Shepparton Art Museum

Indigenous Ceramic Award Official Opening and Awards Announcement
2022-10-08 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM CEO Melinda Martin and SAM Ltd Board Chair Stephen Merrylees invite you to the opening of 2022 Indigenous Ceramic Award Announcement. Saturday 8 October 2022 from 4.30pm Smoking Ceremony at 5pm SAM Cafe Level 1, Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street Shepparton 3630 Bookings are essential. RSVP

SAM Studios: Term 4 with Rachel Doller.
2022-10-04 16:30 - 2022-11-08 18:00
SAM Studios, our FREE art extension workshop for high school students in Years 9-12 studying Art, Studio Art or VisComm, returns on Tuesday 4 October, and will run weekly until 8 November.This term, local artist Rachel Doller (whose funky murals can be seen across Shepparton and Mooroopna) will be running There Are No Rules, a 6-week course for senior students with weekly, in-person workshops. Spanning a variety of techniques, including mark-making and collage, students will explore and develop their own personal style using found and recycled materials. This free series is an incredible opportunity for keen, creative students to work face-to-face with a practicing artist and to learn to make art without fear – because there are no rules. Dates: Tuesday 4 October, 4:30-6:00pm Tuesday 11 October, 4:30-6:00pm Tuesday 18 October, 4:30-6:00pm Tuesday 25 October, 4:30-6:00pm Monday 31 October, 4:30-6:00pm Tuesday 8 November, 4:30-6:00pm Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2 Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street These worshops are FREE, however bookings are essential. Book Now

SAM CLAY SCHOOL: Throwing 101 with Lisa Linton
2022-10-02 10:00 - 14:00
Make your first foray into the art of ceramics and learn the fundamentals of the pottery wheel. Guided by an expert ceramicist and teacher, this workshop is perfect for beginners, or those looking for a refresher. Clay School will open the door to the wide world of wheel throwing and will equip you with the skills to make several simple vessels, available for you to either glaze, fire and take home, or to fire raw - leaving that lovely raw pottery look on your vessel. This introduction to throwing techniques is a prerequisite for our upcoming 6 week throwing course. There are 7 places available in our dedicated ceramics studio. All materials provided, including firing, and glazing of three pieces. Book Now

Teacher Professional Development: New areas of study in VCE Visual Arts with Dr. Kathryn Hendy-Ekers
2022-09-21 13:00 - 15:00
Teacher professional development: New areas of study in VCE Studio Arts with Dr. Kathryn Hendy-Ekers21 September 2022, 1.00-3.00pmSAM, Level 4FREEJoin Dr. Kathryn Hendy-Ekers (Curriculum Manager - Visual Arts, Communication, Design & Media, VCAA) for an afternoon session exploring the new subjects being introduced in the VCE Visual Art curriculum and an examination of case studies. Through her presentation, Dr. Hendy-Ekers will offer valuable professional insight into how you can successfully integrate these subjects into your classroom and help your students strive for excellence. This is a free session with light afternoon tea provided. Bookings essential - book now using the form below:

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SAM Talks: 500 Strong
2022-09-06 17:30 - 18:30
SAM Talks: 500 Strong Tuesday, 6 September at 5.30pm to 6.30pm SAM, Level 4 FREE Join Melinda Martin, SAM CEO, and Caroline Esbenshade, SAM Curator – Community, for a conversation about upcoming exhibition 500 Strong. The pair will discuss the project’s connection to the Goulburn Valley region and the significance behind its display in our Community Gallery, followed by a Q & A session. Book now

Book Week: Storytime at SAM
2022-08-26 11:30 - 12:30
Storytime at SAMFriday 26 August, 11.30am-12.30pm Pre-school age but all ages welcome!FREEBring your little ones along for a special live storytelling event, set in the fantastical landscape of Vera Möller’s Liquidarium in our Children’s Gallery. Our storytime hour will be centred around this year’s Book Week theme of Dreaming with Eyes Open. This is a free event but bookings are essential. Book now via the button below: Book now

Book Week: Mask-Making Ball
2022-08-23 16:00 - 17:00
Mask-Making BallTuesday 23 August, 4.00-5:00pmFor ages 5-12 yearsFREEBe inspired by your favourite books and join us for a crafternoon! Kids will have a ball making masks and creating their own characters. All materials provided. This program is free but bookings are essential. Book now via the button below: Book now

