Shepparton Art Museum

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library
2023-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join members of the Melbourne Art Library for Reading Room, a monthly online forum that unites art, literature, and visual culture to address issues that we face as a contemporary society. Through conversation and optional reading, participants will dissect a variety of themes and ideas, and are encouraged to contribute their own unique perspectives to the conversation. You don't need to be an art expert or a historian to join in. No prior knowledge needed. All are welcome. Texts for discussion will be sent 2 weeks ahead of the program. Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library 17th July 7:00 - 8:30 PM Online Via Zoom FREERegister Now

SAM 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 at Sunset: June
2023-06-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join us from 5pm until 8pm for SAM at Sunset, our monthly after-hours, full museum evening program of art, creativity, drinks and music. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends, venture out solo, or have a cosy date night, SAM at Sunset is the perfect place for you on the last Thursday of each month.⁠ This month, we'll be celebrating the many talented local artists featured in our current Community Gallery exhibition, SAM Open 2023: Home. Tickets to our Level 4 Terrace Bar are now on sale - scroll below to grab yours now. SAM at Sunset June program:Image 1: SAM at Sunset Level 4 bar, May 2023; Image 2: SAM Open 2023: Home, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. Photo by Leon Schoots; Image 3: SAM Shop, February 2023; Image 4: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 5: SAM at Sunset Level 4 bar, May 2023 6 - 6.30PM: SAM Open 2023 exhibition celebration Our annual open-call community exhibition SAM Open provides an opportunity for local creatives to showcase their talent in a dedicated community space at the museum. Learn more about this year's artists and their diverse interpretations and responses to this year's theme of Home in this illuminating talk between SAM Curator - Community Caroline Esbenshade and selected exhibiting artists. FREE - no ticket required 5.30 - 8 PM: Bar and still-life sketching (Level 4) With its relaxed lounge atmosphere, our Level 4 bar is perfect for after-work drinks, date night, or a catch-up with friends, soundtracked by a DJ set from local crate-diggers Record Per Tutti. While you sip, get sketching at our still-life sketching station, where items from the SAM Ceramics Collection will be set up for you to try your hand at your own still-life drawing. Tickets* are required for entry to this area, and will give you access to:- Licensed bar area (please note: bar service commences at 5.30pm) Your ticket includes:- One drink from the bar (cash bar available for additional drink purchases)- Light refreshments Buy bar tickets now*Tickets to the bar area are only available to adults aged 18 and over 5 - 8PM: SAM Shop (Ground floor) Looking for the perfect treat or gift idea? SAM Shop stocks a selection of the best in local and Australian-made homewares, accessories, books and toys.

