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Kait James: Red Flags | Opening celebrations + In Conversation with artist Kait James

Join artist Kait James in conversation with Ararat Gallery TAMA Coordinator Katy Mitchell in the Gallery to hear about Kait James: Red Flags. This event is an opportunity to hear directly from artist Kait James about …

Winter school holiday sessions with artist Brett Clarke

Join Brett Clarke (aka Boorook), Keerray Wooroong artist, cultural custodian and storyteller, for an engaging cultural experience through art, music, and dance. Children will connect with Country and spirit by exploring traditional creation stories, participating in …

Analog Art Club 2025 – Slow Looking in the Gallery

Analog Art Club is a statewide initiative that invites Victorians to slow down, switch off their screens and connect in real life —through art. Hosted by galleries across Victoria, these phone-free events offer a welcoming space …

Life Drawing Classes 2025

During this 2 hour life drawing class, artist Bev Isaac will guide you through timed warm-up and extended exercises and techniques to capture the human form. Bev will provide instruction and support throughout the class. All …

Mini Makers Art Club 2025

Ararat Gallery TAMA’s monthly Mini Makers Art Club is designed especially for preschoolers. Each session includes singing, story reading and a guided craft activity designed to develop creative expression and fine motor skills in a fun, …

Stitching Circle 2025

Resuming on Thursday 6th February 2025! A friendly monthly gathering for lovers of stitching, on the first Thursday of the month, 1 – 3pm. Bring your embroidery, sewing, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, any textiles project – we’d …

Stan Kelly Art Group

The Stan Kelly Art Group was founded in 1981 when one of Ararat’s most important artistic sons, Stan Kelly OAM, began teaching watercolour painting at the Ararat Town Hall’s Art Craft Workshop (now the Ararat Arts …

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NAIDOC Week 2025 | Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony with Paul PK Kelly

National NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. We invite the community to a Welcome …

Winter School Holiday Drop In Session

Winter School Holiday Drop In Session Thursday 10th July 2025, 10am – 12.30pm We warmly invite families to venture into the Ararat Gallery TAMA’s art studio for some creative fun! We will have various craft activities …

Drawing Circle 2025

Initiated by local artist Alex Kennedy, Drawing Circle is a casual drawing session where anyone who enjoys drawing can meet and socialise. Choose to join the collaborative project or work on your own. The collaborative drawing …

Community Wall Exhibition Expressions of Interest

Apply to exhibit on the Ararat Gallery TAMA Community Wall!   The Community Wall is dedicated to showcasing projects by artists and community groups based within or with links to the municipality of Ararat Rural City …

Barkly Street Laneway Exhibition Expressions of Interest

Apply to exhibit in the Barkly Street Laneway!   The Barkly Street Laneway exhibition space is dedicated to showcasing projects by artists and community groups based within or with links to the municipality of Ararat Rural …

Autumn School Holiday Drop In Session

Autumn School Holiday Drop In Session Thursday 17th April 2025, 10am – 12.30pm Join us in the Gallery for some crafting fun for children of all ages! A variety of hands-on nature themed activities will be …

In Conversation: Tamworth Regional Gallery director Bridget Guthrie + guest curator Dr. Roslyn Russell

Join Tamworth Regional Gallery director Bridget Guthrie and guest curator Dr. Roslyn Russell in conversation about Tamworth Regional Gallery’s Fibre Textile Collection, to celebrate the opening of 50 Plus: Celebrating 50 years of Tamworth Regional Gallery’s …

Cassie Leatham | Artist Talk + Yarning Circle

Join us for an Artist Talk presented by Cassie Leatham on Friday 14th March 2025, 11am – 12pm. Cassie Leatham is a First Nations master weaver and multidisciplinary artist from the Dja Dja Wurrung and Daungwurrung …

Fernando do Campo | Artist Talk

Join us for an Artist Talk presented by Fernando do Campo, to celebrate the opening of his exhibition Siblings on Saturday 1st March 2025, 2pm – 3pm. Since 2017, when Fernando first learnt of the curious …

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