SAM Studio: Term 3 with Mimi Leung
2022-08-17 16:30 - 2022-09-21 18:00
Calling all VCE Art, Studio Art & VisComm students!
SAM Studios, our FREE VCE art extension workshop, returns on Wednesday 17 August, and will run every Wednesday until 21 September.
This term, artist Mimi Leung (star of Shepparton's recent White Night) will be running How to Draw Badly, a 6-week course for VCE students with weekly, in-person workshops. Students will learn to unleash their creativity across a range of mediums, and will gain knowledge that will help them extend their work and achieve high results in the upcoming VCE exam period.This free series is an incredible opportunity for keen, creative students to work face-to-face with a practicing artist.WHEN / Every Wednesday from 17 August to 21 September, 4:30-6:00pmWHERE / Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, SheppartonPRICE / Free - bookings necessary. Book now using the form below.

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SAM Makes: Intro to Punch Needling
2022-08-16 17:30 - 19:00
Venture into the world of punch needling with us at SAM!Tuesday 16 August 2022, 5:30-7:00pm SAM, Level 4 $60 (Friends of SAM receive 10% discount on programs) Inspired by the glorious colours and hues featured in Kaleidoscope, our new ceramics showcase, this workshop will teach you the basic punch needling techniques and give you the skills to craft your own designs. You'll get to take your own specialty punch needle and embroidery hoop home with you so you can keep tufting away at home! Punch needle is an adaptable medium - you'll be able to make wall art, decorate your own tote bags, make patches, or fill your hoop with thick, lush loops of yarn for an ultra-fluffy work of art. No experience is necessary - just bring along an image for inspiration, or find some inspiration at SAM! All materials are included, including yarn, aida cloth, punch needle, wire for threading and markers to sketch our your design. Book now using the form below, and get crafting!

SOLD OUT: Friends of SAM: Fundraiser & Art Exhibition Opening
2022-08-13 12:00 - 16:00
*UPDATE: This event has sold out* Saturday 13 August, 12:00pmEuroa Butter Factory$100 per person (includes canapes, a drink & 2-course meal) All are welcome to an upcoming fundraiser and lunch to celebrate the launch of artist Carmel Robertson's latest art exhibition, hosted by the Friends of SAM with the generous support of the members, the artist, and restarauteurs Jill & Bernard Hayes. Places are limited at the lunch, so please ensure you make a booking to avoid missing out. Tickets can be purchased from the SAM Shop. Please visit us in person or call on 03 4804 5000.

SAM Moves: Yoga at SAM
2022-07-06 09:15 - 10:00
Morning movement with Jen Scandolera from Inabalance Yoga Join us for a morning of wellness overlooking the treetops on the Goulburn River. Participants will be led through a yoga flow by Jen Scandolera on the top floor of SAM. This is a beginner-friendly class. Please note that participants will need to bring their own yoga mat and sweat towel. Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum $10 Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programs

Liquidarium: Kids drop-in workshops
2022-07-19 11:00 - 15:00
A Wander in the Wet: Drop-in kids workshops Tuesday 19 July from 11:00am – 3:00pm Thursday 22 September from 11:00am - 3:00pm (Term 3 school holidays) Friday 1 October from 11:00am - 3:00pm Children's Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum Let your kids discover their inner artist with these monthly drop-in workshops! Visitors are invited to explore the fantasy wetland of Liquidarium and create their own inspired plant and creature model, with a chance to be displayed in the gallery alongside the art. All of the above workshops are free and no bookings are necessary. All materials supplied by SAM. A special artist-led workshop will be held with Vera Möller on Wednesday 11 August with two sessions available to book into. This workshop will dive into hands-on diorama-making led by the artist herself, where kids will be able to create their own mini dreamlike wetland. Visit our event page via the link for more details and bookings: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/event/liquidarium-kids-drop-in-workshop-with-artist-vera-moller/

SAM Talks: An Evening with Murchison
2022-07-14 17:30 - 19:00
SAM Talks: An Evening with MurchisonLearn more about the story behind our latest community exhibition, Hans Wolter von Gruenewaldt: Artworks from Prisoner of War Camp 13 Murchison. Join us for a special presentation from Kay Ball, President of the Murchison & District Historical Society, and Warwick Gregory from Murchison RSL, as they delve into the journey of von Gruenewaldt, and the preservation of his legacy within Murchison. Light refreshments provided. Bookings necessary - please use form below:

