When photographer Jim A. Barker moved to Glen Innes in 2021, he was blown away with the creative talent he saw “on just about every corner” of the towns and cities in the New Englan, and that creative talent was the inspiration behind Artisans of the New England, Barker’s long-term photographic project that will go on display at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) this April.
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Posted inArts
Walcha’s Leila McDougall turns farming tragedy into film
‘Just a Farmer’ is a film designed to spark conversation about a subject that’s taboo.
Posted inArts, Gunnedah
Opera comes to Gunnedah tomorrow night
Opera star and cabaret performer, Sally Wilson, and pianist, Mark Kruger, bring their creative brilliance to The Civic for a performance that promises to take the audience on a wild, fun ride.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Local dancer to represent Australia at the Dance World Cup in Prague
Armidale schoolgirl Annabelle Arkit is set to take to the stage in Prague in June this year for the 2024 Dance World Cup (DWC). The talented 10-year-old was selected after competing in the qualifying competition in Adelaide earlier this year.
Posted inEntertainment, Tamworth
Great Southern Nights signals resurgence in NSW’s live music
A resurgence of the state’s live music culture and Tamworth gets a alice. The final encore has been played for Great Southern Nights 2024, with more than 90,000 music-lovers rocking to more than 300 gigs in various NSW locations.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Learn new skills at NERAM printmaking weekend
Attention Art lovers from around the New England, you are invited to immerse yourself in a weekend of printmaking this April at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) in Armidale.
Posted inArts, Entertainment, Tamworth
Academy offering life-changing experience for young emerging artists
Following another successful CMAA Academy of Country Music Senior Course, it’s time for younger emerging music artists to consider their Academy journey with Junior Course applications open.
Posted inArmidale, Arts
Inverell artist Alex Mason to collaborate with international make-up label Basics by B
Inverell artist Alex Mason can now add a collaboration with an international make-up brand to her list of impressive achievements. The artist was selected to provide artwork for Basics by B brand’s latest cosmetic product.
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Remembering with Art program receives generous donation
The monthly Remembering with Art program, whose participants come from local care homes, has recently received a significant boost thanks to a generous donation from NESST – a non-profit community-based organisation that has supported programs for frail aged people in the New England area for more than 30 years.
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Dance to a different tune at NERAM’s Seniors Festival events
You are never too old to try something new or get back into your youthful groove, and this week’s Seniors Festival the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) is giving you every reason to get out and get active.