Shepparton Art Museum

SAM Club: Science
2024-02-12 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Club, our weekly after-school program for primary students aged 8-12, returns for Term 1! This term, we’ll be learning about how art and science can combine through a host of exciting, hands-on workshops facilitated by Twisted Science. Through chemistry, biology, engineering and more, kids will gain a whole new insight into art, creativity and the natural world.
Light snacks provided for students.
Program details:
Date & time: Everyone Monday from 12 February to 25 March 2024, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2
Price: Free – registration essential
Featured image: SAM Club, 2024. ©Shepparton Art Museum. Book Now

SAM Talks | Ryan McGinley: YEARBOOK
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join Melinda Martin, SAM CEO, and Jessica O'Farrell, SAM Head of Exhibitions and Collections, for a conversation about upcoming major photography exhibition Ryan McGinley: YEARBOOK. The pair will discuss McGinley's career, the use of nudity in his practice, and the exhibition's themes and evolution. The conversation will be followed by a Q + A session. YEARBOOK is an official exhibition of PHOTO 2024 International Festival of Photography. Program details: Date & time: 22 Feb 2024, 6:00pm-7:00pm Location: Shepparton Art Museum Cost: FREE - registrations essential Ryan McGinley, YEARBOOK, installation view Body Loud at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery, Tokyo, 2016. Image courtesy of the artist. © the artist. Book Now

SAM + OLLY present: Creative Arts and Storytelling (CAS)
2024-02-14 16:30 - 18:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join the SAM and OLLY teams for Creative Arts Storytelling (CAS) – a new six-week workshop series diving into filmmaking, poetry, and painting. Designed for teens aged 12 to 17, each session of collaborative art-making, facilitated by First Nations community groups and artists, will focus on a different method of creative storytelling to explore themes of spirituality, childhood, and social issues. At the end of the program, the collaborative short film and painting created by CAS participants will be presented at the Shepparton Festival in April 2024. CAS is delivered in partnership with the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project and their after-school program OLLY. Program details: Date & time: Every Wednesday from 14 February to 20 March, 4:30pm-6:00pm Location: Shepparton Art Museum Price: FREE - registrations essential Program dates: Week 1 - Introduction to CAS Date: Wednesday 14 February  Week 2 - Poetry, creative writing, and spoken word with Neil Morris Date: Wednesday 21 February Week 3 - From script to screen: Storyboarding & scriptwriting with Christopher Walker Date: Wednesday 28 February Week 4 - Filmmaking and editing with River Loizou Date: Wednesday 6 March Week 5 - Movie poster design with Kaiela Arts Date: Wednesday 13 March Week 6 - Group painting project with Tiarne Parker Date: Wednesday 20 March Learn more and sign up for OLLY

The Urbach 2024: Information Session
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join us for a brief information session discussing The Theodore Urbach Landscape Prize and Studio Scholarship (“The Urbach”) – a new art prize and studio scholarship offered at SAM. The Urbach is designed to encourage continued exploration of Australian landscape painting by contemporary artists. Applications to The Urbach are now open. The Urbach 2024 program is open to artists based in the Goulburn Valley and Hume regions only. Date & time: Thursday 15 February, 6:00-7:00pm Location: Online via Zoom Cost: Free – registration essential The Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered attendees via email one day prior to the event. Book NowLearn More About The Urbach Program

SAM Fresh 2024: Information Session
2024-02-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Do you have questions about the exhibition or application process? Join us online via Zoom on 8 February for a brief information session, where there will be an opportunity to ask our Curator - Community any questions you may have about SAM Fresh 2024. Date & time: Thursday 8 February, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Online via Zoom Cost: FREE - registrations essential The Zoom meeting link will be sent via email to registered attendees one day prior to the event. Register nowLearn more about SAM Fresh 2024 exhibitionFeatured image: SAM Fresh: GV Top Art & Design, Maisy Molluso, Distance (2020), installation view, 2021, Shepparton Art Museum, 2021.

