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Ceremony: Teacher Professional Learning Program

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

The National Gallery of Australia and the Shepparton Art Museum present a full day program of professional learning for educators in the Goulburn Valley region and beyond, including both primary and secondary teachers.The program will focus on the National Gallery’s touring exhibition 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony and will support educators in developing learning strategies […]

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

SAM Club

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

Calling all accelerated primary school students! A free new program for kids aged 8-12, SAM Club is an after-school workshop series for primary students who love to learn! Term 1 will focus on the art of clay, and introduces kids to art concepts and history in fun, playful ways. By the end of Term 1 […]

SAM Makes: Tracing Memories – a SAM Engagement Ambassador Program

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

SAM Makes: Tracing Memories Tour of Three Hares and hands-on collaborative collage workshop.Join SAM Ambassador Amber Stephens for SAM Makes: Tracing Memories, an exploration of new ceramics exhibition Three Hares from artist-curator Adam John Cullen. In his work, Cullen reflects on the stories that are attached to the objects we collect over the course of […]

The Australian Welsh Male Choir

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

SAM Foundation Trustees present a remarkable musical performance by 60 world renowned choristers from the Australian Welsh Male Choir.As part of the 2023 Shepparton Festival, the choir will delight the audience with Welsh classics such as Men of Harlech, Calon Lân, Pantyfedwen and Gwahoddiad, as well as other popular music and local favorites including songs […]

$30

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 […]

Subversive Sculpture Salon – a SAM Engagement Ambassador Program

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

Subversive Sculpture Salon Tour of Dance Me to the End of Love and creative sculpture workshop.Join SAM Ambassador Grace Sandles for an intimate morning at the gallery exploring new SAM collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love. Drawing inspiration from 18th century European salon gatherings, participants will enjoy a guided tour of the […]

SAM First Nations Creative Industries Residency – Applicant Upskilling Workshop

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

To coincide with SAM’s First Nations Creative Industries Residency, this is a free information session and upskilling workshop for people who are considering applying for these positions. Monday 27 March, 2 - 3PMSAM Level 4The session will give potential applicants the opportunity to learn more about the program and hear from last year’s participants. Workshop participants […]

Polyglot Theatre’s FEAST family workshop

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

Polyglot Theatre bring their popular children's workshop FEAST to SAM, where children are invited to fill their imaginations on creating the dishes of their dreams. In this workshop, children play with materials other than food to make truly delicious, and sometimes really horrible, culinary creations.FREE  - no ticket required. Families are welcome to drop in at any […]

SAM at Sunset

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

In our new, expanded format, SAM will stay open until 8pm on the last Thursday of each month to give you an evening of art, creativity, drinks and music.Join us for SAM at Sunset on 30 March. From hands-on, creative workshops to illuminating exhibition tours and live music. SAM at Sunset is a full museum […]

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

SAM Autumn Camp: School holiday programs

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

Welcome to SAM Autumn Camp!With all activities free or low-cost, SAM Autumn Camp is perfect for keeping kids aged 5-15 creating, thinking and playing through the school holidays, with a focus on supporting local – local artists, locally-sourced materials, local conversations.Keep scrolling to see the full list of activities planned for the autumn school holidays.SAM […]

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

Kids tour of Dance Me to the End of Love @ SAM at Sunset

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

Kids are in the spotlight as we explore new SAM Collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love in a special tour for our young audience.The tour will follow the SAM Kids Art Trail & children's labels in the gallery, engaging kids' curiosity and leading them on a journey of discovery through the ideas and […]

All Together Group Photography Sessions @ SAM at Sunset

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

Bring along friends and family and pose for your own fun, quirky group portrait in the colourful All Together exhibition space, created by artists Meredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter.Photos will be taken by SAM Public Programs Coordinator Olivia Trenorden, and visitors can take home a printed and digital copy.All Together Group Photography SessionsThursday 27 April, drop […]

SAM at Sunset: April

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

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 get creative with your kids, SAM at Sunset is the perfect place for […]

SAM Talks: Three Hares and Three Ears @ SAM at Sunset

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

Join guest curator and artist Adam John Cullen as he delves into his exhibitions Three Ears and Three Hares in a conversation with Adam Stone (LON Gallery), artist Kate Wallace, and SAM Head of Exhibitions & Collections Jessica O'Farrell.The two interconnected exhibitions separately explore Cullen's perception of the creative process of making, collecting, and curating objects as […]

