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“Your mind is the garden, your thoughts are the seeds, the harvest can either be flowers or weeds.” 
William Wordsworth
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Photos: Bottom row middle courtesy of Didier Colstoun, Bottom row right courtesy of Roger Skinner. 2nd row centre courtesy of Kat Wittmann.
Calling all Crocheters

Singleton has successfully applied to contest a Guinness World Record in none other than crocheting.

People from near and far are encouraged to participate in the record attempt regardless of crocheting skills. Singleton Destash and Crafty Swappers coordinator Tracey Franks said, "We don’t need pros, we just need numbers!" Read more....
Photo: Singleton crafters (back l-r) Anne Stokes, Kathy Moore, Tracey Franks, Lynn Brosi, Bronwyn Farnworth, Daphne Barber, Claire Paul, Allison Pay, (front) Ruth Harris, Jean Millar and Bina Shah. Courtesy of Singleton Council.
Featured Artist
Images courtesy of Louise.

Louise Anderson
Louise is a registered nurse from the Singleton region. Nine months ago she picked up a paint brush and tested out her skills at painting. Louise posted a photo of the painting on social media and has been receiving orders ever since. Read more….

Louise is hosting “Dialysis in The Country”, on Sunday 9 April at Glendon, to raise funds for Kidney Health Australia. Read more….
Grants, Prizes and Opportunities
2017 National NAIDOC Poster Competition - entries close 6 March 2017
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists over the age of 13 are encouraged to enter. Prize $5,000 Read more....

HIDDEN: Rookwood Cemetery Sculpture Walk 2017 - entries close 13 March 2017
HIDDEN is an outdoor sculpture exhibition that takes place in Rookwood Cemetery. Rookwood Cemetery Sculpture Award (non acquisitive) $10,000 Read more....

Small Grants for Rural Communities - applications close 31 March 2017
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Small Grants for Rural Communities offers grants of up to $5,000 for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities in rural, regional or remote Australia. Read more....

Murrurundi & District Historical Society Inc calling for artists - EOI close 1 April 2017
The society is inviting local artists to participate in its exhibition "Landscape & Memories". This will be an exhibition of two dimensional artworks curated by renowned artist Hanna Kay. For details contact Jenny Loas on 0418 647 176 or email secretary@murrurundihistoricalsociety.com 

Museum & Galleries NSW's Small Grants - applications close 2 April 2017
Small Grants aim to meet the short-term, collection-based requirements of community museums and keeping places. Grants of up to $2,000 available. Read more....


Do you have an idea for an art project?
Arts Upper Hunter is here to help with project development, sourcing artists and applying for grants. Just give us a call on 6541 4776.


 
For more grants, prizes, opportunities click here
What's On
Uncle Nath - 'Dads Have Feelings Too'
Newcastle-based stand-up comedian Uncle Nath is touring the region delivering his feel good angst with explosive passion.
Scone
Friday 3 March. Read more....,
Muswellbrook
Friday 10 March. Read more....
Dungog
Sunday 19 March. Read more....
Artist Books Workshop with Janice Hanicar and Julia McNaught
Janice and Julia will demonstrate and guide participants in making their own hard covered concertina book.
Saturday 4 March. Free. Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre.
Read more....
Collectors Roadshow
Bring along your antiques and collectables. Hear what the appraisers have to say.
Merriwa
Monday 6 March. Read more....
Scone
Tuesday 7 March. Read more....
Murrurundi
Tuesday 7 March. Read more....

Antiques Lunchtime Talk with Tom Thompson
Tuesday 7 March. Murrurundi.
Read more....
"Women War Artists" lecture by Mr Paul Atterbury
Presented by the Scone ADFAS
Tuesday 7 March. Scone Arts and Crafts Centre, Scone.
Read more....
44th Muswellbrook Open Art Prize

Heth: Norman Hetherington – Artist at war

Opens Saturday 11 March and closes Sunday 7 May.
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre.
Read more....
The Upper Hunter Museum of Rural Life Inc presents two screenings:

"Sunstruck". Tuesday 7 March. Aberdeen.
Read more....

"Excuse My Dust" Tuesday 14 March. Aberdeen. 
Read more....
Drawing workshop with Teresa Bryne.
Suitable for all levels of experience
Sunday 26 March.Chicken in the Window Gallery Barn. Murrurundi.
Read more....
New Empire Ballroom Ragtime Dance Orchestra
Australia's authentic re-creation of the Ragtime and Hot Dance Orchestras of the early 1900’s,1920’s and early 1930’s.
Sunday 26 March
Sacred Spaces, Singleton. Read more....
For more events happening in our region click here.
About Artsbark
Artsbark is the monthly publication of Arts Upper Hunter.

We welcome your contributions and are happy to include them in Artsbark (space permitting) and/or on our website, Facebook and Twitter pages.
 
Listings should include the title, date, location, a short description, flyer or photo and contact details. We reserve the right to edit material. Please send your listings to admin@artsupperhunter.com.au
 
Contributions close on the 21st of each month.  
Arts Upper Hunter Inc
142 Bridge St, Muswellbrook
PO Box 114, Muswellbrook.
Phone: 6541 4776
Email:  Regional Arts Development Officer, Mark Reedman rado@artsupperhunter.com.au
          :  Office Manager, Sandra Reichel, admin@artsupperhunter.com.au

Website: www.artsupperhunter.com
 
Arts Upper Hunter is supported by the Arts NSW and the Dungog, Muswellbrook, Singleton and Upper Hunter Councils.
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