Arts North West

09/06/2026

📌Arts North West Public Art Advocacy - TRC Public Art Steering Committee 📌

The newest public art project sees acclaimed local artist Charlie Nivison create a new large-scale mural within the Town Hall Car Park, revitalising a prominent public space in the heart of Tamworth.

The project carries a unique and meaningful story of artistic legacy. The original mural, created by Charlie’s father, renowned artist Angus Nivison, stood proudly for 43 years and became an iconic feature of Tamworth’s cultural landscape. The creation of a new mural by Charlie Nivison represents a symbolic passing of the baton from father to son, honouring the history and significance of the original artwork while introducing a contemporary creative vision for the future.

As a member of the Tamworth Regional Council Public Art Committee, Arts North West is proud to advocate for investment in public art and the important role it plays in creating vibrant, connected and culturally rich regional communities.

The Town Hall Car Park Mural Renewal Project is a strong example of the positive outcomes that can be achieved through collaboration between local government, artists and arts organisations and the wider community. It highlights the long-term value of investing in public art, supports the visibility and professional development of regional artists, and contributes to the creation of welcoming public spaces that residents and visitors can enjoy for decades to come.

Importantly, the project demonstrates that public art is more than decoration; it is an investment in community identity, local storytelling and cultural legacy. Through projects such as this, Arts North West continues to champion opportunities that celebrate local talent, preserve cultural heritage and strengthen the creative life of the region.

By honouring the legacy of Angus Nivison while supporting the next generation of artists through Charlie Nivison’s work, the project reflects both the rich artistic history of Tamworth and the ongoing evolution of its cultural landscape.

Silly Pear Tamworth Regional Gallery Tamworth Regional Council

09/06/2026

o🎧✨ Enjoy the incredible music of Ash Morse ✨🎧

Take a few minutes out of your day and immerse yourself in the rich, emotional world of Australian singer-songwriter and composer Ash Morse.

🎵 Listen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_jefnsHGLo

From intimate piano and vocal ballads to sweeping orchestral arrangements, Ash’s music is deeply human, cinematic and unforgettable. His work explores longing, hope, connection, nostalgia and the search for meaning, creating songs that resonate long after the final note fades.

His latest project, ‘Nowhere Land’, has been described as a reality-bending orchestral journey that blends powerful storytelling with extraordinary musicianship. ASA Judge Brian Henderson Ward praised the work as “more complex than Bohemian Rhapsody” and described the musicianship as “genius,” while music commentator Glenn A. Baker compared its scope to Sgt. Pepper's.

Whether you're discovering Ash Morse for the first time or already a fan of his powerful songwriting, this is music best experienced with the volume up and distractions turned off.

🎹 Soulful.
🎼 Cinematic.
🎤 Powerful.
✨ Unapologetically original.

Catch Ash Morse live in the New England North West:

📍 Saturday 27 June — The Roxy Theatre, Bingara

📍 Sunday 28 June — School of Arts, Tenterfield

🎟️ TICKETS:
https://www.artsnw.com.au/artsnorthwestontour

Gather your friends, support live regional arts, and experience a performance that will stay with you long after the final note.

Nostalgic, soulful, contemplative music about longing for home. Hau...

06/06/2026

Arts North West is very proud to see the amazing works of our Aboriginal Steering Committee member Amy-Lee Allerton of Indigico Creative throughout Sydney as part of reconciliation week! Congratulations Amy!!

06/06/2026

🚨 HAPPENING NOW! 🚨

Join us at the Myall Creek Exhibition Opening and Gather & Trade Markets at Ceramic Break Sculpture Park until 2:00pm today.

Come and meet our incredible First Nations artists, makers and stallholders, explore unique artworks and handmade goods, and join us as we commemorate the Myall Creek Massacres through art, culture, truth-telling and community connection.

📍 Ceramic Break Sculpture Park
2535 Allan Cunningham Road, Warialda NSW

Everyone is welcome. Come along, support local artists, and be part of this important day of remembrance and celebration of culture.

06/06/2026

🌱🎨 How can the arts help communities thrive? RALLY: Rural Arts-Led Regeneration is coming to Manilla!🎨🌱

RALLY: Rural Arts-Led Regeneration is coming to Manilla, bringing together artists, community leaders, organisations and residents to explore the power of community-driven arts projects in creating vibrant, connected and resilient places.

This workshop is about understanding how creativity can spark positive change in regional communities, strengthen local identity, build partnerships and support community-led regeneration.

Hosted by Regional Arts NSW, the workshop will be led by CEO Dr Tracey Callinan OAM and Alex Wisser, co-founder of the acclaimed Cementa Festival, who will share insights and examples from successful arts-led initiatives across regional Australia.

Whether you're an artist, community volunteer, local organisation, business owner, council representative or simply passionate about your community, this workshop offers an opportunity to explore how arts and culture can help shape a stronger future.

📍 Small Town Hall, Manilla

📅 Friday 26 June 2026

⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

📧 RSVP: [email protected]

Join the conversation and discover how community-led creativity can inspire lasting change.

05/06/2026

🌿🖤 MYALL CREEK EXHIBITION OPENING & GATHER AND TRADE MARKETS – TODAY 🖤🌿

Join us today from 10:00am – 2:00pm at Ceramic Break Sculpture Park as we gather in remembrance, reflection and community to commemorate the Myall Creek Massacres.

Come and support our wonderful First Nations stallholders, artists and cultural practitioners, showcasing art, culture, crafts and stories through the Gather and Trade Markets.

