VCE Art and Design students zoom in to learn about entering SAM's new Top Art & Design show, from the comfort of home! Hear from Jason Phu, acclaimed artists and one of the judges of the show, along with museum curators. Improve your entry chances, and be in the first exhibition for the amazing new […]
Calling on sound-makers of all persuasions! Let's make some noise. From 1 October, we invite you to view and collaborate with our first online commissioned project by Melbourne based artist Sarah crowEST. Experiment with and perform your own translations of crowEST's diagrammatic scores. Using visual scores, the artist asks us to explore the different shapes […]
Venue: ONLINE *Please note this program is only available to regional Victorian teachers. Booking: https://www.trybooking.com/BKNMV or phone Siobhan Sloper, Gallery Coordinator, Gertrude Contemporary on (03) 9419 3406 RSVP: Monday, 16 November 2020 Presenters:Siobhan Sloper, Gertrude ContemporaryMelissa Bedford, Monash University Museum of ArtKathryn Hendy-Ekers, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority,Jason Phu, Gertrude Studio Artist Contemporary Art on […]
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 […]
Entries are in, view them here! The top mascots to be chosen soon! Who is SAM? Congratulations to all the students who answered this question and have designed a mascot for new SAM! Included in this resource is: An introduction PowerPoint Lesson outline Research page Art card for primary and updated Artcard Your school entries […]
Digital Exhibition Moorina Bonini: Australian Melting Pot, 2018 A Blak Dot Gallery digital exhibition touring with NETS Victoria. Curated by Kimba Thompson. Australian Melting Pot (2018) demonstrates an intentional action undertaken to understand the construct of the Australian identity. Through uncovering, re-learning and mixing together, the perfect identity stew is presented. Simmering idealistic fantasies rise […]
A virtual sketchbook club for all Dive into a bright pool of colours with this week’s guest illustrator, Tegan Iversen. Focusing on repetition, participants will learn methods of pattern making using the drawings they create. Tegan’s fun and whacky figures are sure to breathe life into the blank pages of your sketchbook. For this workshop, […]
A virtual sketchbook club for all Big shapes of bold colours await you in this workshop led by GV artist Rachel Doller. Taking inspiration from their everyday surroundings, participants will learn how to create colourful visuals out of common household belongings. Rachel’s joyful patterns and whacky collages are sure to take you out of your comfort zone in this iteration of SAM Sketch. For this workshop, you will need plain and coloured paper, […]
A virtual sketchbook club for all Discover the ins and outs of illustrating figures with artist Tessa Chong. Tessa’s drawn figures convey personality, emotion and most often humour! Learn how to breathe life into your own figures in this week’s iteration of SAM Sketch. For this workshop you will need paper, pencils and gauche or watercolour. SAM Sketch […]
A virtual sketchbook club for all Learn how to create stories using visual language in this workshop taught by artist Troy Firebrace. Troy’s practice is heavily informed by his experience as a Yorta Yorta man, a story that he tells through visual symbols. Discover how to create your own symbols and tell your own stories in this week’s iteration of SAM […]
Thanks to all the innovative teachers who joined art educator Francine Sculli for the two-part online teacher professional development workshop for teachers in the Greater Shepparton Region and beyond. These two workshops explored Teaching for Artistic Behaviour (TAB); a choice-based approach for all year levels to empower the voice of the learner. The TAB philosophy advocates that every child as an artist and the classroom as their studio. This […]
SAM presents Moorina Bonini’s Australian Melting Pot (2018) as part of the Shepparton Festival. This artwork will be projected on the wall of the Wild Life Brewery for Shine on Greater Shepp. Australian Melting Pot (2018) examines the complexity of living between multiple cultures in Australia. Bonini explores the Australian identity and how it manifests in our society through an extensive ingredient list, that combined make for the perfect identity stew. Moorina Bonini is a proud descendant of the Yorta Yorta Dhulunyagen family clan […]
SAM presents Moorina Bonini’s Australian Melting Pot (2018) as part of the Shepparton Festival. Australian Melting Pot, 2018 examines the complexity of living between multiple cultures in Australia. Join artist Moorina Bonini and SAM Curator, Belinda Briggs as they discuss the artwork and the multifaceted perspectives that contribute to the construction of Australian identity. Image credit: Lucy Forster Book your […]
What makes you… you? Is it your fingers or toes? Is it where you come from or where you’re going? In this workshop, join artist Moorina Bonini in exploring your own identity and create an imaginative artwork that matches your findings. This program is part of the 2021 Shepparton Festival. Book your place now! var exampleCallback = function() […]
