Troy’s practice is influenced by his experiences growing up in his hometown of Shepparton and with his family on the banks of the Dungala (Murray river) or Kaiela (Goulburn river). His paintings share his affinity as a Yorta Yorta man with the surrounding red gum forests, rivers and its offshoots. Induction, 2019 invites us to “walk within two worlds”. Using geometric designs that […]
Entries are in, view them here! The top mascots to be chosen soon! Who is SAM? Congratulations to all the students who answered this question and have designed a mascot for new SAM! Included in this resource is: An introduction PowerPoint Lesson outline Research page Art card for primary and updated Artcard Your school entries […]
Thanks to all the innovative teachers who joined art educator Francine Sculli for the two-part online teacher professional development workshop for teachers in the Greater Shepparton Region and beyond. These two workshops explored Teaching for Artistic Behaviour (TAB); a choice-based approach for all year levels to empower the voice of the learner. The TAB philosophy advocates that every child as an artist and the classroom as their studio. This […]
SAM presents Moorina Bonini’s Australian Melting Pot (2018) as part of the Shepparton Festival. This artwork will be projected on the wall of the Wild Life Brewery for Shine on Greater Shepp. Australian Melting Pot (2018) examines the complexity of living between multiple cultures in Australia. Bonini explores the Australian identity and how it manifests in our society through an extensive ingredient list, that combined make for the perfect identity stew. Moorina Bonini is a proud descendant of the Yorta Yorta Dhulunyagen family clan […]
SAM presents Moorina Bonini’s Australian Melting Pot (2018) as part of the Shepparton Festival. Australian Melting Pot, 2018 examines the complexity of living between multiple cultures in Australia. Join artist Moorina Bonini and SAM Curator, Belinda Briggs as they discuss the artwork and the multifaceted perspectives that contribute to the construction of Australian identity. Image credit: Lucy Forster Book your […]
What makes you… you? Is it your fingers or toes? Is it where you come from or where you’re going? In this workshop, join artist Moorina Bonini in exploring your own identity and create an imaginative artwork that matches your findings. This program is part of the 2021 Shepparton Festival. Book your place now! var exampleCallback = function() […]
Entwined Shepparton Textile Artists Exhibition Meet at Judith Roberts’ Studio, 18 Bowe Street Shepparton This very popular annual exhibition, STA’s contribution to Shepparton Arts Festival, will be presented in two studios belonging to STA members. Friends of SAM will meet for morning tea and brief talk, then divide into two groups to view the exhibitions, […]