SAM Winter Camp: School Holiday Programs
2023-06-26 11:00 - 2023-07-06 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Welcome to SAM Winter Camp!Bookings for all programs and tours will be open from 10 June. School holidays at SAM are back! For artists aged 1 - 17, our range of hands-on programs and tours are perfect to keep kids and teens creating, thinking and playing while school's out. All programs are free or low-cost - keep scrolling to see the full list of activities planned for the winter school holidays. SAM Kids Art Trail
Collect a copy from the SAM Front Desk
Our SAM Kids Art Trail leads kids and families on an adventure around the museum through a free, self-guided booklet containing puzzles, activities, scavenger hunts and more. Guided SAM Kids Art Trail Tours
Thursday 29 June, 1:00pm – 1:20pm
Friday 30 June 2:30pm – 2:50pm
Monday 3 July, 2:30pm – 2:50pm
All ages
FREE
Kids of all ages are invited to tag along with SAM Public Programs Coordinator Olivia Trenorden for an assisted Art Trail tour of our exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love. Book hereStill Life and Landscape Drawing with Angharad Neal-Williams Monday 26 June 11:00am - 12:30pm Ages 6-12 years FREE Inspired by artist Adam John Cullen’s Three Hares and Three Ears, this whimsical still life/landscape drawing workshop led by artist Angharad Neal-Williams encourages kids to look closer and capture what they see while flexing their creative muscles! Book hereImage supplied courtesy of the artist Shrinky Dinks
Monday 26 June
2:00pm - 3:30pm
All ages
FREE
Everyone’s favourite program is back! Using the magic of shrink plastic, kids can design their own custom creations and take it home, ready to wear as either a badge or a bag tag. Book herePaper Flower Wearable Creations with Becky-Jane Fortin
Wednesday 28 June
11:00am - 12:30pm
Ages 6-12 years
FREE
Learn how to make your own wearable paper creations in this fun workshop! Led by local artist and hat-maker Becky-Jane Fortin, kids will create detailed flowers and plants using a variety of paper media that they can take home as accessories. Book hereImage supplied courtesy of artist Score and Stamp Ceramics with Monique Elliott
Friday 30 June
10:30am - 12:00pm
Ages 6-12 years
$10 p.p
Kids will craft and decorate their own functional clay creations in this hands-on workshop with ceramicist Monique Elliott. Using an array of textured materials and tools, each creation can be made with its own fully unique design that kids can customise to their heart’s content. Book hereIntaglio Intensive Printmaking Workshop – textile banners inspired by Jess Johnson
Monday 3 July
11:00am - 2:00pm
Ages 12-17 years
$25 p.p
In this intensive workshop, teens will draw inspiration from artist Jess Johnson’s eclectic artworks to create their own intaglio print – a technique of etching designs into acetate, rubbing with ink and transferring onto textile for a funky, ready-to-hang banner. Book hereImage: Little big, Big little, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023. Photo: Leon Schoots It's a Little Big World: Collagraph Prints
Wednesday 5 July
11am - 1pm
Ages 4-10 years
FREE
Using line, shape, scale, texture, and form to design a scene for stamping, kids will learn to make collagraph prints in this fun workshop inspired by our current Children’s Gallery exhibition Little big, Big little. Book hereSAM Toddlers presents See Make Play
Thursday 6 July
10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 1-3 years
$10 p.p
Enjoy creative playtime with See Make Play at SAM Toddlers! Toddlers will experience a hands-on session filled with sensory play, exploration and messiness. At the end of the session, families can take away a play pack to continue the fun at home. Book hereImage: Douglas Sheung Yan Cham, Loser #0, 2009, Shepparton Art Museum Collection, purchased 2009 © the artists estate. Photo: Leon Schoots Ceramic Creatures with Monique Elliott
Thursday 6 July
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ages 10-17 years
$10 p.p
Led by ceramicist Monique Elliott, kids will use clay to combine fruits, vegetables and animals together to create their own wacky hybrid creature! Book hereResources for visitors on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities
SAM warmly welcomes children and adults on the autism spectrum, or who experience sensory sensitivities. We want to make sure everyone has a chance to have a positive experience while visiting the museum, so we've put together some information to help kids prepare for their SAM Winter Camp adventure! To read through our information pack, click the link below: View sensory preparation pack

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library
2023-06-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Shepparton
Join Nell Fraser and Andrew Copolov from the Melbourne Art Library in a reading group unpacking what it means to be an art museum, discussing ideas around the theme of 'Representation and the Idea of Image'. You don't need to be an art expert or a historian to join in. No prior knowledge needed. All are welcome. Texts for discussion will be sent 2 weeks ahead of the program. Please note that this is an online only event - a Zoom link will be sent to attendees the day prior. Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library Wednesday 14 June, 7-8PM Online via Zoom FREE Register now

Educator Professional Learning: Printmaking 101
2023-06-08 12:30 - 16:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join us at SAM for a half-day Educators Professional Learning session onsite on 8 June, where we will be covering printmaking with a focus on lino printmaking. Led by local artist Kat Parker, learn about low-cost, hands-on skills that you can bring into your classroom. Educator Professional Learning: Printmaking 101 with Kat Parker Thursday 8 June 2023, 12.30-4.00PM SAM Workshop, Level 2 $88 p.p Book nowAbout the artist Kat Parker is an emerging artist based in Shepparton. She recently graduated from RMIT with a Bachelor of Fine Art, specialising in printmaking. After growing up in regional Victoria, it took moving to Melbourne to attend university for Parker to realise the extent to which she took nature for granted. This initiated an interest in the dysfunctional relationship humanity has with nature, with a particular focus on extinction. Parker’s practice aims to inform about, and memorialise, recent extinctions through printmaking and paper art processes. In the last year, Parker was a recipient of the Firestation Print Studio Graduate Print Access Prize, resulting in the exhibition Centred in the Here and Now. Other recent exhibitions include Northern Beaches Artists’ Book Award 2023 Exhibition at Manly Art Gallery, Interwoven at the South Australian Museum, Escape and Off the Wall at the Firestation Print Studio, SAM Open 2023: Home at Shepparton Art Museum and Open Print Exchange 2021/2022, an international touring exhibition. Featured image: The Rainbow Bee-Eater & the Easter Egg, Kat Parker

