Join us for a conversation that digs into the behind-the-scenes process of designing the Dance Me to the End of Love exhibition with our curatorial team. From the delicate curtain behind Woman and Child to the island of Ramesh Nithiyendran's ceramics, learn about the design choices that build and enhance the mood of the incredible works housed within the […]
In our new, expanded format, SAM will open from 5pm until 8pm on the last Thursday of each month to give you an evening of art, creativity, drinks and music. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends, venture out solo, or have a cosy date night, SAM at Sunset is the perfect place for […]
Join contemporary artist Ash Keating, David Hagger (Director, Blackartprojects) and SAM CEO Melinda Martin for a conversation exploring Keating's distinctive practice and style.Dive into Keating's creative journey and the process behind ELEVATION in this illuminating talk ahead of the show's June closure.SAM Talks: ELEVATION with Ash Keating, David Hagger and Melinda MartinThursday 25 May, 6.00-6.30PMSAM People's […]
Join us from 5pm until 8pm for SAM at Sunset, our monthly after-hours, full museum evening program of art, creativity, drinks and music. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends, venture out solo, or have a cosy date night, SAM at Sunset is the perfect place for you on the last Thursday of each […]
Join members of the Melbourne Art Library for Reading Room, a monthly online forum that unites art, literature, and visual culture to address issues that we face as a contemporary society. Through conversation and optional reading, participants will dissect a variety of themes and ideas, and are encouraged to contribute their own unique perspectives to […]
SAM invites you to join the official opening celebration for JamFactory ICON Kunmanara Carroll: Ngaylu Nyanganyi Ngura Winki (I Can See All Those Places).Date: 30 JulyTime: 2pm - 4pmLocation: Peoples' Gallery, Level 2FREERegister Now
Join members of the Melbourne Art Library for Reading Room, a monthly online forum that unites art, literature, and visual culture to address issues that we face as a contemporary society. Through conversation and optional reading, participants will dissect a variety of themes and ideas, and are encouraged to contribute their own unique perspectives to […]
Are you an artist, curator or creative with an interest in presenting a solo or self-curated exhibition at SAM? Join us for an information session to learn more about SAM Selects (previously SAM EOI) and SAM Spotlight, two of our annual opportunities to exhibit in SAM’s Community Gallery.Thursday 24 August, 6.00pm to 7.30pm.SAM, Level 4FREEPlease […]
Join members of the Melbourne Art Library for Reading Room, a monthly online forum that unites art, literature, and visual culture to address issues that we face as a contemporary society. Through conversation and optional reading, participants will dissect a variety of themes and ideas, and are encouraged to contribute their own unique perspectives to […]
SAM Deep Dives with The University of MelbourneJoin Shepparton Art Museum for a new monthly series of talks and conversation, SAM Deep Dives with the University of Melbourne from September to November 2023.Delving into the themes and ideas of current collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love, this series of lectures led by […]
SAM Deep Dives with The University of MelbourneJoin Shepparton Art Museum for a new monthly series of talks and conversation, SAM Deep Dives with the University of Melbourne from September to November 2023.Delving into the themes and ideas of current collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love, this series of lectures led by […]
SAM Deep Dives with The University of MelbourneJoin Shepparton Art Museum for a new monthly series of talks and conversation, SAM Deep Dives with the University of Melbourne from September to November 2023.Delving into the themes and ideas of current collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love, this series of lectures led by […]
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 […]
Join artist Penny Byrne and SAM Acting Artistic Director Danny Lacy for a conversation exploring Byrne's fascinating ceramic practice and the story behind the creation of her 2015 entry to SAM's Sidney Myer Australian Ceramic Award, Sands of Gallipoli (Gallipoli Porn?), now on display in new SAM exhibition Big Ceramic Energy.Event information:Sunday 18 August, 1.00-1.30pmLin Onus Gallery, Level 1, […]
Join speakers Talina Edwards (Envirotecture), Carmel Johnson (SAM), Geraldine Christou (GSCC), and Tania Davidge (Open House Melbourne) at the Shepparton Art Museum as they share what they love about Shepparton, unpack the challenges that the town and region faces and discuss their visions for Shepparton's future.DescriptionAs our cities and regions grow, how can we address […]
