| Western Riverina Arts Newsletter March 2026| Leeton Shire | Narrandera Shire | Murrumbidgee Shire | Griffith City | |
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| | Marrum: Marrambidya Galing – A Wiradyuri Water Story at LMAG |
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| In 2026, works are approaching completion of a significant new permanent exhibition that will be unveiled at Leeton Museum and Art Gallery, exploring Wiradyuri water knowledge from pre-contact times through to contemporary use.
Marrum: Marrambidya Galing (Water: Murrumbidgee River Story) is a powerful journey through place, culture, deep knowledge and modern experience. The exhibition brings together a range of artistic and storytelling forms, including digital film, weaving, painting, sculpture, oral history and interpretive panels to share the enduring relationship between Wiradyuri people and water.
The exhibition was created and curated by Elijah Ingram and Bernard Higgins of Miil Miil Productions. Working closely with other core members of the Leeton Wiradyuri community, including the Leeton and District Local Aboriginal Land Council and Birdyulang Animations.
Supporting partners include Leeton Shire Council, Western Riverina Arts and the Leeton Family and Local Historical Society. The exhibition has received funding support from the NSW Government through Create NSW.
Keep an eye out for further updates and announcements from Leeton Museum and Art Gallery and other social media channels. |
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| Image Credit: Elijah Ingram and Jay Korhonen pictured, photo by Aanya Whitehead
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| Image Credit: Elijah Ingram taking a short moment of reflection, photo by Jay Korhonen |
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| | Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Exhibition Returns in 2026 |
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The much-loved Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Exhibition is set to return to Leeton Museum and Art Gallery in 2026, and this year’s exhibition is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet.
Presented annually by the Leeton Art Society Inc., the Penny Paniz Acquisitive Arts Exhibition (PPAAE) has become a highlight of the local arts calendar since it first began in 2013. Each year the exhibition continues to grow, showcasing the incredible talent of artists from across the region.
Visitors can expect to see more than 160 artworks on display and available for purchase, spanning a wide range of categories and artistic styles. The 2026 Acquisitive Prize theme, “My Country,” invites artists to reflect on place, identity and connection to the landscapes and communities that shape their work.
Entries closed on Friday 20 February 2026, with the official opening night and announcement of prize winners taking place on Friday 27 March at 6pm.
The exhibition will run from Saturday 28 March to Saturday 9 May, open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm at Leeton Museum and Art Gallery.
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| Image credit: Leeton Arts Society Inc. |
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| | | Creative Riverina Directory |
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| | Western Riverina Arts Contact Page |
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| | | | | | | | | Grant Writing Workshop with Dr. Tracey Callinan OAM |
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Looking to learn all things grants and applications?
Dr Tracey Callinan brings deep expertise in grant writing, funding strategy and arts leadership, with a proven track record of successfully raising millions of dollars for arts and cultural organisations.
With decades of hands-on experience securing government, philanthropic and partnership funding, Tracey offers practical, real-world insights into what makes grant applications stand out — and succeed.
Currently Chief Executive Officer of Regional Arts NSW, Tracey joined the RANSW organisation in 2022 following 13 years as Executive Director of Arts OutWest.
Her career includes senior roles at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Arts Council, alongside extensive experience across regional and metropolitan arts sectors. Tracey holds a PhD from Charles Sturt University, as well as a Master of Music (Music Education) and a Bachelor of Music Education from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney.
Details: Tuesday, 24th March 2025 10am - 1pm (Doors 9:30AM) Leeton Museum and Art Gallery 27-33 Chelmsford Place, Leeton, NSW, 2705
Morning Tea and Refreshments provided. |
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| Image credit: Western Riverina Arts |
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| | Where I was to Where I am |
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| Where I Was to Where I Am brings together more than 200 photographs taken over time, layered and re-layered to reflect both a physical and mental journey.
