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Happy May from Eastern Riverina Arts!
From exhibitions and live theatre to public art opportunities, hands-on workshops, and festivals, there's no shortage of ways to connect, create, and be inspired in the Riverina. Read on to discover what’s happening near you, and don’t forget to share these opportunities with fellow creatives! |
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| Thank you to everyone who attended our official launch of The Station Creative Workspace last weekend, and we hope our community is inspired by ways they can use the space to bring new work and creative experiences to life! |
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| Sacred Ground Exhibition Opening
Renelle Harrison’s exhibition Sacred Ground comprises an array of works featuring abstract renderings of the internal landscape. Works are the 'painted songs' created along a journey through unexpected, yet sacred, paths; a journey of leaning into mystery and undoing, and a deepening practice of compassion for self and for others.
🎉 Exhibition Opening: Friday 30 May 🕒 5:30pm-7:30pm 🗓 Exhibition Dates: 31st May - 8th June 📍Station Creative Workspace
🔗 Find out more > |
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| Motion Arts Temora presents Little Shop of Horrors Musical
Little Shop of Horrors is a darkly funny musical that follows the story of Seymour Krelborn, a timid flower shop assistant who stumbles upon a mysterious plant with a craving for human blood. As the plant—nicknamed Audrey II—grows, so does Seymour’s fame and fortune… but at a deadly cost. With catchy songs, quirky characters, and a whole lot of heart (and teeth), this cult classic is a wild ride from start to finish.
🗓 23rd, 24th, 25th May 📍 Temora Town Hall Theatre 🔗 Find out more & book tickets >
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| 4th Annual Fibre Festival @ TACC – Cootamundra
Enjoy a day of fibre fun. Enjoy exhibitions, live demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities to explore fibre art and craft. Shop handmade products, and don't miss the new Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Fibre Challenge—with cash prizes for creative upcycled projects!
Stallholders are welcome to apply (deadline: 15th May).
⏰ Event Date: 31 May 2025 🕒 10am - 4pm
🔗 Find out more & register > |
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| RCM Lunchtime Concert Series
Join Riverina Conservatorium of Music for the much-loved RCM Free Lunchtime Concert Series, an annual celebration of live music featuring acclaimed Riverina musicians and special guest performers – all completely free.
🗓 1pm, Thursdays, May - July 🔗 Find out more >
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| Art in the Outdoors
Join a vibrant group of en plein air artists for a creative day under the open sky, hosted by Wagga Wagga Art Society. Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this is a chance to connect, create, and be inspired by nature.
Led by host Karen Walsh, the day includes a demonstration, discussion, and a light lunch.
🗓 Saturday 31 May 2025
🕒 10am – 3pm
📍 Wagga Beach
🎟️ Free event – all welcome!
🔗 Find out more & RSVP > |
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| Watercolour Workshop with Terry Jarvis
Join the Wagga Wagga Art Society for a rare opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s leading watercolour artists, Terry Jarvis. Known for capturing light and place in vibrant washes, Terry brings decades of experience as an award-winning artist and international tutor.
Whether you're looking to refine your technique or explore the magic of watercolour for the first time, this two-day workshop is not to be missed.
🗓 Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 June 2025
🕒 10am – 4pm
📍 WWAS Studio, 11 Small Street 🔗 Find out more & RSVP > |
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| Wagga Wagga Comedy Fest
The Wagga Comedy Fest brings laughs, light and happiness into the deepest, darkest depths of winter. The laughs are spread across three performance venues, with plenty of options to make a night (or a long weekend) of it.
Food, delicious treats and the Comedy Fest Bar are available at the Laugh Lounge, where you can grab a glass of wine, a bite to eat and warm up for the shows in the heated marquee.
Gather your friends and clear your calendar for a weekend of laughs, fun and food. See you on the June Long weekend!
🔗 Explore the lineup & book tickets >
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| In Bloom & Motion Exhibition Launch
Georgia Barton’s debut exhibition, In Bloom and Motion, is an intimate exploration of memory, emotion and personal experience. Through a collection of finely detailed graphite works on cold pressed paper, she invites viewers into her world—one shaped by nostalgia, sentiment and deeply personal moments.
🎉 Exhibition Launch: 13 June, 5:30-7:30pm 🗓 Exhibition Dates: 14th-29th June
🕒 Sat: 10am – 4pm, Sun: 10am – 2pm
📍 Station Creative Workspace 🔗 Find out more > |
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| Public Art Opportunities: Wagga Wagga City Council
Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced artists to design and produce a functional public artwork for installation in Menneke Park in the suburb of Estella. They are also seeking Expressions of Interest from artists to produce a creative treatment in the downstairs Children’s Area in the library at the Wagga Wagga City Council Civic Centre.
⏰ Applications close Monday 2 June 2025 🔗 Find out more & apply >
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| ETC: Ensemble Theatre Connections Are you aged 16–24 and living in Wagga Wagga? Want to explore professional theatre? ETC is a new program from Ensemble Theatre (Sydney) and Orana Arts offering hands-on creative workshops, mentorship, live shows, and a Sydney masterclass.
