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Local creative Patricia Cerminara is celebrating the success of Harrietville Bush Kinder, which received top honours at the Victorian Early Years Awards 2025, held on Thursday 6 November 2025 in Melbourne. The event was hosted by broadcaster and author Jacinta Parsons and presented by the Parliamentary Secretary for Children, Nathan Lambert MP. Harrietville Bush Kinder was named the…

Murray region artist Karen Brown has been recognised for her outstanding talent at the King Valley Art Show, taking home the prestigious Major Works on Paper Award for her graphite pencil drawing titled “Winter.” The winning piece showcases Brown’s mastery of light, texture and emotion through the subtle precision of graphite pencil — a hallmark…

At 11am Wednesday 29 October at Tallangatta Library, there will be the launch of the Mitta to Murray (M2M) Landcare 2025 Parallel Wilds project. The Parallel Wilds project workshops have been funded by Mitta to Murray (M2M) Landcare via Border Trust FRRR Bushfire Recovery funding. Students from 6 primary schools have created virtual worlds about…

Following an extensive national process to explore new models of creative leadership, HotHouse Theatre is pleased to announce a new creative partnership to lead the company into its next chapter.   Respected director and festival leader Lindy Hume AM will lead HotHouse Theatre as Creative Director, working with Andrew Gray through their regionally based company,…

Beechworth Honey is calling for artwork to feature on up to 1,000 limited-edition “Pollinate!” celebration honey jars launching in November. Artists of all ages are invited to submit original work interpreting the theme “Bees, Flowers & Food.” Entries are open now and close 31/08/2025. What you’ll get $500 cash prize. Two nights’ accommodation at the…

The Sydney Opera House’s Uncovered 2025 program is now calling for bold, planet-minded products from Australian makers. Up to three emerging creatives will win a three-month retail “residency”, with their work stocked both in the flagship Bennelong Point shop and online, plus marketing support from the House’s channels. Applications close 11.59 pm AEST, 01/08/2025 About…

Calling all visual artists and arts workers from across the border region to contribute to the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA)’s latest survey on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the visual arts sector. This initiative aims to gather insights on how AI technologies are influencing artistic practices, consent, copyright, and creative…

Event Organisers of the 2025 Urana Vintage Faire, Collectables and Self-made Market are seeking vendors for their event on Saturday 18th October 2025 at the Urana Soldier’s Memorial Hall. The Faire will be held in conjunction with popular annual events the Urana Vintage Machinery Rally & Truck Show and the Urana Courthouse Art Exhibition and…

Celebrating Connection to Water: Local First Nations Artists Invited to Submit Work North East Water, in partnership with Murray Arts and Burraja Gallery, is proud to announce that entries are now open for the 6th North East Water First Nations Art Prize. This acquisitive art prize celebrates the creative talents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…

Beechworth Biennale 2026: Applications Now Open for Regional Creatives The Beechworth Biennale is back for its second edition, returning on 7–9 March 2026, and is calling for artists across our local and regional communities to take part in this unique public art event. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2024, the Biennale invites…