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A Finer Grain: Selected Works from the SAM Collection

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

An exhibition presenting key and lesser-known works by Australian women artists from the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) collection.Spanning the full breadth of SAM’s 83 year collection history, we have taken a chronological approach, loosely grouped by decade from the date of creation. Artworks span a range of medium and subject, and showcase the breadth of […]

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Showcase #25: Sandra Bowkett

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Showcase #25: Sandra Bowkett, Clay // Fire is a collection of ceramic vessels that explore and make visible the energy of wood-firing on earth materials. Interestingly, these Showcase pieces were fired at Sandra's home studio in Tallarook, in a wood-fired kiln she built herself in 2013. ⁠ ⁠Many of you will know Sandra's name as her work has […]

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SAM Local Spotlight: Madeline Wright

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

The five exhibitions that make up the 2020 SAM Local exhibition are full of exciting and diverse artists and creatives that will surprise and delight visitors.SAM Local Spotlight is an opportunity for an artist with local connections to hold a solo exhibition at SAM.  Madeline Wright’s solo exhibition of object based works in metal, ceramic and […]

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SAM eduLAB: Nadia Hernández

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

SAM's Education Lab provides a diverse range of students and educators with the opportunity to work directly with an artist and create an immersive installation within SAM's exhibition space. The 2020 eduLAB will see educational and community groups work with artist Nadia Hernández in the transformation of SAM's gallery into a vibrant, dynamic, story filled space […]

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SAM Local: Best of Friends

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Best of Friends is an open access exhibition and it's purpose is to open a window onto the creative practice of many artists working in a range of media in the Goulburn Valley. It is a great way to see what other people are creating and to gain insights into the regional arts sector.A wonderful opening […]

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Drawing Wall #38: Jahnne Pasco-White.

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Pasco-White’s Drawing Wall, Becoming-other, responds to the environment of Greater Shepparton and the agricultural and aqua industries.Now on to its 38th iteration, the SAM Drawing Wall has become synonymous with celebrating creative talent and connecting artists and the Greater Shepparton Community. This series of large scale commissioned artworks enliven the foyer space at the entrance to […]

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Showcase #26: Irene Grishin Selzer

In partnership with pepite.Shepparton Art Museum is thrilled to be partnering with Melbourne based gallery pépite, to bring emerging contemporary art and design artists to the popular SAM Showcase exhibition space.Representing more than 40 emerging contemporary artists from their Melbourne based showroom, pépite features a collection of one-of-a kind and limited edition works, predominantly ceramics, alongside sculpture, […]

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Drawing Wall #39: Troy Firebrace

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Troy’s practice is influenced by his experiences growing up in his hometown of Shepparton and with his family on the banks of the Dungala (Murray river) or Kaiela (Goulburn river). His paintings share his affinity as a Yorta Yorta man with the surrounding red gum forests, rivers and its offshoots.  Induction, 2019 invites us to “walk within two worlds”. Using geometric designs that seem […]

Possum Skin Cloak Burning with Tiriki Onus

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

 Possum Skin Cloak Burning with Tiriki Onus1pm to 2pm, Shepparton Art MuseumShepparton Art Museum is proud to present a special occasion celebrating Aboriginal culture with Tiriki Onus.Join us as Tiriki burns symbols derived from Lin Onus’ iconography to make a possum skin cloak as an act of storytelling and cultural affirmation. This event will take […]

SAM Talks: Recent War Art Commissions

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

SAM Talks: Recent War Art CommissionsWith artists Megan Cope and Susan Norrie Saturday 26 March at 11am Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum FREEJoin exhibiting artists Megan Cope and Susan Norrie as they discuss their  recent war art commissions with Australian War Memorial’s curators Anthea Gunn and Laura Webster. If you encounter any issues with the […]

Exhibition screening: Köken Ergun’s ‘Heroes’

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Exhibition screening: Köken Ergun’s 'Heroes'Tuesdays 28 March - 26 July12:00 - 1:30pmLevel 4, Shepparton Art MuseumFree - no bookings necessaryArt in Conflict artist, Köken Ergun’s film 'Heroes' will be shown in full on level 4 every Tuesday at 12.00pm from Tuesday 28 March to 26 July 2022.PLEASE NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict, Heroes will not […]

Art in Conflict: Official Exhibition Opening

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

From 1pmOfficial Exhibition Opening1:00pm – Smoking Ceremony1:30pm – 2:30pm Opening Remarks by Anne Bennie – Assistant Director, Branch Head Public Programs, Australian War Memorial, Kay Ball – President, Murchison & District Historical Society Inc, and Mohammed Yassin – Founder, Culture & Co.

