Shepparton Art Museum

SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye Poulton
2023-08-09 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Studios Term 3: Sculptural Ceramics with Kaye PoultonFREE Weekly from: 9 AUG to 13 SEP Are 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 ceramics.Students will be guided by Kaye through an array of techniques including wheel throwing, slab carving, large-scale sculpture, glazing and more. These sessions are a chance to learn new art techniques and expand your personal style and skillset across a range of mediums.⁠⁠SAM Studios is free for senior high school students studying Art: Making and Exhibiting, Art: Creative Practice, and Visual Communications - sign up today to start making! When / Every Wednesday afternoon from 9 August to 13 September, 4.00pm-5.30pmWhere / Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, SheppartonFREERegister Now

SAM Foundation presents: Flinders Quartet 2023
2023-08-05 17:00 - 19:30 | 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 acknowledged musical skill and maturity. For over twenty years, Flinders Quartet has followed a unique path and continues to live up to its motto of "caring for tradition, daring to be different" through its busy schedule of activities. Date: Saturday 5th August Time: 5:00pm to 7:30pm Venue: Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum Tickets: $65.00 (including light refreshments) Register Now

SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play
2023-03-09 10:30 - 11:30 | 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 Toddlers Every first Thursday of each month, March - November 2023, 10.30-11.30AM Level 2 Workshop, Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton For toddlers aged 1-3 years $10 per child per session, or 5 sessions for $45 (Friends of SAM receive 10% off all programs) GET TICKETS HERE2023 program dates: 9 March 6 April20 April4 May1 June6 July3 August7 September5 October2 NovemberSAM Toddlers is a program for children aged 1 – 3 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult carer. Art smocks provided. About See Make PlayFounder Nikki Jones has been creating innovative craft activities with See Make Play since 2018 and has a long background in fashion and textiles. Since having twins she has been inspired to create craft that matches her own children’s imagination with their unique potential. Through the activities provided to SAM the same opportunity for children in teh Greater Shepparton region to creatively express themselves in the same way. See Make Play's purpose is to enhance creative skills, encourage creative thinking and inspire our children how to SEE MAKE PLAY in this world!

Exhibition Opening - JamFactory ICON Kunmanara Carroll: Ngaylu Nyanganyi Ngura Winki (I Can See All Those Places)
2023-07-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM invites you to join the official opening celebration for JamFactory ICON Kunmanara Carroll: Ngaylu Nyanganyi Ngura Winki (I Can See All Those Places). Date: 30 July Time: 2pm - 4pm Location: Peoples' Gallery, Level 2 FREE Register Now

SAM Clay School: Throwing 101
2023-07-29 11:00 - 15:00 | 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 wheel. It's a great way to not only get used to the feel of clay, but also to form your own vessels from scratch. With just 7 places available, you'll receive guided instruction in a relaxed, intimate setting.
What's included:- 4 hours of class time (with 30 min lunch break)
- All materials, including clay, tools and access to a pottery wheel
- Drying and firing services
What else you need to know:- This workshop is intended for people aged 16+
- Bring a towel to protect your clothes from clay
- Wear clothes that can get dirty
- Bring a packed lunch
- Leave your rings and jewellery at home to prevent damage
- Expect a 4-6 week wait for collection of your work
29 July
11am-3pm
Workshop, Level 2
$280 Register Now

SAM Baby: Sensory Play in the Children’s Gallery
2023-07-20 09:30 - 10:30 | 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 will enjoy tummy time on our Fabelab Activity Blankets.
Note: SAM Baby is not suitable for very mobile babies. If your child is walking or is a very active crawler, we’d encourage you to come along to our SAM Toddlers presents See Make Play sessions on the first Thursday of the month.

SAM Baby: Sensory Play in the Children’s Gallery
Every third Thursday of each month from 20 July - 16 November*, 9.30am-10.30am
For babies aged 3-18 months
Ticket prices
$8.00 - Program only
$12.00 - Program plus $4.00 off a beverage of your choice at Elsewhere at SAM café (to be redeemed after the SAM Baby session)
Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount on programs. Buy tickets*Program dates Thursday 20 July Thursday 17 August Thursday 21 September Thursday 19 October Thursday 16 November

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library
2023-07-19 19:30 - 20:30 | 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 the conversation.

