A sensory play experience for pre-schoolersEvery third Wednesday of the month, Level 2 in the SAM Workshop RoomGeneral $5Please note Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on programsEnjoy creative playtime with SAM's Little Hands program.Toddlers experience sensory play and art-making in this dynamic workshop. Each session will be a hands-on experience of sensory play, […]
SAM Makes: Thrown Ceramics A practical workshop for adults with ceramicist Kaye Poulton Monday 7, 14, 21 of February and 7 March 6:00pm – 8:00pm at SAM Workshop General Admission $280 (Friends of SAM receive a 10% discount on events) Learn the basics of wheel-based ceramics in this workshop series led by ceramicist Kaye Poulton. Over four weeks, participants will […]
SAM Talks: Connection to Country with Maree Clarke and Belinda Briggs, SAM Curator – Indigenous11amLevel 1, Shepparton Art MuseumJoin Maree Clarke as she speaks with Belinda Briggs, SAM Curator – Indigenous, about the culmination of her practice in our inaugural SAM Window commission Connection to Country – I Remember When...: Stories From Elders About Their Connection […]
SAM Talks: Moorina Bonini on This Is Our Story12.30pmLevel 2, Shepparton Art Museum Artist talk with Moorina Bonini, as she speaks about her commission This Is Our Story, a series of recorded interviews contextualizing Lin’s practice within the rich network of family, artistic and political spheres in which he worked, that he was inspired by and […]
SAM Talks: Beyond CuratingA discussion on First Nation’s curatorial practices in arts and cultural institutions11am, Level 4, Shepparton Art MuseumIn this special panel discussion, influential Aboriginal arts practitioners from across the industry reflect on curating First Nations focused exhibitions and curatorial practices. Chaired by Kimberley Moulton, panelists include Paola Balla, This Mob and Belinda Briggs. […]
Possum Skin Cloak Burning with Tiriki Onus1pm to 2pm, Shepparton Art MuseumShepparton Art Museum is proud to present a special occasion celebrating Aboriginal culture with Tiriki Onus.Join us as Tiriki burns symbols derived from Lin Onus’ iconography to make a possum skin cloak as an act of storytelling and cultural affirmation. This event will take […]
SAM Talks: Women in Design With Visnja Brdar, Georgia Chapman, Jenny Morgan and SAM Exhibitions Curator Jessica O’FarrellMonday 21 March at 2:00pmLevel 4, Shepparton Art MuseumFREEJoin leading Australian designers in discussion of their work in SAM’s Everyday Australian Design exhibition and their experiences of the industry. In conversation with SAM Curator, Jessica O’Farrell designers Visnja […]
SAM Art ClubKids discover artworks at SAM Tuesday 15, 22 March from 4:00-5:30pm Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum For primary school kids, aged 6 - 12$10SAM Art Club is an adult free zone for kids to explore art in new and exciting ways! Join in on the fun in Term 1 of this after school […]
Community Forum – Art in Conflictwith the Australian War Memorial Curators Anthea Gunn and Laura Webster, and SAM Acting Artistic Director and Senior Curator Shelley McSpeddenWednesday 23 March at 12:30pmFREE on ZOOM We invite our community for an opportunity to discover the artworks and topics presented in our upcoming touring exhibition Art in Conflict presented […]
Exhibition screening: Köken Ergun’s 'Heroes'Tuesdays 28 March - 26 July12:00 - 1:30pmLevel 4, Shepparton Art MuseumFree - no bookings necessaryArt in Conflict artist, Köken Ergun’s film 'Heroes' will be shown in full on level 4 every Tuesday at 12.00pm from Tuesday 28 March to 26 July 2022.PLEASE NOTE: Due to a scheduling conflict, Heroes will not […]
A two-day festival that will bring music, food and art to life.Part of the 2022 Shepparton Festival program, Illuminate will light up and celebrate the SAM Precinct and highlight the creativity and innovation, positioning the region as the creative hub of regional Victoria.The festival features mesmerising light installations and experiences along Victoria Park Lake, a […]
SAM Talks: Recent War Art CommissionsWith artists Megan Cope and Susan Norrie Saturday 26 March at 11am Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum FREEJoin exhibiting artists Megan Cope and Susan Norrie as they discuss their recent war art commissions with Australian War Memorial’s curators Anthea Gunn and Laura Webster. If you encounter any issues with the […]
From 1pmOfficial Exhibition Opening1:00pm – Smoking Ceremony1:30pm – 2:30pm Opening Remarks by Anne Bennie – Assistant Director, Branch Head Public Programs, Australian War Memorial, Kay Ball – President, Murchison & District Historical Society Inc, and Mohammed Yassin – Founder, Culture & Co.
Curatorial floor talk with SAM Exhibition Curator Jessica O’FarrellSaturday 26 March from 4 – 4:30pm Level 2, Community Gallery, Shepparton Art MuseumJoin SAM Exhibitions Curator Jessica O’Farrell as she discusses our latest community gallery offering SAM Open. If you encounter any issues with the booking form above, you can book directly by using the following […]
SAM Talks: A hundred yearswith exhibiting artist Angelica Mesiti, Curator, Australian War Memorial, Laura Webster and SAM Acting Artistic Director and Senior Curator Shelley McSpeddenSunday 27 March from 11 - 2pm Level 4, Shepparton Art MuseumFREE - no bookings necessaryListen to a discussion of Angelica Mesiti’s A hundred years, 2019-2020, a work commissioned by the […]
SAM Tours: Art in Conflict An exhibition tour with Australian War Memorial Curators Anthea Gunn and Laura WebsterSunday 27 March at 11am Level 2, Shepparton Art Museum FREEJoin Australian War Memorial’s curatorial team as they speak on their unique insights of Art in Conflict. If you encounter any issues with the booking form above, you […]