Build skills in performance, writing and theatre-making, connect with industry pros, and attend The Queen’s Nanny in your town.
⏰ Applications close 5 June 2025 🔗 Find out more & apply > Photo Credit: Brett Boardman |
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| Connecting with your Audience: Clown Taster Workshop with Jeromaia Detto
Calling all comedians, performers, and artists who are interested in being more free, comfortable and connected on stage!
In this taster workshop you will explore the essential elements of clowning, focusing on play, impulse and sensitivity, to better connect with your audiences! This workshop is open to all levels of performer.
Saturday 7th June, 11am-1:30pm 📍 Station Creative Workspace 🔗 Find out more & register >
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| Unlocking Sustainable Collection PracticesJoin a workshop on sustainable collection practices led by Powerhouse Museum Registrars Bronwyn McKenzie and Yasmin Green. Participants will learn how to increase efficiencies when acquiring objects in this program, intended for staff and volunteers working across museums and collections.
🗓 Wednesday 28 May 2025, 10am–2pm 📍 Museum of the Riverina, Botanic Gardens Site 🔗 Find out more & register > Photo Credit: Brett Boardman |
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| Stallholder Applications – Spirit of the Land Festival 2025Applications are now open to be part of the Spirit of the Land Festival in Lockhart on 11–12 October 2025. With over 140 stalls last year, this beloved community event is growing even bigger. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work at one of the region’s most well-attended festivals.
⏰ Event Dates: 11–12 October 2025
📍 Lockhart, NSW
🔗 Request an application form via email: spiritofthelandmarkets@gmail.com |
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| Joyce Spencer Textile Awards
The Cad Factory, in partnership with Western Riverina Arts and the Spencer family, invites Expressions of Interest for the 2025 Joyce Spencer Textile Awards. These awards support regional NSW textile artists or collectives in delivering new artworks or exhibitions. In 2025 one fellowship of $4000 will be awarded to a mid-career artist or group to assist in achieving their outcome. A $1500 highly commended award and a $600 prize will also be awarded.
⏰ Closing: Wednesday 11 June 2025 🔗 Find out more & apply > |
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| The Ambo Gallery EOIs Open NowEastern Riverina Arts is now taking exhibition EOIs for the Ambo Gallery for 2026.
Located on the ground floor of the Station Creative Workspace, the Gallery provides four exhibition offerings that are designed to invest in artists, showcase local creativity and build lasting partnerships.
🔗 Find out more & apply > |
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| Creative Riverina: Explore the Directory
Creative Riverina is your go-to directory for finding and supporting artists, designers, musicians, writers, creative services and more across the Riverina.
Whether you're looking to commission artwork, hire a performer, or find a unique handmade gift, you’ll discover incredible talent right here in our region.
If you're a creative, making a listing is free—promote your work, find new opportunities, and be part of a thriving arts community.
⭐️ Visit Creative Riverina now! |
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| | | Applications
✏️ Powerhouse invites early to mid-career Australian industrial designers to apply for the 2025 Carl Nielsen Design Accelerator. The program offers $25,000 in support to bring a new Australian product to market. Closing 20 June | More info & apply >
🏠 Applications for Bundanon’s 2026 Artists in Residence program are now open. Closing 23 May 2025. | More info & apply >
💵 The Windmill Trust Scholarship supports visual artists from regional NSW to take up career development and/or presentation opportunities for their work. Closing Monday 7 July | Find out more & apply > |
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| Awards & Prizes
📷 Submissions are now open for the 2025 Bowness Photography Prize at the Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh). Closing 13th June | More info & apply >
🎬 Far South Film Festival is for short and feature films that tell unique regional stories. Closing 26 May | More info & apply >
🧑🎨 The Lester Prize is one of the country’s premier art prizes—with more than $130,000 in prize money for the winning finalists. Closing Jun 19 | More info & apply > |
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| Workshops🧾 Super for Creatives Webinar with Creative + Business
A free online session breaking down superannuation entitlements for creatives—whether you're a freelancer, working under an ABN, or hiring others. Learn what you're owed, how to check, and what to do if you haven’t been paid.
🕒 Wednesday 28 May, 6pm
🎟️ Register now for free | More info & register >
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🌟 SALON 2025 – Arts on Tour’s Annual Industry Event Join NSW and ACT artists, producers, and presenters at SALON 2025, a full-day event fostering touring opportunities and partnerships. Held at the Seymour Centre, Sydney, on Wednesday 18 June, the program includes over 35 pitches, performance excerpts, panel discussions, and networking sessions. | More info & register > |
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| | ⭐️ Friendly reminder, if you’re looking for Eastern Riverina Arts to auspice your grant application, you’ll need to fill in an auspicing enquiry no later than 14 days from the due date of your funding application. |
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