Shepparton Art Museum

Polyglot Theatre's FEAST family workshop
2023-03-30 16:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | 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.

SAM Club
2023-03-14 16:00 - 2023-04-04 17:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Calling all accelerated primary school students!
A free new program for kids aged 8-12, SAM Club is an after-school workshop series for primary students who love to learn! Term 1 will focus on the art of clay, and introduces kids to art concepts and history in fun, playful ways.
By the end of Term 1 kids will have:

Created their own glazed ceramic artwork
Learned new critical thinking skills
Learned to make and express ideas through art and creativity

SAM Club brings together eager young students in a friendly learning environment to encourage curiosity, exploration and education. This term includes a focus on contemporary Aboriginal ceramic artists and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
Free - only available to students enrolled in government schools.
When:
Tuesday 14 March 4:00 - 5:30pm
Monday 20 March 4:00 - 5:30pm
Monday 27 March 4:00 - 5:30pm
Monday 3 April 4:00 - 5:30pm

Where: SAM Workshop, Level 2 Book NowThis program is part of the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series supported through funding from Victoria State Government Department of Education and Training.

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!

Ceremony: Teacher Professional Learning Program
2023-02-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
The National Gallery of Australia and the Shepparton Art Museum present a full day program of professional learning for educators in the Goulburn Valley region and beyond, including both primary and secondary teachers. The program will focus on the National Gallery’s touring exhibition 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony and will support educators in developing learning strategies for engaging with First Nations arts practice. The day will include a curatorial tour of Ceremony, a presentation on the National Gallery’s approach to First Nations art education, and opportunities to collaborate and workshop approaches to use in your learning environment. When: Friday 24 Feb, 9 am to 3pm Location: SAM Morning tea provided. BYO lunch or food available from the SAM Café. Learn more | Book NowThe 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition supported by Visions of Australia, National Collection Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, Wesfarmes Arts and key philanthropic supporters. Hero image: Joel Bray, Wiradjuri people, Giraaru Galing Gaanhagirri (still), 2022, commissioned by the National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra for the 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony, created in consultation with Uncle James Ingram and Wagga Wagga Elders, and with support from City of Melbourne, Phillip Keir and Sarah Benjamin (the Keir Foundation), City of Port Phillip, Create NSW, Blacktown Arts, Arts Centre Melbourne, and Yirramboi Festival 2020, image courtesy and © the artist Ceremony design by Paul Girrawah House, Ngambri and Ngunnawal peoples © the artist

SAM Studios: Term 1 with Jack Anselmi
2023-02-22 16:30 - 2023-03-29 18:00 | 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 1 on 22 February! This term, Yorta Yorta ceramic artist Jack Anselmi joins us for six workshops that dive into the art of clay mould-making and hand building pots. These sessions are a chance to learn new art techniques and expand your personal style and skillset across a range of mediums. This extension course will also up-skill students on portfolio building, vocabulary and Art History. Available to senior high school students studying Art, Studio Arts, and Visual Communications. when / Every Wednesday afternoon from 22 February to 29 March, 4.30pm-6.00pmwhere / Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, SheppartonFREEBook NowImage credits courtesy of the artist. Photos by Rachel Doller. Jack Anselmi portrait. Jack Anselmi: Bunyip from deep water (2015). Jack Anselmi clay making.

SAM Talks: Joel Bray
2023-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join Wiradjuri artist Joel Bray for an in-depth conversation exploring his work Giraaru galing gaanhagirri, a multi-channel video installation commissioned and presented as part of the National Gallery of Australia, 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony. 10 February 2 - 3pm Peoples' Gallery, SAM Level 2 FREE About the artist:An artist living in Naarm (Melbourne), Joel Bray is a proud Wiradjuri man whose practice springs from his cultural heritage. His works are intimate encounters in unorthodox spaces, in which audience-members are invited in as co-storytellers to explore the experiences of fair-skinned Aboriginal people, and the experiences of contemporary gay men in an increasingly digital and isolated world. His body becomes the intersection site of those songlines- Indigenous heritage, skin-colour and queer sexuality. Book Now

Family No Lights, No Lycra Dance Party
2023-01-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
No stage, no steps to learn, no mirrors, no worries! Just a big room with heaps of space where children can completely be themselves, enjoy and appreciate dancing to heaps of new music from many different genres. Where: SAM Multifunction Room, Level 4.When: Monday 23 January 12-2pm Bring: A water bottle and comfortable clothes to dance in. Best suited to families with children aged 10 and under. This program is supported by Activities in the Park. Book Now