This exhibition by Elijah Ingram reflects the way thinking can become crowded or jumbled, with ideas and experiences running into each other. Each photo is beautiful on its own, but when placed together, a different kind of beauty appears: one that is busy, moving, and sometimes messy. It invites visitors to slow down and notice the details.
Where I Was to Where I Am is both personal and open-ended, offering space for reflection on how we remember, how we change, and how meaning can be found not just in clarity, but in the messiness along the way.
On now at Leeton Museum and Art Gallery until 21 March. |
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| Image credit: Leeton Museum and Art Gallery |
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A Common Thread returns to Leeton Museum and Art Gallery as a celebration of connection and thread-based making. Across the gallery, you will find a diverse group of artists and makers, each working with fibre, stitch, textile or wearable forms in their own way.
Some have worked side by side for years. Others join through a single introduction, a shared project or mutual admiration.
Every work sits inside that web of relationships. In this space, visitors can slow down and look closely at what handwork can hold: time, care, humour, play, memory and the satisfaction of building something stitch by stitch.
On now at Leeton Museum and Art Gallery until 20 March. |
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| Image credit: Leeton Museum and Art Gallery |
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| | | Traces of the Landscape: Nature Journalling & Mixed Media Layers Workshop |
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| Join Sophie for a creative workshop inspired by the Riverina’s natural beauty.
Across two relaxed evening sessions, you will explore nature journaling through layered mixed-media techniques. Learn to observe and gather inspiration from local river systems and plant life, then translate these impressions into expressive journal pages using watercolour, ink, graphite, charcoal and simple mark-making tools.
Participants will experiment with incorporating natural materials like leaves and feathers as stencils or drawing tools, building confidence in visual expression.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have several completed journal spreads and a deeper connection to the quiet stories of the landscape.
Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike, just bring your curiosity! Event Link Date: Thursday 19 March 2026, 6-8pm |
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| Image credit: Source images provided by NACNET |
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| | | An Evening with Ella Rich |
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| Join Books on East in Narrandera for a special evening with author Ella Rich.
This relaxed and engaging event will include an author talk, book signing and Q&A, offering the chance to hear about Ella’s writing journey and creative process. Guests can also enjoy drinks and nibbles while taking part in some interactive writing games designed to spark creativity and conversation.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for book lovers, writers and the curious alike to connect, ask questions and celebrate storytelling in a welcoming local setting.
Books on East 124 East Street, Narrandera NSW 2700 Saturday 2nd May 2026 6:00pm till 8:00pm |
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| Image credit: supplied - Books on East |
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| | Brush Group @ The ArtsHub |
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| Every Wednesday night from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Do you enjoy painting, drawing, creating? Join in each week, come for an hour, come for longer - we're here until 8pm so drop in, have a cuppa and pick up a brush if you feel inclined.
ArtsHub @ Narrandera Railway Station
Cost: Premium members - FREE General member - $5 Non-member - $10 |
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| Image credit: supplied - NACNET |
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| | Creative Textile Group @ The ArtsHub |
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Join in on the creative textile group with Lindee Russell with the 2026 theme “womanhood”.
Take the opportunity to combine talents, share interpretations of the theme and create both individual and collaborative works that push the boundary and reflect the thoughtfulness and awe of womanhood.
ArtsHub @ Narrandera Railway Station
Cost: Premium members - FREE General member - $5 Non-member - $10
For more information contact Lindee on 0411277368 or email nacnet@hotmail.com |
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| Image credit: Supplied - NACNET |
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Artspace Exhibition – Emergence by Danielle Frank |
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Art has been an essential part of my life since I was very small – a thread through time, carried into my Bachelor of Fine Arts and, for more than a decade, abandoned. This body of work is a re-becoming—a re-Emergence of my true self in mid-life; a journey back to the feminine creatrix and my identity as a modern Australian woman.
It traces my path towards authentic self-expression, as I reclaim womanhood by my own standards. At its core, my recent practice has been an inquiry into connection: to myself, to my artist’s practice, spirit, nature, and community.
Emergence honours my transformation into an empowered woman—enduring, intuitive, and unapologetically whole.
