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POSTPONED – Friends of SAM: The Art of Zen

505 Wyndham St Shepparton 505 Wyndham St, Shepparton, VIC, Australia

Explore the art of Japan with Rebecca CoatesFriends 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 - 4pmImage: Mitsuo […]

$50

SAM Scholars Term 3

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

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 Three will […]

Free

SAM Sketch with Rachel Doller

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. Rachel’s […]

SAM Sketch with Kristen Retallick

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

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, watercolour […]

SAM Sketch with Moorina Bonini

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

SAM Sketch with Moorina BoniniSpring School Holiday ProgramA 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 findings.For this workshop […]

SAM Sketch with Jamie Marcetic

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

SAM Sketch with Jamie MarceticSpring School Holiday ProgramA 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 these school holidays.For […]

SAM Sketch with Sophie Wilson

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, watercolours […]

Build It and They Will Come

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

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 […]

SAM Sketch: Birds of SAM

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

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 […]

SAM Makes: Thrown Ceramics

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

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 […]

SAM Makes: Coiled Vessels Workshop

Online Shepparton

SAM Makes: Coiled VesselsA ceramic workshop with Tantri MustikaThursday 9th of December from 5:30pm - 7:00pm on ZOOMClass Admission FREE Material packs available Join us online to discover the versatile method of coiling ceramics. Tantri will lead participants through unique ways of coiling pots and vessels in this online workshop. A great starter for those wanting to […]

SAM Little Hands

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

A sensory play experience for pre-schoolersEvery third Wednesday of the month, Level 2 in the SAM Workshop RoomGeneral $5Please note Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programsEnjoy creative playtime with SAM's Little Hands program.Toddlers experience sensory play and art-making in this dynamic workshop. Each session will be a hands-on experience of sensory play, […]

Fresh: GV Top Art & Design 2021 Awards Night

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

The Shepparton Art Museum is delighted to invite you to the award presentation for the Fresh GV Top Art & Design 2021.WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER, 20214.30 to 6pm, presentations from 5pmSponsored by La Trobe University, awards will be presented to one student in the following categories:PaintingDrawingCeramicsPhotography & Digital MediaAwards will be presented by Elizabeth Capp, Head […]

SAM Presents: We Can Be Heroes

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

SAM Presents: We can be heroes  Activities for young superheroes  10:30-12:30pm at SAM For kids and families  FREE Join us for a jam-packed day of superhero action these school holidays at SAM. Come to one or all the activities, whatever fits into your busy superhero day. Come dressed up as your favourite superhero or a person you look up to! Enjoy […]

SAM Sketch: Building Superheroes

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

Monday 17 January  SAM Sketch: Building Superheroes Illustration and Character Design with Travis De Vries  10:30-12:00pm for primary school aged kids over ZOOM 1:30-3:30pm for secondary school aged students over ZOOM FREEIn this workshop kids will learn techniques to create narratives and build their own characters. Kids will spend time developing a character, giving them powers, relating them […]

SAM Art Club

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

SAM Art Club Clay animals with the SAM team 10:30-12:00pm at SAM For primary school kids, aged 6 - 12 General Admission $5 SAM Art Club is an adult-free zone for kids to explore the museum in new and exciting ways! Taking inspiration from the beloved characters X and Ray in Lin Onus: The Land Within, kids will create their […]

SAM Moves: Outdoor Dance Party

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

Friday 21 January SAM Moves: Dance Party Dance workshop with performer Robert Baxter Half-hour sessions from 10:30-12:00pm at SAM For kids and families FREE Show us your moves at our summer dance party! Led by performer Robert Baxter, kids will learn some new dance moves and choreography in this fun workshop. Kids can enjoy an engaging morning with DJs and dance instruction […]

SAM Sketch: Barmah and beyond

Online Shepparton

Saturday 22 January SAM Sketch: Barmah and BeyondLandscape painting workshop with artist Coree Thorpe10:30-12:30pm at SAM For teens aged 12- 17 $5 Join us for a landscape painting workshop with artist Coree Thorpe over ZOOM. Taking inspiration from Lin Onus’ landscape paintings, participants will create their own painting or drawing from home.  Coree Thorpe is a Gunnai, Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara […]