You don't need to be an art expert or a historian to join in. No prior knowledge needed. All are welcome. Texts for discussion will be sent 2 weeks ahead of the program.

Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library

19th July

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Online Via Zoom

FREE
Register Now

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library
2023-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | 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 the conversation. You don't need to be an art expert or a historian to join in. No prior knowledge needed. All are welcome. Texts for discussion will be sent 2 weeks ahead of the program. Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library 17th July 7:00 - 8:30 PM Online Via Zoom FREERegister Now

SAM at Sunset: June
2023-06-29 17:00 - 20:00 | 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 month.⁠ This month, we'll be celebrating the many talented local artists featured in our current Community Gallery exhibition, SAM Open 2023: Home. Tickets to our Level 4 Terrace Bar are now on sale - scroll below to grab yours now. SAM at Sunset June program:Image 1: SAM at Sunset Level 4 bar, May 2023; Image 2: SAM Open 2023: Home, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. Photo by Leon Schoots; Image 3: SAM Shop, February 2023; Image 4: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 5: SAM at Sunset Level 4 bar, May 2023 6 - 6.30PM: SAM Open 2023 exhibition celebration Our annual open-call community exhibition SAM Open provides an opportunity for local creatives to showcase their talent in a dedicated community space at the museum. Learn more about this year's artists and their diverse interpretations and responses to this year's theme of Home in this illuminating talk between SAM Curator - Community Caroline Esbenshade and selected exhibiting artists. FREE - no ticket required 5.30 - 8 PM: Bar and still-life sketching (Level 4) With its relaxed lounge atmosphere, our Level 4 bar is perfect for after-work drinks, date night, or a catch-up with friends, soundtracked by a DJ set from local crate-diggers Record Per Tutti. While you sip, get sketching at our still-life sketching station, where items from the SAM Ceramics Collection will be set up for you to try your hand at your own still-life drawing. Tickets* are required for entry to this area, and will give you access to:- Licensed bar area (please note: bar service commences at 5.30pm) Your ticket includes:- One drink from the bar (cash bar available for additional drink purchases)- Light refreshments Buy bar tickets now*Tickets to the bar area are only available to adults aged 18 and over 5 - 8PM: SAM Shop (Ground floor) Looking for the perfect treat or gift idea? SAM Shop stocks a selection of the best in local and Australian-made homewares, accessories, books and toys.

SAM Winter Camp: School Holiday Programs
2023-06-26 11:00 - 2023-07-06 15:30 | 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 - keep scrolling to see the full list of activities planned for the winter school holidays. 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. Guided SAM Kids Art Trail Tours
Thursday 29 June, 1:00pm – 1:20pm
Friday 30 June 2:30pm – 2:50pm
Monday 3 July, 2:30pm – 2:50pm
All ages
FREE
Kids of all ages are invited to tag along with SAM Public Programs Coordinator Olivia Trenorden for an assisted Art Trail tour of our exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love. Book hereStill Life and Landscape Drawing with Angharad Neal-Williams Monday 26 June 11:00am - 12:30pm Ages 6-12 years FREE Inspired by artist Adam John Cullen’s Three Hares and Three Ears, this whimsical still life/landscape drawing workshop led by artist Angharad Neal-Williams encourages kids to look closer and capture what they see while flexing their creative muscles! Book hereImage supplied courtesy of the artist Shrinky Dinks
Monday 26 June
2:00pm - 3:30pm
All ages
FREE
Everyone’s favourite program is back! Using the magic of shrink plastic, kids can design their own custom creations and take it home, ready to wear as either a badge or a bag tag. Book herePaper Flower Wearable Creations with Becky-Jane Fortin
Wednesday 28 June
11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages 6-12 years
FREE
Learn how to make your own wearable paper creations in this fun workshop! Led by local artist and hat-maker Becky-Jane Fortin, kids will create detailed flowers and plants using a variety of paper media that they can take home as accessories. Book hereImage supplied courtesy of artist Score and Stamp Ceramics with Monique Elliott
Friday 30 June
10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 6-12 years
$10 p.p
Kids will craft and decorate their own functional clay creations in this hands-on workshop with ceramicist Monique Elliott. Using an array of textured materials and tools, each creation can be made with its own fully unique design that kids can customise to their heart’s content. Book hereIntaglio Intensive Printmaking Workshop – textile banners inspired by Jess Johnson
Monday 3 July
11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages 12-17 years
$25 p.p
In this intensive workshop, teens will draw inspiration from artist Jess Johnson’s eclectic artworks to create their own intaglio print – a technique of etching designs into acetate, rubbing with ink and transferring onto textile for a funky, ready-to-hang banner. Book hereImage: Little big, Big little, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. Photo: Leon Schoots It's a Little Big World: Collagraph Prints
Wednesday 5 July
11am - 1pm
Ages 4-10 years
FREE
Using line, shape, scale, texture, and form to design a scene for stamping, kids will learn to make collagraph prints in this fun workshop inspired by our current Children’s Gallery exhibition Little big, Big little. Book hereSAM Toddlers presents See Make Play
Thursday 6 July
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 1-3 years
$10 p.p
Enjoy creative playtime with See Make Play at SAM Toddlers! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session filled with sensory play, exploration and messiness. At the end of the session, families can take away a play pack to continue the fun at home. Book hereImage: Douglas Sheung Yan Cham, Loser #0, 2009, Shepparton Art Museum Collection, purchased 2009 © the artists estate. Photo: Leon Schoots Ceramic Creatures with Monique Elliott
Thursday 6 July
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages 10-17 years
$10 p.p
Led by ceramicist Monique Elliott, kids will use clay to combine fruits, vegetables and animals together to create their own wacky hybrid creature! Book hereResources for visitors on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities
SAM warmly welcomes children and adults on the autism spectrum, or who experience sensory sensitivities. We want to make sure everyone has a chance to have a positive experience while visiting the museum, so we've put together some information to help kids prepare for their SAM Winter Camp adventure! To read through our information pack, click the link below: View sensory preparation pack