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Liquidarium: Kids drop-in workshops
2022-06-27 11:00 - 15:00
A Wander in the Wet: Drop-in kids workshops Monday 27 June from 11:00am – 3:00pm (Term 2 school holidays)Tuesday 19 July from 11:00am – 3:00pm Thursday 22 September from 11:00am - 3:00pm (Term 3 school holidays) Friday 1 October from 11:00am - 3:00pm Children's Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum Let your kids discover their inner artist with these monthly drop-in workshops! Visitors are invited to explore the fantasy wetland of Liquidarium and create their own inspired plant and creature model, with a chance to be displayed in the gallery alongside the art. All of the above workshops are free and no bookings are necessary. All materials supplied by SAM. A special artist-led workshop will be held with Vera Möller on Thursday 7 July with two sessions available to book into as part of our SAM Winter Camp school holiday program. This workshop will dive into hands-on diorama-making led by the artist herself, where kids will be able to create their own mini dreamlike wetland. Visit our event page via the link for more details and bookings: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/whats-on/sam-winter-camp-2/

Bukjeh at SAM
2022-06-18 14:00 - 16:00
Bukjeh at SAM In Arabic, Bukjeh is the name for a small pack of belongings carried by travellers and refugees. These few objects paint an intimate portrait of their carrier, with each item holding memories and histories of places that were once home. Led by artist and creator Aseel Tayah, Bukjeh at SAM will transport its audience on a journey through performances of music, dance, poetry and spoken-word depicting the stories of Bukjeh from the Shepparton community. Join us on Saturday 18 June from 2pm, on the eve of Refugee Week, for this special opportunity to learn more about the people that live, work, and grow in Shepparton. DATE: Saturday 18 June TIME: 2PM for a 2.30PM start to 4PM LOCATION: SAM, Level 4 FREE, family-friendly event "بقجة" في متحف شبرتون للفنون البقجة باللغة العربية هي مجموعة صغيرة من المتعلقات التي يحملها المسافرون واللاجئون عند مغادرتهم للوطن. انضم إلينا يوم السبت 18 يونيو حزيران من الساعة 2 ظهرًا لحضور عرض موسيقي وشعر و أغاني و رقص تصور قصص بقجة من مجتمع شبرتون. بقيادة الفنانة والمبدعة أسيل تايه، ستكون هذه فرصتكم لمعرفة المزيد عن الأشخاص الذين يعيشون ويعملون وينمون في شبرتون. التاريخ: السبت 18 يونيو حزيران الوقت: 2 عصراً حتى 4 عصراً الموقع: متحف شبرتون للفنون SAM، الطابق الرابع الحضور مجاني، البرنامج مناسب للعائلات ، ستكون هناك بعض الاطعمة و المرطبات. للحضور الرجاء اكمال الاستمارة التالية عبر الإنترنت

SAM TALKS: When Art and Astronomy Converge
2022-06-14 18:30 - 19:30
Meteorites at SAM!
Come join us for a free, family friendly event at SAM as you hear about how art and astronomy converge at SAM on Tuesday 14 June at 6.30pm.
Learn about the creative process of James Geurts’ Trajectories: Orbiting Bodies Meet, a neon installation inspired by the Murchison Meteorite and displayed on SAM's level 4 terrace (pictured above).
The Astronomical Society of Victoria (Shepparton branch), will give a presentation of meteorites and (weather permitting) visitors will have the opportunity to look at the night sky around SAM!
About the Astronomical Society of Victoria (Shepparton Branch)
Founded in 1922, the Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV) is the largest non-profit society in the southern hemisphere for people interested in astronomy.
The Shepparton section of the ASV resulted from the advocacy and persistence of Aziz Bhatti and his children, who wanted to share their passion for astronomy with like-minded community members. The current president of the Shepparton section of the ASV is Michael Goodwin.

