Just Not Australian brings together 20 artists across generations and diverse cultural backgrounds to deal broadly with the origins and implications of contemporary Australian nationhood. Showcasing the common sensibilities of satire, larrikinism and resistance so as to present a broad exploration of race, place and belonging, Just Not Australian interrogates what it means to be […]
In 2010, Forbes-born, Hill End-based artist and writer Rebecca Wilson embarked on comprehensive research and a creative journey to reveal the lesser-known stories of the Central West, with a particular focus on the remote town of Hill End. Her findings resulted in two powerful series, A Portrait of Landscape and Time in Hill End: Myth-Making, […]
Emerging Sydney-based ceramic artist Casey Chen’s practice references historical illustrations from an eclectic mix of folklore, mythology and pop culture. For the National Art School 2020 Grad Show, Chen drew upon imagery and motifs from the archetypal tales of the four great classic novels of Chinese literature: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the […]
Autumn is traditionally the time when the Bathurst region focuses upon its rich and fascinating past, with many of the region's historic sights brought to life through a series of tours and activities. These provide a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover the moments, events and characters that make up the story […]
This exhibition will be displaying works by Sharon Shelton in conjunction with NPWS (Hill End) and HEATGG (Hill End and Tambaroora Gathering Group). This unique exhibition will showcase the historic Bridle Track. On display will be Sharon’s original paintings in watercolour, pastel, white pencil and mixed media, along with photographs, three books on the Bridle Track and a 1,000 piece jigsaw. Come and meet the […]
This pottery workshop is for children aged 6 to 12yrs. The two hour session includes pottery activities making a mask, critters or plant pots. Kiln-firing is included in the price.
Come and Join us each Wednesday Night for our Harness Racing Meetings. The bistro is always open along with the bar and TAB facilities. Enjoy the excitement of the trots !
This pottery workshop is for children aged 6 to 12yrs. The two hour session includes pottery activities making a mask, critters or plant pots. Kiln-firing is included in the price.
Join us for a special preview of 'DARK: Wendy Sharpe & Steven Cavanagh', 'Hardenvale: Our Home in Absurdia' and 'Peter Spilsbury: Re.construction:'. Live music performed by Jon Flood. Limited capacity; RSVP essential; entry by donation at the door.
Steven Cavanagh and Wendy Sharpe have been friends for a decade. Their work can be viewed as a dialogue between two artists who explore the drama of light and dark within different mediums. Steven, a photographer, and Wendy, an acclaimed painter, respectively observe light with an emotional intensity and a fascination of the visual play […]
Hardenvale – Our Home in Absurdia is a real-scale, immersive, house-like environment by Australian artists Catherine O'Donnell, Kellie O'Dempsey and Todd Fuller. Through drawing, projection, built form, sound and movement, this collaborative project references the architecture of post war fibro housing as well as spaces the group describe as 'the cultural fringe of Australia'. Crossing […]
Bathurst will celebrate over 200 years of its rich history, paying homage to the trades and traditions that have helped shape the region, at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2021. Rediscover all the rare and lost trades and crafts such as blacksmithing, saddlery, dry stone walling, whip cracking and making, glass artistry, lace […]