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library
2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 welcome. Texts for discussion will be sent 2 weeks ahead of the program. Please note that this is an online only event - a Zoom link will be sent to attendees the day prior. Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library Wednesday 14 June, 7-8PM Online via Zoom FREE Register now

Educator Professional Learning: Printmaking 101
2023-06-08 12:30 - 16:00 | 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 Parker Thursday 8 June 2023, 12.30-4.00PM SAM Workshop, Level 2 $88 p.p Book nowAbout the artist Kat Parker is an emerging artist based in Shepparton. She recently graduated from RMIT with a Bachelor of Fine Art, specialising in printmaking. After growing up in regional Victoria, it took moving to Melbourne to attend university for Parker to realise the extent to which she took nature for granted. This initiated an interest in the dysfunctional relationship humanity has with nature, with a particular focus on extinction. Parker’s practice aims to inform about, and memorialise, recent extinctions through printmaking and paper art processes. In the last year, Parker was a recipient of the Firestation Print Studio Graduate Print Access Prize, resulting in the exhibition Centred in the Here and Now. Other recent exhibitions include Northern Beaches Artists’ Book Award 2023 Exhibition at Manly Art Gallery, Interwoven at the South Australian Museum, Escape and Off the Wall at the Firestation Print Studio, SAM Open 2023: Home at Shepparton Art Museum and Open Print Exchange 2021/2022, an international touring exhibition. Featured image: The Rainbow Bee-Eater & the Easter Egg, Kat Parker

SAM Art Collection Highlights Tour @ SAM at Sunset May
2023-05-25 18:40 - 19:00 | 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+ year old collection, and discover new favourites and old treasures in the 4,000-strong collection. SAM Collection Highlights Tour Thursday 25 May, 6.40-7PM All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023.

SAM Talks: ELEVATION with Ash Keating, David Hagger and Melinda Martin @ SAM at Sunset May
2023-05-25 18:00 - 18:30 | 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 Martin Thursday 25 May, 6.00-6.30PM SAM People's Gallery, Level 2 All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Ash Keating & Jessica O'Farrell in ELEVATION, 2023