SAM Art Collection Highlights Tour @ SAM at Sunset May
2023-05-25 18:40 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Did you know that the Shepparton Art Museum Collection has been building and growing since the 1930s? The SAM Collection includes many significant works by prominent artists, a number of which are currently on display throughout the museum. Join us for a tour highlighting key items from the SAM Collection to learn more about the 80+ year old collection, and discover new favourites and old treasures in the 4,000-strong collection. SAM Collection Highlights Tour Thursday 25 May, 6.40-7PM All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023.

SAM Talks: ELEVATION with Ash Keating, David Hagger and Melinda Martin @ SAM at Sunset May
2023-05-25 18:00 - 18:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join contemporary artist Ash Keating, David Hagger (Director, Blackartprojects) and SAM CEO Melinda Martin for a conversation exploring Keating's distinctive practice and style. Dive into Keating's creative journey and the process behind ELEVATION in this illuminating talk ahead of the show's June closure. SAM Talks: ELEVATION with Ash Keating, David Hagger and Melinda Martin Thursday 25 May, 6.00-6.30PM SAM People's Gallery, Level 2 All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Ash Keating & Jessica O'Farrell in ELEVATION, 2023

SAM at Sunset: May
2023-05-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
In our new, expanded format, SAM will open from 5pm until 8pm on the last Thursday of each month to give you an evening of art, creativity, drinks and music. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends, venture out solo, or have a cosy date night, SAM at Sunset is the perfect place for you on the last Thursday of each month.⁠ This month, we'll be diving into contemporary artist Ash Keating's major temporary exhibition ELEVATION. Tickets to our Level 4 Terrace Bar are now on sale - scroll below to grab yours now. SAM at Sunset May program:Image 1: SAM at Sunset Level 4 bar with musician Luke Lewis, April 2023; Image 2: Ash Keating & Jessica O'Farrell in ELEVATION, March 2023; Image 3: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 4: SAM Shop, February 2023. 5.30 - 8 PM: Bar and still-life sketching (Level 4) With its relaxed atmosphere and treetop views, our terrace bar is perfect for after-work drinks, date night, or a catch-up with friends. While you sip, get sketching at our still-life sketching station, where items from the SAM Ceramics Collection will be set up for you to try your hand at your own still-life drawing. Tickets* are required for entry to this area, and will give you access to:- Licensed bar area (please note: bar service commences at 5.30pm) Your ticket includes:- One drink from the bar (cash bar available for additional drink purchases)- Light refreshments Buy bar tickets now*Tickets to the bar area are only available to adults aged 18 and over 5 - 8PM: SAM Shop (Ground floor) Looking for the perfect treat or gift idea? SAM Shop stocks a selection of the best in local and Australian-made homewares, accessories, books and toys. 6 - 6.30PM: SAM Talks: ELEVATION Join contemporary artist Ash Keating, David Hagger (Director, Blackartprojects) and SAM CEO Melinda Martin for a conversation exploring Keating's distinctive practice and style. Dive into Keating's creative journey and the process behind ELEVATION in this illuminating talk ahead of the show's June closure. FREE - no ticket required 6.40 - 7pm: SAM Art Collection Highlights Tour Join SAM Staff for a tour highlighting key items from the SAM Collection currently on display throughout the museum to discover new favourites and old treasures in the 4,000-strong collection. FREE - no ticket required

