Quilty House

Meg Quilty

Escape to a bygone era, when you step inside the 'A Brush with Quilty' studio, which is part of a charming, historic, federation home, in beautiful leafy East Tamworth. If the walls could speak they would have many a tale to tell.

'A Brush with Quilty' studio is a part of 'Quilty House', where I paint as well as hold regular watercolour classes, workshops and teach privately.

Once a Presbyterian home for 96 boys who‘s ages ranged between six and eighteen, 'Quilty House' is now a luxurious Bed and Breakfast with a modern twist on the breakfast side of things. Built around 1889 by Charles Jeffries Britten and his wife Annie, 'Quilty House‘ was was originally called ‘Avondale’. It was later known as ‘Beethovens’ and has been operating as a Bed and Breakfast on and off ever since. It was recently renamed ‘Quilty House‘ in 2018 and is once again welcoming guests.

CONTACT

66 Napier St, Tamworth
p: 0428 324 503
e: hello@megquilty.com
w: www.megquilty.com

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Outback Arts

Outback Arts

Servicing the region since 1999, Outback Arts has a long history with local communities standing as the regional arts development organisation for the Far West including the shire of Coonamble, Cobar, Bourke, Brewarrina, Bogan, Walgett and Warren. Outback Arts receives core funding from Create NSW on an annual basis as well as an annual contribution from the contributing local government areas. Outback Arts works with individuals, organisations and government to generate, promote and advocate for the arts and creative industries in the Far West region of NSW.

The Outback Arts, Creative Arts Centre is based in Coonamble and hosts; a fully equipped gallery, shopfront where local artists can sell their work, studio space for artists in residency programs and workshops as well as meeting/office spaces available for hire. The newly renovated Centre was officially opened 12 October 2019 and was very much celebrated by the community. The gallery deliverer a full annual exhibition program of both local and travelling shows.

CONTACT

26 Castlereagh Street, Coonamble
Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm
p: 6822 2484
e: admin@outbackarts.com.au
w: www.outbackarts.com.au

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New England Regional Art Museum

New England Regional Art Museum

NERAM is a leading and unique cultural and arts tourism destination in regional Australia, and home to one of the nation’s most significant art collections outside the capital cities, holding a collection of over 5000 works of historical, modern and contemporary art. NERAM presents a dynamic program of exhibitions, educational and public events. NERAM opened its doors in 1983 as a purpose built art gallery for the Howard Hinton Collection of some 1,300 artworks donated to the Armidale Teachers’ College by Howard Hinton ESQ, OBE between 1929 and 1948. This Museum is home to six gallery spaces, the Museum of Printing, The Packsaddle Artist Studio and Residence, the NERAM shop and NERAM café.

NERAM is the custodian of three important collections of Australian art:
• the Howard Hinton Collection
•the Chandler Coventry Collection
• the NERAM Collection

Together they offer a comprehensive overview of Australian art history unmatched in regional Australia. These collections include significant works by Australian and international artists such as Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts, Elioth Gruner, Margaret Preston, Brett Whiteley, Tony Tuckson and Christo, to name just a few.

NERAM’s annual calendar of exhibitions features works from the permanent collections, regional artists, as well as national touring shows from major galleries. The Packsaddle Selling Exhibition, featuring paintings and original prints by established and emerging artists from Sydney galleries, is a major drawcard for art collectors every year.

The Friends of NERAM is the museum’s membership group. Become a Friend and you will become part of a cultural community that supports NERAM and is engaged in a range of social events and programs.

CONTACT

106 -114 Kentucky Street, Armidale
Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 4pm
p: 6772 5255
e: office@neram.com.au
w: www.neram.com.au

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Narrabri Art and Craft Society

Narrabri Art and Craft Society

Narrabri Art & Craft Society is housed in one of Narrabri’s earliest residences, in Dangar St (Newell Highway). Housing a shop, gallery and studio complex you are invited to pop in and view the exquisite handiwork of local craftspeople. If you’re lucky your visit will coincide with a visiting or local exhibition of arts and crafts of many varied mediums. Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up a unique gift from Narrabri. The Pottery group meets every Monday from 10 am if you would like to learn this craft call in for a coffee and come talk to the potters.

