New England Regional Art Museum

Wonders of HINTON
2023-02-03 18:00 - 2028-01-30 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Experience one of the greatest collections of art in regional Australia with the new semi-permanent display, Wonders of Hinton.
The Howard Hinton Collection is the result of one of the greatest acts of artistic philanthropy and benefaction in Australian history. Between 1929 and 1948 a collection of over 1000 artworks were donated to the newly constructed Armidale Teachers’ College by the retired shipping agent, Howard Hinton OBE (1866-1948). The collection provides a snapshot into Australian artistic practice in the early twentieth century as well as some insights into this ‘modest and self-effacing’ gentleman who lived in a boarding house in the north shore suburb of Cremorne and is one of the most significant collections of Australian art in regional New South Wales.
Opening Night Event: Friday 3 February, 6pm

Experimenta Emergence: National Tour of Media Arts
2026-03-28 10:00 - 2026-05-17 16:00
Experimenta Emergence presents the work of contemporary artists who explore emerging societal and environmental changes and offer other perspectives, imagined possibilities and directions.
At a time when the unknown and maybe the unknowable is building like a wave, these artists encourage us to question our shifting realities. What are the forces shaping our worlds? How might we encounter, counter or adapt to the transformations of the human and more-than-human world we are part of? Can we alter current trajectories?
The art works these Australian and international artists have created – virtual realities, participatory works, and speculative fictions – will provoke you to ask questions about where we, individually and collectively, are going … and where we might want to go.

Curator: Lubi Thomas
Curatorial Advisor: Jody Haines

ARTISTS
Leah Barclay | Ina Conradi & Mark Chavez | Sophie Dumaresq | Kate Geck | Amrita Hepi | Katrin Hochschuh & Adam Donovan | Ben Joseph Andrews & Emma Roberts | Daniel McKewen | Hayley Millar Baker | Jonny Scholes | Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm | Wang & Söderström | Liam Young

Habitat: Christine James
2026-05-01 18:00 - 2026-06-07 18:00
This body of work by Christine James explores the upland wetland of Little Llangothlin on Banbai Country, tracing the artist’s encounters with its unique plant and bird life through intimate, layered paintings that reflect the fragile biodiversity of Australian wetlands. Moving between flora and avifauna, the series becomes a visual meditation on habitat, ecological change and the quiet complexity of this Ramsar-listed landscape.

Habitat will exhibit at NERAM from the 1st of May until the 7th of June.

Opening night will run from 6pm-8pm on Friday 1st May.

Image credit: Christine James, Community Day Swamp Hens and Coots Billy Bung Lagoon, 2025. Oil on linen.

A Journey in Miniature
2026-05-01 18:00 - 2026-06-07 18:00
Inspired by an artistic practice that span centuries, A Journey in Miniature celebrates the enduring allure of small-scale art—from the illuminated manuscripts of the medieval world to the intimate portrait miniatures of the Romantic era, and into the vibrant diversity of contemporary practice.
Presented by the Australian Society of Miniature Art, this exhibition brings together an extraordinary range of works that demonstrate the precision, skill and imagination demanded by the form. Working within the discipline of scale—where every detail is heightened and nothing can be overlooked, artists explore subjects limited only by their imagination, across painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed media.

About the Australian Society of Miniature Art (AMSA)

The Australian Society of Miniature Art (NSW) Inc. was founded in 1985 when there was a growing worldwide renaissance of miniature art and interest in its contemporary
expression.

One of the aims of the society is to introduce the viewing public to the background of the field and show the development of the miniature and its place in today’s world. Many of the artists are professionals of long-standing who reside Australia-wide.

ASMA has held an Annual National Awards exhibition for over 20 years, which is open to any Australian artist working in miniature.

A Journey in Miniature will be on at NERAM from 6pm Friday 1st May until 4pm Sunday 7th June.

Our opening night event will run from 6pm – 8pm on Friday 1st May.

Image credit: Ann Milch, Dutch Memories, 2023. Mixed media.

SATURDAY ART for adults
2026-05-02 13:00 - 2026-06-27 16:30
The class offers a variety of drawing, acrylic painting and printmaking experiences for adults at all levels, beginner to experienced. A varied and structured program provides opportunities to try different approaches to making art.
Clear explanations of new concepts are given, and all techniques are demonstrated. There is an emphasis on individual artistic expression from each student, with supportive attention given to each person.
Some exhibition visits are included, which provide discussion pieces and often inspiration for a particular way of working. Some lessons focus on the work of a particular artist or art movement, but always include time for making art.
Time: 1:00 – 4:30 pm
TERM 2 2026 SATURDAY ART for adults – 7 weeks (2 May – 27 June 2026).
Cost: $295
Maximum class size: 12
Materials: Students require their own materials – a list will be provided when signing up for the class.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: please contact the class teacher Del Bernett, phone 0428 377 268 or dbernett@tpg.com.au

This class is taught by Del Bernett, who is a qualified educator and artist.
Her qualifications are B.A.(Ed), Dip. Ed, Certificate of Drawing and Associate Diploma of Art (Fine Art).
Her teaching experience with NERAM started as Education Officer from 2004 – 2007, when she worked with all ages from preschool to adults. In 2007 she commenced after-school art classes for children, and also Saturday classes for adults.
She is passionate about helping her students to learn about art, and to enjoy the experience of creating their own works. She enjoys planning interesting art activities, and loves seeing the wonderful variety of work produced by all her students.
Image credit: painted using acrylics by class member – Jodie Taylor 2025
