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Art Exhibitions Celebrate First Nations Voices

Jul 25 - Oct 3, 2026 Nowra

Ongoing

Four First Nations art exhibitions are presented at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery in Nowra from July 25 to October 3, 2026. The programme explores Aboriginal identity, healing, history and connection to Country through...

First Nations Art Aboriginal Culture +5

Youth Fest 2026

Sep 1-30, 2026 Shepparton, Greater Shepparton

Ongoing

Youth Fest 2026 is a month-long celebration in Greater Shepparton, Australia, dedicated to young people aged 12 to 25. Held throughout September, the festival features a diverse program of workshops, performances, cultural...

Youth Festival +8

Nature at Risk exhibition

Jul 4 - Sep 30, 2026 Echuca

Ongoing

The Nature at Risk exhibition at Alton Gallery in Echuca features a collection of artworks and photography from local creators that highlights the region's threatened wildlife and landscapes. Running from July through...

Exhibition Art +6

Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington

Jul 4 - Nov 4, 2026 Newcastle

Ongoing

This free exhibition at Newcastle Museum celebrates the legacy of Norman Hetherington, the creator of the iconic Australian children's television program Mr Squiggle and Friends. Visitors can view over 800 items from...

Exhibition Puppets +6

Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel, Art Dealer Among the Artists

Jun 21 - Oct 11, 2026 Geelong

Ongoing

Geelong Gallery presents 'Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel, Art Dealer Among the Artists,' a major international exhibition running from June to October 2026. This landmark showcase features over 70 paintings, highlighting the...

Art Exhibition +6

Intimate Imaginaries

Jun 21 - Oct 4, 2026 Townsville

Ongoing

The "Intimate Imaginaries" exhibition, a touring presentation from the TarraWarra Museum of Art, showcases the inner lives and creative works of 13 contemporary artists living with intellectual disabilities. The exhibition is making...

Exhibition Art +6

Billabongs Not Silos: Beyond Symbolism

Jun 18 - Sep 21, 2026 Bendigo

Ongoing

An exhibition titled "Billabongs Not Silos: Beyond Symbolism," led by La Trobe University, challenges institutions to rethink their relationships with Indigenous cultural material. Launching on June 18, 2026, at Djaa Djuwima gallery...

Exhibition Indigenous Culture +7

Brisbane Festival

Sep 4-26, 2026 Brisbane

Ongoing

The Brisbane Festival 2026 is a major arts and culture celebration taking place across Brisbane, Australia, from September 4 to 26. Under the inaugural program of Artistic Director Ebony Bott, the festival...

Arts Festival Music +6

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