This program is organised and run by our SAM Ambassador. The SAM Ambassador program is an arts traineeship for emerging young creatives to engage and grow professionally with SAM. The SAM Ambassador program is funded by the William Buckland Foundation. IMAGE:James Geurts, Trajectories: Orbiting Bodies Meet, 2021, ©️the artist. Photo: Shepparton Art Museum

SAM After Sunset
2022-06-03 19:00 - 22:30
From 7pm on June 3 join us for SAM After Sunset on our rooftop terrace. The finale of our sell out SAM at Sunset series. This 18+ ticketed event will feature live music from local musicians Sam & Sam and Braden Pullen. Tickets include canapés and three drinks to enjoy while you’re serenaded under the stars on the level 4 terrace, with a cash bar also available. SAM After Sunset Time: 7pm – 10.30pm Date: Friday 3rd June, 2022 Tickets: $65 includes 3 drinks and canapes (cash bar available)

SAM Sounds
2022-06-03 16:00 - 19:00
SAM SoundsA whole Museum Music event! From 4pm SAM Sounds, a FREE, all ages community event bringing live music to spaces across SAM. Enjoy performances in the Children's Gallery, hear soundscapes echo through the galleria and be spellbound by First Nations spoken word in the Lin Onus Gallery – this unique event will be sure to add a new dimension to the SAM experience. 4pm - 5pm - Minyerra in Lin Onus Gallery5pm - 6pm - Nicole Thorne Trio in the Children's Gallery 6pm - 7pm - Sara Retallick in the central galleria The SAM Shop and SAM Cafe will be open with extended hours for those who fancy a light dinner or some late-night shopping. Entry to SAM Sounds is FREE but bookings are recommended. Book your tickets today using the form below:

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Liquidarium: Kids drop-in workshops
2022-05-29 11:00 - 15:00
A Wander in the Wet: Drop-in kids workshops Sunday 29 May from 11:00am – 3:00pm Monday 27 June from 11:00am – 3:00pm (Term 2 school holidays)Tuesday 19 July from 11:00am – 3:00pm Thursday 22 September from 11:00am - 3:00pm (Term 3 school holidays) Friday 1 October from 11:00am - 3:00pm Children's Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum Let your kids discover their inner artist with these monthly drop-in workshops! Visitors are invited to explore the fantasy wetland of Liquidarium and create their own inspired plant and creature model, with a chance to be displayed in the gallery alongside the art. All of the above workshops are free and no bookings are necessary. All materials supplied by SAM. A special artist-led workshop will be held with Vera Möller on Wednesday 11 August with two sessions available to book into. This workshop will dive into hands-on diorama-making led by the artist herself, where kids will be able to create their own mini dreamlike wetland. Visit our event page for more details and bookings!

SAM Moves: Yoga Flow
2022-05-25 09:15 - 10:00
Morning movement with Jen Scandolera
Wednesday 25 May from 9.15-10am
Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum
$10
Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programs
Join us for a morning of wellness and rejuvenation paired with a treetop view of the Goulburn River bushland. Participants will be led by instruction Jen Scandolera on the top floor of SAM.
This is a beginner-friendly class. Please note, participants will need to bring their own yoga mat and sweat towel.
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SAM Kids: Term 2
2022-05-17 16:00 - 17:30
SAM Kids: Term 2 Tuesday 17 May from 4:00pm – 5:30pm Thursday 19 May from 4:00pm – 5:30pm Tuesday 24 May from 4:00pm – 5:30pm Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum $10 Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programs SAM Kids is an adult free zone for kids to explore art in new and exciting ways! Join in on the fun in Term 2. Through the SAM Kids series, children can explore the gallery and draw inspiration from different artworks at SAM as they create their own unique pieces All materials included. SAM Kids is a program series for children in primary school aged 5-12. This program will be organised and run by our SAM Ambassadors! The SAM Ambassador program is an arts traineeship for emerging young creatives to engage and grow professionally with SAM. The SAM Ambassador program is proudly supported by The William Buckland Foundation.

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SAM Talks: Under the Dump a Garden
2022-05-11 17:30 - 18:30
SAM Talks: Under the Dump a Garden Matthew Evans, farmer, author, chef and host of Gourmet Farmer in conversation with Gabriella Calandro, SAM Engagement Manager, discussing all things soil - a seemingly innocuous resource with surprisingly heroic properties. Wednesday 11 May at 5:30pmLevel 1, Shepparton Art MuseumFREE How does soil work? If we want our food to nourish us, and to ensure our planet’s long-term health, we need to understand how soil works – how it’s made, how it’s lost, and how it can be repaired.Join us for a discussion on the history and impact of soil, from local, national and global perspectives.