SAM Storytime with Emma from GV Libraries
2023-10-30 10:30 - 11:15 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Storytime with Emma from GV Libraries Mondays are for MUSH/ROOM at SAM! Join Emma from GV Libraries in the SAM Children’s Gallery for our brand new storytime program. Each session begins with a reading by Emma, followed by a crafting session inspired by Beci Orpin’s funky MUSH/ROOM creations. Cost: FREE - bookings essential Location: SAM Children's Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum Best suited to aged 2 - 6 years PLEASE NOTE: All children younger than 12 years of age must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times during their visit to SAM. Book Now

Exhibition celebration | Ellen Lee: Landscape; of sight, of sound
2024-01-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Exhibition celebration | Ellen Lee: Landscape; of sight, of soundJoin us at SAM for a celebration of current SAM Spotlight artist Ellen Lee's solo exhibition Landscape; of sight, of sound. In this meditative exhibition, Lee, an Echuca-based artist, presents a series of large-scale abstract works on paper that explore her personal, sensory experience of nature. The exhibition celebration will include a conversation between Ellen Lee and SAM Curator - Community Caroline Esbenshade. Date: Saturday 20 January Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm Cost: FREE - registrations encouraged Location: SAM Community Gallery, Level 2 Event details: 2pm – 2:15pm: Formal acknowledgements and welcome in Community Gallery, Level 2. 2:30pm – 3pm: In conversation with Ellen Lee and Caroline Esbenshade on Level 4. Refreshments served. PLEASE NOTE: All children younger than 12 years of age must be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times during their visit to SAM. Featured image: Ellen Lee: Landscape; of sight, of sound, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. Photo: Leon Schoots. Book Now

