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Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre

Myall Creek Massacre by Debbie Becker Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre

Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre New South Wales Australia

The recently opened Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre (March 2022) is an extension of the Visitor Information Centre showcasing local artists. Including a café, playground, and children’s bike track, it’s a great place to stop when passing through town for a break to stretch the legs. Also in the area is a World War Two Matilda II tank, just next to the highway.

The Visitor Information Centre contains displays of local produce, like wines and a help desk. The help desk can provide you with information on local events, places to go and accommodation.

Past the help desk, the art gallery contains two galleries which host rotating displays by local artists.

Located in the same building, Parkview Café offers light meals and refreshment for weary travellers passing through. There is also a deck out the back where you can relax and look over the park.

We Are Singleton: Portrait of a Town by Edwina Richards

Edwina Richards’ photographic study of the people of Singleton is displayed in the main gallery. The portraits show the life of everyday people, celebrating the diverse identity of Singleton in 2022.

This display leaves the gallery on 8 May 2022.

Mapping Wanaruah / Wonnarua by Debbie Becker

We really enjoyed the exhibition by Debbie Becker, not only because of the style, but because the art depicts local culture. Places like the fig tree meeting place, events such as bushfires and historically important events such as the Myall Creek Massacre are included.

Debbie’s work is on display until 8 May 2022, so you will need to be quick to see it.

Matilda Tank

Located outside the café, the Matilda tank gives Townhead Park its unofficial name of Tank Park. Easily visible from the highway it’s very popular with kids, because the can climb all over it.

Matilda Tank Townhead Park Singleton NSW Australia
Matilda Tank Townhead Park Singleton

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Archibald Prize 2021 in Maitland

Guy Warren at 100 by Peter Wegner

Archibald Prize 2021 in Maitland

Displayed at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery until March 6 2022, the Archibald Prize finalists for 2021 showcased a great variety of painting styles.

The Archibald Prize is Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize, having been awarded since 1921. Named after J. F. Archibald, the editor of The Bulletin who left a bequeath for the prize it is currently worth $100,000.

Every year the Archibald Prize visits regional centres around Australia, which lets people who can’t get to a major city enjoy the art. This year, Maitland was one of the lucky towns to get the collection for a few weeks.

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Maitland Regional Art Gallery 2022

Model Train Station

Our visit to the Maitland Regional Art Gallery in January 2022 was a chance to see the galleries’ latest exhibitions. Three of the four will stay until February, but one is due to be replaced by the Archibald Prize paintings. An unusual display was the models used for a stop-motion production, Lost Property Office, which contained some amazing hand-built models.

Artwork on display:

A Conspicuous Object

A tribute to soon-to-be closed Maitland Hospital, A Conspicuous Object aims to bring its stories to life through art. Having existed since 1840, a lot of history and people have passed through its doors. Because the artists used different styles the displays were very interesting.

National Art (Part One)

National Art was a selection of artworks by 50 Australian artists who studied at the National Art School in Sydney. This exhibition celebrates some of the extraordinary artists it has trained over the past seven decades.

Storylines

Using drawing, the artists in Storyline examine Australian History and how we interpret it. Australia’s greatest racehorse Phar Lap looks totally different drawn as a skeleton rather than a full horse. A nearby metal sculpture of his heart shows what powered this magnificent horse.

Lost Property Office – Daniel Agdad

Our favourite exhibition, Lost Property Office is a stop-motion production. Produced by Daniel Agdad over 18 Months, the meticulously made models are simply amazing because of their detail. The 1,258 hand-made cardboard models are artworks and deserve a display as well as the film viewed.

This was a fun visit, with some very interesting artworks to see, particularly the Lost Property Office. Not only were traditional paintings on display, but the cardboard models were amazing.