Grace and Grace

Loans from the National Gallery of Australia, Sharing the Collection Program of two significant Australian female artists, Grace Crowley and Grace Cossington Smith.

Of particular significance to our region are the pieces created by Grace Crowley, a talented artist from the small town of Barraba, located nearby to Tamworth. Crowley’s early works reflect the beauty and landscapes of rural Australia, with a focus on the natural environment of her home region. Additionally, the exhibits of Grace Crowley and Grace Cossington Smith’s works highlight the importance of women artists in the Australian art industry.

Nest of the Whistling Kite

Maree Kelly

Maree is a landscape painter from Gunnedah in north-western NSW. She lives on a farming property south of Gunnedah near the village of Curlewis. She works from her studio at the family farm on a rocky hillside at the end of Long Mountain with a panoramic view of the plains.

Artist Workshop - Constructing a Landscape with Maree Kelly

Series of three workshops held in the gallery studio - SOLD OUT

Led by contemporary regional artist Maree Kelly - this workshop will focus on essential elements for creating successful landscape paintings

Creative Play Tuesdays, Term 3, 2026

Preschool Workshop

Creative play is back for 2026! Join us in the gallery each Tuesday morning for seven fun and relaxed workshops, encouraging children and their families to engage creatively.

Gallery Community Choir

A free fortnightly opportunity for people of all abilities to get together and sing !

Led by local local musician Brookie Gillette, the Gallery Choir provides an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to get together an d sing! Neuroscience proves that singing connects the neural pathways in the brain differently and releases endorphins, making people healthier, happier, smarter and more creative. It is also loads of fun! Please register your RSVP and join us!

Small Wonders, A Tamworth Regional Gallery National Textile Collection Exhibition

Small Wonders celebrates the intimacy and precision of small scale textile art. Through intricate stitches, woven threads, and delicate forms, these works invite close looking and quiet reflection.

Yoga in the Gallery

Tuesdays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

An opportunity to enjoy a gentle yoga class with beautiful relaxation amongst the current exhibitions on show at the Tamworth Regional Gallery.

Artist Workshop with Rebecca Mayo - Plant Sensibilia Machine Performance

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

The Plant Sensibilia Machine is a large-scale hand-operated dyeing machine. Derived from contemporary and historic dyeing systems, it brings the dyeing process out of the studio and into the public realm. Lengths of fabric, pre-printed with metal salts (mordants), are ¬¬¬rotated through the dye-bath.

Curator Led Tour & Artist Talk

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

Explore Nature Machine: 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial with curator Blake Griffiths as he shares insights into the exhibition's themes, artists, and creative processes. This special tour will include an opportunity to hear directly from the exhibitiing artists and offers a deeper understanding of how contemporary textile practitioners are reimagining the relationship between craft, technology, sustainability, and the natural world

Nature Machine: 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial

Curated by Blake Griffiths

Tamworth Regional Gallery is proud to present Nature Machine: The 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial, a major national exhibition that showcases the vision and innovation of contemporary textile practice across Australia.

Artist Workshop with Ellen Ferrier - Biotextiles

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

Discover the possibilities of sustainable material-making in this hands-on biotextiles workshop. Using naturally derived ingredients, participants will create their own flexible biotextile samples and explore how regenerative and waste-based materials can be transformed into innovative textile alternatives.

Curator Led Panel - Textiles a way of thinking

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

Join a curator-led discussion of Textiles: A Way of Thinking as part of the 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial, Nature Machine. Delve into the ideas and themes that connect textiles with contemporary art and culture, and explore how artists use textile thinking to navigate questions of technology, ecology, materials, and human connection.

Artist Workshop with Jacky Cheng - Lucky charm Tassels

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

Join artist Jacky Cheng for a welcoming, hands-on workshop inspired by Quiet Night Thoughts. Create your own woven lucky charm tassel, learn traditional craft techniques, and share stories through a collaborative making experience. Suitable for all ages and abilities, this intercultural program encourages creativity, connection, and community participation as part of the 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Curator Led Panel - Hand. Body. Machine / Craft knowledge and cultural knowledge through textile practise

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

Join a curator-led panel discussion featuring exhibiting artists and a guest panellist from the University of New England (UNE) as part of the 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial, Nature Machine. Exploring the evolving nature of textiles, this conversation will examine how craft knowledge, cultural traditions, and contemporary technologies intersect through textile practice.

Artist Workshop with Anita Johnson Feltmaking: Make a Lidded Pouch

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

Learn the ancient craft of feltmaking in this beginner-friendly workshop with Anita. Using wool fibres, warm soapy water and simple hand techniques, you'll create a seamless felted pouch with a lid while exploring the history and principles of this traditional textile art. No experience is necessary.

Curator Led Panel - Material as Collaborator

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

Join a curator-led panel discussion exploring the question: do we consider materials as collaborators or merely resources? Featuring exhibiting artists from the 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial, Nature Machine, this conversation examines the active role materials play in shaping creative practice. Panellists will discuss how working with textiles and other materials can influence artistic decision-making, reveal new possibilities, and challenge conventional relationships between maker and medium.

Artist Workshop with Janette Murrungun : Master Weaving

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

Artist Workshop with Janette Murrungun: Master Weaving part of 6TTT NAture Machine Sunday 20th September 11- 1pm Gallery 1 For thousands of years, Numburindi people have practised weaving, passing knowledge and techniques from generation to generation. Using locally harvested fibres such as pandanus, bark and vines, artists create beautifu...

Curator-Led Panel: Technology, AI and the Future of Textiles

6TTT Nature Machine Opening Weekend - Public Programs

How are technology and AI reshaping textile practice? Join exhibiting artists from the 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial, Nature Machine, for a curator-led discussion exploring emerging technologies. From digital design and smart materials to AI-assisted creativity, panellists will consider how innovation is transforming textiles while reflecting on the enduring importance of craftsmanship, creativity and human knowledge.

Spring School Holiday Program 2026

Tuesday 29 September to Thursday 8 October, 10.30am and 12.30pm

A range of art and craft activities for kids, teens and carers with some spooky themes for Halloween!

Cuppa Time for Dementia at the Gallery

2.30pm, 16 October 2026, following Community Choir

Cuppa Time brings friends, family, and coworkers together around Australia to connect and support people with dementia