Shepparton Art Museum

SAM Autumn Camp: Spirograph Spectacular
2025-04-10 11:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Get ready for a day of mesmerising patterns, swirling colours, and creative exploration inspired by artist Kerrie Poliness! In this hands-on workshop, kids will dive into the world of geometric designs, experimenting with spirograph drawings and transforming them into dynamic 3D artworks.
Session 1: Spirograph Play & Thread Art (Ages 4-8)
Younger participants will start by creating intricate spirograph drawings using colourful pens and wheels. Then, they’ll bring their patterns to life by weaving thread through pre-cut card shapes, turning their 2D designs into textured, layered masterpieces.
Session 2: Spirograph Sculptures (Ages 9-12)
Older kids will take spirograph art to the next level. After refining their drawing techniques, they’ll construct 3D spirograph sculptures using pins, cork boards, and colourful thread. This hands-on project blends art with problem-solving, as they wrap and weave thread to form intricate web-like patterns.
SAM Autumn Camp: Spirograph Spectacular
Morning session – suitable for ages 4-8 years
11am-12pm
Afternoon session – suitable for ages 9-12 years
2pm-3pm
Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton VIC 3630
$5.50 inc. GST (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount – use discount code FRIENDSOFSAM-AUTUMNCAMP when selecting tickets)
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SAM Camp On The Road: Congupna Community Centre
2025-04-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Congupna Community Centre, 3560 Katamatite-Shepparton Main Road, Congupna, VIC, 3633, Australia
SAM’s much-loved school holiday program brings school holiday fun and hands-on crafting to Kialla Central Hall and Congupna Community Centre, inviting 4- to 12-year-olds to stay creative while school’s out.
SAM Camp on the Road: Congupna’s Creative Sports Day
Wednesday 9 April, drop in between 11am-3pm
Congupna Community Centre, 3560 Katamatite-Shepparton Main Rd, Congupna VIC 3633
Get ready to run, jump, and create at this exciting sports-themed arts day! Inspired by the energy of a sports carnival, kids will explore creativity through movement, teamwork, and playful artistic challenges.

Champion Figurines – Sculpt your own athlete-inspired tennis ball character
Team Colours & Sporty Stamps – Design and paint your own flag to cheer on your sporting team!
Postcards from the Podium – Colour and decorate a sports-themed postcard, celebrating your favourite game, athlete, or ultimate victory moment ready to send to family or friends

No registrations needed – drop in anytime between 11 AM and 3 PM for a day of art, action, and fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

SAM Camp On The Road: Kialla Central Hall
2025-04-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Kialla Central Hall, 135 Central Kialla Road, Kialla, VIC, 3631, Australia
SAM’s much-loved school holiday program brings school holiday fun and hands-on crafting to Kialla Central Hall and Congupna Community Centre, inviting 4- to 12-year-olds to stay creative while school’s out.
SAM Camp on the Road: Kialla’s Tales & Treasures
Tuesday 8 April, drop in between 11am-3pm
Kialla Central Hall, 135 Central Kialla Road, Kialla VIC 3631
Step into a world of imagination and creativity as we explore the magic of fairytales, legends, and the natural beauty of Kialla! Kids will bring stories to life through hands-on art activities inspired by mythical creatures, enchanted landscapes, and the wonders of the natural world.

Mystical Puppet-Making – Transform everyday items into fairytale creatures and legendary beings using craft materials, bringing new characters to life!
Nature’s Banner – Create a unique flag using leaf rubbings, stick stamps, and natural textures, inspired by the landscapes of Kialla.
Postcards from an Imaginary Land – Design and colour a fairytale-inspired postcard to send to a friend or keep as a special memento.

No registrations needed – drop in anytime between 11 AM and 3 PM! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

SAM Art Market
2025-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Support the local creative scene at this small but mighty craft market, with artist-run stalls showcasing the diverse wares and practices of regional makers. From ceramics to handcrafted jewellery and textiles, find your next centrepiece or thoughtful gift at the SAM Art Market.
Event details:
Date + time: Saturday 5 April, 10am-2pm
Location: Lake side of SAM building (outside Kaiela Arts), 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Free entry
Market stallholders include: Megan Walker, Auntie Addie’s, Meander Designs, mikimac.stitches, Baljil Arts, Judith Roberts, made by anna louise, Greg Beckenham, and Rustic Timber Creations.

