Stories

helene leane-this here then now-dungog museum

bing bang Ring. cash is king! Throughout 2024, Dungog-based artist Helene Leane thoughtfully crafted a unique body of work for the This Here Then Now project, a museum activation initiative funded by the Regional Arts...

sophie cox -this here then now – scone museum

Detail of the old cedar school desk at Scone Museum NSW, Australia desks of fabric “An artist walks into a museum” served as the intriguing call for artists to apply for residencies as part of...

carmel and Gwen: The Twins of the pioneer cottage Murrurundi

The essence of a community lies in its colourful characters, and Gwen Alchin and Carmel Hughes are quintessential figures shaping the vibrant spirit of Murrurundi. For over two decades, affectionately known as “The Twins,” they...

Upper hunter living artists (uhla) festival

The Upper Hunter Living Artists Festival emerges as a fresh concept, a burgeoning idea on the cusp of realisation. If successfully funded, UHLA will celebrate the visual and performing artists residing in the Upper Hunter...

Gresford Arboretum mural

Interview with christine pike by Robyn Werkhoven – from arts zine March 2023 A mural is any piece of graphic artwork that is painted or applied directly to a wall, ceiling or other permanent substrate....

The Story of The Scone Mare and Foal

Wonnarua Country

The Wonnarua people, who are the traditional custodians of the Singleton and Upper Hunter area, have inhabited the Valley for over 30,000 years, tracing their presence back to the earliest stages of the Dreaming. In...