SAM Presents: Reading Room with Melbourne Art Library
2023-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
What is the role of an art museum in contemporary Australia? Is a gallery’s collection more than the sum of its parts? Who is the ‘public’ that ‘public’ galleries speak to? And where do artists fit in?Join Nell Fraser and Fi Wilson, of the Melbourne Art Library, in a reading group unpacking what it means to be an art museum.You don't need to be an art expert or a historian to join in. No prior knowledge needed. All are welcome.Sat 21 Jan 2-3pm SAM Library, Level 4 FREE Texts for discussion will be sent via email 2 weeks ahead of the program. Pre-reading is not essential to participate. Book Now

Group Studio Photography by Meredith Turnbull & Ross Coulter
2023-01-14 10:30 - 16:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Meredith and Ross invite you and your family (whatever that might look like – friends, footy club, mothers’ group, whomever you love!) to join the All Together project via a 30-minute studio photography session.
Nestled within the SAM Children's Gallery, this special program celebrates whatever family means to you and invites you to share it with your community.
Photos taken during these free sessions may be printed and become part of the growing All Together project and exhibition.
Sessions are limited, so bookings are ESSENTIAL.
All participants will receive a digital copy to keep and receive final say on photos taken. Don't like the photo? We'll delete it!
All normal conditions of entry apply; no food, pets, plant-life, etc. permitted.
14, 15 & 16 January 2023
Sessions held between 10:30 and 4:30
Children's Gallery Book NowAbout the artistsMeredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter have 40 years combined experience making and exhibiting art. Individually they were featured in the 2012 National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) exhibition Melbourne Now and have extensive solo careers. They frequently exhibit with major institutions such as the NGV, the Ian Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne, Monash University Museumof Art, and Heide Museum of Modern Art. Their work is held in public collections across Melbourne. Image: Jamima, Malachi, Kingston, Akira + Osker Wild (2022), Digital print, 44 x 66 cm, Courtesy of the artists Meredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter.

SAM Baby - First Ever!
2022-12-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join SAM art educators in this extra special baby tour of SAM's Children's Gallery.Chock-full of sensory play, colour and pattern, your little one will be enriched by newest Children's Gallery exhibiton All Together featuring the work of Meredith Turnbull and Ross Coulter.Early access to SAM is given to you and your little one in this dedicated program, so that when you've finished up with us you can pop straight over to the SAM Cafe for a cuppa (and maybe a bubbacino!).Usual conditions of entry apply - no food or drink inside the gallery spaces. When: Friday 16 December 9:30 - 10:30 AM Location: SAM staff will greet you outside SAM at 9:30am, before we open to the public at 10am.Age: 0 - 2Book Now

SAM Talks: Ceremony
2022-12-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Ahead of its opening on Saturday 17 December, join us for a conversation about the National Gallery’s touring show 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony. Hosted by National Gallery Head of First Nations Engagement Cara Kirkwood, Mandandanji/Mithaka peoples and Curator Peter Johnson. Ceremony remains central to the creative practice of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. This exhibition and program of events will animate and heal to reveal how ceremony is at the nexus of Country, of culture and of community. From the intimate and personal to the collective and collaborative, ceremonies manifest through visual art, film, music and dance. Ceremonial practice has a performative element. At its heart is the concept of iteration, the artist’s conscious engagement with what has come before. Iteration can be expressed in the painted minutiae of tali (sandhills) or the click of a shutter. This exhibition and program of events will animate and heal to reveal how ceremony is at the nexus of Country, of culture and of community. Light refreshments will be served. FREE The 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony is a National Gallery Touring Exhibition supported by Visions of Australia, National Collection Institutions Touring and Outreach Program, Wesfarmes Arts and key philanthropic supporters. Curator: Hetti Perkins, Arrernte and Kalkadoon peoples, Senior Curator-at-large, with National Gallery Curators Wednesday 14 December 5:30-7:00pm SAM Level 4 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Book NowImage: Joel Bray, Wiradjuri people, Giraaru Galing Gaanhagirri (still), 2022, commissioned by the National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra for the 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial: Ceremony, created in consultation with Uncle James Ingram and Wagga Wagga Elders, and with support from City of Melbourne, Phillip Keir and Sarah Benjamin (the Keir Foundation), City of Port Phillip, Create NSW, Blacktown Arts, Arts Centre Melbourne, and Yirramboi Festival 2020, image courtesy and © the artist

SAM Talks: The Community Gallery at SAM and You
2022-12-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join Caroline Esbenshade, Curator - Community and Melinda Martin, CEO, and hear about why community is so important at SAM.SAM's Community Gallery is dedicated to showcasing the work of artists specific to the Goulburn Valley region. This is your opportunity to learn more about how our community is centred at SAM, hear about upcoming initiatives and how you can get involved with SAM.Please note: this talk will be recorded. If you can't attend in person, please register to be included on the list that will receive the recording via email. Wednesday 14 December 2:00-3:30PM SAM Community Gallery, level 2 Book Now