Opening Date: 13 March at 5:30 pm
Exhibition Dates: Friday 13 March – 19 April
Griffith Regional Theatre |
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Image: credit: Griffith Regional Art Gallery |
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Allis Hamilton: Painting Home – From here to Grandma’s House |
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| An exhibition of landscape paintings by Riverina-born artist, poet, and musician, Allis Hamilton. Hamilton created this body of work out on the earth in the elements with the ants and birds. She sees her home not as scenery, but as a living breathing being she is intimately a part of.
Through painting this plein air Allis attempts to capture some of the energy and awe she feels towards the hills, trees and soils that have raised her. ‘Grandma’s House’ refers not only to her many grandmothers, but to all the grandmothers, especially those of the grasses, trees, insects, mammals, and birds who call this place home. For more works by Allis Hamilton visit www.thestorytellingtent.com Exhibition dates: February 28 till March 22 2026
Gallery Opening Hours: Wednesday – Friday 10am – 5pm, Saturday & Sunday from 11am – 2pm.
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Image: credit: Allis Hamilton, Where I first watched tadpoles swim, Oil on board. |
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Every Saturday Night From 8pm at The Griffith Exies Club! March Line Up 14th March – Analog Trick 21st March – Twice Shy 28th March – Duble Make a night of it — enjoy a meal at the Bistro, grab a drink and settle in for a great night of live music. |
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| Image credit: Sourced - Visit Griffith - |
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Griffith Regional Art Gallery Open Studio |
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| The Griffith Regional Art Gallery is opening its courtyard for artists to come in and enjoy a collaborative art space.
Have you got an art project or artwork you have been working on at home that you just can’t get finished? Book a place at the GRAG Open Studio and join other local creatives for ideas, encouragement and inspiration.
Open Studio Sessions are facilitated by GRAG Public Programs Officer, Isis-Rae Ronan.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
Bring along your projects, materials and equipment. Gallery easels are available for use.
Please note: we are unable to facilitate any equipment that needs a power source eg. Sewing machines, Pyrography pens, power tools etc.
Date: March 19th, 2026 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
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| Image credit: Griffith Regional Art Gallery |
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| | | Toganmain Wool Shed Precinct Open Day |
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Next date: 28th & 29th March 2026 If you have ever wanted to experience the wonder of Toganmain first-hand and see the restoration work in progress, we’d love for you to join in at one of our upcoming Open Days!
Please keep in mind that Toganmain is a work in progress, and facilities on-site are extremely limited.
We recommend coming prepared for a rustic experience as we continue working to restore this historic precinct.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the history, progress, and future vision of Toganmain! Please ensure to visit the Toganmain website to book for our Open Day. |
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| Image credit: Murrumbidgee Shire Council & Toganmain Wool Shed Precinct |
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2026 Bombala Art Prize: Colour in the Country |
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A $20,000 prize pool is up for grabs! Limited spots left - registration is filling fast Join us for a celebration of autumn colours in the Snowy Monaro. Over 100 artists will paint en plein air along the Bombala Riverside Park.
Evening events will kick off in the Bombala Exhibition at 6:30 pm and the Award Dinner will be opened by Ben Quilty, followed by viewing the 2026 Bombala Art Prize exhibition, people's choice voting, the Award Dinner (plentiful gourmet canapes), 2026 Award Presentation and an art auction!
Venue / Location: Bombala Riverside Park, Bombala
Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Painting Start Time: Artist Check-in: 9:00 am | painting event from 10:00 am | Dinner / Exhibition / Auction: 6:30 pm -10:00 pm Info & tickets: www.bombalaartprize.com |
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| Image credit: supplied - South East Arts |
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| | Griffith City Council Community Grants |
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Round 2 Open – 1 March, Closes – 30 April |
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Murrumbidgee Council Community Grants: Grants up to $2,000 |
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| | Coleambally Solar Farm Community Grants: Grants between $500 and $3,000 |
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| | Lions Club of Darlington Point Community Grant: Maximum of $2,000 - open to residents or community organisations of Darlington Point only for projects focusing on education, children's aid or community wellbeing. |
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Trainee Technician - Civic Theatre
Kick off your career in live production with this exciting role whilst working towards obtaining a Certificate III or IV in Live Production & Technical Services. Staff at our workplace are proud to live and work on Wiradjuri Country and we celebrate diversity in all forms.
