Featured Archives | Murray Arts

Big Screen Sundowner Sessions

Kick back under the stars as we transform The Cube Wodonga courtyard into a cozy movie night destination. Bring a chair, bean bag or picnic rug and relax while enjoying your favourite movie. Across special single and double feature screenings, the sundowner sessions will showcase a mix of family friendly and retro movies, offering a…

Artist Talks & Opening: nginha – here and now

Join us at MAMA to celebrate the opening of nginha: here and now, presenting newly commissioned works by Ruth Davys, Jazz Money, Noriko Nakamura, Kirtika Kain and Teelah George. On the evening, the exhibiting artists will present a series of spotlight talks throughout the Museum, offering insights into their new works, materials and ideas. These…

The History of Embroidery

The History of Embroidery Presented by SUSAN KAY – WILLIAMS This talk takes us from some of the earliest embroidery in this country from the 10th century through the height of English work, Opus Anglicanum to the embroidered outfits of our Tudor monarchs through to the seventeenth century when new design ideas arrived from India…

Women and War

Just three women worked as Official War Artists during World War Two – Nora Heysen, Stella Bowen and Sybil Craig. They each made a significant body of work, bringing a fresh vision to the official expression of Australia at War. Nora Heysen, first woman to win the Archibald Prize, captured the dignity of service personnel…

Sydney in Lockdown

Art history is replete with portraits of the good and the great, vistas of great landscapes and stories of great heroism, sometimes true, sometimes imagined. In our own time the story of Australia’s most populous City without people over a two-year period is told by photographer John Swainston in a series of images that start…

Mia McEachern – Live in Cabaret

Live in Cabaret – Mia McEachern’s debut show. Accompanied by Toby Spinks with support act Hope Chater. At the West Albury Memorial Hall, starting at 7:30pm. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Albury Community Chest. Table seating so bring along nibbles. Soft drinks will be available to purchase. Alcohol free event.

Liv Cartledge Live + Intimate

Liv Cartledge returns to her hometown of Beechworth armed with a fresh new album carved straight from High Country soil – unpolished, deeply human, and soaked in the textured grit of folk-rock Australiana. Fresh from touring with country Australian folk icons The Waifs and deep in the making of her debut album, Liv is bringing…

“A W A Y” A Members’ Exhibition at Creators Artspace

The theme of “AWAY” inspires ideas of what it means to be away from the ordinary and mundane. Things like: places to go, people to meet, fly away, incommunicado, exploring terra incognito, in absentia, meditation, doing away with. ‘…we need the magic of the unknown to evoke the mind, to use our imagination and fantasy,…

Victorian State Ballet presents Aladdin

The Victorian State Ballet proudly presents our newest work in the VSB repertoire. The beautiful story of Aladdin. Outstanding skill, artistry & technique will be on show in this visually inspiring and highly entertaining performance. Enjoy a magical experience delighting in the beauty and splendour of stunning sets, lush costumes, breath-taking music and magical lighting….

The Portrait

Buster Keaton collides with Banksy in this bold new physical theatre work that takes a satirical look at the art world, celebrity, and the absurd expectations placed on those who guard it. On the day of a grand unveiling, two gallery attendants find themselves swept into spiralling chaos — a funny, surprising, and wordless exploration…