SAM Summer Camp 2024
2024-01-10 08:00 - 2024-01-22 17:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Summer Camp 2024
School holidays at SAM are back for the summer! For artists aged 4 - 17, our range of free and low-cost hands-on programs and tours are perfect for keeping kids and teens creating, thinking, and playing while school's out. These holidays, our packed program includes upcycled crafts, Picasso-inspired pottery, zine-making and more! Friends of SAM members receive 10% off programs. Please note that children under 12 years must be accompanied at all times by an adult. Can’t make it to a scheduled program? Our selection of free, self-guided activities for kids are on hand for when you’re just dropping in for a casual visit with the kids.
Our brand-new SAM Art Passport is a handy guide that leads kids on a journey through the museum and encourages them to explore the museum – collect a free pack at the SAM front desk at your next visit to join the fun! Making Mushrooms
Inspired by Beci Orpin’s fantastic fungi in MUSH/ROOM, kids will create their own marvellous mushrooms using upcycled household materials.
Price: $5p.p
Date: Wednesday 10 January
Time:
Morning session: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Afternoon session: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Level 4
All ages (best suited to ages 5-15 years) Image: Beci Orpin: MUSH/ROOM, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. ©Shepparton Art Museum. Book nowKids Guided Tour of The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another
Kids are invited to tag along with SAM Public Programs Coordinator Olivia Trenorden for an assisted Travel Guide tour of our exhibition The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another. On the tour, kids will discover works by Australian and international artists, including Pablo Picasso, Gilbert & George, and more.
Free
Session 1:
Date: Thursday 11 January
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Session 2:
Date: Friday 12 January
Time: 3:00 - 3:45pm
Location: The People's Gallery, Level 2
All ages (best suited to ages 5-10 years) Image: The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. ©Shepparton Art Museum. Book nowPottery like Picasso
Inspired by the peculiar pottery of Picasso, kids and teens will learn to create their own ceramics in this intensive hand-on workshop. Over two hours, kids will grow their pottery skills to create their own pots, vases, or dishes.
An optional underglazing session will run in the following week for kids to return to decorate their ceramic creations with their own designs.
Price: $30p.p
Date: Thursday 11 January
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Workshop, Level 2
Ages 10-17 years
Optional follow-up session: Underglazing and Decorating Session
Price: $10p.p
Date: Thursday 18 January
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location: Workshop, Level 2 Image: SAM public program. ©Shepparton Art Museum. Book nowFriday Family Yoga Flow with Anita Brisbane
Find your family flow with Anita Brisbane in this hour of mindful movement in our Community Gallery, inspired by the ambient landscapes of Ellen Lee. Suitable for all levels of skill, this session is a great opportunity to relax, move and connect as a family.
BYO yoga mats.
Price: 1 adult and 1 child: $15 ($5 per additional child)
Session 1:
Date: Friday 12 January
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Session 2:
Date: Friday 19 January
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Hugh D.T Williamson Community Gallery, Level 2 Image: Canva. Book nowPainting African Masks with Nickel Mundabi
Join artist Nickel Mundabi for a painting workshop inspired by traditional African masks.
The workshop will also feature a brief tour of exhibition The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another, offered in both English and Swahili.
Free
Date: Saturday 13 January
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: The People's Gallery, Level 2 and Level 4
All ages (best suited to ages 5-12 years) Image courtesy of the artist. Book nowSAM Club: School Holiday Edition - Grades 1-3
Join us for a special school holiday edition of SAM Club! In this full day art-making program for primary school students in grades 1-3, kids will enjoy an introduction to ceramics, art theory, and art history through a series of hands-on clay workshops in a relaxed, fun environment.
Please note: This program includes two 30 min breaks at 11.30am-12pm and 1.30pm-2pm. Attendance by guardians during the workshop is strongly encouraged.
Free
Date: Monday 15 January
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Workshop, Level 2 Image: SAM public program. ©Shepparton Art Museum. Book nowMaking Zines with Nicky Tsekouras
Join artist Nicky Tsekouras for a hands-on afternoon of zine-making and discover the endless possibilities of paper collage!
Zines are the ultimate means of DIY self-expression. In this workshop, teens will start with some creative warm-ups to explore ideas, inspiration, and concepts for their collages, then will bring their ideas to life through a step-by-step collaging exercise.
Price: $5p.p
Date: Wednesday 17 January
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Level 4
Ages 12-18 years Image courtesy of the artist. Book nowSAM Club: School Holiday Edition - Grades 4-6
Join us for a special school holiday edition of SAM Club! In this full day art-making program for primary school students in grades 4-6, kids will enjoy an introduction to ceramics, art theory, and art history through a series of hands-on clay workshops in a relaxed, fun environment.
Please note: This program includes two 30 min breaks at 11.30am-12pm and 1.30pm-2pm. Attendance by guardians during the workshop is strongly encouraged.
Free
Date: Monday 22 January
Time: 10:00am – 3:30pm
Location: Workshop, Level 2 Image: SAM public program. ©Shepparton Art Museum. Book now

SAM Makes: Rock and Roll Robes
2023-12-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Makes: Rock and Roll Robes Join SAM Engagement Ambassador Mel Lindupp as she leads a hands-on upcycling workshop inspired by the works of artist Nell. Together, attendees will breathe life back into pre-loved clothing through fabric painting, borrowing from Nell’s signature rock and roll iconography. This program includes a brief tour of Nell’s works currently on display in SAM exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love. Attendees are to bring in their own preferred piece of clothing for decoration – all other materials provided. Workshop details When: Saturday 16 December, 2:00-3:30pm Location: Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1 & workshop 2, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Price: Free - registration essential Best suited for people aged 12 years and over. Register now About the SAM Engagement Ambassador program:Supported by The William Buckland Foundation, the SAM Engagement Ambassador program is a four-month internship at Shepparton Art Museum for emerging arts workers. Over the course of the internship, Engagement Ambassadors work closely with the SAM Public Programs Coordinator to support the delivery of public program to SAM audiences, whilst gaining an insight into the overall workings and structure of the museum. At the conclusion of the internship, Ambassadors have the opportunity to deliver their own, self-designed program.