What’s really cool about this role is that you get to earn while you learn! A traineeship combines full-time employment with paid training and on-the-job learning with expert trainers and supportive mentors.
What we will offer you: Three (3) year traineeship in the Civic Theatre. Obtain a nationally accredited qualification. (Certificate level will depend on the existing qualifications of the successful candidate). Above award rates! Commencing salary of $1,717.68 gross per fortnight plus superannuation (for Cert IV at 18 years of age or older, varying rates subject to age, qualification and experience as per award provisions). Further opportunities to grow your skill set through additional courses, training and support.
Study Requirements: Certificate III or IV in Live Production & Technical Services will be delivered face-to-face at the Arts Centre Melbourne (RTO), for block release practical sessions - the successful candidate will be required to travel to Melbourne to complete this component of the course. The course will be delivered via a self-paced option with three (3) hours paid study time per week.
What you will need to succeed: The successful applicant will have: Willingness to obtain a Certificate III or IV in Live Production & Technical Services. Current Class P1, P2 or C Driver's Licence (or in the process of obtaining). Enthusiasm, motivation and an eagerness to learn all aspects of theatre operations. Ability to work independently and within a team.
What is next? Applications close Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 11.59pm AEDST with interviews to be held in the week commencing Monday, 13 April 2026. If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Russell Stewart on 02 6926 9681. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wagga.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/jobs As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.
Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages. |
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Graphic Designer
Bee Dee Bags Aust Pty Ltd is seeking a creative and motivated Graphic Designer to join our team in Wagga Wagga, NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening our brand through visually compelling design across a range of initiatives.
This position is ideal for an experienced Graphic Designer or a recent graduate who has just completed their degree and is ready to launch their career in a supportive and dynamic environment. For the right candidate, we are open to offering part-time employment arrangements, particularly for those who are still completing their studies.
What you'll be doing Develop engaging visual content aligned with Bee Dee Bags’ brand identity Design marketing materials including digital and print assets Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to support campaigns and product launches Ensure brand consistency across all creative outputs Contribute fresh ideas to enhance brand presence and customer engagement.
What we're looking for To be successful in this role, you will have: Proficiency in industry-standard design software. A strong understanding of core design principles, including typography, colour theory, composition, and layout Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to work effectively with cross-functional teams A keen eye for aesthetics and a genuine passion for creating visually engaging and impactful designs We are looking for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering high-quality design work that makes an impact.
What we offer
At Bee Dee Bags Aust Pty Ltd, we are committed to supporting the professional and personal growth of our employees. We offer a competitive salary, a dynamic and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for career advancement. We also provide a range of employee benefits and ongoing training and development.
About us
Bee Dee Bags Aust Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer and retailer of high-quality, sustainable bags and accessories. With a strong focus on design and innovation, we are dedicated to providing our customers with stylish and functional products that are environmentally friendly. Our team is passionate about creating unique designs that reflect the latest trends and meet the needs of our growing customer base.
If you are a Graphic Designer who is excited by the prospect of joining a dynamic and innovative company, we encourage you to apply now. Please send your application to
Cheryl.miller@beedeebags.com.au |
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SALON 2026
Networking/showcase event for NSW/ACT artists, producers & presenters
Wednesday 22 July
Seymour Centre, Sydney EOIs to pitch OPEN Mon 23 Feb, midday
EOIs to pitch CLOSE Mon 30 Mar, 5pm EOI online info session Wed 4 Mar, 6pm Learn more: https://artsontour.com.au/initiatives/salon/ |
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