Counties Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious alternate drop in true Six Counties style and continue the spirit of the event into the night. Drinks are available to purchase throughout the evening. $35 per head.

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SUNDAY – 4th May
Packsaddle Lecture on Printing *This has been postponed to later in 2025
The FT Wimble Lecture on Print and Printmaking is part of the annual Packsaddle Lecture Series sponsored by Packsaddle.

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN & NEAR THE MUSEUM OF PRINTING
PRINT MARKET 11am – 1pm
Hosted by the @black_gully-printmakers and selling a whole range of all things relief, intaglio and letterpress printed: collagraphs, lino prints, etchings, posters, hand printed tea towels, cards, letterpress postcards, and even pieces of wallpaper!
Keep posted and updated to find more surprises available @black_gully_printmakers @mopneram @neramuseum

PRINTMAKING EXPERIENCES IN THE MUSEUM OF PRINTING *10am – 12pm
The Black Gully Printmakers will demonstrate print techniques and offer hands on activities for visitors in the Museum of Printing.
Try your hand at printing Linocuts and experience the possibilities with Gelli Plate printing. Something for all ages! We do ask for children to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

PRESENTATION 12.00 – 12.30pm
Wimble’s Inks Reimagined: Progress and Discoveries, A Powerhouse Fellowship Insight
Presenters: Clint Harvey and Dzintra Menesis
Join us for an insightful presentation on the Wimble’s Inks Reimagined project, part of their Powerhouse Research Fellowship. This project delves into the rich history of F T Wimble & Co., a pivotal entity in the printing history of Australia and New Zealand, known for producing the first printing ink in the Southern Hemisphere in 1868.
Harvey and Menesis’ research focuses on recreating historic ink formulas using natural pigments sourced from Australia’s raw materials, celebrating the country’s cultural heritage. They will share their progress, including initial findings, experimentation results, and future plans. This presentation will also highlight the significance of the FT Wimble Collection at the Museum of Printing and its role in their research. Harvey and Menesis look forward to engaging with the community and discussing how their project contributes to preserving and celebrating Australia’s printing heritage.

PRINTER’S PICNIC 12.30 – 1.30pm
Enjoy the community picnic as local musicians perform in the Black Gully area at NERAM.

LARGE COMMUNITY BLOCK PRINT 1.30 – 3pm
Witness the printing of two large format prints, an event not to be missed in the Packsaddle Studio.

This event has been supported by Origin through the New England Community Investment Program.

Mokulito Workshop
2025-05-02 09:00 - 2025-05-03 16:00
This exciting two-day course with Sam Sosnowski will introduce you to the Mokulito process.
Mokulito can be described as “kitchen lithography”. It combines wood block printing with lithography but uses everyday non-toxic and inexpensive materials. One can get the sharp lines of wood cutting with the softer and expressive tones possible in lithography. It is an inexpensive and portable medium that has surprising and creative results. Suitable for all levels.
DATES | Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd May
TIMES | 9am – 4pm
VENUE | Museum of Printing NERAM
COST | Friends of NERAM/Culture Club Members – $240, General Price – $265
MATERIALS | Please read the materials list below carefully.
The following materials (Mokulito kit) will be supplied by tutor: The extra cost for materials is $50 (could you please bring cash to the class to receive your materials) Mokulito Kit includes: 1 sheet of Plywood (A4), Litho tusche, Litho crayons, Liquid litho ink, Gum Arabic, Offset inks, Litho sponges, Scrapers, Japanese paper/Kozo paper for 2 editions, Butchers paper, Tracing carbon, Sharpening stones, Plastic gloves
Materials for students to bring:
Lino cutting tools / Woodblock tools
Sketch Pad
Some design roughs and/ or scrapbook of ideas
Drawing tools, ruler, pencils, pens. etc
Stanley knife or cutting blade
Selection of Brushes (fine and medium, wide)
Watercolour paint set (for multi-colour printing)
Mixing palette and water containers
Paper – A selection of A4 paper to play with. Any Japanese paper, textured paper.
Apron/old shirt for printing
Rags
Palette knives
“Sharpie” pens/fine medium (must be permanent markers – Sharpie brand is the best)
Image Credit: Scotts Head, Sam Sosnowski.

Terms and Conditions

All bookings for workshops require payment in full at the time of booking.
A minimum of 8 participants for workshop to proceed, maximum of 12 participants.
Bookings close on Thursday 24th April at 10am. No refunds can be made after bookings close.
If the workshop does not proceed, you will be refunded any cash amount.
NERAM events have a limited capacity and use a ticketing system. Bookings are essential.