SAM Sketch: Still Life in the ARNDT Collection - a SAM Ambassador program
2023-12-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Sketch: Still Life in the ARNDT Collection - a SAM Ambassador program Join SAM Engagement Ambassador Emily Crawford as she leads a sketching session in the gallery. Suitable for sketchers of all abilities, attendees will draw inspiration from current exhibition The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another whilst learning the fundamentals of still-life drawing. Workshop details When: Saturday 9 December, 2.00-3.30pm Location: People’s Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Price: Free - registration essential Best suited for people aged 12 years and over. Register nowAbout the SAM Engagement Ambassador program:Supported by The William Buckland Foundation, the SAM Engagement Ambassador program is a four-month internship at Shepparton Art Museum for emerging arts workers. Over the course of the internship, Engagement Ambassadors work closely with the SAM Public Programs Coordinator to support the delivery of public program to SAM audiences, whilst gaining an insight into the overall workings and structure of the museum. At the conclusion of the internship, Ambassadors have the opportunity to deliver their own, self-designed program.

Gertrude Contemporary Art on the Road
2023-12-08 09:30 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Gertrude Contemporary Art on the Road Arts educators are invited to join SAM for Contemporary Art on the Road - a professional development program for educators hosted by Gertrude Contemporary featuring presentations from Monash University Museum of Art and VCAA, followed by a creative workshop led by artist Elyas Alavi. Bringing artists, art educators and teachers together to exchange ideas, share creative experiences and explore contemporary art and culture, the program has been designed to introduce teachers to a range of hands-on strategies and resources for teaching contemporary art in their classroom. Date: Friday 8 December Time: 9.30am-3.30pm Location: Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton FREE (bookings essential) Book NowAbout Elyas Alavi: Expressed in poetry, painting, installation, performance and moving image, Elyas Alavi’s practice examines themes of identity and representation through the complex intersections of race, displacement, gender, and sexuality, and explores complex histories in the Greater Middle East region. Alavi has exhibited nationally and internationally and has published three poetry books in Afghanistan and Iran. He graduated with a Master of Visual Arts from the University of South Australia in 2016 and a Master of Fine Arts at Chelsea College of Arts, University of London. He is the recipient of the 2019 Anne & Gordon Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship. Credit: Elyas Alavi, Cheshme-Jaan. Image courtesy of Gertrude Contemporary, © the artist

Art for All: International Day of People with a Disability
2023-12-06 10:30 - 16:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Art for All: International Day of People with a Disability To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, SAM has partnered with the City of Greater Shepparton to present three creative workshops for people of all abilities to join. Designed especially for community members with learning difficulties and intellectual, sensory or physical disabilities, these workshops create a warm and friendly environment where attendees can relax, explore and create their very own works of art. Art for All Wednesday 6 December, 10.30am-4.30pm SAM Workshop, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Session times and details: Create a clock with Kody Bothwell (10:30am-12:30pm) Local artist Kody Bothwell will show you how to turn old records into a working clock! Attendees will learn paint-pouring and upcycling in this fun, engaging workshop. Multi-media collaging (1:30pm – 2:30pm) Attendees will enjoy a multi-sensory, free-form collaging session, where they'll be encouraged to flex their creative skills in this low-pressure, fun and hands-on workshop. Oil pastel and ink-wash exploration (3:30pm – 4:30pm) Attendees will get messy in this energetic, two-part art making workshop. Explore the magic of mixing oil and water and be amazed at what emerges! Featured image © Shepparton Art Museum Book Now