Entwined Shepparton Textile Artists Exhibition Meet at Judith Roberts’ Studio, 18 Bowe Street Shepparton This very popular annual exhibition, STA’s contribution to Shepparton Arts Festival, will be presented in two studios belonging to STA members. Friends of SAM will meet for morning tea and brief talk, then divide into two groups to view the exhibitions, […]
Tuesday 6th of July from 12:30-1pm FREE on ZOOM Located on the forecourt of SAM, Tony Albert’s House of Discards, 2019, is a major sculptural artwork standing around five metres high. Made using supersized playing cards translated into metal, this deck strips the cards of colour and form and stacks them in a monochromatic arrangement […]
Become What You Are an exhibition of work by Paul Mezulianik The artist, Paul Mezulianik was a 19 year old Austrian detainee interned at Tatura who sketched life around him there. His drawings were only recently discovered just before he died in 2019. Meet at the Museum to explore the exhibition and other exhibits too, […]
SAM Sketch with artist Liv Lee A FREE virtual sketchbook club for all via ZOOMWednesday 14th and 21st of July from 5:30pm – 6:30pm (with discussion and questions after class) Join us for another online edition of SAM’s popular program SAM Sketch led by artist and illustrator Liv Lee. In these workshops you will learn […]
Explore the art of Japan with Rebecca Coates Friends of SAM are delighted to announce the return of this popular event. Join us as SAM Artistic Director/ CEO Dr Rebecca Coates takes us on a tour of the internationally significant art scene of Japan. Purchase your ticket at the SAM shop, open everyday 10am - […]
Are you a passionate Art and Design student in years 10-12? SAM is offering a FREE five week onsite and online workshop series! We are excited to welcome senior students to this series of workshops in SAM's new workshop space! Join ceramicist Kaye Poulton and explore your creativity with ceramic sculpture. SAM Scholars in Term […]
A Virtual Sketchbook for All During the Victorian lockdown, SAM is supporting local talent to inspire creativity in our region. Join GV artist Rachel Doller in this fun dynamic workshop to make your own greeting card! Make a card for a neighbour, a friend or a family member to brighten their day during the lockdown. […]
SAM is supporting local talent to inspire creativity in our region during lockdown. Connect to your surroundings with artist Kristen Retallick in this watercolour painting workshop. Exploring your home environment, learn how to use natural materials to create a unique composition in your sketchbook. For this workshop you will need paper, pencils or markers, white-out, […]
SAM Sketch with Moorina Bonini Spring School Holiday Program A virtual sketchbook club for kids! What makes you, you? Is it your fingers or toes? Is it where you come from or where you’re going? In this workshop, join artist Moorina Bonini in exploring your own identity and create an imaginative artwork that matches your […]
SAM Sketch with Jamie Marcetic Spring School Holiday Program A virtual sketchbook club for kids! Join us in this dynamic, engaging drawing workshop led by GV artist Jamie Marcetic. Kids and young at heart play along over ZOOM to create their own weird and whacky monsters! A fun way to get the kids thinking creatively […]
Join GV artist Sophie Wilson for an engaging evening of watercolour painting. Using flora found in their garden or in the Australian bush, participants will learn the fundamentals of painting with watercolour. Beginners and more experienced painters alike are welcome to join this SAM Sketch! For this workshop, all you will need is plain paper, […]
Art students, want to make your mark with art? Join artist Troy Firebrace for a 5-week painting workshop in SAM's new workshop space! Work upscale or downscale, paint on canvas boards or walls, onsite or online! Be inspired by his stunning and symbolic art style. The 1.5 hr workshops will be taking place consecutively every […]
Sunday 21 November at 11.00am – 12.00 pm at the SAM forecourt overlooking the lakeSAM presents a panel discussion exploring the journey of our new museum.Join us as we hear from key stakeholders and industry professionals speak on the vision, journey, and build of the new SAM. Many years in the making, the new SAM […]
Sunday 21st of November, half-hour sessions from 1.00pm – 4.00pm at the SAM ForecourtCreate collages with GV artists Kristen Retallick and Rachel DollerDiscover the species of local fauna surrounding the SAM lake in this practical workshop for adults and families. Exploring SAM’s wetlands and the birds found within them, learn how to recreate your own […]
A practical workshop for adults with ceramicist Kaye Poulton Monday 22, 29 of November and 13 December 6:00pm – 8:00pm at SAM WorkshopGeneral Admission $240(Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on events)Learn the basics of wheel-based ceramics in this workshop series led by ceramicist Kaye Poulton. Over three weeks, participants will be introduced to the techniques of throwing, trimming and glazing their pieces. If you have always wanted to have a turn on the pottery wheel or are returning […]
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