SAM at Sunset: May
2023-05-25 17:00 - 20:00 | 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 you on the last Thursday of each month.⁠ This month, we'll be diving into contemporary artist Ash Keating's major temporary exhibition ELEVATION. Tickets to our Level 4 Terrace Bar are now on sale - scroll below to grab yours now. SAM at Sunset May program:Image 1: SAM at Sunset Level 4 bar with musician Luke Lewis, April 2023; Image 2: Ash Keating & Jessica O'Farrell in ELEVATION, March 2023; Image 3: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 4: SAM Shop, February 2023. 5.30 - 8 PM: Bar and still-life sketching (Level 4) With its relaxed atmosphere and treetop views, our terrace bar is perfect for after-work drinks, date night, or a catch-up with friends. While you sip, get sketching at our still-life sketching station, where items from the SAM Ceramics Collection will be set up for you to try your hand at your own still-life drawing. Tickets* are required for entry to this area, and will give you access to:- Licensed bar area (please note: bar service commences at 5.30pm) Your ticket includes:- One drink from the bar (cash bar available for additional drink purchases)- Light refreshments Buy bar tickets now*Tickets to the bar area are only available to adults aged 18 and over 5 - 8PM: SAM Shop (Ground floor) Looking for the perfect treat or gift idea? SAM Shop stocks a selection of the best in local and Australian-made homewares, accessories, books and toys. 6 - 6.30PM: SAM Talks: ELEVATION 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. FREE - no ticket required 6.40 - 7pm: SAM Art Collection Highlights Tour Join SAM Staff for a tour highlighting key items from the SAM Collection currently on display throughout the museum to discover new favourites and old treasures in the 4,000-strong collection. FREE - no ticket required

SAM Clay School: Throwing 101 with Honeypot Pottery
2023-05-20 11:00 - 15:00 | 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 wheel. It's a great way to not only get used to the feel of clay, but form your own vessels from scratch. With just 7 places available, you'll receive guided tutelage in a small, intimate setting. What's included:- 4 hours of class time (excluding a 30 min lunch break) - All materials, including clay, tools and access to a pottery wheel - Drying and firing servicesWhat else you need to know:- this is an adult workshop for people aged 16+ - bring a towel to protect your lap from clay - bring a packed lunch - wear clothes that can get dirty - leave your rings at home to prevent damage - 4-6 week wait for collection of your work 20 May, 11am - 3pm SAM Level 2 Workshop $280 (Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount) Book Now

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 discussion will be sent 2 weeks ahead of the program. Please note that this is an online only event - a zoom link will be sent to attendees the day prior. Book Now

SAM Studios: Term 2 with Jan Donaldson
2023-05-17 16:00 - 2023-06-21 17:30 | 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 techniques and expand your personal style and skillset across a range of mediums.⁠⁠SAM Studios is free for senior high school students studying Art, Studio Art and Visual Communications - sign up today and level up your art! When / Every Wednesday afternoon from 17 May to 21 June, 4.30-6.00PM Where / Shepparton Art Museum, Level 2, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton FREE Sign up now

SAM Clay School: Candelabras by Candlelight
2023-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 her imagination through sculpture. Hilary will share her personal techniques in creating organic forms and ways of finding inspiration to create functional sculptures. This workshop includes• Preparation techniques, tools and clay discussion• The design process• Handbuilding basics, joining techniques and creating balance/stability• Creative exploration, tips and tricks to find your own style• Questions and answers around developing ideas, creative practice and inspiration. 6 May 2 - 4pm SAM Level 2 Workshop GET TICKETS HEREThis workshop is suited to those who are beginners using clay or those who would like the chance to expand the style and explore new techniques.Expect 3-4 wk turnround to collect

Designing Dance Me to the End of Love @ SAM at Sunset
2023-04-27 18:45 - 19:15 | 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 gallery. Designing Dance Me to the End of Love Thursday 27 April, 6.45PM Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1 All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Installation progress photo, Dance Me to the End of Love, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023

SAM Talks: Three Hares and Three Ears @ SAM at Sunset
2023-04-27 18:00 - 18:30 | 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 an endless circle of interchangeable ideas and materials. SAM Talks: Three Hares and Three Ears with Adam John Cullen, Kate Wallace, Adam Stone and Jessica O'Farrell Thursday 27 April, 6.00-6.30PM SAM Café Showcase, Level 1 All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Adam John Cullen: Three Ears, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023