Landscape; of sight, of sound | Artist-Led workshop with Ellen Lee
2023-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Landscape; of sight, of sound | Artist-Led workshop with Ellen LeeJoin artist Ellen Lee for a special sketching workshop inspired by her current exhibition Landscape; of sight, of sound. Over three hours, attendees will venture outside to find inspiration in the natural surrounds, then return to the SAM Workshop to create their own meditative sketches on naturally-pigmented papers prepared by Lee. This program is an excellent opportunity to work with an exhibiting artist and discover new creative techniques. Workshop details Saturday 2 December, 10am-1pm SAM Workshop, Level 2 Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton $75 (Friends of SAM receive 10% discount on all programs) Best suited for people aged 15 years and over Book Now

Friends of SAM AGM (Annual General Meeting)
2023-11-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Friends of SAM AGM (Annual General Meeting) All members of Friends of SAM, their guests, and anyone interested in SAM are invited to come along to the Friends of SAM Annual General Meeting on 29 November. Commencing at 5.45pm, the meeting will also feature informative speakers about SAM and Friends to illuminate aspects of the museum and the Friends membership. A social catch up over nibbles and drinks will follow the meeting. Date: Wednesday 29 November Time: 5.30 - 7.30pm Location: Level 4 Price: FREE Image: Friends of SAM, 2022.

The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another | Exhibition Tour with Matthias Arndt
2023-11-17 14:00 - 14:45 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another | Exhibition Tour with Matthias Arndt

Join collector Matthias Arndt for an exclusive tour of The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another - a new major exhibition at SAM featuring over 40 artworks from significant international and Australian artists from the expansive private collection Arndt shares with wife Tiffany Wood.
Date: Friday 17 November,
Time: 2:00 - 2:45PM
Location: People’s Gallery, Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton
Price: FREE – registrations essential Register NowAbout the exhibition: The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another 11 November 2023 – 10 March 2024 Presenting over 40 artworks from renowned international and Australian artists, The ARNDT Collection: From One World to Another is a major exhibition that celebrates the pursuit of art collecting through a selection of treasures from the extensive private collection of Matthias Arndt and Tiffany Wood. Featuring works from significant international artists, including UK sensation Gilbert & George, German-born Joseph Beuys and Spanish master Pablo Picasso, alongside contemporary Australian artists, including Del Kathryn Barton, David Noonan and Ben Quilty, this exhibition sheds light on the personal passion of collecting - one that often transforms into a lifelong captivation. This exciting exhibition marks the first major presentation of The ARNDT Collection in a public institution in Australia. Image: Gilbert & George, Union Dance (detail), 2008, JACK FREAK PICTURES. Courtesy ARNDT Collection. © Gilbert & George.

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 Clay School: Back to the Wheel with Denielle Anderson
2023-11-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join Kialla-based ceramicist Denielle Anderson in this throwing clay intensive for potters who have a solid grip on the basics of the wheel. Over two hours, you'll build your fundamental skills and techniques on the pottery wheel to introduce new forms, shapes and styles to your repertoire. What's included: - 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 - Leave your rings and jewellery at home to prevent damage - Expect a 4-6 week wait for collection of your work Saturday 11 November 11am-1pm SAM Workshop, Level 2 $150 (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount) Book now

SAM Deep Dives with The University of Melbourne
2023-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Deep Dives with The University of Melbourne Join Shepparton Art Museum for a new monthly series of talks and conversation, SAM Deep Dives with the University of Melbourne from September to November 2023. Delving into the themes and ideas of current collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love, this series of lectures led by academics and researchers from the University of Melbourne investigates death, technology, poetry and society in three unique conversations prompted by works in the SAM Collection. This is a dual delivery event. You are welcome to join us either in person at Shepparton Art Museum or online via Zoom. This event will be recorded. Woman and Child Speaker: Dr Danny Butt University of Melbourne senior lecturer Dr Danny Butt focuses on Sam Jinks’ much-loved Woman and Child to prompt a discussion on life, death and gender politics. How do women bear responsibility for cultural meaning? In a world where “lived experience” is increasingly understood to underpin authentic representation, what can we learn from how Jinks as a male artist stages both woman and child? What does the work’s detailed focus on individual bodies illuminate about Western culture’s philosophy of life and death? Such questions help unfold the complex dynamics animating the sculpture and its continuing power to move audiences. Date: Thursday 9 November Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Where: SAM Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or online via Zoom (Zoom details provided following booking) Price: Free Dr Danny Butt is Senior Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Practice and Co-ordinator of Research in Design and Production at Victorian College of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, University of Melbourne. Book NowFeatured image: Penny Byrne, The Four Horsemen of the 21st Century Apocalypse, 2009, Shepparton Art Museum. Photo: Leon Schoots.

