Date night, friends’ drinks, end-of-week debrief – your new favourite location for a Friday night has just dropped, with Bar SAM kicking off our first date for 2025 on Friday 28 March from 5.30-8.00pm. We’re teaming up with the Elsewhere at SAM crew to bring you a new bar experience on our Level 4, where […]
SAM Presents: Field Drawing with Kerrie Poliness Make your mark with SAM Art Wall feature artist Kerrie Poliness in this participatory large-scale line drawing session that will flow down the lawn of SAM’s Orchard Hill. Together, Poliness and participants will map out a line drawing in the artist's signature abstract, geometric style that expands on […]
Support the local creative scene at this small but mighty craft market, with artist-run stalls showcasing the diverse wares and practices of regional makers. From ceramics to handcrafted jewellery and textiles, find your next centrepiece or thoughtful gift at the SAM Art Market. Event details: Date + time: Saturday 5 April, 10am-2pm Location: Lake side of […]
SAM’s much-loved school holiday program brings school holiday fun and hands-on crafting to Kialla Central Hall and Congupna Community Centre, inviting 4- to 12-year-olds to stay creative while school’s out. SAM Camp on the Road: Kialla's Tales & Treasures Tuesday 8 April, drop in between 11am-3pm Kialla Central Hall, 135 Central Kialla Road, Kialla VIC 3631 […]
SAM’s much-loved school holiday program brings school holiday fun and hands-on crafting to Kialla Central Hall and Congupna Community Centre, inviting 4- to 12-year-olds to stay creative while school’s out. SAM Camp on the Road: Congupna's Creative Sports Day Wednesday 9 April, drop in between 11am-3pm Congupna Community Centre, 3560 Katamatite-Shepparton Main Rd, Congupna VIC […]
Get ready for a day of mesmerising patterns, swirling colours, and creative exploration inspired by artist Kerrie Poliness! In this hands-on workshop, kids will dive into the world of geometric designs, experimenting with spirograph drawings and transforming them into dynamic 3D artworks. Session 1: Spirograph Play & Thread Art (Ages 4-8) Younger participants will start […]
Step outside and let nature be your inspiration! In this special plein air painting session, kids will work alongside painter Greg Beckenham, capturing the beauty of Victoria Park Lake through expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colours. Young artists will begin by experimenting with colour mixing and brush techniques, learning how to paint the sky, water, and […]
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 […]
Kids will dive into the world of nature-inspired art with this workshop influenced by Lin Onus’ Floodwater ‘Woorong Nucko’. Over an hour, kids will create their own reflective landscapes using watercolour painting techniques. SAM Autumn Camp: On The Flip Side – Reflective Landscapes in Watercolour Morning session – suitable for ages 6-9 years 11am-12pm Afternoon session – suitable […]
Date night, friends’ drinks, end-of-week debrief – Bar SAM returns on Thursday 17 April from 5.00-8.00pm to ring in the long weekend. We’re teaming up with the Elsewhere at SAM crew to bring you an ambient bar experience on our Level 4, where you can enjoy drinks and bar snacks in an architectural space while […]
Enjoy creative playtime with SAM Toddlers x See Make Play! We're once again partnering with the legends at See Make Play to present hands-on sessions of sensory play and exploration for toddlers, with art activities designed especially to support early childhood development. Please note that this program may use materials such as paint, water, and […]
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 […]
Little ones will catch the reading bug with our new story time sessions in our Children’s Gallery, led by Emma from GV Library. Inspired by our new exhibition Once Upon a Time, each story time will begin with a reading, followed by a hands-on crafting activity that brings the stories to life. Best suited to […]
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 […]
Art as Business Are you an artist living and working in the Goulburn Valley looking to strengthen the business side of your creative practice? Join us at the Shepparton Art Museum for Art as Business, a two-day professional development intensive designed to support and upskill regional artists. Across the weekend, you’ll gain insights into the […]
VCE Industry Insights – Vipoo Srivilasa Join renowned artist Vipoo Srivilasa at SAM for an insightful artist talk designed especially for VCE arts students. A prominent ceramicist known for his intricate porcelain sculptures, Srivilasa will share with students his creative process, the concepts that drive his work, and the techniques that shape his distinctive visual […]