SAM Clay School: Throwing 101 with Honeypot Pottery
2023-05-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join Kialla-based ceramicist, Denielle Anderson, in this throwing clay intensive. No experience needed - this is your perfect opportunity to get your hands messy with clay for the first time. Over four hours, you'll learn everything from wedging clay to throwing your own functionable objects.'Throwing' is the technique used to shape clay on the pottery wheel. It's a great way to not only get used to the feel of clay, but form your own vessels from scratch. With just 7 places available, you'll receive guided tutelage in a small, intimate setting. What's included:- 4 hours of class time (excluding a 30 min lunch break) - All materials, including clay, tools and access to a pottery wheel - Drying and firing servicesWhat else you need to know:- this is an adult workshop for people aged 16+ - bring a towel to protect your lap from clay - bring a packed lunch - wear clothes that can get dirty - leave your rings at home to prevent damage - 4-6 week wait for collection of your work 20 May, 11am - 3pm SAM Level 2 Workshop $280 (Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount) Book Now

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library
2023-05-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, Shepparton
Join Meg Sheehan and Jenna Muir from the Melbourne Art Library in a reading group unpacking what it means to be an art museum, discussing ideas around the theme of Collections and Identity.You don't need to be an art expert or a historian to join in. No prior knowledge needed. All are welcome. Texts for discussion will be sent 2 weeks ahead of the program. Please note that this is an online only event - a zoom link will be sent to attendees the day prior. Book Now

SAM Studios: Term 2 with Jan Donaldson
2023-05-17 16:00 - 2023-06-21 17:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Are you a keen, creative high school art student? SAM Studios, our weekly artist-led workshop series, is returning for Term 2 on 17 May!⁠⁠This term, artist & jeweller Dr. Jan Donaldson joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of metalwork and wearable art. These sessions are a chance to learn new art techniques and expand your personal style and skillset across a range of mediums.⁠⁠SAM Studios is free for senior high school students studying Art, Studio Art and Visual Communications - sign up today and level up your art! When / Every Wednesday afternoon from 17 May to 21 June, 4.30-6.00PM Where / Shepparton Art Museum, Level 2, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton FREE Sign up now

SAM Clay School: Candelabras by Candlelight
2023-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join us for a magical afternoon, handbuilding clay candle holders over nibbles, conversation and candlelight. Hosted by artist Hilary Green, you will be guided to create unique and fantastical forms fit for a candle. Hilary is a Melbourne based artist who has years of experience working with clay and finding her own way to express her imagination through sculpture. Hilary will share her personal techniques in creating organic forms and ways of finding inspiration to create functional sculptures. This workshop includes• Preparation techniques, tools and clay discussion• The design process• Handbuilding basics, joining techniques and creating balance/stability• Creative exploration, tips and tricks to find your own style• Questions and answers around developing ideas, creative practice and inspiration. 6 May 2 - 4pm SAM Level 2 Workshop GET TICKETS HEREThis workshop is suited to those who are beginners using clay or those who would like the chance to expand the style and explore new techniques.Expect 3-4 wk turnround to collect

Designing Dance Me to the End of Love @ SAM at Sunset
2023-04-27 18:45 - 19:15 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join us for a conversation that digs into the behind-the-scenes process of designing the Dance Me to the End of Love exhibition with our curatorial team. From the delicate curtain behind Woman and Child to the island of Ramesh Nithiyendran's ceramics, learn about the design choices that build and enhance the mood of the incredible works housed within the gallery. Designing Dance Me to the End of Love Thursday 27 April, 6.45PM Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1 All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Installation progress photo, Dance Me to the End of Love, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023

SAM Talks: Three Hares and Three Ears @ SAM at Sunset
2023-04-27 18:00 - 18:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join guest curator and artist Adam John Cullen as he delves into his exhibitions Three Ears and Three Hares in a conversation with Adam Stone (LON Gallery), artist Kate Wallace, and SAM Head of Exhibitions & Collections Jessica O'Farrell. The two interconnected exhibitions separately explore Cullen's perception of the creative process of making, collecting, and curating objects as an endless circle of interchangeable ideas and materials. SAM Talks: Three Hares and Three Ears with Adam John Cullen, Kate Wallace, Adam Stone and Jessica O'Farrell Thursday 27 April, 6.00-6.30PM SAM Café Showcase, Level 1 All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Adam John Cullen: Three Ears, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023