Designing Dance Me to the End of Love @ SAM at Sunset

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

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 […]

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

SAM Clay School: Candelabras by Candlelight

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

Join us for a magical afternoon, handbuilding clay candle holders over nibbles, conversation and candlelight. Hosted by artist Hilary Green, you will be guided to create unique and fantastical forms fit for a candle. Hilary is a Melbourne based artist who has years of experience working with clay and finding her own way to express […]

SAM Studios: Term 2 with Jan Donaldson

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

Are you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 2 on 17 May!⁠⁠This term, artist & jeweller Dr. Jan Donaldson joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of metalwork and wearable art. These sessions are a chance to learn new art […]

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library

Online Shepparton

Join Meg Sheehan and Jenna Muir from the Melbourne Art Library in a reading group unpacking what it means to be an art museum, discussing ideas around the theme of Collections and Identity.You don't need to be an art expert or a historian to join in. No prior knowledge needed. All are welcome. Texts for […]

SAM Clay School: Throwing 101 with Honeypot Pottery

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

Join Kialla-based ceramicist, Denielle Anderson, in this throwing clay intensive. No experience needed - this is your perfect opportunity to get your hands messy with clay for the first time. Over four hours, you'll learn everything from wedging clay to throwing your own functionable objects.'Throwing' is the technique used to shape clay on the pottery […]

SAM at Sunset: May

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

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 […]

SAM Talks: ELEVATION with Ash Keating, David Hagger and Melinda Martin @ SAM at Sunset May

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

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 […]

SAM Art Collection Highlights Tour @ SAM at Sunset May

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

Did you know that the Shepparton Art Museum Collection has been building and growing since the 1930s? The SAM Collection includes many significant works by prominent artists, a number of which are currently on display throughout the museum.Join us for a tour highlighting key items from the SAM Collection to learn more about the 80+ […]

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

Educator Professional Learning: Printmaking 101

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

Join us at SAM for a half-day Educators Professional Learning session onsite on 8 June, where we will be covering printmaking with a focus on lino printmaking. Led by local artist Kat Parker, learn about low-cost, hands-on skills that you can bring into your classroom.Educator Professional Learning: Printmaking 101 with Kat ParkerThursday 8 June 2023, […]

$88

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library

Online Shepparton

Join Nell Fraser and Andrew Copolov from the Melbourne Art Library in a reading group unpacking what it means to be an art museum, discussing ideas around the theme of 'Representation and the Idea of Image'.You don't need to be an art expert or a historian to join in. No prior knowledge needed. All are […]

SAM Winter Camp: School Holiday Programs

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

Welcome to SAM Winter Camp!Bookings for all programs and tours will be open from 10 June.School holidays at SAM are back! For artists aged 1 - 17, our range of hands-on programs and tours are perfect to keep kids and teens creating, thinking and playing while school's out. All programs are free or low-cost - […]

SAM at Sunset: June

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

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 […]

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library

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

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 Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library

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

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 Baby: Sensory Play in the Children’s Gallery

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

Enjoy an hour of sensory play and exploration with our new SAM Baby program! Designed to connect both babies and parents, SAM Baby gives you a dedicated space for safe sensory play, connection and creativity whilst experiencing the SAM Children’s Gallery.  Little ones will have their senses stimulated with our range of custom-made sensory toys and […]

SAM Clay School: Throwing 101

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

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. Over four hours, you'll learn everything from wedging clay to throwing your own functional objects. 'Throwing' is the technique used to shape clay on the […]

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

SAM Foundation presents: Flinders Quartet 2023

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

The SAM Foundation trustees are pleased to announce the rescheduled Flinders Quartet performance at SAM on Saturday 5th August 2023.Flinders Quartet is instantly recognisable as one of Australia's most loved chamber music ensembles. They are a quartet for the 21st century and a highly respected force in Australian chamber music, entering their third decade with […]

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye Poulton

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

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye PoultonFREE Weekly from: 9 AUG to 13 SEPAre you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 3 on 9 August!⁠⁠This term, ceramicist Kaye Poulton joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of sculptural […]

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye Poulton

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

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye PoultonFREE Weekly from: 9 AUG to 13 SEPAre you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 3 on 9 August!⁠⁠This term, ceramicist Kaye Poulton joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of sculptural […]

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library

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

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 Baby: Sensory Play in the Children’s Gallery

