Shepparton Art Museum

SAM Spring Camp: Feathered Friends in Clay
2025-09-29 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Flock to SAM for a hoot of a clay workshop!
Inspired by Brett Whiteley’s love of birds, this workshop led by SAM programs staff invites kids to spread their creative wings as they hand-sculpt their very own clay owl. At the end, every camper will have created a one-of-a-kind piece to perch proudly at home!
Program details
SAM Spring Camp: Feathered Friends in Clay
Date + time: Monday 29 September
Morning session: 10.30am-11.30am
Afternoon session: 1pm-2pm
Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum
Price: $12.10 inc. GST
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This program is for children aged 7-12 years. All participants must be accompanied by an adult.

SAM Kids Art Trail
2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-10-05 16:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
With the SAM Kids Art Trail, kids and families can embark on an adventure around the museum through a free, self-guided booklet containing puzzles, activities, and fun prompts that bring the gallery to life.
Pick up your free Art Trail booklet at the front desk and get ready to discover art like never before!
No bookings are required for this Art Trail activity. Designed for kids aged 5-12 years, but suitable for all ages.

SAM Talks: Introduction to the SAM Collection in Urdu
2025-09-19 11:00 - 11:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
اسلام علیکم! میرا نام فصیحہ ہے اور میں شیپرٹن آرٹ میوزیم (سیم) میں اردو زبان میں ایک دورہ کروا رہی ہوں ۔
یہ ایک مفت دورہ ہے ۔ ہر کسی کا استقبال کیا جائے گا ۔
معلومات :
تاریخ : بروز جمعہ، ۱۹ ستمبر
وقت : صبح ۱۱ سے ۱۱:۳۰
مقام : شیپرٹن آرٹ میوزیم (سیم)، ۵۳۰ وندھم اسٹریٹ، شیپرٹن، وکٹوریہ ۳۶۳۰
قیمت : مفت ۔ ہر کسی کا استقبال کیا جائے گا ۔ کسی اجرت کی ضرورت نہیں ۔
Assalamo’alaikum! Mera naam Fasiha hae aur main Shepparton Art Museaum (SAM) main Urdu zabaan main ayk daura karwa rahi huun.
Yeh ayk muft daura hae. Har kisi ka istaqbaal kiya jaaye ga.
M’ALOOMAAT:
TAREEKH: Ba rouz e Juma’, 19 Sitambar
WAQT: 11 se 11:30 bajay
MAQAAM: Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton VIC 3630
QEEMAT: Muft. Har kisi ka istaqbaal kiya jaaye ga. Kisi ujrat ki zarurat nahin.
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Introduction to SAM Collection in Urdu, hosted by Fasiha
Program Details
Date + Time: Friday 19 September, 11.00am-11.30am
Location: Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free – all welcome, no registrations needed.