SAM at Sunset: April
2023-04-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
In our new, expanded format, SAM will open from 5pm until 8pm on the last Thursday of each month to give you an evening of art, creativity, drinks and music. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends, venture out solo, or get creative with your kids, SAM at Sunset is the perfect place for you on the last Thursday of each month.⁠ This month, we'll be celebrating artist & guest curator Adam John Cullen's two interconnected shows Three Hares and Three Ears. Keep scrolling to view the full program for 27 April. SAM at Sunset April program:Image 1: SAM at Sunset, March 2023; Image 2: All Together studio photography session by Meredith Turnbull & Ross Coulter, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 3: Adam John Cullen: Three Ears (detail), installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 4: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023; Image 5: Exhibition installation of Dance Me to the End of Love, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023 5.30 - 8 PM: Bar and live music (Level 4) With its sleek architecture and design, our bar's relaxed, stylish atmosphere is perfect for after-work drinks, date night, or a catch-up with friends. Tickets* are required for entry to this area, and will give you access to:- Licensed bar area (please note: bar service commences at 5.30pm)- Live music from Luke Lewis from 6.30pm Your ticket includes:- One drink from the bar (cash bar available for additional drink purchases)- Light refreshments Buy tickets*Tickets to the bar and live music are only available to adults aged 18 and over. Images (in order): SAM at Sunset 5 - 8PM: SAM Shop (Ground floor) Looking for the perfect treat or gift idea? SAM Shop stocks a selection of the best in local and Australian-made homewares, accessories, books and toys. 5.00 - 6.30PM: All Together group photography sessions (Children's Gallery, Level 2) All are invited to bring along friends and family and pose for your own fun, quirky group portrait in the colourful All Together exhibition space, created by artists Meredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter. Photos will be taken by SAM Public Programs Coordinator Olivia Trenorden, and visitors can take home a printed and digital copy. FREE - no ticket required 5PM: Kids-focused tour of Dance Me to the End of Love (Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1) Kids are in the spotlight as we explore new SAM Collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love. The tour will follow the SAM Kids Art Trail & children's labels in the space, engaging kids' curiosity and leading them on a journey of discovery through the ideas and themes of the show. FREE - no ticket required From 6PM: Exhibition tours & talks (Level 1) 6 - 6.30PM: Three Hares & Three Ears Guest curator and artist Adam John Cullen explores his exhibitions Three Ears and Three Hares in a conversation with Adam Stone (LON Gallery), artist Kate Wallace, and SAM Head of Exhibitions & Collections Jessica O'Farrell FREE - no ticket required 6.45PM: Designing Dance Me to the End of Love (Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1) Join us for a conversation that digs into the behind-the-scenes process of designing the Dance Me to the End of Love exhibition with our curatorial team. From the delicate curtain behind Woman and Child to the island of Ramesh Nithiyendran's ceramics, learn about the design choices that build and enhance the mood of the incredible works housed within the gallery. FREE - no ticket required

All Together Group Photography Sessions @ SAM at Sunset
2023-04-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Bring along friends and family and pose for your own fun, quirky group portrait in the colourful All Together exhibition space, created by artists Meredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter. Photos will be taken by SAM Public Programs Coordinator Olivia Trenorden, and visitors can take home a printed and digital copy. All Together Group Photography Sessions Thursday 27 April, drop in from 5.00-6.30PM SAM Children's Gallery, Level 2 All ages FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: All Together studio photography session by Meredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023

Kids tour of Dance Me to the End of Love @ SAM at Sunset
2023-04-27 17:00 - 17:20 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Kids are in the spotlight as we explore new SAM Collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love in a special tour for our young audience. The tour will follow the SAM Kids Art Trail & children's labels in the gallery, engaging kids' curiosity and leading them on a journey of discovery through the ideas and themes of the show. Kids tour of Dance Me to the End of Love Thursday 27 April, 5.00-5.20PM Lin Onus Gallery, Level 1 For ages 5 years and over FREE - no bookings required This program is part of our monthly SAM at Sunset event series. To find out what else is happening at SAM at Sunset, click here. Featured image: Dance Me to the End of Love: Journeys from birth to death in the SAM Collection, installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2023