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

Enjoy an hour of sensory play and exploration with our new SAM Baby program! Designed to connect both babies and parents, SAM Baby gives you a dedicated space for safe sensory play, connection and creativity whilst experiencing the SAM Children’s Gallery.  Little ones will have their senses stimulated with our range of custom-made sensory toys and […]

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye Poulton

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

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye PoultonFREE Weekly from: 9 AUG to 13 SEPAre you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 3 on 9 August!⁠⁠This term, ceramicist Kaye Poulton joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of sculptural […]

Information Session: Opportunities to Exhibit at SAM

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

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 […]

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye Poulton

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

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye PoultonFREE Weekly from: 9 AUG to 13 SEPAre you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 3 on 9 August!⁠⁠This term, ceramicist Kaye Poulton joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of sculptural […]

Educator Professional Learning – Ceramic Sgraffito with Kaye Poulton

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

Educator Professional Learning: Sgraffito with Kaye PoultonJoin local ceramicist Kaye Poulton as she guides attendees through this hands-on workshop for educators. Together you'll dive into the decorative sgraffito technique of mark-making on ceramics and explore how this technique can be easily adapted into any learning environment.The session includes a tour of selected works at SAM and afternoon tea. Attendees will be provided with a digital […]

$92

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye Poulton

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

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye PoultonFREE Weekly from: 9 AUG to 13 SEPAre you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 3 on 9 August!⁠⁠This term, ceramicist Kaye Poulton joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of sculptural […]

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

SAM Clay School: Back to the Wheel with Denielle Anderson

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

Join Kialla-based ceramicist Denielle Anderson in this throwing clay intensive for potters who have a solid grip on the basics of the wheel.  Over two hours, you'll build your fundamental skills and techniques on the pottery wheel to introduce new forms, shapes and styles to your repertoire.What's included:- All materials, including clay, tools and access […]

$150

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye Poulton

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

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye PoultonFREE Weekly from: 9 AUG to 13 SEPAre you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 3 on 9 August!⁠⁠This term, ceramicist Kaye Poulton joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of sculptural […]

SAM Kids Art Trail – SAM Spring Camp

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

SAM Kids Art Trail Collect a copy from the SAM Front Desk Our SAM Kids Art Trail leads kids and families on an adventure around the museum through a free, self-guided booklet containing puzzles, activities, scavenger hunts and more. NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Free

Design-a-pot – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum, 2023 Design-a-potTake home a SAM Spring Camp Design-a-pot pack and bring the SAM Camp fun home with you. Collect the Design-a-pot pack from the SAM Shop from 20 September($2 per pack) The pack includes:Scratch paperDesign ideasPrompts to ignite a young artist’s imagination.NO BOOKING REQUIRED

$2

Early Years Yarn Art – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum, 2023Early Years Yarn Art Date: Wednesday 20 September Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm  Location: Level 4 Ages 5 -10 years, FREE Introducing simple stitching techniques young artists will create their own design and use block stitches to create a technicolour artwork. Along with a new skill, attendees will practise their problem-solving, hand-eye […]

Free

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library

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

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 Baby: Sensory Play in the Children’s Gallery

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

Enjoy an hour of sensory play and exploration with our new SAM Baby program! Designed to connect both babies and parents, SAM Baby gives you a dedicated space for safe sensory play, connection and creativity whilst experiencing the SAM Children’s Gallery.  Little ones will have their senses stimulated with our range of custom-made sensory toys and […]

Wander, Wonder and Watercolour with Claire Mosley – SAM Spring Camp

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

Claire Mosley, Photo credit: Marie Louise PhotographyWander, Wonder and Watercolour with Claire MosleyDate: Thursday 21 September Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm or 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: SAM Amphitheatre Ages 8-15 years, $8p.p  Claire Mosley is an artist and environmental educator, using her work to explore the natural environment.   In these two workshops, attendees will look […]

$8

Wander, Wonder and Watercolour with Claire Mosley – SAM Spring Camp

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

Claire Mosley, Photo credit: Marie Louise PhotographyWander, Wonder and Watercolour with Claire MosleyDate: Thursday 21 September Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm or 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: SAM Amphitheatre Ages 8-15 years, $8p.p  Claire Mosley is an artist and environmental educator, using her work to explore the natural environment.   In these two workshops, attendees will look […]

$8

Weave a Wall Hanging with Rachel Wood – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum, 2022Weave a Wall Hanging with Rachel WoodDate: Friday 22 September Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pmLocation: Workshops, Level 2Ages 8-15, $10p.p Textile artist, Rachel Wood will guide young artists through the ups and downs and side-to-side of weaving. In this workshop, Rachel will guide attendees through the fundamentals of weaving, including how to use […]

