‘There’s a real joy in fixing something’: the rise of the repair cafe Repair shops in local communities have become places for people to fix gadgets, clothing and more – often for free The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2024
Visionary art show at Maitland reflects talent of Hunter 'It's like walking into a really great art museum.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 23, 2023
How can art respond to stories on institutional child sexual abuse? On entry to Newcastle’s The Lock-Up contemporary art space is a textile artwork by institutional child sexual abuse survivor and artist Elizabeth Seysener. The Conversation · Apr 19, 2023
Blockbuster exhibits confirmed at Maitland Maitland Regional Art Gallery has three major headline shows planned for 2023 among its extensive calendar of events. The Maitland gallery will show Kungka Kunpu (Strong Women) from March 4 through May 21, showcasing major contemporary works by celebrated women artists from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. "These women… Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2022
What's on this weekend at Hunter galleries Art Systems Wickham Infinite Never Never, by Rebecca Rath. Until September 18. Blackstone Gallery In The Lap of the Gods, Frances Johnston, until September 24. Curve Gallery Jane Lander, Zoe Tjanavaras, Amy Vidler. Charlestown Library Portraits of Crime, by Damien Linnane, explores how we judge the action of past criminal… Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2022
Independent art mentorship provides vital tools for emerging artists As solitary as the pursuit of art as a career may seem at times, there would be little doubt a helping hand or collaborator can change an artist's direction in life or career. With that thought in mind, Newcastle Art Space, a longtime local creative collective, began a mentorship program… Newcastle Herald · Jul 24, 2022
What's on this weekend in Newcastle and the Hunter Valley Live music, cabaret, markets and more. Remember, events can cancel at late notice due to weather conditions. Newcastle Herald · Jul 22, 2022
Collect exhibition at The Lock-Up in Newcastle a chance to acquire stunning art at a discount The Lock-Up will be hosting the free opening event on Friday, May 20 5.30pm, with an excellent night that includes a karaoke party into the evening. Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2022