Friends of SAM EventSunday lunch at Longleat Sunday 11 August, 12:00pmThe Friends of SAM Committee warmly invite you to join them for a long lunch at Murchison’s Longleat Estate. For their second annual lunch, the Friends have teamed up with Longleat’s Sandra and Guido Vazzoler to present delicious Italian-inspired cuisine and wines, accompanied by a talk […]
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, […]
Educator Professional Learning with Penny ByrneArts educators are invited to join SAM for an exciting Professional Development session facilitated by artist Penny Byrne. Known best locally for her work Four Horsemen of the 21st Century Apocalypse, Penny will lead a discussion inspired by her practice before guiding attendees through a hands-on workshop on 3D collaging techniques which can […]
Due to popular demand, we have increased our capacity for SAM Club Term 3, weeks 5-8, to allow more keen kids to join Kenny Pittock for 4 weeks of drawing workshops! These new spots are open to kids in grades 3-6 enrolled in Victorian Government schools.Designed to engage young minds, SAM Club is a free […]
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 […]
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. […]
SAM Club is back in term 4! Designed to engage young minds, SAM Club is a free after-school program for primary-aged kids in grades 2-6 who love to learn. Over the year, students participate in creative projects that focus on a range of different areas of study, including Art, English, Humanities and Science. SAM Club […]
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. […]
UPDATE: This event is now sold out Join Kialla-based ceramicist Denielle Anderson in this throwing clay intensive. No experience needed - this is the perfect opportunity to get your hands messy with clay for the first time or refine your skills. Over three-hours, you'll learn the basics of throwing clay, in a small, supportive class. […]
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 the Friends of SAM for their Annual General Meeting to learn more about their activities, and hear from SAM Artistic Director Danny Lacy as he provides a sneak peek into SAM's exhibition program for 2025. As always, these meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about Friends of SAM activities and meet other […]
Join SAM, Gertrude Contemporary and artists Georgia Morgan for a day of learning and making. Spilt into two sessions, participants will hear from educators from SAM, Gertrude, Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and then participate in a hands-on practical workshop by artist Georgia Morgan. The program is […]
Greater Shepparton Heritage Open Day: Stories from the SAM Collection - Floor talk with Danny Lacy Join SAM Artistic Director Danny Lacy for an exhibition talk highlighting the pivotal role of Sir John Longstaff in the creation of the SAM Collection, with a selection of the artist's works currently on display in Stories from the […]
Step into the world of tomorrow in this hands-on clay workshop inspired by the fascinating ceramic creatures of artist Jenny Orchard. Over an hour, kids and teens will let their creativity run wild as they imagine what animals and humans will look like millions of years from now. Using colourful paper clay, textiles, feathers, and […]
Artist Brendan Huntley leads this hands-on workshop that guides kids in making their own perfectly imperfect pinch-pot portraits. Kids will experiment with basic clay hand-building techniques and use found materials such as leaves and seeds to bring their creations to life, while learning that mistakes and accidents are all part of the artistic process! Program […]
Inspired by Kenny Pittock’s delectable Art Wall mural, this workshop invites kids and teens to explore the fun possibilities of still life drawing. Working with pencils and pastels , kids will create their own still life drawings featuring a feast of food-related objects. Program details: Morning session – suitable for ages 7-11 years 11am-12pm Afternoon […]
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. […]
In this workshop, artist Julia Gorman shows kids how to take a rosy view of the world by creating their own stained-glass window acetate artworks, inspired by her very own colourful work on SAM’s Level 1 Window. Participants will be introduced to the Level 1 artwork, before heading to the workshop to begin crafting. The […]
SAM Summer Camp: Crafting Abstract Sculptures with Julia Gorman Inspired by her recent work held currently at SAM, Come Into My World (2024), in this workshop artist Julia Gorman encourages young artists to think outside the (cardboard) box as they transform cardboard into unique and colourful flat-pack sculptures. Participants will be introduced to the artwork that they will […]
SAM Summer Camp: Can-tastic Creations - Draw, Write & Colour Are you ready to get berry creative? Inspired by Kenny Pittock’s can-tastic Art Wall, kids will unleash their imagination as they explore the colourful world of art and poetry, creating their own unique fruit can drawings and writing playful short poems to adorn them. Guided […]
Guided tour | Big Ceramic Energy and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here Join us for a free guided tour that delves into the stories behind two current exhibitions, Big Ceramic Energy and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here. Over 25 minutes, you’ll enjoy a fascinating insight into the artists and exhibition themes on display, and gain […]
UPDATE: This program has now sold out - keep an eye on our social channels for updates on SAM Club Term 2. Designed to engage young minds, SAM Club is weekly after-school program for primary-aged kids in grades 2-6 who love to learn. Over the year, students participate in creative projects that focus on a […]
Guided tour | Stories from the SAM Collection and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here Join us for a free guided tour that delves into the stories behind two current exhibitions, Stories from the SAM Collection and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here. Over 25 minutes, you’ll enjoy a fascinating insight into the artists and exhibition […]
Guided tour | The Shape of Things to Come and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here Join us for a free guided tour that delves into the story of SAM, and walks you through two current exhibitions, The Shape of Things to Come and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here. Led by Bryony Large, SAM […]
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 […]
Enjoy creative playtime with SAM Toddlers! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration through a range of art activities that encourage early learning. Please note that this program may use materials such as paint, water and glue. Art smocks are provided. All materials used are non-toxic and washable. Program details: Date […]
UPDATE: This session of Clay School will no longer be held on 15 March - to hear about future sessions of Clay School, sign up to our monthly newsletter, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. SAM Clay School: Wheel Throwing 101 Join Kialla-based ceramicist Denielle Anderson in this beginner-friendly clay throwing intensive that teaches you the fundamentals […]
SAM Seasonal Exhibition Celebration Join us at SAM as we celebrate the opening of a new suite of exhibitions, and the artists within them - The Shape of Things to Come, Dore Stockhausen: echoes of a new eden, Belinda Fox: More than this, Emmet O'Dwyer: Magic Mountains, and Ayako Rokkaku. Enjoy an evening of art, connection, and conversation as you experience […]
Guided tour | The Shape of Things to Come and Dore Stockhausen: echoes of a new eden Join us for a free guided tour that delves into the story of SAM, and walks you through two current exhibitions, The Shape of Things to Come and Dore Stockhausen: echoes of a new eden. Led by Bryony Large, […]
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 […]
Shepparton Art Museum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land of Greater Shepparton: the Yorta Yorta Nation, whose clans include the Bangerang, Kailtheban, Wollithiga, Moira, Ulupna, Kwat Kwat, Yalaba Yalaba and Ngurai-illiam-wurrung people.
We pay respect to their Tribal Elders, we celebrate their continuing culture, and we acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