$10

Drop in DIY – Felt and Fabric Crafts – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum, 2023Drop in DIY - Felt and Fabric Crafts Date: Saturday 23 September Time: Drop in between 11:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: SAM Amphitheatre  All ages, $10p.p Drop-in and create at SAM Spring Camp on Saturday!   The SAM Camp team will guide young artists through crafty sessiosns on the banks […]

$10

Drop in DIY – Felt and Fabric Crafts – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum, 2023Drop in DIY - Felt and Fabric Crafts Date: Saturday 23 September Time: Drop in between 11:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm Location: SAM Amphitheatre  All ages, $10p.p Drop-in and create at SAM Spring Camp on Saturday!   The SAM Camp team will guide young artists through crafty sessiosns on the banks […]

$10

VCE Folio Intensive program

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

Photo: Photo: Leon Schoots.Folio Intensive program Announcing SAM’s Folio Intensive program for VCE students! Designed to support VCE Unit 4 Art Creative Practice, Art Making and Exhibiting and Visual Communication Design the program includes individual feedback sessions on folios, conversation with further studies educators, and SAM Curator and SAM Exhibition Manager who will use real […]

Free

Make your own beaded jewellery and keyrings – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum, 2023Make your own beaded jewellery and keyrings Date: Wednesday 27th September Time: 11:00am - 12:30pmLocation: Workshops, Level 2Ages 5-10 years, FREEJoin Sam Forrester, SAM First Nations Resident from 2023 to look and respond to key works in the exhibition Dance Me To the End of Love. Young artists will decorate wooden beads to […]

Free

SAM Deep Dives with The University of Melbourne

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

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 […]

Free

Plant Monster Pots with Katie Zhou – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image courtesy of the artist.Plant Monster Pots with Katie ZhouDate: Thursday 28 SeptemberTime: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Workshops, Level 2Ages 4-10 years, $10p.pOn a terracotta plant pot, young artists will have their creativity come to life (almost!). Directed by artist Katie Zhou, young artists will play the scientist as they create something special in SAM Spring […]

$10

Plant Collage Picture Frames with Katie Zhou – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum, 2022Plant Collage Picture Frames with Katie Zhou Date: Thursday 28 SeptemberTime: 11:00am - 12:00pmLocation: Workshops, Level 2Ages 8-15 years, $10p.pJoin Katie Zhou for a mixed-media workshop where young artists will decorate a photo frame combining elements of sculpture, still life and floral arranging. Attendees can choose from an eclectic mix of photo […]

$10

Drop In DIY – Print and Paint Craft – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum, 2022Drop In DIY - Print and Paint CraftDate: Saturday 30 September Time: Drop in between 11:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pmLocation: SAM Amphitheatre All ages, $10p.pDrop-in and create at SAM Spring Camp on Saturday! The SAM Camp team will guide young artists through crafty sessions on the banks of Victoria Park Lake in the […]

$10

Drop In DIY – Print and Paint Craft – SAM Spring Camp

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

Image credit: Shepparton Art Museum, 2022Drop In DIY - Print and Paint CraftDate: Saturday 30 September Time: Drop in between 11:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pmLocation: SAM Amphitheatre All ages, $10p.pDrop-in and create at SAM Spring Camp on Saturday! The SAM Camp team will guide young artists through crafty sessions on the banks of Victoria Park Lake in the […]

$10

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

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 […]

Free

Colliding on Canvas with Penny Silver and Bronwyn Morton

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

Join Tuesday Junction artists Bronwyn Morton and Penny Silver as they lead a hands-on workshop inspired by their exhibition After the Rain. The session will begin with an inspiring artist talk, where you’ll gain an insight into the artists' individual creative practices, followed by a creative workshop where you’ll experiment with a variety of media […]

$75

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 […]

Free

SAM Baby: Sensory Play in the Children’s Gallery

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

Enjoy an hour of sensory play and exploration with our new SAM Baby program! Designed to connect both babies and parents, SAM Baby gives you a dedicated space for safe sensory play, connection and creativity whilst experiencing the SAM Children’s Gallery.  Little ones will have their senses stimulated with our range of custom-made sensory toys and […]

SAM Deep Dives with The University of Melbourne

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

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 […]

Free

SAM Clay School: Throwing 101

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

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. Over four hours, you'll learn everything from wedging clay to throwing your own functional objects.'Throwing' is the technique used to shape clay on the pottery […]