2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize Exhibition Party
2025-05-02 17:00 - 22:00
Help us celebrate the winners of the Galah Regional Photography Prize at the 2025 exhibition party.
Join us as at NERAM as we celebrate the 42 finalists and announce the winners of regional Australia’s richest photography prize.
There’ll be music, dancing and the best of food and drinks – all included as part of the $90 ticket.
All we need is you to help us grow this event into one of Australia’s most prestigious prizes that can have a big impact on the careers of photographers living in regional Australia.
Winners will be announced at 6.30pm.
Ticket includes:

Drinks: a welcome cocktail, followed by wine, beer and non-alcoholic shrubs thanks to Husk Distillery, The Welder’s Dog and ChaLou Wines.
Music by the Versace Boys. Bring your dancing shoes.
A delicious standing dinner, canapé style, made by Cathy Armstrong and Laura Swan
Charity Partner Country Education Foundation

Buy Tickets >>>>>>>>>>>>>
Image: The Bush is Calling by Angel Stirling, one of 42 finalists in the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize.

Chromatic Wood Type Printing
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00
This half-day workshop introduces participants to chromatic printing; the process of printing multiple colours in wood type (for instance, a blue letter with a red drop shadow). Using NERAM’s F.T.Wimble collection as a starting point, we will speculatively extend a historic font into the chromatic sphere by designing and printing a second chromatic layer. This class fuses knowledge from current digital techniques with historical type and equipment, placing participants at the intersection of past and present.
Participants will learn some type history while getting their hands dirty through printing with the historical equipment in the NERAM collection.
VENUE | Museum of Printing
DATE | Saturday May 3
TIME | 10am -1pm
COST | $70
All materials supplied.
Max 10 participants

About the presenter: Wayne Thompson is a type designer and began Australian Type Foundry in 2001. He has a Masters degree in Typeface Design (MResTD) from the University of Reading, UK, the world’s most highly regarded type design program. Wayne has been serving as a board member of ATypI.org. since 2023.

Terms and Conditions

All bookings for events, art classes and workshops require payment in full at the time of booking
Please book by Tuesday 29th April. Please be aware that once bookings close, we are unable to offer a refund
If the class does not proceed, you will be refunded any cash amount
NERAM events have a limited capacity and use a ticketing system. Bookings are essential

Image Credit: Wayne Thompson, Cedric colorfont.

Ink & Drink with The Moveable Type Studio @ Wimbles Wayzgoose 2025
2025-05-03 15:00 - 18:00
Date: Saturday, 3rd May
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM AEST
Location: MoP Black Gully
Join Moveable Type Studio’s Pop-Up Press at Wimbles Wayzgoose for Ink & Drink—a one-off twist on our Letterpress & Lasers workshop.
Housed in a fully decked-out tradies trailer, the MTS Pop-Up Press brings hands-on letterpress action anywhere—from festivals to libraries to community events.
It’s relaxed, it’s creative, and it’s your chance to get inky without the structure of a formal workshop.
What’s in Store?

Explore letterpress printing in combined with laser engraved plates
Get up close and personal with historic stereotypes from the Museum of Printing collection
Interactive Demonstrations and walk away with your own custom letterpress print

And while we’re definitely focusing on inking, there’s always room for a cold beer on a Saturday evening.
Whether you’re an artist, designer, or just curious to get your hands dirty with real printmaking, this is your chance.
🔥 Spots are limited—book now and get amongst it! 🔥

Wimble's Wayzgoose Dinner
2025-05-03 19:30 - 21:30
Kick on after the Print Swap on Saturday night with a casual dinner at the Six Counties Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious alternate drop in true Six Counties style and continue the spirit of the event into the night. Drinks are available to purchase throughout the evening.
Saturday May 3 @ 7.30pm
MENU
Starters:
Bread and Butter on tables
Mains Alternate Course:

Crispy Skin Salmon fillet with cauliflower mash, sweet potato crisp, grilled

asparagus & bacon crumble.

Slow cooked rump steak grilled with kimchi butter, garlic cream potato

galette, dijon buttered beans.
Bookings Essential
COST : $35.00 per guest
If you have any special dietary needs please email foh@neram.dev.nucleoserver.com

Opening Night
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the opening of two new exhibitions.

Outside our doors | Ascent GROUP exhibition
Movers and Shakers | Celebrating Art Deco

Image credit: ASCENT Group works, 2025.

