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August 2026
Opening Night
Join us at the New England Regional Art Museum for the opening night of two new exhibitions
Find out more »Artist Talk: Side Gallery Artists
Join us at NERAM for an invigorating artist talk with Side Gallery artists Col Mac, Rhianna Phillips, Jessica Mc Nicol and Samuel Kiernan. The artists will be discussing their current exhibition, Roadtrip: A Residency, wherein the group immersed themselves in Armidale over an intensive weekend encounter early in the year. The experience was designed as both a creative experiment and a site-responsive experience, with the project asking what happens when artists step outside their familiar routines and studio environments to…
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Winter Blooming Festival
WINTER BLOOMING IS A FESTIVAL THAT CELEBRATES FIRST NATIONS, MULTICULTURAL, LGBTQA+ ARTS, CULTURE, COMMUNITIES AND ALLIES. THE FESTIVAL IS AN INCLUSIVE EVENT THAT SUPPORTS DIVERSITY AND IS OPEN TO ALL.
Find out more »(Budget) Backyard Homesteading and Urban Foraging
Learn about the abundance available in your backyard and neighbourhood! We’ll go through the basics of how to turn your backyard into a mini homestead regardless of budget or home ownership and how to find edible and useful plants in your neighbourhood. Everyone will leave with a pot they have made themselves, soil, seeds, and a zine covering the things we have learnt. Ellie is a gardening and foraging enthusiast with a background in bush regeneration. She has a keen…
Find out more »Build Your Story: Tiny Clay Houses Workshop
Be inspired by Boundaries: Transcended before creating your own miniature clay house in this hands-on workshop.
Find out more »Winter Blooming: Life Drawing with Studio Maverick
Join us at Winter Blooming for a relaxed and welcoming drawing experience with Studio Maverick, open to all skill levels—from curious beginners to seasoned artists
Find out more »Rainbow Village Workshop with ACON
We are going to build a village of support and inclusion. Whether you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, are an ally, or are simply curious about perspectives of other people, you are welcome to join us.
Find out more »2026 Winter Blooming Ball
It’s time to get fabulous at the 2026 Winter Blooming Ball! It’s the prom you always dreamed of, the event of the season, a night to remember. DJ Betty Bilby is back in charge of the music.
Find out more »Winter Blooming – Queer Brunch
A casual, social meet up for the LGBTAQ+ community at NERAM. Purchase a coffee or something to eat from the Six Counties Restaurant and join us in the Mazda Gallery for brunch and chats. Winter Blooming has been Produced in collaboration with Armidale Regional Council, University of New England, Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council, and ACON.
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