SAM Clay School (for adults): Small Ceramic Sculptures with Aoife Billings
2022-12-10 12:00 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Learn how to make small ceramic sculptures with Aoife Billings in this three-hour class for adults. Ideal for beginners and those interested in trying out ceramics! Aoife will bring you through basic clay techniques specifically for small sculpture making, and help you design and create! You will learn: The clay process How to use clay to make a sculpture How to use underglazes to decorate 10am-1.00pm SAM Workshop, Level 2 $35 Book NowImage: Aoife Billings, 2022, Credit: Artists for Kids Culture About the artistAoife Billings is an Irish-Australian visual artist working on Wurundjeri land (Coburg, Melbourne). The majority of her practice includes ceramic sculpture, and oil painting. She has been teaching art workshops since 2014 for various councils and art spaces across Victoria.

Art for All workshop series
2022-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
In celebration and recognition of International Day of People with a Disability, SAM is excited to partner with Greater Shepparton City Council to present a day of sensory and physical activities in partnership with Kody Bothwell, Activities in the Park and RiverConnect.
If you have any access needs or requests please tell us! We are happy to make your experience a good one here at SAM.
FREE. All materials provided.
SAM Workshop, Level 2
10.00–11.00AM: Join us for a multi-media sensory collaging workshop. Make a unique creation using different textures and colours, and let your creativity loose!
12.00–1.00PM: Fabric patch making. Using applique and fabric paint, create your own fabric patch, ready to decorate your favourite clothes.
2.00–3.00PM: Acrylic paint pouring with Kody. Create your own gorgeous painting using pouring techniques.
Places are limited so bookings are essential. Book Now

SAM Presents: Whiteley (M) - Documentary Screening
2022-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
WHITELEY is a visual journey into the private life and creative legacy of Australia’s most iconic artist, Brett Whiteley, told “in his own words” using personal letters, notebooks and photographs, interwoven with reconstructions, animations, archival interviews and rare footage. The documentary is directed by James Bogle and produced by Sue Clothier. The film records Whiteley’s life and artistic process and gives us an insight into Australia’s cultural and artistic history. While his brief, dazzling life was erratic, combustible and tragic, Whiteley also created a highly productive and brilliant artistic vortex around which much of our 70s and 80s sense of self-worth as an aggressively creative nation emerged. Wednesday 7 December 2:00-3:30PM SAM Multifunction Room, Level 4. Screening will begin promptly at 2pm. Please note this is film is rated M for mature audiences. Book NowImage credit: whiteleythefilm.com.au

SAM TALKS: Social Ceramics, in conversation
2022-12-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Join curator, Jess O'Farrell as she dives into the wonders of 'Social Ceramics.'Social Ceramics is a celebration of the objects that people gather around and the implicit power within them -- tea pots, your nice china, sake cups, your favorite mug. These objects hold sentimental value and stories.Jess speaks to some of the stories embedded in these ceramic objects, and invites you to join her.Tuesday 6 December, 10:30-11:30amLevel 1, near the SAM Cafe.Book NowImage: Allan Lowe Sherry Set, undated, glazed earthenware. Shepparton Art Museaum Collection, purchase 1980. © Marion Lowe.

SAM Kids: Shooting Stars, inspired by James Geurts
2022-12-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Ever looked up and wished on a shooting star?Inspired by James Geurts' work, Trajectories Orbiting Bodies Meet (situated on the SAM level 4 terrace) young artists will create their own celestial-inspired craft. Maybe it's a shooting star, maybe it's a planet or a meteorite. It's up to you! All children must be accompanied by an adult Monday 5 December 11am - 12:30pmLevel 4 Terrace, SAM.Suitable for ages 2 - 6 years.Bring an adult to look after you, a sunhat and water bottle!Book NowImage credit: James Geurts Trajectories: Obiting Bodies Meet, 2021. Shepparton Art Museum, 2022. Photo: Christian Capurro

SAM Spotlight: Aleisa Miksad Opening
2022-12-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Melinda Martin SAM CEO and Stephen Merrylees Chair SAM Ltd warmly invite you to the official opening of SAM Spotlight - Aleisa Miksad: Between Scylla and Charybdis | Amphora Friday 2 December 20225.30 to 7pmCommunity Gallery, level 2SAM, 530 Wyndham St, Shepparton Book NowImage: Aleisa Miksad. Courtesy of the artist. About the Artist Aleisa Miksad (b.1980, Mackay QLD) lives in Kialla. She has exhibited with Craft Victoria and was a finalist in the 2022 Lake Art Prize. Between 2018 to 2020 she attended classes with celebrated ceramicist Damon Moon, which has had a lasting influence on her ceramics practice. Aleisa Miksad is the first artist to feature in SAM Spotlight at the new SAM.

