The New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) is set to close out a remarkable year of art, creativity and community with its final opening night for 2025 – a celebration marking the opening of five new exhibitions that will carry audiences into the holiday season and the new year.
Rachael Parsons
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Uncovering the man behind the masterpieces: New book reveals the life of Howard Hinton
Most men might be a tad jealous if their wives spent five years learning everything about another man. But for devoted NERAM volunteer and now author Margaret Bain, her husband’s only response was encouragement.
Posted inArmidale, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows, sustainable living
Line up locked in for this weekend’s Black Gully Festival
The 2025 program features a vibrant mix of live performances across two stages, with genres ranging from jazz and salsa to rock and soul.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Packsaddle presents $50,000 to NERAM at 40th celebration
The long-running partnership between the Packsaddle Committee and the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) was celebrated as the committee presented a $50,000 cheque to the museum during its 40th Packsaddle dinner.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Packing a punch: art fundraising group celebrates 40 years
One of Armidale’s most beloved art traditions – the Packsaddle Exhibition and Art
Sale – will celebrate its 40th anniversary at NERAM on October 24.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Tamworth
New England’s arts and cultural scene gets funding boost
New England’s arts and culture scene is set for a boost, with three grants announced to strengthen local galleries and programs.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Good News
Mastering the art of conservation: NERAM celebrates a decade of Adopt an Artwork
NERAM has celebrated 10 years of bringing art lovers, philanthropists, and the community together to protect and preserve its esteemed collection new exhibit.
Posted inArmidale
Origin community investment support welcomed
Origin learns first-hand how the New England Community Investment Program is supporting local community groups.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Good News
Local artist off to Canada after winning prestigious bursary
Armidale artist Phoebe Hillard will use bursary funds to travel to Canada to enhance and develop her art practice after being awarded the 2025 Helen Dangar Memorial Art Bursary.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Art bargains up for grabs at Fifty/50 fundraising exhibition
For just $500 you could be the lucky owner of an original Ken Done, Angus Nivison, Ben Quilty or Isabelle Devos artwork as part of a fundraising event at the […]