Artistic Endeavour:

Contemporary botanical artists’ response to the legacy of Banks, Solander and Parkinson

Artistic Endeavour: Contemporary botanical artists’ response to the legacy of Banks, Solander and Parkinson marks the 250th anniversary of the HMB Endeavour’s voyage along the east coast of Australia. Scientists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander, together with illustrator Sydney Parkinson, gathered and recorded many “… curious plants [they] met with on shore”.

ARTEXPRESS

An exhibition of 6 regional students artworks, who were selected for ARTEXPRESS 2020.

ARTEXPRESS is an annual series of exhibitions of exemplary artworks created by New South Wales visual arts students for the Higher School Certificate examination. This exhibition represents 6 students from across the North West who were selected for exhibition for ARTEXPRESS Click here for more...

Take me home to Tamworth

In 2022 the Tamworth Country Music Festival celebrates 50 years, as a celebration of this milestone, Tamworth Regional Gallery is presenting an exhibition, Take me home to Tamworth, that interprets Tamworth’s place at the heart of Australian country music. Click here for more...

Take Me Home to Tamworth: Guided Tour with Bridget Guthrie

Tuesday 18 January 2022

Bridget Guthrie, along with Dr Roslyn Russel curated this wonderful exhibition. Hear from the exhibition curator and learn some of the stories behind this amazing exhibition. This exhibition was 2 years in the making, and describes the complex narrative that is Australian Country Music; from it's early beginnings to contemporary artists' work.

Artistic Endeavour - Curator Tour with Beth Jackson

An opportunity to understand processes involved in developing and curating the extraordinary Artistic Endeavour exhibition.

Join Beth Jackson for an informal floor talk to learn more about the inspiration and creation of the artworks on display.

Botanical Watercolour Masterclass with Tanya Hoolihan

A wonderful opportunity to learn watercolours from artist Tanya Hoolihan who is featured in our current exhibition Artistic Endeavour

Participants will work from a live botanical specimen to create a graphite study, concentrating on form, shading and contrast. This study will then be used as the basis for a small watercolour painting using the techniques of controlled washes and dry brush application to build colour and form suitable for botanical subjects.

Art After School Term 1 for 5 - 8 Year olds Tuesdays

Tuesdays 4.00pm- 5.00pm

This block of workshops will be immersive and encouraging of students who like drawing and art and would like to learn more. The $100 Creative Kids Voucher is available to subsidise this course. 

Art After School Term 1 for 8 – 12 year-olds

Wednesdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm

This block of 8 classes running on Wednesday in Term 1 is perfect for students interested in expanding their skills and knowledge in art. The $100 Creative Kids Voucher is available to subsidise this course.

Tamworth Country Music Festival 1992

Working Peel Street

The works in this exhibition emerged from a visit to the Tamworth Country Music Festival by photographer Spiros Coutroubas and writer Peter Wright in 1992.

Sally-Anne Whitten – Songwriting Workshop

Tuesday 19 April 2022

A wonderful opportunity for aspiring songwriters. Forget everything you thought you knew about country music- Sally-Anne has blurred the lines between country, rock and blues to create her very own signature sound and will share her knowledge and experience in this two hour workshop. 

Take Me Home to Tamworth: Uncle Roger Knox

Wednesday 20 April 2022

Kamilaroi/Gomeroi man Roger Knox  will perform in its entirety, his new and as yet unreleased album – a deadly Cultural Country performance. Enjoy this FREE concert showcasing the amazing Uncle Roger Knox. Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort, as you sit amongst the wonderful photographs, memorabilia and artworks that chronical 50 years of the Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Len Waters and Friends-Thursday

Thursday 21 April

Enjoy this FREE concert showcasing amazing First Nation musicians. From traditional guitar playing to didgeridoo there is a great range of musical delights. Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort, as you sit amongst the wonderful photographs, memorabilia and artworks that chronical 50 years of the Tamworth Country Music Festival.