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!

SAM Clay School: Throwing 101
2023-10-28 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 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 Saturday 28 October 11am-3pm SAM Workshop, Level 2 $280 (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount) Book now

SAM Deep Dives with The University of Melbourne
2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Deep Dives with The University of Melbourne Join Shepparton Art Museum for a new monthly series of talks and conversation, SAM Deep Dives with the University of Melbourne from September to November 2023. Delving into the themes and ideas of current collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love, this series of lectures led by academics and researchers from the University of Melbourne investigates death, technology, poetry and society in three unique conversations prompted by works in the SAM Collection. This is a dual delivery event. You are welcome to join us either in person at Shepparton Art Museum or online via Zoom. This event will be recorded. The Dance Between Art and Science Speaker: Michael Arnold Michael Arnold of University of Melbourne's DeathTech team joins SAM with a commentary on Dance Me to the End of Love, delving into the intersectionality of art and science. Exploring the academic research of DeathTech into death, technology and society and its inclusion of art, Arnold will bring his unique perspective to the exhibition to reflect on the relationship between art and reality. Date: Wednesday 27 September Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Where: SAM Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or online via Zoom (Zoom details provided following booking) Price: Free Michael Arnold is a Professor in the History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Melbourne. His ongoing research lies at the intersection of technologies and our society and culture, focusing more recently on technologies in the context of memorialisation, commemoration and the final disposition of the human body. Book NowI am, I am, I am: Artist, Poet, Spy Speaker: Dr Tyne Sumner Examining the SAM collection alongside the lyrics of Leonard Cohen and his contemporaries, Dr Sumner considers the often fraught but also tender, fascinating and ultimately irresolvable tension between an artist’s life, work and the spectacle that is our dance from birth to death. Date: Saturday 21 October Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Where: SAM Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or online via Zoom (Zoom details provided following booking) Price: Free Dr Tyne Daile Sumner is an interdisciplinary Research Fellow in the School of Culture and Communication, Faculty of Arts. Her research covers three main areas: literary studies, surveillance, and digital humanities. Book NowWoman and Child Speaker: Dr Danny Butt University of Melbourne senior lecturer Dr Danny Butt focuses on Sam Jinks’ much-loved Woman and Child to prompt a discussion on life, death and gender politics. How do women bear responsibility for cultural meaning? In a world where “lived experience” is increasingly understood to underpin authentic representation, what can we learn from how Jinks as a male artist stages both woman and child? What does the work’s detailed focus on individual bodies illuminate about Western culture’s philosophy of life and death? Such questions help unfold the complex dynamics animating the sculpture and its continuing power to move audiences. Date: Thursday 9 November Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Where: SAM Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton or online via Zoom (Zoom details provided following booking) Price: Free Dr Danny Butt is Senior Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Practice and Co-ordinator of Research in Design and Production at Victorian College of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, University of Melbourne. Book NowFeatured image: Penny Byrne, The Four Horsemen of the 21st Century Apocalypse, 2009. Shepparton Art Museum. Photo: Leon Schoots.

