Newstead Arts Hub

  • Depicting a small world

    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…

  • Earthwork materialises

    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…

  • Sculpture entries open

    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…

  • Newstead Arts Hub returns

    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…