Assemblage & Diorama Workshop
2025-05-31 14:00 - 16:00
Inspired by Bridie McKelvey’s latest exhibition “Halfway Home” join NERAM’s Culture Club member Kim Carruthers for an afternoon of whimsical delight and create your very own diorama or assemblage from a combination of your own treasured little trinkets and from Kim’s own stash of paper, cardboard, beads, metallic thread, banksia pods & washi tape goodies, all displayed in a black wooden frame.
Come along and enjoy a glass of wine with an afternoon of creativity, bring a friend! Participants are encouraged to bring their own bits and pieces to use, along with their imagination.
All materials are supplied including the black wooden frame, a glass of wine and nibbles. If you prefer to bring your own biscuit tin (as seen in Bridie’s exhibition) for the diorama, please select the *BYO frame option in the booking link.
Bookings close on Tuesday 27th May, book early places are limited!
For 18yrs +
DATE | Saturday 31st May
TIME | 2pm-4pm
VENUE | Mazda Gallery NERAM
PRICE | General Price $75. FoN/CC member Price $70.
*General Price BYO Box Frame $65. *FoN/CC member Price BYO Box Frame $60.

Image credit: Example of diorama assemblage by Kim Carruthers.

EMANATE Artist Talk
2025-06-13 17:45 - 18:30
Join us to hear from some of the exhibiting artists from EMANATE: Recent National Art School Graduates.
EMANATE showcases the works of ten graduating students, selected from the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Postgrad final exhibitions held at the National Art School Gallery and Raynor Hoff Project Space in 2024. While the exhibition represents just a small sample of the many outstanding NAS graduates, the selected students are drawn from across the full range of disciplines taught at NAS including painting, sculpture, ceramics, photo media and printmaking.
Talk proceeds the opening night event.

Image: Sophie Victoria. Under the Pressure of the Gaxe, 2024. vinyl and synthetic polymer on polycotton. Image courtesy of the artist.

Opening Night
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for the opening of three new exhibitions.
EMANATE: Recent National Art School Graduates
From Gunnedah to Gara Gorge: Anna Henderson, Maree Kelly and David Manks
Night & Day: Jane O’Sullivan

Artist Talk: Jane O’Sullivan, Anna Henderson, Maree Kelly and David Manks
2025-06-14 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for an engaging morning of artistic exploration as we delve into the landscapes and inspirations behind two new exhibitions. Artists Anna Henderson, Maree Kelly, and David Manks will discuss their exhibition From Gunnedah to Gara Gorge, offering insights into their personal connections with the diverse terrains of northern New South Wales. Following this, Jane O’Sullivan will share the creative journey of her exhibition Night & Day, inspired by the shifting moods and colours of the Australian landscape across time and season.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the artists and gain a deeper understanding of their work.

Image: Anna Henderson, Myall Station, 2025. mixed medium on canvas.

Open Studio - Neerja Peters
2025-06-24 12:30 - 13:30
Join us in NERAM’s Packsaddle Studio, for an informal open studio visit with artist in residence Neerja Peters. Peters has been engaged in a self directed artistic residency for the past two weeks at NERAM and this is an opportunity to see what she has been doing in the studio and to have a discussion abut her creative practice.
Since 2010, New Delhi-based artist Neerja Peters, has explored spiritual themes through geometric abstraction, creating meditative works that guide viewers toward introspection and harmony. Her art has been showcased in solo exhibitions in Australia, the USA, and India, including the New England Regional Art Museum and Bikaner House. Peters’ work has earned international acclaim, featuring in over 500 exhibitions worldwide and receiving numerous awards for its contemplative depth and visual resonance.
Location: Packsaddle Studio

NAIDOC WEEK 2025: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
2025-07-07 10:00 - 2025-07-13 16:00
Taragara Aboriginal Corporation in partnership with New England Regional Art Museum is proud to present NAIDOC WEEK 2025: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.
The program includes:
Monday 7th – Sunday 20th July
Exhibition: The Shack that Dad Built by Kamilaroi artist Elaine Russell
Elaine Russell (1941–2022) was a renowned Kamilaroi artist whose vibrant paintings reflect her memories of growing up on the Aboriginal mission at Tingha in northern NSW. Her work often explores themes of family, community, and cultural resilience, rendered in a distinctive, narrative style. One of her most celebrated contributions is the children’s book The Shack That Dad Built, which she both wrote and illustrated. The book draws from her own childhood experiences, offering a warm and humorous glimpse into life on the mission, and has become a beloved resource for sharing First Nations stories with younger generations.
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Art Workshop with Aunty ​Jaluka Rose Quinlan ​
Time: ​10am – 2pm
Suitable for ages 8+(including adults)
Venue: ​New England Regional Art Museum Mazda Gallery
Thursday 10th July 2025
Weaving Workshop with Aunty Gwen Barker
Time: ​10am – 2pm
Venue: ​New England Regional Art Museum

This program has been produced in partnership with the Taragara Aboriginal Corporation.
Image: Elaine Russell, The Hand of Friendship, 2004.