After the Rain Exhibition Closing Celebration
2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
After the Rain Exhibition Closing CelebrationJoin SAM Curator - Community Caroline Esbenshade and the artists of Tuesday Junction for a celebration of After the Rain in SAM’s Community Gallery on its final weekend. This event includes a special panel discussion between the artists and curator exploring the unique exhibition, followed by light refreshments. Date: Saturday 14 October Time: 2PM-4PM Location: SAM Community Gallery, Level 2 FREE Book NowJoin the artists for a hands-on workshop!Join Tuesday Junction artists Bronwyn Morton and Penny Silver as they lead a hands-on workshop inspired by their exhibition After the Rain. The session will begin with an inspiring artist talk, where you’ll gain an insight into the artists' individual creative practices, followed by a creative workshop where you’ll experiment with a variety of media to craft your own unique artwork. This program offers a rare chance to learn from and work alongside exhibiting artists at SAM – book early to avoid missing out. Colliding on Canvas with Penny Silver and Bronwyn Morton Date: Saturday 14 October Time: 10am-1pm Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Price: $75 (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount) Book NowFeatured image credit: Tuesday Junction: After the Rain, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum 2023. Photo: Leon Schoots.

Colliding on Canvas with Penny Silver and Bronwyn Morton
2023-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join Tuesday Junction artists Bronwyn Morton and Penny Silver as they lead a hands-on workshop inspired by their exhibition After the Rain. The session will begin with an inspiring artist talk, where you’ll gain an insight into the artists' individual creative practices, followed by a creative workshop where you’ll experiment with a variety of media to craft your own unique artwork. This program offers a rare chance to learn from and work alongside exhibiting artists at SAM – book early to avoid missing out. Colliding on Canvas with Penny Silver and Bronwyn MortonDate: Saturday 14 October Time: 10am-1pm Location: SAM Workshop, Level 2, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Price: $75 (Friends of SAM members receive 10% discount) Book Now ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Penny Silver Penny Silver’s art practice has evolved from drawing to painting. Working in both oils and acrylics. Her process consists of layering, painting out, scratching back, and repeating until the final work reveals itself. There is a random, organic approach to her process that upon reflection, once the work is complete, reveals an orderly logic. Silvers work has a strong compositional design, complemented with whimsical figurative imagery. Bronwyn Morton Bronwyn Morton is a geometric abstract artist who works with mixed media and collage. Throughout years of study and practice she has developed many skills technically, conceptually and creatively that she employs through an innate and minimal graphic style. Celebrate the exhibition with us!Join SAM Curator - Community Caroline Esbenshade and the artists of Tuesday Junction for a celebration of After the Rain in SAM’s Community Gallery on its final weekend. This event includes a special panel discussion between the artists and curator exploring the unique exhibition, followed by light refreshments. Date: Saturday 14 October Time: 2PM-4PM Location: SAM Community Gallery, Level 2 FREE Book NowFeatured image credit: Tuesday Junction: After the Rain, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum 2023. Photo: Leon Schoots.

Information Session: SAM Open (Cancelled)
2023-10-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
SAM Open 2023: Home, installation view. Photo: Leon Schoots. Information Session: SAM Open (Cancelled) Are you a creative living or working in the Goulburn Valley or Hume region, with an interest in having your work displayed in the SAM Community Gallery? Join us for our upcoming information session about SAM Open 2024 - Shepparton Art Museum's annual open-call exhibition opportunity for local artists aged 25 years and over. The information session will be led by SAM Curator - Community Caroline Esbenshade, and will cover the exhibition's 2024 theme (Remnants, Memories and Objects), options for submissions, with Q + A to follow. Date: Thursday 5 October Time: 6pm to 7:30pm Location: SAM, Level 4 FREE - registration essential Register Now (Cancelled)About SAM Open : A open exhibition for artists aged 25+ that celebrates the creativity of our community. Applicants are asked to submit works that respond to a chosen theme. The theme for 2024 is Remnants, Memories, and Objects. Applications for SAM Open 2024 will open in April 2024. SAM Open Guidelines (PDF)