SAM Autumn Camp: School holiday programs
2023-04-08 10:00 - 2023-04-23 17:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Welcome to SAM Autumn Camp!With all activities free or low-cost, SAM Autumn Camp is perfect for keeping kids aged 5-15 creating, thinking and playing through the school holidays, with a focus on supporting local – local artists, locally-sourced materials, local conversations. Keep scrolling to see the full list of activities planned for the autumn school holidays. SAM Kids Art Trail Collect a copy from the SAM Front Desk from 8 April Our SAM Kids Art Trail leads kids and families on an adventure around the museum through a free, self-guided booklet containing puzzles, activities, scavenger hunts and more. Thrown Ceramics Wednesday 12 April 10.30am - 12.30pm Ages 10-15 years, $15 p.p In this ceramics workshop, kids will master the fundamentals of the pottery wheel. Kids will learn to wedge clay, craft cups, bowls or other simple objects on the wheel, and prepare clay for the kiln. An additional underglazing workshop will be held on Thursday 20 April for kids to decorate and design their clay creations before they go into the kiln for firing. BOOK NOWI am… me! with Monique Elliott Thursday 13 April 1.30-4.00pm Ages 10-15 years, $10 p.p Inspired by artist Nell’s I am… and guided by ceramicist Monique Elliott, kids will sculpt and decorate their own abstract, fully personalised sculpture that represents themselves using clay. An additional underglazing workshop will be held on Thursday 20 April for kids to decorate and design their clay creations before they go into the kiln for firing. BOOK NOWBuild a Body: Collaging with Sole Galvan Wednesday 19 April 10.30am-12.30pm for ages 5-10 2.00pm-3.30pm for ages 10-15 FREE Join local artist Sole Galvan for a crafty multimedia collage workshop, where kids will piece together their own unique creature using magazines and newspapers. Image courtesy of the artist. BOOK NOWSAM Toddlers presents See Make Play Thursday 20 April 10.30-11.30am Ages 1-3, $10 p.p Toddlers will enjoy a hands-on session of sensory play and exploration, with an at-home play pack created by creative studio See Make Play to be collected at the end to continue the fun.  Image courtesy of See Make Play BOOK NOWBirds-Eye View Collaborative Murals inspired by Ash Keating  Friday 21 April, drop-in between 11.00am-12.30pm or 2.00-3.30pm All ages. FREE Taking place outdoors, this casual workshop encourages visitors of all ages to contribute to a collective mural inspired by Ash Keating’s abstract landscapes. Image courtesy of the artist. Photo by Michael Pham. BOOK NOW

SAM at Sunset
2023-03-30 16:00 - 20:00 | 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 experience! March's SAM at Sunset program:4- 7 PM: Polyglot Theatre's FEAST family workshop (L4) 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 time during the session. Please note that children under 12 years must be accompanied at all times by an adult. 5.30 - 8 PM: Bar and live music (L1 café) This month's SAM at Sunset bar will be located within the café and terrace on Level 1. Tickets are required for entry to this area, and will give you access to:- The Level 1 terrace and bar (please note: bar service commences at 5.30pm)- Live music from Daniel Reeves Your ticket includes:- One drink from the bar (cash bar available for additional drink purchases)- Light food offerings GET TICKETS HERE*Tickets to the bar and live music are only available to adults aged 18 and over. 4 - 8PM: SAM SHOP (Ground floor) Looking for the perfect treat or gift idea? SAM Shop stocks a selection of the best in local and Australian-made homewares, accessories, books and toys. 5.30 - 6PM: SAM FRESH exhibition opening celebration (L2) Join us in our Community Gallery for the opening celebration and award announcement for FRESH: GV Top Art and Design. This exhibition features the works of 2022's VCE students in Art, Studio Art and Visual Communication Design. The winners of the FRESH awards will have their artwork featured on the Shepparton Festival Art Wall, located at Stubbs Wallace Accountants on Welsford Street. FREE - no ticket required. From 6PM: Exhibition tours (L1 &L2) 6 - 6.30PM: ELEVATION (People's Gallery, L2) Join artist Ash Keating to find out more about ELEVATION. Learn about Ash's unique process in creating this interconnected series of large-scale panoramic paintings, inspired by our region’s landscape, horizons and weather patterns. 6.30 - 7PM: Dance Me to the End of Love (Lin Onus Gallery, L1) Join SAM curator Jess O'Farrell for a tour of new SAM Collection exhibition Dance Me to the End of Love. Spanning works from over 39 artists, the show evokes the grand cycles of life, traversing from birth to death through artworks in the SAM Collection. FREE - no ticket required.