SAM Talks: “Unpacking My Collection” - Vinyl, music, and our desire to collect with Jon Dale
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:15 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Talks: “Unpacking My Collection” – Vinyl, music, and our desire to collect with Jon Dale
If you’re an old soul with a love for physical media in the digital age, you’re invited to join us for an exciting iteration of SAM Talks, led by University of Melbourne’s Jon Dale.
This talk unspools a thread from critic Walter Benjamin’s 1931 essay, Unpacking My Library, where the author explores the practice of collecting, with the collector “locking… individual items within a magic circle”, while attempting “to renew the old world” – to “bring… coherence to a chaotic world”, as scholar Kevin Moist notes.
What does it mean, then, to collect records, for their status both as objects themselves and as carriers of recorded culture? Using Brett Whiteley’s record collection as an example, this talk considers the desires that underpin the chaos and order of the collection – and of the collector.
Program Details
Date + time: Thursday 18 September, 6pm to 7.15pm
Location: Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free – registrations essential
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About Jon Dale:
Jon Dale’s teaching encompasses cultural studies; noise, sound and music; and critical theory. He has also taught across a number of institutions in avant-garde art, experimental film and music, experimental writing and poetics, sociology, media and communication, literature and creative writing, anthropology, and criminology. He has also given guest lectures in fashion, visual arts, youth studies, and presentation strategies.
His research currently focuses on the intersection of arts education, conceptual art, DIY practices and post-punk music in England through the 1970s. He has published book chapters on the vinyl record and its significance to dance music culture, histories of popular music criticism, experimental music and improvisation in the Aotearoa/New Zealand underground, and the relationships between experimental film and music.
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SAM Club Term 3: Art (SOLD OUT)
2025-07-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Club Term 3: Art
Ignite your child’s creativity with SAM Club!
This after-school program is perfect for primary-aged students in grades 2-6 who love to learn and explore their creativity. Over the year, students participate in creative projects that focus on a range of different areas of study, including Art, English, Humanities and Science. In Term 3, the focus will be on Art, offering kids a chance to engage in imaginative projects that inspire creative thinking and encourage self-expression.
Program details
Date + time: Every Monday from 28 July to 15 September (8 weeks), 4:00 – 5:30pm
Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum
Price: $55 per child (inc. GST)
Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount – use discount code FRIENDOFSAM-SAMCLUBT3 at checkout
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SAM Club is supported by the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series that supports activities to extend accelerated students in Victorian government schools.

SAM Presents: Whiteley (2017) Saturday Screenings
2025-07-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Presents: Whiteley (2017) Saturday Screenings
Dive deeper into the creative and personal life of Brett Whiteley with compelling feature-length documentary Whiteley (2017), screened in conjunction with exhibition Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio.
Join us on selected Saturdays in SAM’s Level 4 viewing space for a free, relaxed screening that sheds light on Whiteley’s artistic practice, his passion, and the studio life that shaped it all.
Screenings commence at 1.30pm. No bookings required.
Please note: Whiteley is rated M for mature audiences. Parental guidance is recommended for children aged 15 years and below.
Whiteley (2017) screening schedule:
Saturday 19 July, 1.30pm
Saturday 16 August, 1.30pm
Saturday 13 September, 1.30pm
Saturday 4 October, 1.30pm

Whiteley's Studio for Kids
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Kids are invited to step into the shoes of an artist with our new program, Whiteley’s Studio for Kids!
Inspired by our current exhibition Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, young artists can access a variety of materials to draw, paint, scribble and swirl their ideas to create one giant collective artwork.
Kids can experiment freely, get a little messy, and let their imaginations run wild, creating along to music just like Whiteley did. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm, and stay for as long or as little as you like – no bookings required!
This program is best suited to kids aged 5-12 years. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Program details:
Date + time: Saturday 4 October, drop in between 10am-12pm
Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free – no bookings required

Whiteley's Studio for Kids
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Kids are invited to step into the shoes of an artist with our new program, Whiteley’s Studio for Kids!
Inspired by our brand-new exhibition, Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, young artists can access a variety of materials to draw, paint, scribble and swirl their ideas to create one giant collective artwork.
Kids can experiment freely, get a little messy, and let their imaginations run wild, creating along to music just like Whiteley did. Drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm, and stay for as long or as little as you like – no bookings required!
This program is best suited to kids aged 5-12 years. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Program details:
Date + time: Saturday 16 August + Saturday 13 September, drop in between 10am-12pm
Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free – no bookings required

Information Session: Opportunities to Exhibit at SAM
2025-09-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Are you an artist, curator or creative with an interest in presenting a solo or self-curated exhibition at SAM? Join us for an information session to learn more about SAM Selects (previously SAM EOI) and SAM Spotlight, two of our annual opportunities to exhibit in SAM’s Community Gallery.
Hosted by SAM Curator – Community Caroline Esbenshade, the session will the application process, the optional templates and resources, and be available to answer questions on the night.
Please note this event will not be recorded.
Program Details:
Date + Time: Monday 8 September, 5.30 to 6.30pm
Location: SAM, Level 4
Price: Free
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About SAM Selects:
SAM Selects (previously SAM EOI) accepts proposals from artists, curators, creative practitioners and community groups to exhibit in the Community Gallery at SAM – a rare opportunity to present within a major art museum.
About SAM Spotlight:
SAM Spotlight is a paid solo exhibition opportunity dedicated to showcasing the work of an emerging artist living and working in the Goulburn Valley region. Artists will work with SAM Curator – Community to plan and design their solo exhibition.
Find out more about opportunities to exhibit at SAM here