SAM Talks: New Horizons

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Curatorial floor talk with SAM Exhibition Curator Jessica O’FarrellSaturday 26 March from 4 – 4:30pm Level 2, Community Gallery, Shepparton Art MuseumJoin SAM Exhibitions Curator Jessica O’Farrell as she discusses our latest community gallery offering SAM Open. If you encounter any issues with the booking form above, you can book directly by using the following […]

SAM Tours: Art in Conflict

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

SAM Tours: Art in Conflict An exhibition tour with Australian War Memorial Curators Anthea Gunn and Laura WebsterSunday 27 March at 11am Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum FREEJoin Australian War Memorial’s curatorial team as they speak on their unique insights of Art in Conflict. If you encounter any issues with the booking form above, you […]

SAM Talks: A hundred years

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

SAM Talks: A hundred yearswith exhibiting artist Angelica Mesiti, Curator, Australian War Memorial, Laura Webster and SAM Acting Artistic Director and Senior Curator Shelley McSpeddenSunday 27 March from 11 - 2pm Level 4, Shepparton Art MuseumFREE - no bookings necessaryListen to a discussion of Angelica Mesiti’s A hundred years, 2019-2020, a work commissioned by the […]

SAM Talks: An Evening with Murchison

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

SAM Talks: An Evening with MurchisonLearn more about the story behind our latest community exhibition, Hans Wolter von Gruenewaldt: Artworks from Prisoner of War Camp 13 Murchison. Join us for a special presentation from Kay Ball, President of the Murchison & District Historical Society, and Warwick Gregory from Murchison RSL, as they delve into the […]

Indigenous Ceramic Award Official Opening and Awards Announcement

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

SAM CEO Melinda Martin and SAM Ltd Board Chair Stephen Merrylees invite you to the opening of 2022 Indigenous Ceramic Award Announcement.Saturday 8 October 2022 from 4.30pmSmoking Ceremony at 5pmSAM CafeLevel 1, Shepparton Art Museum530 Wyndham StreetShepparton 3630Bookings are essential.RSVP

SAM Talks: Ponch Hawkes and Dr Jacqueline Millner in Conversation 

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Sunday, 27 November, 2.00pm to 3.00pm SAM, Level 4 To mark the closing of this show, join artist Ponch Hawkes for an in-depth conversation with Dr Jacqueline Millner (Associate Professor of Visual Arts, La Trobe University). Together, they will delve into the ideas and themes that drive the work, and reflect on the erasure of aging women […]

SAM Spotlight: Aleisa Miksad Opening

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Melinda Martin SAM CEO and Stephen Merrylees Chair SAM Ltd warmly invite you to the official opening of SAM Spotlight - Aleisa Miksad: Between Scylla and Charybdis | AmphoraFriday 2 December 20225.30 to 7pmCommunity Gallery, level 2SAM, 530 Wyndham St, SheppartonBook NowImage: Aleisa Miksad. Courtesy of the artist.About the ArtistAleisa Miksad (b.1980, Mackay QLD) lives in […]

POSTPONED. Ash Keating: ELEVATION exhibition opening

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the official opening event for Ash Keating: ELEVATION on Sunday 19 March has unfortunately been postponed. We will announce the new date for this event as soon as we are able.The exhibition will open to the public as intended on 18 March. SAM will be hosting a curatorial floor talk on […]

Information Session: SAM Open (Cancelled)

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

SAM Open 2023: Home, installation view. Photo: Leon Schoots.Information Session: SAM Open (Cancelled)Are you a creative living or working in the Goulburn Valley or Hume region, with an interest in having your work displayed in the SAM Community Gallery?Join us for our upcoming information session about SAM Open 2024 - Shepparton Art Museum's annual open-call […]

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After the Rain Exhibition Closing Celebration

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

After the Rain Exhibition Closing CelebrationJoin SAM Curator - Community Caroline Esbenshade and the artists of Tuesday Junction for a celebration of After the Rain in SAM’s Community Gallery on its final weekend. This event includes a special panel discussion between the artists and curator exploring the unique exhibition, followed by light refreshments.Date: Saturday 14 OctoberTime: 2PM-4PMLocation: SAM Community Gallery, Level 2FREEBook […]

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Landscape; of sight, of sound | Artist-Led workshop with Ellen Lee

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Landscape; of sight, of sound | Artist-Led workshop with Ellen LeeJoin artist Ellen Lee for a special sketching workshop inspired by her current exhibition Landscape; of sight, of sound.  Over three hours, attendees will venture outside to find inspiration in the natural surrounds, then return to the SAM Workshop to create their own meditative sketches on […]

Exhibition opening celebration | Ryan McGinley: YEARBOOK (PHOTO 2024)

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Exhibition opening celebration | Ryan McGinley: YEARBOOKJoin us on 9 March for the opening of major international exhibition, Ryan McGinley: YEARBOOK, presented in partnership with PHOTO 2024.This landmark photographic project is a feature of the PHOTO 2024 festival program, and marks the first Australian presentation of a solo exhibition from McGinley. The opening event will […]

Exhibition Opening Celebration | The Land is Us: Stories, Place & Connection – Artworks from the NGV Collection

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Join us on 27 March for the opening of major new exhibition, The Land is Us: Stories, Place & Connection - a major new exhibition at SAM curated in partnership with the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).Enjoy illuminating opening remarks from NGV Deputy Director Andrew Clark and SAM CEO Melinda Martin, and an exclusive preview of […]

SAM Seasonal Exhibition Opening Celebration

Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

SAM Seasonal Exhibition Opening Celebration Join SAM for an evening of art and connection as we unveil our new season of exhibitions. From the talented homegrown artists of SAM Open to treasures from our 88-year-old collection in Big Ceramic Energy and Stories from the SAM Collection, celebrate the arts with us on Friday 18 October. […]

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