$280

SAM Storytime with Emma from GV Libraries

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

SAM Storytime with Emma from GV LibrariesMondays are for MUSH/ROOM at SAM! Join Emma from GV Libraries in the SAM Children’s Gallery for our brand new storytime program. Each session begins with a reading by Emma, followed by a crafting session inspired by Beci Orpin’s funky MUSH/ROOM creations.Cost: FREE - bookings essentialLocation: SAM Children's Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art […]

Free

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play

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

Enjoy creative playtime in SAM Toddlers, now with brand-new activities from Melbourne-based creatives See Make Play! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack to be collected at the end to continue the fun.SAM ToddlersEvery first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AMLevel 2 Workshop, […]

SAM Deep Dives with The University of Melbourne

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

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 […]

Free

SAM Clay School: Back to the Wheel with Denielle Anderson

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

Join Kialla-based ceramicist Denielle Anderson in this throwing clay intensive for potters who have a solid grip on the basics of the wheel.  Over two hours, you'll build your fundamental skills and techniques on the pottery wheel to introduce new forms, shapes and styles to your repertoire.What's included:- All materials, including clay, tools and access […]

SAM Baby: Sensory Play in the Children’s Gallery

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

Enjoy an hour of sensory play and exploration with our new SAM Baby program! Designed to connect both babies and parents, SAM Baby gives you a dedicated space for safe sensory play, connection and creativity whilst experiencing the SAM Children’s Gallery.  Little ones will have their senses stimulated with our range of custom-made sensory toys and […]

The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another | Exhibition Tour with Matthias Arndt

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

The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another | Exhibition Tour with Matthias Arndt Join collector Matthias Arndt for an exclusive tour of The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another - a new major exhibition at SAM featuring over 40 artworks from significant international and Australian artists from the expansive private collection Arndt shares with […]

Free

SAM Storytime with Emma from GV Libraries

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

SAM Storytime with Emma from GV LibrariesMondays are for MUSH/ROOM at SAM! Join Emma from GV Libraries in the SAM Children’s Gallery for our brand new storytime program. Each session begins with a reading by Emma, followed by a crafting session inspired by Beci Orpin’s funky MUSH/ROOM creations.Cost: FREE - bookings essentialLocation: SAM Children's Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art […]

Free

Friends of SAM AGM (Annual General Meeting)

Shepparton, Victoria, Australia

Friends of SAM AGM (Annual General Meeting)All members of Friends of SAM, their guests, and anyone interested in SAM are invited to come along to the Friends of SAM Annual General Meeting on 29 November.Commencing at 5.45pm, the meeting will also feature informative speakers about SAM and Friends to illuminate aspects of the museum and the Friends […]

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 […]

Art for All: International Day of People with a Disability

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

Art for All: International Day of People with a DisabilityTo celebrate International Day of People with Disability, SAM has partnered with the City of Greater Shepparton to present three creative workshops for people of all abilities to join. Designed especially for community members with learning difficulties and intellectual, sensory or physical disabilities, these workshops create […]

Free

Gertrude Contemporary Art on the Road

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

Gertrude Contemporary Art on the Road Arts educators are invited to join SAM for Contemporary Art on the Road - a professional development program for educators hosted by Gertrude Contemporary featuring presentations from Monash University Museum of Art and VCAA, followed by a creative workshop led by artist Elyas Alavi.Bringing artists, art educators and teachers […]

Free

SAM Sketch: Still Life in the ARNDT Collection – a SAM Ambassador program

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

SAM Sketch: Still Life in the ARNDT Collection - a SAM Ambassador programJoin SAM Engagement Ambassador Emily Crawford as she leads a sketching session in the gallery. Suitable for sketchers of all abilities, attendees will draw inspiration from current exhibition The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another whilst learning the fundamentals of still-life drawing. Workshop details When: Saturday 9 December, 2.00-3.30pmLocation: […]

Free

SAM Makes: Rock and Roll Robes

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

SAM Makes: Rock and Roll Robes Join SAM Engagement Ambassador Mel Lindupp as she leads a hands-on upcycling workshop inspired by the works of artist Nell. Together, attendees will breathe life back into pre-loved clothing through fabric painting, borrowing from Nell’s signature rock and roll iconography. This program includes a brief tour of Nell’s works currently on […]

