Be part of red-carpet stardom at the world premiere of just-made short films by our Free Art January aspiring filmmakers, screening alongside a curated selection of LOVEDAVID’S best moments in film!

Bookings essential | All ages

This program is part of the Holiday Break Program supported by the Office for Regional Youth in partnership with Create NSW.

Free Art January is generously supported by Education Partner Cleverpatch and MRAG Members.

For more information, please contact Maitland Regional Art Gallery:

02 4934 9859 | artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au

Join a workshop especially for teens with professional choreographer Cadi McCarthy.

Participants will learn contemporary dance and choreographic process discovery based on the kinetic sculptures of Hannah Gartside.

The workshops will focus on developing choreography that stems from the kinetic movement and aesthetic qualities of the sculptures in the exhibition, Harbingers: Loie, Artemisia, Pixie, Sarah And Lilith.

Cadi McCarthy is the Director and Founder of Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub. Cadi has been actively engaged in dance as a professional dancer, choreographer, educator and director.

For more information, contact Maitland Regional Art Gallery:

artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au | 02 4934 9859

OPENING NIGHT: 5.30PM SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER 2022
EXHIBITION DATES: 7 DECEMBER 2022 - 5 FEBRUARY 2023

Join us for the opening of EVERYTHING WAS BEAUTIFUL AND NOTHING HURT: ALEX SETON and DOUBLE RAINBOW: MICHELLE GEARIN from 5.30PM Saturday 10 December to celebrate the launch of these two exciting exhibitions.

Alex Seton will be presenting a series of blown glass chandeliers throughout The Lock-Up's historic cells in tribute to those made by Newcastle’s discontinued Leonora Glassworks and commonly seen within entranceways of clubs and RSLs of post-World War II Australia.

Hunter-based artist Michelle Gearin will be presenting a new body of work exploring her personal experience as an Autistic artist responding to the power of the human eye and the science of optics.

Both exhibitions feature site-specific commissions that push each of the artist's practices through the use of new and exciting mediums.

Bookings not required.

For more information, contact The Lock-Up:

info@thelockup.org.au | (02) 4925 2265

Come together for an intimate morning tea in celebration of the year that's been and what's to come featuring a talk from special guest Tim Olsen.

Enjoy delicious food, refreshments, great company and exclusive access to the exhibition, A Rare Sensibility, featuring the work of artist Valerie Marshall Strong Olsen.

Hear from her son, Tim Olsen as he shares insights into his Mother's practice and place in Australia's cultural landscape.

There's also door prizes to be won and 20% off* in the Gallery Shop just for Members' until 1.00pm.

Capacity limited.

For more information, contact Maitland Regional Art Gallery:

artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au | 02 4934 9859

Maitland Regional Art Gallery warmly invites you to join us for the official launch of the Summer program, including eight exhibitions:

- A Rare Sensibility | Valerie Marshall Strong Olsen

- Many Hands Make Life Work - Deborah Kelly and the Moving Image 2011-2021

- Harbingers: Loie, Artemisia, Pixie, Sarah and Lilith | Hannah Gartside

- Monster Mash | Kate Rohde

- Yellow Sun, Blue Gum | Ileigh Hellier

- Protection | Jane Lander

- Escapade | Tinky

- A Little Potluck Party Pai Ti Kong with the Ghosts (Double Happiness) | Jayanto Tan

For more information, please contact Maitland Regional Art Gallery:

artgallery@maitland.nsw.gov.au | 02 4934 9859