SAM Presents: Life Drawing at Mitchelton Estate
2025-09-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Ashton Tower, Mitchelton Estate, 470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie, Victoria, 3608, Australia
SAM Presents: Life Drawing at Mitchelton Estate
Set against the backdrop of sweeping vineyard views at Mitchelton Estate, you’re invited to join us for a special life drawing session led by artist Elsie Preston, inspired by the figurative paintings of artist Brett Whiteley.
Over the 90-minute session, Preston will guide you through a series of exercises as you capture the poses of a nude life model using a range of drawing materials, from crayon to charcoal.
No prior sketching or life drawing experience is necessary – this relaxed session is open to all skill levels, and all materials are provided. After the session, attendees are warmly invited to stay for a 2-course lunch and a glass of wine at Mitchelton for a special rate of $55 per person.
This program is suited to ages 16 years and over.
Event details
Date + time: Saturday 6 September, 10.30am-12.30pm
Location: Ashton Tower, Mitchelton Estate, 470 Mitchellstown Road, Nagambie VIC 3608
Price: $55 inc. GST
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Program Schedule
10:30am – Tea & coffee on arrival
11:00am – Life drawing session begins
12:30pm – Session concludes. Attendees are warmly invited to stay for a 2-course lunch and a glass of wine at Mitchelton for a special rate of $55 per person.

SAM Deep Dives: The Many Shades of Blue with Professor Lisa Slade
2025-09-04 18:00 - 19:15 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Deep Dives: The Many Shades of Blue with Professor Lisa Slade
From poetry to painting, humans have been obsessed with the colour blue since early civilisation. Together with Professor Lisa Slade, we’ll explore the powerful symbolism and shifting meanings of the colour blue in Australian art in the final talk of our Deep Dive series. From the ancient use of Reckitt’s blue in rock art to Brett Whiteley’s luminous, highly personal use of ultramarine, this talk traces the emotional, cultural, and political resonances of the colour blue across time.
This is talk is part of our Australian Art in the 60s – 80s with Professor Lisa Slade, a talk series and toolkit presented by Shepparton Art Museum in partnership with the University of Melbourne.
Program Details
Date + time: Thursday 4 September, 6.00-7.15pm
Location: Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free – registrations essential
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Featured image: Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2025. Photo: Leon Schoots

SAM Toddlers x See Make Play
2025-05-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Enjoy creative playtime with SAM Toddlers x See Make Play! We’re once again partnering with the legends at See Make Play to present hands-on sessions of sensory play and exploration for toddlers, with art activities designed especially to support early childhood development.
Please note that this program may use materials such as paint, water, and glue. Art smocks are provided. All materials used are non-toxic and washable.
Pram access and nappy-changing facilities are available.
Program details:
Date & time: First Thursday of each month beginning 1 May 2025, 10.30am-11.30am
Location: SAM Workshops, Level 2
Price: $16.50 inc. GST per child
Friends of SAM receive 10% discount on programs – enter code FRIENDOFSAM-TODDLERS-SMP at checkout
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Best suited to: ages 18 months – 4 years
Pram access and nappy-changing facilities are available.

SAM Talk: Introduction to the SAM Collection in Dari
2025-08-30 14:30 - 14:45 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
سلام!من سکینه هستم
.و من یک تور به زبان دری در موزیم هنر شپرتن در روز شنبه ۳۰ آگست، ساعت ۲:۳۰ بعد از ظهر برگزار می‌کنم
.ورود رایگان است. همه خوش آمدید
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Introduction to SAM Collection in Dari, hosted by Sakeena
Program Details
Date + Time: Saturday 30 August, 2.30pm
Location: Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free. All welcome. No registrations needed.