Guided tour of Lost in Palm Springs
2025-07-12 15:00
Join us for a free guided tour of Lost in Palm Springs with Sam Creyton, Curatorial and Engagement Manager from HOTA.
Saturday July 12 at 3pm
Sam Creyton is the Curatorial and Engagement Manager from Home of the Arts, Gold Coast.

This interdisciplinary exhibition brings together 14 creative minds – including internationally recognised artists, photographers and thinkers from America and Australia – who respond to, capture, or reimagine the magical qualities of the landscape and the celebrated mid-century modern architecture found in the desert city.

Connections between Palm Springs and Australia are remarkably strong, particularly when viewed through the lens of the current renaissance of interest in modernist architecture. Place and home, desert atmospheres, landscapes (real and imagined), and Bauhaus sensibilities inform the works.

The Australian artists represented in the exhibition are Kate Ballis, Tom Blachford, Anna Carey, Sam Cranstoun, Paul Davies, Rosi Griffin, Vicki Stravrou, Robyn Sweaney and Gosia Wlodarczak. American artists in the exhibition are Darren Bradley, Jim Isermann, Troy Kudlac, Lance O’Donnell and Kim Stringfellow.

Curated by artist Dr Greer Honeywill, Lost in Palm Springs is a touring initiative developed by HOTA, Home of the Arts, Gold Coast in partnership with Museums & Galleries Queensland. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through its Visions of Australia program and through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body. It is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, part of the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy, and proudly sponsored by IAS Fine Art Logistics and o2 Architecture.

Museums & Galleries Queensland is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funds from Creative Partnerships Australia through the Australian Cultural Fund.

Image credit: Paul Davies, Built Landscape III, 2015, vinyl acrylic copolymer on canvas. Collection: Patrick Corrigan Collection. Image courtesy of the artist and the Patrick Corrigan Collection

Lost in Palm Springs Winter Cocktail Party
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:30
Step out of the chilly New England winter and into a sun‑drenched fantasy with our Palm Springs–themed cocktail party, celebrating the opening of Lost in Palm Springs at NERAM!
Expect a fabulously ironic splash of mid‑century glam, palm‑frond pink-and-green décor, and inflatable flamingos & palm trees. Sip on curated cocktails and enjoy grazing boards surrounded by lush kitsch vibes—with just a hint of White Lotus drama.
Soundtrack by Bitz of Buzz will keep the retro energy pulsing while you’re lounging poolside (in your mind) and rocking your best resort wear outfits (but bring a coat too). Wander through the exhibition’s dreamy reinterpretations of Palm Springs architecture and art—a desert oasis within the New England winter landscape.

Palm Springs inspired cocktails (cash bar, eftpos available)
Grazing boards
Live Music
Exhibition entry + catalogue

Lost in Palm Springs is a touring initiative developed by HOTA, Home of the Arts, Gold Coast in partnership with Museums & Galleries Queensland. This interdisciplinary exhibition brings together 14 creative minds – including internationally recognised artists, photographers and thinkers from America and Australia – who respond to, capture, or reimagine the magical qualities of the landscape and the celebrated mid-century modern architecture found in the desert city.

Unfolding the Domestic – workshop with artist Sam Cranstoun
2025-07-13 10:30 - 13:30
In this workshop Lost In Palm Springs exhibition artist Sam Cranstoun will guide participants in how to create a series of paper sculptures inspired by the humble breeze block.
By exploring the rich design legacy of this easily recognisable building material, participants will create a range of delicate but bold objects that elevate these everyday objects found in their neighbourhoods.
Using a combination of drawing, sculpture and site specific installation, participants will find awe and wonder in the domestic. Taking inspiration from pre-existing breeze block designs, and using a range of processes that include drawing, cutting and folding, workshop participants will create intricate yet striking origami-like, 3-dimensional objects.
All materials supplied. Places are limited, bookings essential.

Menopause is not a dirty word!
2025-07-30 18:00 - 21:00
Join HealthWISE for this free community event focused on the stages of menopause. Connect with others experiencing this stage of life and those supporting them.
Featuring a lineup of special guest speakers, who specialise in menopause support.
Empower yourself and your family with valuable insights, open discussions, strategies and support. Men are welcome! Refreshments will be provided.
Contact Emma for more information on (02) 6766 1394 or emma.knights@healthwise.org.au

Date | July 30
Time | 6 – 9pm, doors open at 5.30pm

Venue | NERAM