CONTACT

Dangar Street (Newell Highway), Narrabri
p: 6792 2845
e: nbriart.craft@gmail.com

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Mehi Gallery & Studio, Moree TAFE Campus

Mehi Gallery & Studio, Moree TAFE Campus

Mehi Gallery and Studio was formed by a group of Aboriginal students from Moree. The local community is situated on the land of the Gamilaroi or Gamilaraay people. Our artworks use Traditional and Contemporary Aboriginal concepts, designs and techniques. Our work has evolved from the local environment, the rivers, the bush and the people. We use many recycled and found materials.

The gallery sells paintings, mosaics, ceramics, screen-printed fabrics, corporate furniture, sculptures, gift cards, engraved pens and glassware, carvings and fashion accessories. We have done a number of commissioned works for private individuals, local community organisations and private businesses. All works are made by local artists.

We welcome visitors and groups to our art studio while we are working. The gallery is situated on the banks of the Mehi River near Mary Brand Park and the studio is located in H Block, Frome Street at the TAFE campus. The gallery and studio is committed to developing ongoing ethical and sustainable business practices. We are committed to community development and capacity building. We aim to help local people and our community develop capabilities, confidence, motivation and skills through access to vocational education and training.

CONTACT

22 Frome Street, Moree
Monday to Thursday: 10am – 3pm
p: 6752 0336
e: mehigallery@gmail.com

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Make It Tenterfield Inc

Make It Tenterfield Inc

You will find 22 artists in a makerspace environment. From metalwork lighting creations to leadlighting and all manner of knitted and crotched items. Also hand made dolls, weaving with natural fibres, ceramics and art work in various mediums.

There is always artisans at work during opening hours.

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CONTACT

340 Rouse Street, Tenterfield
Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
p: 0412 576 314
e: info@makeittenterfield.com.au
w: makeittenterfield.com.au

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Lizzie Horne Creative Studio

Lizzie Horne

Printmaking is fun and easy to learn. Join artist Lizzie Horne in her fully-equipped Armidale studio for linocut, dry point etching and aluminium etching classes and workshops.

Lizzie’s recent solo exhibition “The uncivilised garden” at NERAM featured all of these techniques, printed on her beautiful etching press in her home studio.

CONTACT

Open by appointment
p: 0487 184 059
e: lizzie.horne@me.com
w: www.lizziehornecreative.com

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The Living Classroom

The Living Classroom

The Living Classroom is a Regenerative Agriculture Centre on 150 hectares. It is a small farm or a very large garden depending upon your outlook. It targets, students, tourists and artists and offers courses and experiences in future food and fibre systems. The Living Classroom is a project to delight the eye and uplift the soul. The site is open 365 days of the year and a walk around the 150 hectares will cost you nothing but your time.

Entry fees: $5 for a guided tour please call Rick Hutton to arrange a tour.

CONTACT

1 Killarney Gap road, Bingara
p: 6724 2000
e: rhutton@gwydir.nsw.gov.au
w: www.gwydirshire.com

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Julia Hardman Orchard Studio

Julia Hardman Orchard Studio

The Orchard Studio is situated at Arding, an easy 20 minute drive from Armidale within an established garden and orchard. The venue comprises a studio/workshop for the artist and for art
students who attend a weekly workshop.

A gallery is also attached to the studio and displays the paintings of the artist. A variety of medium is presented including watercolours, oil and acrylic artworks.

CONTACT

329 Arding Road, Arding
By appointment only
p: 6775 3123
e: juliahardman@outlook.com

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Gunnedah Cultural Precinct

Gunnedah Cultural Precinct

Gunnedah’s Cultural Precinct is a multi-purpose Arts, performance and community space which houses the Civic Theatre, Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall, Smithurst Theatre, the Creative Arts studio and meeting room as well as the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery.

Situated in the heart of Gunnedah’s thriving CBD, patrons to the centre can enjoy watching the latest blockbuster releases in comfort of the air-conditioned cinema with crystal clear picture and surround sound. The cinema program caters for a diverse audience with the inclusion of archival films and stage productions.

The centre is an excellent place for meetings, conferences, creative workshops, presentations and fundraiser events.

Within the centre, The Visitor Information Centre boasts a wealth of knowledge on the many culturally rich aspects of Gunnedah’s beautiful landscape and community engagement opportunities. It also houses a delightful pop-up library where visitors to the centre can tantalise their imaginations with a good read, courtesy of the Gunnedah Shire Library.

