Shepparton Art Museum
530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
The National Gallery of Australia and the Shepparton Art Museum present a full day program of professional learning for educators in the Goulburn Valley region and beyond, including both primary and secondary teachers.The program will focus on the National Gallery’s touring exhibition 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony and will support educators in developing learning strategies […]
Shepparton Art Museum
530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Calling all accelerated primary school students! A free new program for kids aged 8-12, SAM Club is an after-school workshop series for primary students who love to learn! Term 1 will focus on the art of clay, and introduces kids to art concepts and history in fun, playful ways. By the end of Term 1 […]
SAM Makes: Tracing Memories Tour of Three Hares and hands-on collaborative collage workshop.Join SAM Ambassador Amber Stephens for SAM Makes: Tracing Memories, an exploration of new ceramics exhibition Three Hares from artist-curator Adam John Cullen. In his work, Cullen reflects on the stories that are attached to the objects we collect over the course of […]
Shepparton Art Museum
530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Foundation Trustees present a remarkable musical performance by 60 world renowned choristers from the Australian Welsh Male Choir.As part of the 2023 Shepparton Festival, the choir will delight the audience with Welsh classics such as Men of Harlech, Calon Lân, Pantyfedwen and Gwahoddiad, as well as other popular music and local favorites including songs […]
Shepparton Art Museum
530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the official opening event for Ash Keating: ELEVATION on Sunday 19 March has unfortunately been postponed. We will announce the new date for this event as soon as we are able.The exhibition will open to the public as intended on 18 March. SAM will be hosting a curatorial floor talk on […]
Shepparton Art Museum
530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Subversive Sculpture Salon Tour of Dance Me to the End of Love and creative sculpture workshop.Join SAM Ambassador Grace Sandles for an intimate morning at the gallery exploring new SAM collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love. Drawing inspiration from 18th century European salon gatherings, participants will enjoy a guided tour of the […]
Shepparton Art Museum
530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
To coincide with SAM’s First Nations Creative Industries Residency, this is a free information session and upskilling workshop for people who are considering applying for these positions. Monday 27 March, 2 - 3PMSAM Level 4The session will give potential applicants the opportunity to learn more about the program and hear from last year’s participants. Workshop participants […]
Shepparton Art Museum
530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Polyglot Theatre bring their popular children's workshop FEAST to SAM, where children are invited to fill their imaginations on creating the dishes of their dreams. In this workshop, children play with materials other than food to make truly delicious, and sometimes really horrible, culinary creations.FREE - no ticket required. Families are welcome to drop in at any […]
Shepparton Art Museum
530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
In our new, expanded format, SAM will stay open until 8pm on the last Thursday of each month to give you an evening of art, creativity, drinks and music.Join us for SAM at Sunset on 30 March. From hands-on, creative workshops to illuminating exhibition tours and live music. SAM at Sunset is a full museum […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 SessionsThursday 27 April, drop […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 MartinThursday 25 May, 6.00-6.30PMSAM People's […]
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+ […]
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 ParkerThursday 8 June 2023, […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 JulyTime: 2pm - 4pmLocation: Peoples' Gallery, Level 2FREERegister Now
Shepparton Art Museum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the
Land of Greater Shepparton: the Yorta Yorta Nation, whose clans
include the Bangerang, Kailtheban, Wollithiga, Moira, Ulupna,
Kwat Kwat, Yalaba Yalaba and Ngurai-illiam-wurrung people.
We pay respect to their Tribal Elders, we celebrate their
continuing culture, and we acknowledge the memory of their
ancestors.