Polyglot Theatre's FEAST family workshop
2023-03-30 16:00 - 19:00 | 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 time during the session. Please note that children under 12 years must be accompanied at all times by an adult.

SAM First Nations Creative Industries Residency - Applicant Upskilling Workshop
2023-03-27 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 - 3PM SAM Level 4 The session will give potential applicants the opportunity to learn more about the program and hear from last year’s participants. Workshop participants will prepare for the application process through developing their resume and cover letter, as well as learn how to address the role's key selection criteria. This is a good opportunity for any emerging arts workers to not only improve the quality of their application but also to find out more about the position itself. FREE Open to any age. Primarily for 18 – 25-year-olds Indigenous and First Nations applicants. REGISTER HEREImage credit: Weaving workshop delivered by 2022 Residents, Tarli Dean (Yorta Yorta/ Wiradjuri) and Lowanna Drake (Wemba Wemba).

Subversive Sculpture Salon – a SAM Engagement Ambassador Program
2023-03-25 10:30 - 13:00 | 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 exhibition, followed by a morning tea and sculpture workshop inspired by exhibiting artist Penny Byrne’s darkly satirical sculptures, The Four Horsemen of the 21st Century Apocalypse. Light refreshments to be provided. Due to the materials that will be used, this program is suited to ages 15 years and over. When: Saturday 25 March, 10.30am-1.00pm Where: SAM Workshop, Level 2 Free – suitable for ages 15 years + Bookings essential - book now via the button below: Book nowThis program is generously supported by the William Buckland Foundation.

POSTPONED. Ash Keating: ELEVATION exhibition opening
2023-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 Sunday 19 March at 2pm, and we encourage you to come along to experience the exhibition. Join Exhibitions Curator Jessica O’Farrell and SAM CEO Melinda Martin as they walk through ELEVATION, exploring Keating’s process and new body of work. Following, Jessica and Melinda will lead guests into SAM’s new collection show, Dance Me to the End of Love, touching on exhibition themes and artwork highlights. No RSVP necessary. Image credit: Ash Keating portrait by Dan Preston Curator: Jess O'Farrell

The Australian Welsh Male Choir
2023-03-19 10:30 - 12:30 | 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 from musical theatre, opera and gospel. Light refreshments will be served before the performance. The event will conclude at 12:30pm. Sunday 19th March 10:30am - 12:30pm SAM Level 4 Get tickets hereAbout the Musicians The Australian Welsh Male Choir is a choir of approximately 60 members singing in the spirit of the great male choirs of Wales. They sing in four-part harmony in the traditional format, and recently celebrated their 49th Anniversary. The members share a love of music, the pleasure of singing together, and the camaraderie that comes from being part of a great group of men. While individual songs are sung in various languages, predominantly they sing in Welsh and English.

SAM Makes: Tracing Memories – a SAM Engagement Ambassador Program
2023-03-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
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 our lives – souvenirs from our travels, or mementoes from times spent with friends. Participants will enjoy a tour of the exhibition, followed by a hands-on collaborative collage workshop where ideas of collecting, making, and curating are examined through a series of interpretive prompts developed by Cullen. Attendees are encouraged to explore their personal stories by bringing their own sentimental object from home that contains a fond memory, or can alternatively create their own history for a supplied object found and repurposed from local second-hand stores. Light refreshments to be provided. When: Saturday 18 March, 10.30am-1.00pm Where: SAM Workshop, Level 2 Free – ideal for ages 15 years + Bookings essential - book via the button below: Book nowThis program is generously supported by the William Buckland Foundation.