SAM Talks: Fixing the Unfixable - Conserving Frederick Reynold's 'A pastoral scene'
2025-08-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Dip into the intriguing world of artwork conservation in this fascinating in-conversation event between paintings conservator and co-founder of c/o Studios, Robyn Ho, and SAM Exhibitions Manager Nick Baylart. From chemistry to sewing, artwork conservation blends diverse skills with steady hands to restore and maintain the splendour of beloved, delicate artworks.
Together, Robyn and Nick will explore the intricate work of art conservation, and the recent conservation project Robyn undertook to restore SAM Collection artwork A pastoral scene by artist Frederick Reynolds, an early 20th century artwork which was donated to the museum in the 1970s in a state of disrepair.
Event details
Date + time: Saturday 30 August, 1.30-2.30pm
Location: People’s Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free – registrations essential
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About the conservation project
Frederick Reynolds’ A pastoral scene, c. 1910, was donated to SAM in the 1970s in a state of disrepair. Due to the unique circumstances of its deterioration, it was selected by c/o Studios as an ideal candidate for the Fusion 2: Asia Pacific conservation workshop held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, a program supported by the Los Angeles-based Getty Foundation’s Conserving Canvas initiative. Conservation began in 2024 with the aim of restoring this painting to an exhibitable state, allowing SAM to share this unique piece of Shepparton history. The painting is currently on display in Stories from the SAM Collection exhibition, located in SAM’s People’s Gallery on Level 2 of the museum.
Image courtesy of Robyn Ho

SAM Talks: Introduction to Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio in Mandarin
2025-08-23 14:30 - 14:45 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
大家好，我是Stella。
我将在8月23日 周六下午2:30 在谢伯顿博物馆SAM（Shepparton Art Museum）提供中文普通话导览讲解服务。活动免费参加，无需预约，欢迎各位华人朋友前来参与支持。
日期：8月23日 周六
时间：下午2:30
地点：谢伯顿博物馆SAM（Shepparton Art Museum）
530 Wyndham St, Shepparton VIC 3630
无需预约，免费参加
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Introduction to Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio in Mandarin hosted by Stella.
Program Details
Date + Time: Saturday 23 August, 2.30pm
Location: Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free. All welcome. No registrations needed.

Bar SAM: Whiteley Art Party
2025-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Bar SAM returns for a special midwinter edition in partnership with Shepparton Arts Festival to celebrate Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio at Shepparton Art Museum. Inspired by artist Brett Whiteley’s own stylish art parties, you’re invited to throw on something blue and join us on SAM’s Level 4, where the Elsewhere at SAM crew will be slinging delicious drinks and snacks all night long, and a DJ set from Record Per Tutti throwing us back to the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Be a part of the evening’s soundtrack by bringing your own favourite record for the DJs to spin and add your own musical flair to the night.
Drinks served on arrival, plus additional drinks and food available for purchase throughout the evening.
Event details:
Date + time: Friday 22 August, 6-9pm
Location: Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: $11 inc. GST
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SAM Deep Dives: Art Down Under in the 60s-80s with Professor Lisa Slade (online)
2025-08-14 18:00 - 19:15 | VIC
From the parties to the politics, take a step back in time to the Australian arts scene of the 60s,70s and 80s with this fascinating online talk presented by Professor Lisa Slade, University of Melbourne.
Explored through the lens of Brett Whiteley’s lively creative practice, this session will build on the themes introduced in the Art-Party Like It’s 1969 downloadable toolkit, but welcomes anyone interested in digging deeper into the art, politics, and cultural shifts of the period – no pre-study required! The talk will be followed by an informal Q&A and discussion.
Program Details
Date + time: Thursday 14 August, 6.00pm – 7.15pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Price: Free – registration essential to receive the Zoom link
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Download the Art Party Like It’s 1969 toolkit
This is talk is part of our Australian Art in the 60s – 80s with Professor Lisa Slade, a talk series and toolkit presented by Shepparton Art Museum in partnership with the University of Melbourne.