Gertrude Contemporary: Art on the Road with Lisa Waup (Teachers Professional Development Session)
2022-12-02 09:30 - 15:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Contemporary Art on the Road with Lisa Waup2 December 2022, 9.30am-3.30pmFREE (bookings essential)Presented by Gertrude Contemporary, Contemporary Art on the Road is a teacher professional development program founded to bring 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, expertly designed strategies and resources for teaching contemporary art in their classroom. This all-day session will include formal presentations by educators from Gertrude, Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and SAM, followed by a workshop led by Lisa Waup (Naarm). Lisa Waup, a mixed-cultural First Peoples multidisciplinary artist and curator born in Naarm, Melbourne, will lead a workshop demonstrating the re-use of materials to create remnant fabric jewellery and ornamentation. Waup’s practice spans diverse media, including weaving, experimental printmaking, jewellery making, photography, sculpture, fashion and digital art. Through strong connections to symbology and materiality, her work connects her to family, Country, history and story, exploring personal experiences and a broader historical narrative. Lisa has exhibited widely both nationally and internationally and her works have been acquired into numerous institution collections. Contemporary Art on the Road with Lisa Waup 2 December 2022, 9.30am-3.30pm Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton VIC 3630 FREE (bookings essential) Bookings can be made via the link: https://www.trybooking.com/CBTTC Presenters: Kathryn Hendy-Ekers, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority; Melissa Bedford, Monash University Museum of Art; Sharon Flynn, Gertrude; and representatives from the partnering galleries and museums. Should you have any concerns about accessibility, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Sharon Flynn on education@gertrude.org.au Please note this program is available to regional and Low SES Victorian teachers as a priority. There is no cost for involvement however bookings are essential. Please call Gertrude to check eligibility. 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 Victoria through the Strategic Partnerships Program (SPP).

Friends of SAM AGM
2022-11-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
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. The formal meeting will commence at 5.45pm. Our guest speaker is Melinda Martin, CEO at SAM, who will talk about all the exciting plans for SAM in 2023. A social catch up over nibbles and drinks follows the meeting. Wednesday November 30 5.30-7.30pm SAM, Level 4, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Registration helps with planning and catering so please RSVP below. RSVP

SAM Presents: Life Drawing with Kristen Retallick
2022-11-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Inspired by 500 Strong, the bold and playful exhibition by renowned photographer Ponch Hawkes currently on display in the Community Gallery, SAM presents a unique series of Life Drawing workshops in celebration of the maturing female form. Local artist Kristen Retallick will guide the workshop, teaching you the fundamentals of life drawing in an exclusive after-hours experience. Inspired by the themes of the exhibition, this series of Life Drawing workshops will include a mature female model, giving attendees the opportunity to explore the female form through drawing and create their own masterpiece within the exhibition space. No experience necessary - this workshop series is beginner friendly and suitable for all experience levels. All materials are included, including easels, paper and charcoal. Monday 28 November, 5:30-7:30pm Community Gallery, Level 2 Book NowArtist bioKristen Retallick is a multidisciplinary artist living on Yorta Yorta land. She works predominantly in drawing and painting in inks, charcoal and acrylic. Kristen’s minimal approach to the figure and landscape explores complex human relationships with land, water and each other.

SAM Talks: Ponch Hawkes and Dr Jacqueline Millner in Conversation
2022-11-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Shepparton Art Museum, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Sunday, 27 November, 2.00pm to 3.00pm SAM, Level 4 To mark the closing of this show, join artist Ponch Hawkes for an in-depth conversation with Dr Jacqueline Millner (Associate Professor of Visual Arts, La Trobe University). Together, they will delve into the ideas and themes that drive the work, and reflect on the erasure of aging women from visual culture and the negative stereotypes that surround them. Book now

The Art of Weaving Workshop
2022-11-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Kaiela Arts, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
The gentle art of fibre weaving has been practised by First Nations females for many generations.
Join local Indigenous fibre weavers for a coil weaving workshop using an approach specific to the lands of the Yorta Yorta people. Suitable for women of all ages.
26 November
11.30am-12.30pm
Kaiela Arts Workshop
Bookings are essential for this FREE workshop. Book NowImage courtesy of Kaiela Arts. Photo by Serana Hunt-Hughes.