SAM Presents: Field Drawing with Kerrie Poliness
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Presents: Field Drawing with Kerrie Poliness
Make your mark with SAM Art Wall feature artist Kerrie Poliness in this participatory large-scale line drawing session that will flow down the lawn of SAM’s Orchard Hill.
Together, Poliness and participants will map out a line drawing in the artist’s signature abstract, geometric style that expands on her new Art Wall installation.
How it will work:
Ahead of the session, Kerrie Poliness will create a large-scale geometric drawing in turf paint on Orchard Hill, outside Elsewhere Café at SAM. On Saturday 5 April, two sessions will run where participants will join Poliness to extend the drawing from the hill to the amphitheatre using chalk. The result will be an incredible, site-responsive collective artwork!
No prior experience or artistic skills are required. All ages are welcome. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.
Event details:
Date + time: Saturday 5 April | Session One: 10am-11am; Session Two: 11am-12pm
Location: SAM Amphitheatre (lake side of SAM building), 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free – registrations encouraged
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Whilst you’re at SAM, make sure to visit Kerrie’s Feature Wall drawing on Level 4, and our Makers Market in front of Kaiela Arts.
This event is supported by Dy-Mark

Bar SAM
2025-03-28 17:30 - 20:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Date night, friends’ drinks, end-of-week debrief – your new favourite location for a Friday night has just dropped, with Bar SAM kicking off our first date for 2025 on Friday 28 March from 5.30-8.00pm.
We’re teaming up with the Elsewhere at SAM crew to bring you a new bar experience on our Level 4, where you can enjoy drinks and bar snacks in an architectural space while taking in the best view in town. The best part? No bookings required.
Bar SAM
Friday 28 March, 5.30-8.00pm
Level 4 Bar & Terrace, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Walk-ins only – all guests must be aged 18+
Keep an eye out on our social channels for upcoming Bar SAM dates.

Guided tour | The Shape of Things to Come and Dore Stockhausen: echoes of a new eden
2025-03-22 11:30 - 2025-03-23 13:40 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Guided tour | The Shape of Things to Come and Dore Stockhausen: echoes of a new eden
Join us for a free guided tour that delves into the story of SAM, and walks you through two current exhibitions, The Shape of Things to Come and Dore Stockhausen: echoes of a new eden. Led by Bryony Large, SAM Public Programs Coordinator, this relaxed tour will take you beyond the artwork labels to grant you a fascinating insight into the artists and exhibition themes on display. No bookings required – just meet on the Level 1 Landing to join!
Tour details:
Date & time: Saturday 22 March, 11.30-11.55am and 1.15-1.40pm
Location: Tour group to meet on SAM Level 1 Landing
Price: Free – no bookings required

SAM Seasonal Exhibition Celebration
2025-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Seasonal Exhibition Celebration
Join us at SAM as we celebrate the opening of a new suite of exhibitions, and the artists within them – The Shape of Things to Come, Dore Stockhausen: echoes of a new eden, Belinda Fox: More than this, Emmet O’Dwyer: Magic Mountains, and Ayako Rokkaku.
Enjoy an evening of art, connection, and conversation as you experience the museum after-hours, with refreshments available from the Elsewhere at SAM team, and live music from Chloe Elizabeth.
Event details
Date + time: Friday 21 March, 6pm-8pm
Location: Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free – registrations encouraged.
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Event schedule:
6:00pm Doors open
6:10pm Official opening proceedings
6:30pm Bar opens, live music from Chloe Elizabeth
7:00pm Curatorial introduction to Dore Stockhausen: echoes of a new eden

SAM Clay School: Wheel Throwing 101 (CANCELLED)
2025-03-15 10:30 - 13:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
UPDATE: This session of Clay School will no longer be held on 15 March – to hear about future sessions of Clay School, sign up to our monthly newsletter, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
SAM Clay School: Wheel Throwing 101
Join Kialla-based ceramicist Denielle Anderson in this beginner-friendly clay throwing intensive that teaches you the fundamentals of working with a pottery wheel. No experience needed – this is the perfect opportunity to get your hands messy with clay for the first time or refine your skills. Over three 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, attendees will receive guided instruction in a relaxed, intimate setting.
Program details:
Date + time: Saturday 15 March, 10.30am-1.30pm
Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum
Price: $319 inc GST + Humanitix booking fee (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount – use discount code FRIENDSOFSAM-CLAYSCHOOL when selecting tickets)
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Please note: This workshop is intended for people aged 16+
What’s included:

3 hours of class time
All materials, including clay, tools and access to a pottery wheel
Drying, glazing and firing services
A dedicated wheel for the full program

What else you need to know:

Bring a towel to protect your clothes from clay
Wear clothes that can get dirty
Leave your rings and jewellery at home to prevent damage
Expect a minimum of 6 weeks before your ceramics are ready be collected

Maree Clarke: Artist Talk (Kaiela Arts x SAM)
2025-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Maree Clarke: Artist Talk (Kaiela Arts x SAM)
Join Kaiela Arts and SAM for a special afternoon artist talk with Maree Clarke as she commences development of a specially commissioned artwork for the inaugural Kaiela Arts Editions – a new partnership project between Kaiela Arts and Spacecraft. Maree Clarke is a Yorta Yorta/Wamba Wamba/Mutti Mutti/Boonwurrung multi-disciplinary artist and curator who has contributed to the contemporary arts and First Nations cultural story for over thirty years.
Known for her open and collaborative approach, Maree is a pivotal figure in the reclamation and revivification of South-Eastern Aboriginal cultural material objects. She is nationally and internationally recognised for her work which is developed from extensive research into the history of culturally significant traditional objects, and her cross-generational approach to reviving dormant cultural knowledge.
In this artist talk, Maree will introduce the Shepparton arts community to her past work, discuss her wider artistic practice and talk about family and others she takes along her journey.
Maree’s engagement as the inaugural Kaiela Arts Editions artist will culminate in a limited-edition artwork launching in May 2025.
Registrations essential – RSVP at the link below.
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Featured image credit: Eugene Hyland

Guided tour | The Shape of Things to Come and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here
2025-03-01 11:30 - 13:40 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Guided tour | The Shape of Things to Come and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here
Join us for a free guided tour that delves into the story of SAM, and walks you through two current exhibitions, The Shape of Things to Come and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here. Led by Bryony Large, SAM Public Programs Coordinator, this relaxed tour will take you beyond the artwork labels to grant you a fascinating insight into the artists and exhibition themes on display. No bookings required – just meet on the Level 1 Landing to join!
Tour details:
Date & time: Saturday 1 March, 11.30-11.55am and 1.15-1.40pm
Location: Tour group to meet on SAM Level 1 Landing
Price: Free – no bookings required

Guided tour | Stories from the SAM Collection and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here
2025-02-15 11:30 - 11:55 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Guided tour | Stories from the SAM Collection and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here
Join us for a free guided tour that delves into the stories behind two current exhibitions, Stories from the SAM Collection and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here. Over 25 minutes, you’ll enjoy a fascinating insight into the artists and exhibition themes on display, and gain a deeper understanding of SAM’s artistic vision and history.
Tour details:
Date & time: Saturday 15th February, 11.30-11.55am
Location: Tour group to meet on SAM Level 1 Landing
Price: Free – no bookings required

SAM Club Term 1: Creative Connections (SOLD OUT)
2025-02-10 16:00 - 2025-03-31 17:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
UPDATE: This program has now sold out – keep an eye on our social channels for updates on SAM Club Term 2.
Designed to engage young minds, SAM Club is weekly after-school program for primary-aged kids in grades 2-6 who love to learn. 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 1, SAM Club will guide kids over 7 weekly workshops as they explore ways in which art shapes cultural identity, a sense of place, and addresses environmental concerns by examining artworks on display and the local landscape.
Program details:
Every Monday from 10 February to 31 March, 4.00-5.30pm (NOTE: The program will not run on Labour Day public holiday, 10 March)
SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum
Price: $55 per child (inc. gst)
Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount – use discount code FRIENDOFSAM 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

