Tom Curtain’s Here’s to You Tour – Benalla
Nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Curtain is again hitting the road, touring his national award-winning outback show ‘Katherine Outback Experience’ and live music event with fellow singer songwriters Laura Frank, Chris Matthews and Melanie Gray. The family-friendly event includes an hour Katherine Outback Experience show of real horse training and working dog demonstrations including hands-on fun…
Read MoreBook launch – The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop by Peter FitzSimons
Discover the extraordinary story of Sir Edward Weary Dunlop – the heroic Australian doctor whose courage and compassion became a lifeline for thousands of prisoners of war on the notorious Thai-Burma Railway during World War II. From his early days as a young surgeon in London at the outbreak of war, to his service across…
Read MoreJan Donaldson – Objects of Being
Dr. Jan Donaldson (PhD) presents an exhibition of brooches and jewellery in the Gallery Shop throughout September, exploring identity through artifacts. Using form, image, and symbol, the works investigate the intimate and often uncanny relationship between object and self. Drawing on the theatricality of dolls, puppetry, and masks, the works engage with beauty, illusion, and…
Read MoreAboriginal Wellbeing Workshops
Aboriginal Wellbeing – Two Ways: The Workshop In the Bush Dye Workshop, learn the basics of bush dyes and what plants can be harvested to use from our farm plants. Participate in hands-on creation of print and dye on silk scarf (yours to take home). In the Bush Medijian and Bush Soap Workshop, learn the…
Read MoreAllan Mitelman: The marks we make
Allan Mitelman was one of Australia’s foremost abstract artists and holds an important place in the history of abstraction in this country. Mitelman was equally accomplished as a painter, draughtsman and printmaker. He had an extraordinary repertoire of techniques and processes that he manipulated to create the subtle, beautifully inflected and resonant surfaces of his…
Read MoreLooking back: celebrating 50 years of the Benalla Art Gallery Collection
The iconic building that is home to the Benalla Art Gallery is celebrating 50 years since its inauguration. The organisation itself was established in 1968 with considerable community backing and significant donors such as Laurie and Erma Ledger. With this support, noted architects Philip Sargeant and Colin Munro were appointed to design the purpose-built Benalla…
Read MoreNocturne
40 works by 24 of Australia’s leading artists. Spanning all media, the exhibition explores multiple interpretations of the theme ‘nocturne’, specifically focusing on the scenes, sounds, and movements ‘of the night’
Read MoreThe Mountain Cattlemen’s Annual Get Together
The Mountain Cattlemen’s Annual Get Together is Victoria’s premier celebration of high country tradition, bringing together families and communities for three unforgettable days of heritage, horsemanship, and authentic Australian culture. As one of Regional Victoria’s largest and longest-running events, the event honours the rich traditions and pioneering spirit of Victoria’s High Country, celebrating the enduring…
Read MoreRosewood Music Camp
This annual weekend music camp features accomplished professional musicians, dancers, choralists and creative artists running workshops for beginners and the more skilled. People of all ages and skill levels come together for a weekend of music making, dancing, singing, creative activities, bush walks, yoga and more. The weekend also includes a bush dance on Saturday…
Read MoreGlenrowan Recreation Reserve
Cast a line and unwind at the Glenrowan Recreation Reserve, a peaceful local spot perfect for a relaxed day of fishing in the heart of Kelly Country. This family-friendly reserve features a picturesque dam that is regularly stocked with rainbow trout by the Victorian Fisheries Authority, making it a great place for both beginner and…
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