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 | Happy February from Eastern Riverina Arts! |
|  | The poetry of Banjo Patterson, the music of Coldplay, and the power of contemporary dance: BANJO
"magic... transported me to a beautiful place called Australia of Old"
Got Ya Back Production's acclaimed performance of BANJO is less than a month away from landing on the banks of the Riverina!
This world-class piece of dance theatre pays tribute to Banjo Patterson's beloved work, weaving in contemporary choreography and delicate arrangements of Coldplay songs to form a stage secret that can only be experienced live!
This tour is a major win for regional communities, created and performed by regional artists in the production's first major inland tour. Through the Riverina Touring Network, Eastern Riverina Arts has secured performances in Griffith, West Wyalong, Cootamundra, Ganmain and Junee.
An event not to be missed! Visit our website to view performance dates near you and purchase tickets. |
| | | Art Commissions: Acoustic Artwork and Large-scale Installation
Eastern Riverina Arts is commissioning two unique artworks for installation at the Station Creative Workspace in Wagga Wagga:
1. Acoustic Artwork for the Meeting Room 2. Large-Scale Installation for the Stairwell
Key Details: Budget: $2500 (+GST) per commission Timeline: Complete by 1 May 2025 EOIs close: 17 February 2025 Eligibility: Open to creatives in the Eastern Riverina Arts service region.
Submit your proposal, including your concept, timeline, and budget, for the chance to bring your vision to life at the Station. |
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| Art Commission: Wiradyuri ArtworkEastern Riverina Arts is seeking proposals from First Nations artists for a large-scale art commission to be permanently installed in the Station Creative Workspace. This artwork will be the first to greet visitors and should honour the Wollundry Lagoon as a place of gathering, storytelling, and connection.
Key Details: Budget: $5000 (+GST if applicable) Location: The Station, Wagga Wagga Eligibility: First Nations artists with a strong connection to Wiradyuri Country/Wollundry Lagoon Deadline: EOIs close 31 March 2025, 5pm
Submit your proposal, including your concept, timeline, and budget, for the chance to bring your vision to life at the Station. |
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| |  |  | Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Autumn 2025 Exhibitions Launch
Celebrate the first four new exhibitions of the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s 50th year! Fantastic Forms (a Bundanon touring exhibition) Lisa Sammut: Radial Sign Nuanced: 75 years of the Wagga Wagga Art Society Mei Zhao: Remapping Erased Landscapes
🗓 Saturday 15 February | 5-7 PM 🔗 Find out more & RSVP > |
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|  | Tumut Art Society 67th Annual Art Show
Showcasing incredible artworks with over $15,000 in prize money, this year’s event features a physical and online show. Opportunities abound with 9 categories, an acquisitive prize, People’s choice, Hanger’s choice, Virtual Show Awards and more.
🗓 Entries Close: Friday 28 March
✨ GALA Opening Night: Friday 11 April | 6pm for 7pm start 📍 5 Ways Studio & Gallery, Tumut 🔗 Find out more & enter >
Best in Show. Acquisitive Prize winner ‘Tumut River Aerial’ by Nina Volk |
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|  | ANIMAL BOTANICAL Scott Lea Exhibition Launch
Discover the vibrant world of Scott Lea’s art, where animals, plants, and nature come to life on paper. Join The Art Factory Supported Studio for the exhibition launch and explore Scott's stunning works!
🗓 Tuesday 18 February | 12pm
📍 The Art Factory, 90-96 Murray Street, Wagga Wagga 🔗 Find out more > |
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|  | Sojourn and Spark: Looking at Artist ResidenciesCurious about artist residencies and how they can inspire new directions in an artist’s work? Join a panel discussion with Rachel Kent (CEO Bundanon), Mei Zhao, and Lisa Sammut as they explore the impact of residencies on artistic development and creativity.
🗓 Saturday 15 February | 3pm – 4:30pm
📍 Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, Baylis Street 🔗 Find out more > |
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|  | Spoon carving workshop at the Museum of the Riverina (MoR)
Experience the joy of crafting your own unique cooking spoon from scratch! This full-day workshop with Nat Ord will guide you through safe hand carving techniques using greenwood blanks. You will learn about wood selection, tool selection and maintenance and how to oil and finish your spoon.
🗓 Saturday 22 February 2025 | 10am-4pm 🔗 Find out more & book >
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|  | SOACT Presents: Now and Then
A young bartender is closing up one night whilst waiting for his girlfriend. Moments later, an older man comes in for a quick drink. They talk about life, careers, destiny, and finally, the older man tells him about his motive for showing up that night. He’s here to make an unlikely plea to this young bartender.
A bittersweet romantic drama comedy, Now and Then is a story about love, following your dreams (or not), and the costs of the decisions we make.
🗓 Sunday 9th - 23rd February 📍 Basement Theatre 🔗 Find out more & book tickets > |
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|  | Exhibition: Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Belinda Lansdell
Embark on a transformative adventure through the vivid landscapes of Belinda Lansdell’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth. This evocative series of paintings captures the story of a woman who journeys deep into the earth to heal and renew her life.
Opening Hours: 1st - 23rd February Saturdays 10am-4pm Sundays 10am-2pm
📍 Station Creative Workspace 🔗 Find out more > |
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|  | Cries from the Anthropocene
From poetry to painted car bonnets, this exhibition reflects growing concerns about climate change. Featuring works by members of the Creative Practice Circle, artists from Beechworth to Bathurst explore habitat loss, species decline, and calls to action through hand-stitched stories, photography, poetry, and more.