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, […]
Date night, friends’ drinks, end-of-week debrief – Bar SAM returns on Friday 23 May from 5.00-8.00pm. We’re teaming up with the Elsewhere at SAM crew to bring you an ambient bar experience on our Level 4, where you can enjoy drinks and bar snacks in an architectural space while taking in the best view in […]
Enjoy creative playtime with SAM Toddlers x See Make Play! We're once again partnering with the legends at See Make Play to present hands-on sessions of sensory play and exploration for toddlers, with art activities designed especially to support early childhood development. Please note that this program may use materials such as paint, water, and […]
Little ones will catch the reading bug with our new story time sessions in our Children’s Gallery, led by Emma from GV Library. Inspired by our new exhibition Once Upon a Time, each story time will begin with a reading, followed by a hands-on crafting activity that brings the stories to life. Best suited to […]
Opening celebration | Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio Join us at Shepparton Art Museum on Friday 27 June at 6pm as we celebrate the unveiling of our new major exhibition, Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, on tour from Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Brett Whiteley Studio. The exciting event will include a first look at […]
Enjoy creative playtime with SAM Toddlers x See Make Play! We're once again partnering with the legends at See Make Play to present hands-on sessions of sensory play and exploration for toddlers, with art activities designed especially to support early childhood development. Please note that this program may use materials such as paint, water, and […]
Educator Professional Learning: Whiteley After Dark Step into the world of Brett Whiteley with this special after-hours session designed exclusively for educators. This relaxed and informative evening will introduce teachers to Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, offering valuable insights into the themes, artworks, and ideas explored in the exhibition. The program will familiarise teachers with […]
Little ones will catch the reading bug with our new story time sessions in our Children’s Gallery, led by Emma from GV Library. Inspired by our new exhibition Once Upon a Time, each story time will begin with a reading, followed by a hands-on crafting activity that brings the stories to life. Best suited to […]
Journey through the natural world with artist Anthea Kemp! In this hands-on workshop, kids will learn how to use gouache paints to create masterpieces inspired by the great outdoors. With Anthea as their guide, young artists will discover how to observe the world around them and turn what they see into bold, colourful paintings – […]
In this creative workshop inspired by artist Vipoo Srivilasa’s funky Flower Bears, kids will transform a Styrofoam bear into a one-of-a-kind character using a mix of materials. Through playful exploration of texture, pattern, and personal flair, each bear will become a unique character blooming with personality and imagination. This workshop is suitable for kids aged […]
Join us at SAM for an evening in-conversation event between artist Belinda Fox and SAM Artistic Director Danny Lacy. Over an hour, the pair will explore Fox’s creative practice, which spans a range of disciplines and mediums, and the ideas and inspirations behind her recent showcase, More Than This. Event details: Date + time: Thursday 17 […]
Take a leaf out of artist Belinda Fox’s book to make your own botanical paper sculpture! Belinda will guide kids as they begin with still-life watercolour drawing from a bouquet of local blooms; then, it’s time to go 3D! Drawings will be brought to life by introducing fantastical 3D elements that invite the wildest of […]
Kids are invited to step into the shoes of an artist with our new program, Whiteley’s Studio for Kids! Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, young artists can access a variety of materials to draw, paint, scribble and swirl their ideas to create one giant collective artwork. Kids can experiment freely, […]
SAM Presents: Whiteley (2017) Saturday Screenings Dive deeper into the creative and personal life of Brett Whiteley with compelling feature-length documentary Whiteley (2017), screened in conjunction with exhibition Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio. Join us on selected Saturdays in SAM’s Level 4 viewing space for a free, relaxed screening that sheds light on Whiteley’s artistic […]