Guided tour | Big Ceramic Energy and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here
2025-02-01 11:00 - 11:25 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Guided tour | Big Ceramic Energy and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here
Join us for a free guided tour that delves into the stories behind two current exhibitions, Big Ceramic Energy and Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here. Over 25 minutes, you’ll enjoy a fascinating insight into the artists and exhibition themes on display, and gain a deeper understanding of SAM’s artistic vision and history.
Tour details:
Date & time: Saturday 1st February, 11.00-11.25am
Location: Tour group to meet on SAM Level 1 Landing
Price: Free – no bookings required

SAM Camp | Can-tastic Creations: Draw, Write & Colour
2025-01-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Summer Camp: Can-tastic Creations – Draw, Write & Colour
Are you ready to get berry creative? Inspired by Kenny Pittock’s can-tastic Art Wall, kids will unleash their imagination as they explore the colourful world of art and poetry, creating their own unique fruit can drawings and writing playful short poems to adorn them.
Guided by SAM facilitators, participants will learn basic drawing techniques, experiment with bold colours, and craft rhymes that bring their cans to life. Perfect for budding artists and poets, this workshop celebrates creativity, humour, and self-expression while teaching the joy of combining visual and written art.
Program details:
Saturday 18 January 2025
11am-12pm AND 2pm-3pm, suitable for all ages
Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum
FREE – registrations essential
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Please note that all children aged 12 and under must be supervised by an adult during their visit.
All materials supplied.

SAM Camp | Crafting Abstract Sculptures with Julia Gorman
2025-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Summer Camp: Crafting Abstract Sculptures with Julia Gorman
Inspired by her recent work held currently at SAM, Come Into My World (2024), in this workshop artist Julia Gorman encourages young artists to think outside the (cardboard) box as they transform cardboard into unique and colourful flat-pack sculptures.
Participants will be introduced to the artwork that they will be responding to on Level 1, followed by the craft session. Participants will be invited to cut, paint, glue and stick cardboard into natural shapes to produce an abstract, modernist-style masterpiece.
Program details:
Friday 17 Jan, 2pm – 3pm
Montgomery Foundation Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum
Ages 7 to 13 years
$8.80 (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount – use discount code FRIENDOFSAM at checkout)
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Please note that all children aged 12 and under must be supervised by an adult during their visit.
All materials supplied.

SAM Camp | Creating a Rose-Tinted World with Julia Gorman
2025-01-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
In this workshop, artist Julia Gorman shows kids how to take a rosy view of the world by creating their own stained-glass window acetate artworks, inspired by her very own colourful work on SAM’s Level 1 Window.
Participants will be introduced to the Level 1 artwork, before heading to the workshop to begin crafting. The session will conclude with participants being asked to contribute to a collective installation by sticking a pink material to the workshop wall before they leave.
Program details:
Friday 17 Jan, 11am – 12pm
Montgomery Foundation Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum
Ages 5 to 8 years
$8.80 (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount – use discount code FRIENDOFSAM at checkout)
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Please note that all children aged 12 and under must be supervised by an adult during their visit.
All materials supplied.

SAM Talks: Reflections with Julia Gorman
2025-01-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join us at SAM for an in-conversation event with artist Julia Gorman and SAM Head of Engagement Gabriella Calandro. Over an hour, the pair will explore Gorman’s vibrant practice, which includes abstract painting, sculpture, and wall drawings, and the inspirations behind her recent site-responsive installation on SAM’s Level 1 window and landing, Reflection on reflection.
Event details:
Thursday 16 January, 6pm-7pm
Level 1, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Free – registrations essential
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About the artist:
Julia Gorman has been making vibrant abstract paintings, wall drawings, and sculptures since the late 90s.
Gorman has exhibited internationally and throughout Australia, showing at major institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, as well as the National Gallery of Victoria, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, and Heide Museum of Modern Art in Melbourne. Her works are held in public and private collections around Australia.

SAM Camp | Still Life Drawing: Fabulous Feasts
2025-01-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Inspired by Kenny Pittock’s delectable Art Wall mural, this workshop invites kids and teens to explore the fun possibilities of still life drawing. Working with pencils and pastels , kids will create their own still life drawings featuring a feast of food-related objects.
Program details:
Morning session – suitable for ages 7-11 years
11am-12pm
Afternoon session – suitable for ages 12-17 years
2pm-3pm
Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum
FREE – bookings required
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Please note that all children aged 12 and under must be supervised by an adult during their visit.
All materials supplied.