📍 Break Sculpture Park
2535 Allan Cunningham Road, Warialda NSW 2402

This special day offers an opportunity to honour truth-telling, celebrate culture, and connect with community through art, creativity and shared understanding.

Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

05/06/2026

🚨🎨 SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TODAY AT 5.00PM! 🎨🚨

Today's the day! Have you submitted your artwork(s) for the Connected to Place - Public art project for the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment.

Artists, students and community members are invited to submit their creative response to Gunnedah's landscapes, stories, people and sense of belonging. Selected works will contribute to a series of large-scale collaborative installations that will become a permanent feature of the new hospital.

🖼️ Submit up to five artworks

📏 Artwork size: 10cm x 10cm

🎨 Open to artists, students and community members

⏰ Submissions close at 5:00pm TODAY

Whether your inspiration comes from the landscape, local stories, community connections or your personal experience of Gunnedah, this is your opportunity to help tell the story of place through art.

📍 Artwork drop-off:
Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery
Upstairs Studio Room (Mezzanine Level)

Don't miss your chance to contribute to this exciting community project and help create a welcoming, culturally connected environment for future generations.

📧 [email protected]
📞 0493 316 463

05/06/2026

🎹✨ ASH MORSE IS COMING TO THE NENW ✨🎹

Prepare for an unforgettable night of powerful storytelling, breathtaking musicianship and original Australian music as award-winning performer and composer Ash Morse arrives in the New England North West.

If you haven't experienced Ash's work before, take a moment to listen to this stunning track:
🎵 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zz2lzbvuBY
🎵

Ash Morse is rapidly building a reputation for fearless creativity, genre-defying compositions and deeply moving performances that connect with audiences on an emotional level. His music moves effortlessly between intimate piano ballads, soaring vocal arrangements and cinematic orchestral soundscapes, creating a live experience unlike anything else.

Teaming up with Arts North West, Ash will take audiences on a wistful and soulful journey through the complexities of human existence, performing original works that explore longing, connection, hope, struggle and triumph.

The evening will culminate in the unveiling of his ambitious new body of work, 'Nowhere Land' — a reality-bending musical journey that has already drawn extraordinary praise from critics and industry leaders.

With rich storytelling, stunning vocals, layered harmonies and immersive production, this is a rare opportunity to witness a truly original artist pushing the boundaries of contemporary music.

📍 Saturday 27 June — The Roxy Theatre, Bingara

📍 Sunday 28 June — School of Arts, Tenterfield

🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.artsnw.com.au/artsnorthwestontour

Gather your friends, support live regional arts, and experience a performance that will stay with you long after the final note.

A note from Ash - "In an online world consumed by perfection and distraction, I wrote this song as a refuge for those who suffer in the quiet moments feeling...

04/06/2026

🎨✨ MYALL CREEK GATHER AND TRADE ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT AND WEAVING WORKSHOP BY MIRIIDHUUL CREATIONS AND CULTURAL SERVICES - KRYSTLE LAMB ✨🎨

Arts North West is pleased to announce that Miriidhuul Creations Cultural Services will be joining the Myall Creek Memorial Art Exhibition Gather & Trade this Saturday, 6 June, at Ceramic Break Sculpture Park , Warialda .

Krystle Lamb is a proud Kamilaroi/Wiradjuri woman, artist, cultural practitioner and founder of Miriidhuul Creations and Cultural Services. Through her work, Krystle creates culturally safe spaces centred around language, art, storytelling, cultural learning and community connection. Her practice is deeply grounded in strengthening identity, empowering future generations and ensuring culture continues to thrive through community-led initiatives.

Based in Quirindi, Krystle works across cultural education, workshops, language revitalisation, weaving, community programs and creative practice, often collaborating with schools, organisations and families to strengthen cultural knowledge and connection. Through Miriidhuul Creations, she also creates handmade cultural artworks and jewellery alongside her daughters, sharing stories through creativity and cultural expression.

As part of the Gather & Trade event, Krystle will be hosting a weaving Workshop, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with , cultural knowledge and storytelling in a welcoming and community-focused environment.

📍 Myall Creek Memorial Art Exhibition Gather & Trade
📅 Saturday 6 June
⏰ 10.00am – 2.00pm
📍 Ceramic Break Sculpture Park, Warialda

🗣️ Join Krystle's Language Workshop and experience the power of language, culture, connection and community.

04/06/2026

🎨🖤 EXPRESSIONS OF CULTURE, CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY AT THE GUNNEDAH FIRST NATIONS MAKERS DAY 🖤🎨

Arts North West, in partnership with the Aboriginal Arts Steering Committee, Gunnedah Local Aboriginal Land Council, and Gunnedah Shire Council, is excited to launch the inaugural Gunnedah First Nations Makers Expo – MAKERS DAY.

This unique event invites First Nations artists, makers, and cultural practitioners to share their creative practice with the community through live demonstrations, making, storytelling, conversation, and interactive engagement throughout the day.

Visitors will have the opportunity to connect directly with artists, learn about creative and cultural processes, and experience the incredible diversity of First Nations creativity across the region.

Artists are encouraged to:
✨ Demonstrate their creative process
✨ Share cultural knowledge and stories
✨ Showcase artworks and works in progress
✨ Engage with community audiences
✨ Explore ideas for the upcoming Gunnedah NAIDOC Exhibition

📅 Saturday 20 June 2026
📍 Gunnedah Town Hall, 152 Conadilly Street, Gunnedah
⏰ 10.00am – 3.00pm

Participating artists will receive a $200 participation fee, with free registration for all presenting creatives.

Join us for a day celebrating culture, creativity, connection, and community.

👉 REGISTER HERE: https://www.jotform.com/form/261037876191058