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SAM Moves: Yoga Flow
2022-04-27 09:15 - 10:00
Morning movement with Jen ScandoleraWednesday 30 March and 27 April from 9:15-10amLevel 4, Shepparton Art Museum$10Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programs Join us for a morning of wellness overlooking the treetops on the Goulburn River. Participants will be led through a yoga flow by Jen Scandolera on the top floor of SAM. This is a beginner-friendly class. Please note, participants will need to bring their own yoga mat and sweat towel.

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SAM Kids: Deep Soulful Sweats
2022-04-22 11:30 - 12:30
SAM Kids: Deep Soulful Sweats An exercise in movement with Melbourne dance duo Deep Soulful SweatsFriday 22 April at 11:30amLevel 2, Shepparton Art MuseumFREE Join Deep Soulful Sweats on an elemental expedition through art and the zodiac. Open to kids and families, together we will create an absurd theatre, a parade, a moving work of art incorporating creative dance, theatre, body movement and inventive play framed by the outdoor spaces at SAM and a colourful assortment of props and costumes.Deep Soulful Sweats is about coming together and getting silly and activating imagination through movement, chanting and fantasy, it provides a platform for kids to have a good dance and lose themselves, indulge in play. DSS encourages participants to let go of inhibitions and commit whole-heartedly to the experience. Audiences leave feeling elated, physically and cognitively stimulated with a profound sense of togetherness.“It's an amalgamation of anything and everything that's sure to make you feel positively aligned. And a little bit sweaty.” The Music. Kathleen Langham, May 2014“Completely weird and wonderful” Rotunda Media. Perth. Freya Parr  January 2017About Deep Soulful Sweats:Rebecca Jensen and Sarah Aiken/Deep Soulful Sweats have a long history of creating experimental choreography and performance in theatres, galleries, community, film, music & site responsive contexts. Their work has been described as formally reckless, slipping between codified forms and unbridled invention. Their freeform maximalist style has no rules, amassing multiple images in a torrent of references, satirical, sincere, absurd and unapologetic. Since 2010 they have produced world-class, experimental choreography presented in Canada, Italy, France, New Zealand and more locally at Arts Centre Melbourne, Dance Massive, Arts House, MPavilion, Keir Choreographic Awards, Melbourne Knowledge Week, Next Wave, Dark MOFO, Brisbane Festival and Castlemaine State Festival. Deep Soulful Sweats has been presented extensively around the country since its inception in 2013, and has grown a loyal following for its shape-shifting events, encouraging people from all walks of life to step out of their thinking mind and into their bodies.

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SAM Kids: Treasure Map
2022-04-21 10:30 - 11:30
SAM Kids: Treasure MapThursday 21 April at 10:30am – 11:30amLevel 2, Shepparton Art MuseumFor primary school kids, aged 6 - 12$10 SAM Kids is an adult free zone for kids to explore art in new and exciting ways! Join in on the fun these school holidays. In this workshop, kids will explore the galleries to create their own treasure map. SAM Kids is a program series for children in primary school.

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SAM Teens: Thrown Ceramics
2022-04-13 10:30 - 12:30
SAM Teens: Thrown CeramicsA wheel throwing workshop for teensWednesday 13 April at 10:30am – 12:30pm Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum$50Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on program Learn the basics of wheel-based ceramics in this workshop series. Over two messy hours, teens will learn the basics of making ceramics on the pottery wheel. This class is suitable for teens 13+, no experience is necessary. All materials and firing included. Please note, participants will have to return to SAM after the workshop to collect their works. Refer to the SAM website for bookings. SAM Teens is a program series for teenagers aged 12 – 18.

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SAM Kids: Building Ceramics
2022-04-12 10:30 - 12:00
SAM Kids: Building Ceramics Tuesday 12 April at 10:30am – 12:00pmLevel 2, Shepparton Art Museum$10Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programs SAM Kids is an adult free zone for kids to explore art in new and exciting ways! Join in on the fun these school holidays. In this workshop, kids will be making their own ceramic artwork inspired by our exhibition Brown Pots. All materials and firing included. Please note, participants will have to return to SAM after the workshop to collect their works. SAM Kids is a program series for children in primary school.

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