Artist Masterclass: Ceramic Little People with Aleisa Miksad
2025-08-07 12:30 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Artist Masterclass: Ceramic Little People with Aleisa Miksad
In this hands-on workshop, local ceramicist and educator Aleisa Miksad will guide you through a creative clay-building session inspired by Vipoo Srivilasa’s Little People series. Together, you’ll explore how to bring identity and storytelling to life through handbuilding techniques to create your own ceramic figurine full of expression and personality.
Suitable for educators and people who want to build their ceramic skillset, you’ll leave with practical hand-building skills, plus adaptable lesson ideas and strategies to support student expression through clay.
Program details
Date + time: Thursday 7 August, 12:30 – 3:00pm
Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: $90.00 inc. GST (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount on programs – apply the discount code FRIENDSOFSAM-EDUCATION at checkout)
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SAM x Mitchelton Estate: An evening with Whiteley
2025-08-02 16:00 - 23:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM x Mitchelton Estate: An evening with Whiteley
Traversing from SAM to Mitchelton Estate, you’re invited to join us for an intimate evening of art, conversation, and fine dining.
Guests will experience an after-hours viewing of blockbuster exhibition Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio and an exclusive talk on Whiteley’s practice and impact from art historian and writer Chris McAuliffe at Shepparton Art Museum, followed by a three-course meal at Mitchelton Winery and tour of the onsite Mitchelton Art Gallery with gallery director Adam Knight.
Your ticket to this event is inclusive of transport and all food and drink. Ticket holders will also receive an exclusive one-time overnight accommodation price that can be redeemed for an overnight stay anytime from 3 August to 30 September 2025. Details will be distributed with event booking conformation.
Event details:
Date + time: Saturday 2 August 2025, 4pm-11pm
Location: Shepparton Art Museum and Mitchelton Estate
Price: $175pp. Includes dinner, drinks and transport.
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ITINERARY
4pm: Guests arrive at SAM for bubbles and light refreshments
4.20pm: Viewing of Brett Whiteley: Inside the Studio and floor talk from Chris McAuliffe
5pm: Board bus for 5.10pm departure to Mitchelton; est. arrival time 6pm.
6.15pm: Drinks in Mitchelton Gallery and tour from Mitchelton Gallery Director Adam Knight
7pm: Three-course dinner commences in the winery cellar
10pm: Dinner concludes, bus to depart for Shepparton; est. arrival time 11.00pm.

SAM Makes: DIY Sketchbook with Kat Parker
2025-08-02 10:30 - 13:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Makes: DIY Sketchbook with Kat Parker
Discover the meditative and rewarding craft of bookbinding in this hands-on workshop led by local artist Kat Parker.
Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this session will guide you through the process of constructing your own unique hand-bound book using the timeless Coptic stitch technique – a binding style favoured for its durability and ability to lie flat, making it ideal for journaling, writing, or sketching.
Inspired by artists like Brett Whiteley, whose sketchbooks offer a raw and intimate insight into his creative process, this workshop invites you to create a vessel for your own ideas, drawings, and reflections.
Over three hours, you’ll learn how to:

Design and create sturdy, fabric-covered covers
Fold and prepare paper into signatures (page groupings)
Pierce and bind your book using the elegant Coptic stitch
Finish with a handcrafted book that lies flat – perfect for capturing spontaneous thoughts or artworks on the go

With step-by-step guidance and plenty of one-on-one support, you’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for the art of bookbinding – and your very own hand-crafted book to begin your next creative chapter.
This workshop is ideal for people aged 16 years and older.
Program details
Date + time: Saturday 2 August, 10.30am-1.30pm
Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: $33 inc. GST – all materials included (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount on programs – apply code FRIENDSOFSAM-SAMMAKES at checkout)
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