Free

SAM Summer Camp 2024

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

SAM Summer Camp 2024 School holidays at SAM are back for the summer! For artists aged 4 - 17, our range of free and low-cost hands-on programs and tours are perfect for keeping kids and teens creating, thinking, and playing while school's out. These holidays, our packed program includes upcycled crafts, Picasso-inspired pottery, zine-making and […]

Free – $30

Exhibition celebration | Ellen Lee: Landscape; of sight, of sound

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

Exhibition celebration | Ellen Lee: Landscape; of sight, of soundJoin us at SAM for a celebration of current SAM Spotlight artist Ellen Lee's solo exhibition Landscape; of sight, of sound. In this meditative exhibition, Lee, an Echuca-based artist, presents a series of large-scale abstract works on paper that explore her personal, sensory experience of nature. The exhibition celebration will include a […]

Free

SAM Storytime with Emma from GV Libraries

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

SAM Storytime with Emma from GV LibrariesMondays are for MUSH/ROOM at SAM! Join Emma from GV Libraries in the SAM Children’s Gallery for our brand new storytime program. Each session begins with a reading by Emma, followed by a crafting session inspired by Beci Orpin’s funky MUSH/ROOM creations.Cost: FREE - bookings essentialLocation: SAM Children's Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art […]

Free

SAM Fresh 2024: Information Session

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

Do you have questions about the exhibition or application process? Join us online via Zoom on 8 February for a brief information session, where there will be an opportunity to ask our Curator - Community any questions you may have about SAM Fresh 2024. Date & time: Thursday 8 February, 6:00pm - 7:00pmLocation: Online via ZoomCost: […]

Free

SAM Club: Science

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

SAM Club, our weekly after-school program for primary students aged 8-12, returns for Term 1! This term, we’ll be learning about how art and science can combine through a host of exciting, hands-on workshops facilitated by Twisted Science. Through chemistry, biology, engineering and more, kids will gain a whole new insight into art, creativity and […]

Free

SAM + OLLY present: Creative Arts and Storytelling (CAS)

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

Join the SAM and OLLY teams for Creative Arts Storytelling (CAS) – a new six-week workshop series diving into filmmaking, poetry, and painting. Designed for teens aged 12 to 17, each session of collaborative art-making, facilitated by First Nations community groups and artists, will focus on a different method of creative storytelling to explore themes […]

Free

The Urbach 2024: Information Session

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

Join us for a brief information session discussing The Theodore Urbach Landscape Prize and Studio Scholarship (“The Urbach”) – a new art prize and studio scholarship offered at SAM.The Urbach is designed to encourage continued exploration of Australian landscape painting by contemporary artists. Applications to The Urbach are now open.The Urbach 2024 program is open to […]

Free

SAM Club: Science

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

SAM Club, our weekly after-school program for primary students aged 8-12, returns for Term 1! This term, we’ll be learning about how art and science can combine through a host of exciting, hands-on workshops facilitated by Twisted Science. Through chemistry, biology, engineering and more, kids will gain a whole new insight into art, creativity and […]

Free

SAM + OLLY present: Creative Arts and Storytelling (CAS)

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

Join the SAM and OLLY teams for Creative Arts Storytelling (CAS) – a new six-week workshop series diving into filmmaking, poetry, and painting. Designed for teens aged 12 to 17, each session of collaborative art-making, facilitated by First Nations community groups and artists, will focus on a different method of creative storytelling to explore themes […]

Free

SAM Talks | Ryan McGinley: YEARBOOK

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

Join Melinda Martin, SAM CEO, and Jessica O'Farrell, SAM Head of Exhibitions and Collections, for a conversation about upcoming major photography exhibition Ryan McGinley: YEARBOOK. The pair will discuss McGinley's career, the use of nudity in his practice, and the exhibition's themes and evolution. The conversation will be followed by a Q + A session.YEARBOOK is an official exhibition […]

Free

SAM Club: Science

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

SAM Club, our weekly after-school program for primary students aged 8-12, returns for Term 1! This term, we’ll be learning about how art and science can combine through a host of exciting, hands-on workshops facilitated by Twisted Science. Through chemistry, biology, engineering and more, kids will gain a whole new insight into art, creativity and […]

Free

SAM + OLLY present: Creative Arts and Storytelling (CAS)

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

Join the SAM and OLLY teams for Creative Arts Storytelling (CAS) – a new six-week workshop series diving into filmmaking, poetry, and painting. Designed for teens aged 12 to 17, each session of collaborative art-making, facilitated by First Nations community groups and artists, will focus on a different method of creative storytelling to explore themes […]

Free