New England Regional Art Museum

Canyons: Ebony Russell
2024-05-31 18:00 - 2024-07-07 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Combining ceramic sculpture with the practice of cake decorating provides Ebony Russell with the tools to manipulate porcelain into words typically seen on celebratory cakes, a cultural practice used for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. In this series, Canyons, Russell has constructed small craggy mountains from layers of piped porcelain, rising from a piped phrase or term. The forms may be Gothic, but the colour scheme is predominantly pink and white, leaning into the gendered territory of female childhood.
Kids Sugar Sculpture Workshop: Sunday 26 May, 10am – 12pm (5-9yrs) & 2-4pm (10-15yrs)
Opening night: Friday 31 May, 6-8pm
Image credit: Ebony Russell, Babygirl, 2020, porcelain. Courtesy the artist and Artereal Gallery.

Earthed
2024-05-31 18:00 - 2024-07-07 16:00
Earthed recognises the unravelling and decline of the earth and its fragile environments. The exhibition includes a variety of artists and disciplines from a range of geographical locations and environments. Artists from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia have been selected based on their connection to the environment and passion in protecting it.
Artists include Joe Blundell, Stuart Boggs, Mandy Francis, Harriet Goodall, Pamela Honeyfield, Helena Jackson-Lloyd, Paula Jenkins, Rosie Lloyd Giblett, Rowen Matthews, Penelope McManus, Alex Scheibner, Bob Gibson Tjungarrayi, Ben Tooth, and writer John Heffernan.
Opening night: Friday 31 May, 6-8pm
Artist panel discussion: Saturday 1 June, 10.30am
Image credit: Helena Jackson-Lloyd, Meditation on Place, 2022, earth pigments, gesso and conte on stitched canvas. Courtesy the artist.

Term 2 2024 | Art Play 0-6 years
2024-05-01 10:30 - 11:15
Bring your babies, toddlers and/or preschoolers into NERAM on Wednesday mornings for a session of sensory play where we explore colour, shape and texture. Our Art Play facilitator will bring a different activity for each session which is great for children, parents and care givers. There are art based activities that are designed for both ends of the 0-6 age bracket so everyone is entertained and learning.
A good idea to dress your child or baby in an outfit that can afford to get a little messy, at times paint and other materials are used; if you have any allergy concerns, please contact NERAM in advance. We would also like to head outside more if weather permits, so please bring along sunscreen and a hat.
DATES | Wednesdays, May 1 – July 10 (excluding May 29) Please note: due to exhibition installation, Art Play will not be held on May 29.
TIMES | 10.30am – 11.15am
This program is funded by the Department of Regional NSW
Bookings remain essential. Tickets available for full term only. Single sessions $4 each are subject to availability. If you wish to attend a single session and avoid disappointment, please contact NERAM on 6772 5255 to check availability. If you cannot attend a session but have booked for the term, please call NERAM so someone else can attend.

All bookings for events, art classes and workshops require payment in full at the time of booking.
Please be aware that once bookings close, we are unable to offer a refund.
Classes run on minimum number. If the class does not proceed, you will be refunded any cash amount.

Around the World with 80 Artworks
2024-04-12 18:00 - 2024-07-07 16:00
The Howard Hinton, Coventry and NERAM collections are known for their strong representation of Australian art and artists. But also contained within are numerous artworks from further flung parts of the world that have made their way to Armidale in regional NSW.
This exhibition explores works in the collections that have been created by artists from all around the globe or depict locations across various continents. Embark on a journey through the collections from Antarctica to Zimbabwe!
Opening Night: Friday 12 April, 6-8pm
Image credit: Jorg Schmeisser, Potoksar, 1985-86, coloured etching. Gift of the Packsaddle Fundraisers 2016. The NERAM Collection.
