An exhibition presenting key and lesser-known works by Australian women artists from the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) collection. Spanning the full breadth of SAM’s 83 year collection history, we have taken a chronological approach, loosely grouped by decade from the date of creation. Artworks span a range of medium and subject, and showcase the breadth […]

Showcase #25: Sandra Bowkett, Clay // Fire is a collection of ceramic vessels that explore and make visible the energy of wood-firing on earth materials.  Interestingly, these Showcase pieces were fired at Sandra's home studio in Tallarook, in a wood-fired kiln she built herself in 2013. ⁠ ⁠ Many of you will know Sandra's name as her […]

The five exhibitions that make up the 2020 SAM Local exhibition are full of exciting and diverse artists and creatives that will surprise and delight visitors. SAM Local Spotlight is an opportunity for an artist with local connections to hold a solo exhibition at SAM.   Madeline Wright’s solo exhibition of object based works in metal, […]

SAM's Education Lab provides a diverse range of students and educators with the opportunity to work directly with an artist and create an immersive installation within SAM's exhibition space.  The 2020 eduLAB will see educational and community groups work with artist Nadia Hernández in the transformation of SAM's gallery into a vibrant, dynamic, story filled […]

Best of Friends is an open access exhibition and it's purpose is to open a window onto the creative practice of many artists working in a range of media in the Goulburn Valley. It is a great way to see what other people are creating and to gain insights into the regional arts sector. A wonderful […]

Pasco-White’s Drawing Wall, Becoming-other, responds to the environment of Greater Shepparton and the agricultural and aqua industries. Now on to its 38th iteration, the SAM Drawing Wall has become synonymous with celebrating creative talent and connecting artists and the Greater Shepparton Community. This series of large scale commissioned artworks enliven the foyer space at the entrance […]

In partnership with pepite. Shepparton Art Museum is thrilled to be partnering with Melbourne based gallery pépite, to bring emerging contemporary art and design artists to the popular SAM Showcase exhibition space. Representing more than 40 emerging contemporary artists from their Melbourne based showroom, pépite features a collection of one-of-a kind and limited edition works, predominantly ceramics, […]

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 […]

 Possum Skin Cloak Burning with Tiriki Onus1pm to 2pm, Shepparton Art MuseumShepparton Art Museum is proud to present a special occasion celebrating Aboriginal culture with Tiriki Onus.Join us as Tiriki burns symbols derived from Lin Onus’ iconography to make a possum skin cloak as an act of storytelling and cultural affirmation. This event will take […]

SAM Talks: Recent War Art CommissionsWith artists Megan Cope and Susan Norrie Saturday 26 March at 11am Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum FREEJoin exhibiting artists Megan Cope and Susan Norrie as they discuss their  recent war art commissions with Australian War Memorial’s curators Anthea Gunn and Laura Webster. If you encounter any issues with the […]

From 1pmOfficial Exhibition Opening1:00pm – Smoking Ceremony1:30pm – 2:30pm Opening Remarks by Anne Bennie – Assistant Director, Branch Head Public Programs, Australian War Memorial, Kay Ball – President, Murchison & District Historical Society Inc, and Mohammed Yassin – Founder, Culture & Co.