🗓 26 February – 27 March 2025 | Tues–Thurs, 10am–3pm
📍 HR Gallop Gallery, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga 🔗 Find out more >
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|  | Booranga Writers: Hugh Crago Reading plus Open MicHugh Crago author, therapist, and lifelong student of literature, will present a reading with the Booranga Writers, drawing on his extensive experience as an educator, counsellor, and author of nine books. Followed by an open mic.🗓 Friday 21 February 🕒 6:30pm - 9pm 📍 The Curious Rabbit, Wagga Wagga
Booranga Writers' Workshop 🗓 Saturday 22 February 🕒 2pm - 4pm
📍 Booranga Writers' Centre
RSVP director@booranga.com |
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|  | Tom Waters & Geoff Achison - Brush with the BluesProudly presented by Bidgee Blues Club, get ready for a night of unforgettable music as Aussie guitar legend Geoff Achison joins forces with UK saxophone prodigy Tom Waters for "Brush with the Blues"! 🎶 This unique showcase blends Blues, Country, Rock, and Funky Jazz, featuring original music and classic roots gems. The duo dedicates the performance to the late Jeff Beck, with Tom sharing stories of playing alongside him at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Club.
📅 Friday, 21 February ⏰ Doors open 7 PM | Starts 7:30 PM 📍 Tilly's Wagga, 109 Baylis Street 🎟️ Book Tickets > |
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|  |  | National Regional Arts FellowshipFor artists practicing, working and living in regional, rural and remote Australia. Regional Arts Australia’s National Regional Arts Fellowship offers a guaranteed income (for a short period) for an artist/ practitioner to develop their work, skills and networks or research.
1. Creative & Professional Development: Funding per recipient: $20,000 (Total fellowships available: 5) 2. Early Career Development: Funding per recipient: $10,000 (Total fellowships available: 2)
⏰ EOI close 23 Feb 2025 🔗 Find out more & apply > |
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|  | Creative Riverina: Explore the Directory
Creative Riverina is your go-to directory for finding and supporting artists, designers, musicians, writers, creative services and more across the Riverina.
Whether you're looking to commission artwork, hire a performer, or find a unique handmade gift, you’ll discover incredible talent right here in our region.
If you're a creative, making a listing is free—promote your work, find new opportunities, and be part of a thriving arts community.
⭐️ Visit Creative Riverina now! |
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|  | Australian Design Centre Opportunity
Australian Design Centre in partnership with Regional Arts NSW is calling for expressions of interest from designer makers based in regional NSW for three exhibition opportunities in 2025 in ADC’s Object Space Window Gallery on William Street in Darlinghurst. ⏰ Applications close 9 March 2025. 🔗 More information and to apply >
Leah Doeland, Destined for Landfill – Covid Couture, Installation View. Photo: Peter Collie |
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|  | Regional Sessions
Presented by APRA AMCOS with support from Sound NSW this one-day event is designed to help you refine your songwriting skills, connect with industry professionals, and grow your creative network. 📍 Mantra Albury & Beer DeLuxe 📅 Thursday 27 February | 9:00AM - 7:30PM 🔗 Find out more & register >
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| | Wider opportunitiesOrdered by closing date |
| 🌌 ARISE: Aboriginal Artists Development Program is a 12-week program empowering regional NSW artists with workshops and mentoring to build sustainable creative careers. Closing February 16. | Find out more & apply >
🎶 APRA AMCOS Art Music Fund – $7,500 commissions for theatrical, operatic, and choreographed music compositions. Closing 16 Feb. | More info & apply >
🎨 In Create NSW Webinar: Learn from Success, learn grant application tips from successful artists Khaled Sabsabi, Fiona Murphy, and Dr Liza-Mare Syron. 17 Feb, 5:30–7 PM | Find out more & register >
🏳️⚧️ Trans and Gender Diverse writers week-long residency at Varuna. Closing 17 February | More info & apply >
🌟 Accessible Arts Next Level Creative Mentorship (NSW & SA) – $3,000 funding and mentorship for d/Deaf or disabled artists to develop a new project with leading performing arts orgs. Closing 23 Feb. | More info & apply >
💻 All About Auspicing, a free webinar by Creative + Business explores the legal, financial, and practical aspects of auspicing, with expert insights from industry leaders. 26 February | More info & register > |
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| 💻 RANSW 2025 Workshop Program – for regional artists and arts orgs, covering different topics with industry experts. Free, online monthly for RANSW Members. First workshop 28 Feb, 1-2 PM. | Register now >
🌸 JUMBLED Art Competition is on the hunt for a superstar! The winner receives a 12-month mentorship, artworks stocked in JUMBLED, and more. Closing 28 Feb 2025. | More info & apply >
📖 Applications open for Varuna National Writer’s House Ann Moyal Non-Fiction Fellowship. Closing 3 March 2025. | More info & apply >
🎨 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize Closing 5 March 2025 | Apply >
🌿 Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance have opened registrations for We Weave Together 2025. 7-9 March | Find out more & register >
🌟 The FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant – $10,000 for communities to act on ideas from the Heywire Youth Summit, addressing issues important to rural, remote, and regional youth. Closing 30 April. | More info & apply >
📍 Applications are open for Natimuk Exile Arts Residency. | Find out more > |
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