Newstead Arts Hub
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Dreams, memories and midnight musings
Dreams, memories and midnight musings have been stitched, sewn and woven into a striking new textile exhibition at Newstead Arts Hub. Night Thoughts – Dreams and Inspirations brings together the work of local artists Sally Roadknight, Liz Sardone and Lee Shelden, whose shared love of textiles has grown into a regular creative exchange of ideas,…
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Depicting a small world
The inaugural sculpture competition ‘It’s a Small World’, the brainchild of Jen Diver, has taken flight with 47 artists on display at the Newstead Arts Hub. Entrants have used a huge variety of mediums in their unique and skilful interpretations of the theme. It’s difficult to abstain from touching the carefully crafted works created from…
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Earthwork materialises
John Smith and Chris Johnston celebrated the opening of their new exhibition Earthwork – a first together after many years of friendship. The materiality of earth and place is a motivating force for both, well expressed in this joint exhibition that celebrates the art of John Smith, painter, and Chris Johnston, potter. Earthwork celebrates the…
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Sculpture entries open
It’s a Small World sculpture prize, coinciding with next year’s Castlemaine State Festival, is being hosted by the Newstead Arts Hub from March 18-April 9. Established and emerging artists are welcome to enter pieces exploring the theme It’s a small world. It’s a phrase often used to describe the connection between people and events around…
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Newstead Arts Hub returns
The Newstead Arts Hub is re-emerging from lockdown with a new look, a very special exhibition and a relaunch celebration event this Sunday. The Hub, which has been closed during lockdown, is a community creative space in a converted railway station that hosts exhibitions, events and workshops. The Hub has just launched new branding and…