Join us at SAM to hear from 2024 Theodore Urbach Landscape Painting Prize and Studio Scholarship recipient Ellen Lee in conversation with SAM Curator Caroline Esbenshade as they discuss Lee's three-month experience at SAM. The event will also include an introduction to the 2025 program and information needed to apply for Theodore Urbach Landscape Painting Prize and Studio Scholarship. […]
Exhibition opening | Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here (SAM Spotlight) Join us at SAM for the opening celebration of SAM Spotlight artist Carmel Robertsons's solo exhibition Wish you were here. Featuring a new body of work, local artist Carmel Robertson presents a series of surrealist oil paintings that distort the familiar sights of Shepparton, blurring the line […]
Join us at SAM for an in-conversation event with artist Julia Gorman and SAM Head of Engagement Gabriella Calandro. Over an hour, the pair will explore Gorman’s vibrant practice, which includes abstract painting, sculpture, and wall drawings, and the inspirations behind her recent site-responsive installation on SAM’s Level 1 window and landing, Reflection on reflection. […]
Maree Clarke: Artist Talk (Kaiela Arts x SAM) Join Kaiela Arts and SAM for a special afternoon artist talk with Maree Clarke as she commences development of a specially commissioned artwork for the inaugural Kaiela Arts Editions – a new partnership project between Kaiela Arts and Spacecraft. Maree Clarke is a Yorta Yorta/Wamba Wamba/Mutti Mutti/Boonwurrung […]
Join us at SAM for an in-conversation event with artist Dore Stockhausen and SAM Community Curator Caroline Esbenshade. Over an hour, the pair will explore Dore’s vibrant practice, which includes abstract paintings of interior spaces overlaid with aspects of nature and landscape, and the inspirations behind her recent exhibition for SAM Selects in SAM’s Community […]
Join us at SAM for an in-conversation event with artist Dr. Bridget Hillebrand as she chats with SAM’s Artistic Director, Danny Lacy, about the creative process and inspirations behind her immense sculptural paper work River, her experiences at the Venice Biennale, and the new forms the work takes on in every new iteration. River is currently on display in The Shape of […]
Regional creatives are warmly invited to an evening networking event ahead of Shepparton Art Museum’s Art as Business weekend intensive. Open to both Art as Business attendees and the general public, this event is an exciting opportunity to meet and connect with other creatives, expand your professional network, and gain valuable insights from a thought-provoking […]
Join us at SAM for an in-conversation event with renowned Thai-Australian artist Vipoo Srivilasa and SAM Artistic Director Danny Lacy. Together, the pair will explore Srivilasa’s rich creative practice and the spiritual and material inspirations behind Flower Bears, his new ceramics exhibition at SAM. Event details: Date + time: Thursday 22 May, 6.00-7.00pm Location: Level 2, […]
From the parties to the politics, take a step back in time to the Australian arts scene of the 60s,70s and 80s with this fascinating online talk presented by Professor Lisa Slade, University of Melbourne. Explored through the lens of Brett Whiteley’s lively creative practice, this session will build on the themes introduced in the Art-Party […]
Dip into the intriguing world of artwork conservation in this fascinating in-conversation event between paintings conservator and co-founder of c/o Studios, Robyn Ho, and SAM Exhibitions Manager Nick Baylart. From chemistry to sewing, artwork conservation blends diverse skills with steady hands to restore and maintain the splendour of beloved, delicate artworks. Together, Robyn and Nick will […]
سلام!من سکینه هستم .و من یک تور به زبان دری در موزیم هنر شپرتن در روز شنبه ۳۰ آگست، ساعت ۲:۳۰ بعد از ظهر برگزار میکنم .ورود رایگان است. همه خوش آمدید ____ Introduction to SAM Collection in Dari, hosted by Sakeena Program Details Date + Time: Saturday 30 August, 2.30pm Location: Shepparton Art Museum, […]
SAM Deep Dives: The Many Shades of Blue with Professor Lisa Slade From poetry to painting, humans have been obsessed with the colour blue since early civilisation. Together with Professor Lisa Slade, we’ll explore the powerful symbolism and shifting meanings of the colour blue in Australian art in the final talk of our Deep Dive series. […]
Are you an artist, curator or creative with an interest in presenting a solo or self-curated exhibition at SAM? Join us for an information session to learn more about SAM Selects (previously SAM EOI) and SAM Spotlight, two of our annual opportunities to exhibit in SAM’s Community Gallery. Hosted by SAM Curator – Community Caroline […]
SAM Talks: “Unpacking My Collection” - Vinyl, music, and our desire to collect with Jon Dale If you're an old soul with a love for physical media in the digital age, you're invited to join us for an exciting iteration of SAM Talks, led by University of Melbourne's Jon Dale. This talk unspools a thread […]
اسلام علیکم! میرا نام فصیحہ ہے اور میں شیپرٹن آرٹ میوزیم (سیم) میں اردو زبان میں ایک دورہ کروا رہی ہوں ۔ یہ ایک مفت دورہ ہے ۔ ہر کسی کا استقبال کیا جائے گا ۔ معلومات : تاریخ : بروز جمعہ، ۱۹ ستمبر وقت : صبح ۱۱ سے ۱۱:۳۰ مقام : شیپرٹن آرٹ میوزیم […]