SAM Makes: Thrown Ceramics

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

SAM Makes: Thrown Ceramics A practical workshop for adults with ceramicist Kaye Poulton  Monday 7, 14, 21 of February and 7 March 6:00pm – 8:00pm at SAM Workshop General Admission $280 (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 four weeks, participants will […]

SAM Talks: Everyday Australian Design

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

SAM Talks: Everyday Australian DesignWith Ian Wong and SAM Exhibitions Curator, Jessica O'FarrellSaturday 12 February at 2:00pmLevel 1, Shepparton Art MuseumFREEJoin guest Curator Ian Wong and SAM Exhibitions Curator Jessica O’Farrell for an in-depth discussion about SAM’s exhibition Everyday Australian Design. RSVP Below and learn more about the exhibition here.

SAM Sketch: Looking out and across

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

Mapmaking workshop with the SAM team Wednesday 16 February from 5:30-6:30pm Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum  For adults  $5 Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programs Enjoy an afternoon painting overlooking the treetops of the Kaiela (Goulburn River). In this beginner-friendly workshop participants will explore the ideas presented in SAM’s inaugural art wall by Louisa Bufardeci.  All materials provided. Participants are encouraged to […]

SAM Art Club

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

Learn about artworks at SAM with artist Aaron Billings  Tuesday 8, 15, 22 February from 4:30-5:30pm on ZOOM For primary school kids, aged 6 - 12 FREE SAM Art Club is an adult free zone for kids to explore art in new and exciting ways! Artist Aaron Billings shows kids how to create their own comic using the SAM collection as inspiration.  Kids will need paper and pencils, textas or pens to complete this […]

SAM Moves: Yoga Flow

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

SAM Moves: Yoga Flow Morning movement with Jen Scandolera  Wednesday 23 February 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 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 […]

SAM Talks: Connection to Country

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

 SAM Talks: Connection to Country with Maree Clarke and Belinda Briggs, SAM Curator – Indigenous11amLevel 1, Shepparton Art MuseumJoin Maree Clarke as she speaks with Belinda Briggs, SAM Curator – Indigenous, about the culmination of her practice in our inaugural SAM Window commission Connection to Country – I Remember When...: Stories From Elders About Their Connection […]

SAM Talks: Moorina Bonini on This Is Our Story

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

 SAM Talks: Moorina Bonini on This Is Our Story12.30pmLevel 2, Shepparton Art Museum Artist talk with Moorina Bonini, as she speaks about her commission This Is Our Story, a series of recorded interviews contextualizing Lin’s practice within the rich network of family, artistic and political spheres in which he worked, that he was inspired by and […]

SAM Talks: Beyond Curating

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

 SAM Talks: Beyond CuratingA discussion on First Nation’s curatorial practices in arts and cultural institutions11am, Level 4, Shepparton Art MuseumIn this special panel discussion, influential Aboriginal arts practitioners from across the industry reflect on curating First Nations focused exhibitions and curatorial practices. Chaired by Kimberley Moulton, panelists include Paola Balla, This Mob and Belinda Briggs. […]

Possum Skin Cloak Burning with Tiriki Onus

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

 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: Women in Design

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

SAM Talks: Women in Design With Visnja Brdar, Georgia Chapman, Jenny Morgan and SAM Exhibitions Curator Jessica O’FarrellMonday 21 March at 2:00pmLevel 4, Shepparton Art MuseumFREEJoin leading Australian designers in discussion of their work in SAM’s Everyday Australian Design exhibition and their experiences of the industry. In conversation with SAM Curator, Jessica O’Farrell designers Visnja […]

SAM Art Club

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

SAM Art ClubKids discover artworks at SAM Tuesday 15, 22 March from 4:00-5:30pm Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum For primary school kids, aged 6 - 12$10SAM Art Club is an adult free zone for kids to explore art in new and exciting ways! Join in on the fun in Term 1 of this after school […]