New England’s arts and culture scene is set for a boost, with three grants announced to strengthen local galleries and programs.
Arts
All together now: Orch Fusion keeps good time with fourth annual event
Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music is hosting its fourth Orch Fusion event at Tamworth Memorial Town Hall on Thursday, September 18.
Mural breathes colour into Manilla’s main street
Residents and visitors to Manilla have a new piece of public art to admire with the completion of Jordan Lucky’s breathtaking new mural, “On River Time”.
Cinderella Spinderella whirls its way into imaginations
A new spin on the classic tale of Cinderella in a live performance is coming to Gunnedah’s Civic Theatre on Thursday, September 18.
Artists announced for 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial
Tamworth Regional Gallery is proud to present Nature Machine: The 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial, a major national exhibition set to open in 2026.
Gunnedah unmasks mystery artist
Gunnedah Shire will unlock its own mystery when the enigmatic artist ‘Haggy’ is unveiled at an upcoming exhibition at the Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery.
Armidale exhibition brings new meaning to ‘Don’t Paint Flowers’
Armidale-based artist Bramantyo will present Don’t Paint Flowers, an intimate guerrilla exhibition running from 25 August to 23 September.
New England author shortlisted for prestigious NSW History Prize
Celebrated New England-based author Sophie Masson’s latest historical novel for young readers, Bold Ben Hall, has been shortlisted in the Young People’s History Prize at the 2025 NSW History Awards.
Former Armidale student selected for prestigious ARTEXPRESS exhibition
Young artist Michi Takayama has described her selection in the ARTEXPRESS 2025 exhibition at NERAM as a significant “milestone” in her art career.