The Cultural Precinct is Gunnedah’s creatively rich hub for a wide range of community forums and local gatherings for lovers of Art, theatre and music alike.

CONTACT

The Civic Gunnedah, 83 Chandos Street
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 3pm
p: 6740 2271
e: council@infogunnedah.com.au
w: www.thecivic.com.au

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Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery

Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery

The Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery is Gunnedah's flagship gallery, featuring exciting exhibitions in a variety of mediums. The main gallery houses exhibitions by both local, visiting and well-known artists, while the front gallery showcases the work of local artists through community arts group Arts Gunnedah. The gallery and Cultural Precinct also includes venues available for hire, including meeting rooms and workshop studio room.

CONTACT

The Civic Gunnedah, 83 Chandos Street
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: 10am - 3pm
p: 6740 2271
e: council@infogunnedah.com.au
w: www.thecivic.com.au

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Gawura Gallery

Gawura Gallery

Gawura Gallery is home to internationally acclaimed Aboriginal Artist Lloyd Gawura Hornsby (b.1947) is a Koori, descendent of the NSW Aboriginal Yuin People. His passion and talent for art manifested in childhood and developed while in his adolescence. Lloyd Gawura Hornsby’s work comes together using the traditional dot technique; his strong knowledge base of sketching and drawing are evident in the detail with his bold use of colour to finish the experience. These outstanding works of art are recognised worldwide by the major galleries across Europe.

Gawura Gallery offers an outstanding range of contemporary and traditional Aboriginal artworks, including Fine Arts and Photography of the New South Wales Highlands.

CONTACT

9979 New England Highway, Glen Innes
Tuesday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
p: 0403 383 080
e: info@gawuragallery.com
w: www.gawuragallery.com

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Barraba Potters & Craft Guild Inc

Barraba Potters & Craft Guild Inc

Attractive historic building featuring the Guild’s Fuller Gallery showcasing an array of arts and crafts by our members and local artisans. Our members meet every week to participate in a variety of handcrafts and pottery. Workshops are also held regularly throughout the year on a variety of subjects.

Come browse and appreciate the incredible talent of our community. There is always an amazing display of art, pottery, handcrafts and photography for you to admire or purchase.

CONTACT

74 - 78 Queen Street, Barraba
Wednesday - Friday: 10am to 1pm
w: www.barrabahistory.com
e: barrabaclaypan@gmail.com

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BAMM: Bank Art Museum Moree

BAMM
Bank Art Museum Moree

BAMM is a regional art museum with a difference. Situated in a town of less than 10,000 people, our exhibition program offers visitors the chance to engage with the best contemporary Australian art without travelling to larger metropolitan centres. Our publicly owned collection is one of Moree’s most important cultural assets and a wonderful attraction for the hundreds of thousands of tourists
that visit our town every year.

BAMM is a regional art museum offering opportunities for audiences to experience diverse contemporary arts practices. Established in 1988 with a Bicentennial grant from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, BAMM grew from a groundswell of support for a cultural landmark to bring Moree’s community together in the spirit of reconciliation. Today we hold the one of the most significant collections of Aboriginal paintings in regional NSW and offer an invitational Kamilaroi Artist Residency. The collection features works by internationally recognised Australian artists as well as those working in North West NSW. BAMM’s annual program features a changing schedule of exhibitions, including national touring shows and semi-permanent collection displays.

We continue to be supported by an active cultural community known as Friends of BAMM. Membership benefits include invitations to exhibition openings, free entry to our monthly Art After Dark events, as well as 25% off art classes and venue hire. Our education activities include exhibition and back of house tours, artist and curator talks, and art classes for all ages.

CONTACT

25 Frome Street, Moree
Monday - Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
p:  6757 3320
w: www.bamm.org.au
e: info@bamm.org.au

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Armidale Mens Shed

Armidale Mens Shed

Joinery workshop with full array of joinery machines and tools. Large stock of timbers (new and used) for sale and use in the joinery. Instruction in joinery matters available. Large community/social area for events (including catering), doing art work, and displaying goods for sale.

CONTACT

215 Mann Street, Armidale
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 4:30pm
p: 6787 4057
w: www.armidaleshed.com
e: armidaleshed@outlook.com

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