SAM Camp | Pinch Portraits with Brendan Huntley
2025-01-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Artist Brendan Huntley leads this hands-on workshop that guides kids in making their own perfectly imperfect pinch-pot portraits. Kids will experiment with basic clay hand-building techniques and use found materials such as leaves and seeds to bring their creations to life, while learning that mistakes and accidents are all part of the artistic process!
Program details:
Wednesday 15 January 2025
Morning session – suitable for ages 7-10 years
11am-12pm
Afternoon session – suitable for ages 11-14 years
2pm-3pm
Montgomery Foundation Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum
$13.20 per child (Friends of SAM receive 10% discount on programs – enter code FRIENDOFSAM at checkout)
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Please note that all children aged 12 and under must be supervised by an adult during their visit.
All materials supplied.

SAM Camp | Evolution Explorers: Sculpting the Future
2025-01-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Step into the world of tomorrow in this hands-on clay workshop inspired by the fascinating ceramic creatures of artist Jenny Orchard. Over an hour, kids and teens will let their creativity run wild as they imagine what animals and humans will look like millions of years from now. Using colourful paper clay, textiles, feathers, and other materials, participants will craft their own unique creatures – wild, whimsical, or downright weird!
Program details:
Morning session – suitable for ages 5-9 years
11am-12pm
Afternoon session – suitable for ages 10-14 years
2pm-3pm
Montgomery Foundation Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum
FREE – registrations essential
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Greater Shepparton Heritage Open Day: Stories from the SAM Collection
2024-11-29 14:30 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Greater Shepparton Heritage Open Day: Stories from the SAM Collection – Floor talk with Danny Lacy
Join SAM Artistic Director Danny Lacy for an exhibition talk highlighting the pivotal role of Sir John Longstaff in the creation of the SAM Collection, with a selection of the artist’s works currently on display in Stories from the SAM Collection.
This is event is part of the 2024 Greater Shepparton Heritage Open Day program. To register your attendance, please RSVP via Trybooking:
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Featured image: Stories from the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2024. Photo: Shepparton Art Museum

Contemporary Art on the Road 2024: Educator professional development with artist Georgia Morgan.
2024-11-29 09:30 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join SAM, Gertrude Contemporary and artists Georgia Morgan for a day of learning and making.
Spilt into two sessions, participants will hear from educators from SAM, Gertrude, Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and then participate in a hands-on practical workshop by artist Georgia Morgan.
The program is free and open to all educators.
DETAILS:
Date: Friday 29 November
Time: 9.30am to 3.30pm
Location: SAM, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: Free
Registrations required: Register Now
Image: Georgia Morgan. Image supplied, Gertrude Contemporary
Contemporary Art on the Road is an initiative developed by Gertrude Contemporary in partnership with Monash University Museum of Art and the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
Contemporary Art on the Road is funded by the Department of Education and Training through the Strategic Partnerships Program (SPP).

Annual General Meeting: Friends of SAM
2024-11-27 17:45 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join the Friends of SAM for their Annual General Meeting to learn more about their activities, and hear from SAM Artistic Director Danny Lacy as he provides a sneak peek into SAM’s exhibition program for 2025.
As always, these meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about Friends of SAM activities and meet other members who are passionate about the arts and our growing community.
Light refreshments provided.
Free event – registrations essential.
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Featured image: Brendan Huntley, ‘Like-minded individuals’, 2009-2010, Shepparton Art Museum Collection, purchased, 2011. Photo: Leon Schoots, © the artist

Exhibition opening | Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here (SAM Spotlight)
2024-11-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Exhibition opening | Carmel Robertson: Wish you were here (SAM Spotlight)
Join us at SAM for the opening celebration of SAM Spotlight artist Carmel Robertsons’s solo exhibition Wish you were here.
Featuring a new body of work, local artist Carmel Robertson presents a series of surrealist oil paintings that distort the familiar sights of Shepparton, blurring the line between the real and the imaginary.
The exhibition celebration will include a conversation between Carmel Robertson and SAM Curator – Community Caroline Esbenshade.
Event details
Saturday 23 November, 2.30-3.30pm
Hugh D.T Williamson Community Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Free – registrations essential
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SAM Clay School: 101 Wheel Throwing
2024-11-09 10:30 - 13:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
UPDATE: This event is now sold out
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 or refine your skills. Over three-hours, you’ll learn the basics of throwing clay, in a small, supportive class.
‘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.
DETAILS:
Date: Saturday 9 November
Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm
Location: Shepparton Art Museum (SAM)
Class size: 7 participants allowing for a supportive 3-hour intensive program.
Price: $283.00 (incl. materials, glazing, firing and booking fees)
Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount
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What’s included:

3 hours of class time
All materials, including clay, tools and access to a pottery wheel
Drying, glazing and firing services
A dedicated wheel for the full program

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
Leave your rings and jewellery at home to prevent damage
Expect a minimum of 6-weeks before your workshop clay creations can be collected

SAM Talks: Urbach Prize and Scholarship with artist Ellen Lee
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join us at SAM to hear from 2024 Theodore Urbach Landscape Painting Prize and Studio Scholarship recipient Ellen Lee in conversation with SAM Curator Caroline Esbenshade as they discuss Lee’s three-month experience at SAM.
The event will also include an introduction to the 2025 program and information needed to apply for Theodore Urbach Landscape Painting Prize and Studio Scholarship.
Free event with light refreshments provided.
Read about Ellen Lee’s studio scholarship here.
DETAILS
Date: Thursday 7 November
Time: 6.30 to 7.30pm
Doors open at 6pm
Location: Shepparton Art Museum, Level 4
Price: Free, registrations recommended
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SAM Club Term 4: Setting the Scene
2024-11-04 16:00 - 2024-12-09 17:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Club is back in term 4!
Designed to engage young minds, SAM Club is a free after-school program for primary-aged kids in grades 2-6 who love to learn. Over the year, students participate in creative projects that focus on a range of different areas of study, including Art, English, Humanities and Science. SAM Club is funded by the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series that supports activities to extend accelerated students in Victorian government schools.
In Term 4, club members will be crafting visual stories, taking inspiration from artworks on display, stories from other participants, and their imagination. The program will include craft, collage, painting and drawing.
DETAILS:
Dates: Every Monday from 21 October to 9 December (students can join at point over the 8 weeks)
Time: 4.00-5.30pm
Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum
Price: Free Register Now

SAM Seasonal Exhibition Opening Celebration
2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Seasonal Exhibition Opening Celebration
Join SAM for an evening of art and connection as we unveil our new season of exhibitions. From the talented homegrown artists of SAM Open to treasures from our 88-year-old collection in Big Ceramic Energy and Stories from the SAM Collection, celebrate the arts with us on Friday 18 October.
Event details:
Date & time: Friday 18 October, 6pm – 8pm
Location: Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Cost: Free – registrations encouraged via Humanitix.
Register here
Evening program details:
6.00PM: Doors open
6.20PM: Official opening proceedings
6.30PM: Bar opens
7.00PM: Curatorial introduction to SAM Open 2024
7.30PM: Curatorial introduction to Stories from the SAM Collection

Open House Melbourne | Imagining the Future: Shepparton with Talina Edwards and Carmel Johnson
2024-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join speakers Talina Edwards (Envirotecture), Carmel Johnson (SAM), Geraldine Christou (GSCC), and Tania Davidge (Open House Melbourne) at the Shepparton Art Museum as they share what they love about Shepparton, unpack the challenges that the town and region faces and discuss their visions for Shepparton's future. Description As our cities and regions grow, how can we address the challenges ahead while ensuring Shepparton's unique character and qualities are maintained? How do we develop responsibly and meet the housing needs of the population? How can we better deliver equitable access to community infrastructure like libraries, parks, and public services? And, how can we create a more sustainable city? Program details: Thursday 29 August, 1.00-2.00pm Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Light refreshments to follow panel discussion Free - registrations essential Register via Open House Melbourne Speakers:— Talina Edwards, Director, Envirotecture— Carmel Johnson, Development Manager, Shepparton Art Museum— Geraldine Christou, Director Sustainable Development at Greater Shepparton City Council— Tania Davidge (Moderator), Executive Director + Chief Curator at Open House Melbourne