SAM at Sunset: April
2023-04-27 17:00 - 20:00 | 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 you on the last Thursday of each month.⁠ This month, we'll be celebrating artist & guest curator Adam John Cullen's two interconnected shows Three Hares and Three Ears. Keep scrolling to view the full program for 27 April. SAM at Sunset April program:Image 1: SAM at Sunset, March 2023; Image 2: All Together studio photography session by Meredith Turnbull & Ross Coulter, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 3: Adam John Cullen: Three Ears (detail), installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 4: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 5: Exhibition installation of Dance Me to the End of Love, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023 5.30 - 8 PM: Bar and live music (Level 4) With its sleek architecture and design, our bar's relaxed, stylish atmosphere is perfect for after-work drinks, date night, or a catch-up with friends. Tickets* are required for entry to this area, and will give you access to:- Licensed bar area (please note: bar service commences at 5.30pm)- Live music from Luke Lewis from 6.30pm Your ticket includes:- One drink from the bar (cash bar available for additional drink purchases)- Light refreshments Buy tickets*Tickets to the bar and live music are only available to adults aged 18 and over. Images (in order): SAM at Sunset 5 - 8PM: SAM Shop (Ground floor) Looking for the perfect treat or gift idea? SAM Shop stocks a selection of the best in local and Australian-made homewares, accessories, books and toys. 5.00 - 6.30PM: All Together group photography sessions (Children's Gallery, Level 2) All are invited to 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. FREE - no ticket required 5PM: Kids-focused tour of Dance Me to the End of Love (Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1) Kids are in the spotlight as we explore new SAM Collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love. The tour will follow the SAM Kids Art Trail & children's labels in the space, engaging kids' curiosity and leading them on a journey of discovery through the ideas and themes of the show. FREE - no ticket required From 6PM: Exhibition tours & talks (Level 1) 6 - 6.30PM: Three Hares & Three Ears Guest curator and artist Adam John Cullen explores 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 FREE - no ticket required 6.45PM: Designing Dance Me to the End of Love (Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1) 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 gallery. FREE - no ticket required

All Together Group Photography Sessions @ SAM at Sunset
2023-04-27 17:00 - 18:30 | 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 Sessions Thursday 27 April, drop in from 5.00-6.30PM SAM Children's Gallery, Level 2 All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: All Together studio photography session by Meredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023

Kids tour of Dance Me to the End of Love @ SAM at Sunset
2023-04-27 17:00 - 17:20 | 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 themes of the show. Kids tour of Dance Me to the End of Love Thursday 27 April, 5.00-5.20PM Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1 For ages 5 years and over FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023

SAM Autumn Camp: School holiday programs
2023-04-08 10:00 - 2023-04-23 17:00 | 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 Kids Art Trail Collect a copy from the SAM Front Desk from 8 April 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. Thrown Ceramics Wednesday 12 April 10.30am - 12.30pm Ages 10-15 years, $15 p.p In this ceramics workshop, kids will master the fundamentals of the pottery wheel. Kids will learn to wedge clay, craft cups, bowls or other simple objects on the wheel, and prepare clay for the kiln. An additional underglazing workshop will be held on Thursday 20 April for kids to decorate and design their clay creations before they go into the kiln for firing. BOOK NOWI am… me! with Monique Elliott Thursday 13 April 1.30-4.00pm Ages 10-15 years, $10 p.p Inspired by artist Nell’s I am… and guided by ceramicist Monique Elliott, kids will sculpt and decorate their own abstract, fully personalised sculpture that represents themselves using clay. An additional underglazing workshop will be held on Thursday 20 April for kids to decorate and design their clay creations before they go into the kiln for firing. BOOK NOWBuild a Body: Collaging with Sole Galvan Wednesday 19 April 10.30am-12.30pm for ages 5-10 2.00pm-3.30pm for ages 10-15 FREE Join local artist Sole Galvan for a crafty multimedia collage workshop, where kids will piece together their own unique creature using magazines and newspapers. Image courtesy of the artist. BOOK NOWSAM Toddlers presents See Make Play Thursday 20 April 10.30-11.30am Ages 1-3, $10 p.p Toddlers will enjoy a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack created by creative studio See Make Play to be collected at the end to continue the fun.  Image courtesy of See Make Play BOOK NOWBirds-Eye View Collaborative Murals inspired by Ash Keating  Friday 21 April, drop-in between 11.00am-12.30pm or 2.00-3.30pm All ages. FREE Taking place outdoors, this casual workshop encourages visitors of all ages to contribute to a collective mural inspired by Ash Keating’s abstract landscapes. Image courtesy of the artist. Photo by Michael Pham. BOOK NOW
