Welcome to the Arts Rutherglen community website

" The Arts are a way of understanding and interpreting the world."

Kiki Smith

Arts Rutherglen takes you on the journey.

We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the importance of art culture in the Rutherglen community.

Events Coming Up

Join us in our next event, there’s something for everyone.

Calling All Artists! The Tastes of Art Prize Returns

It keeps getting better… Arts Rutherglen is proud to host the 7th Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize, from 8-17 March 2024. The Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize is an opportunity for artists to exhibit in a well established, popular show with visitors being able to purchase varied, creative works of

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Calling all young artists!

The Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize encourages all young artists (Under 18) to enter work into the Youth Award, and three young artists will be awarded a prize of $250 each. For more information, terms and conditions please see Rutherglen Tastes of Art Prize web page Enter online: www.trybooking.com/CLFKX Entries

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Welcome Beth Rankin, as the new President of Arts Rutherglen

Beth is no stranger to the wonderful life offered in Rutherglen and after 40 years of annual holidays in the area, decided to make a permanent move here in 2017. She has a background in nursing, creative arts education and public health and teaches in the National School of Education at the Australian Catholic University.

Beth’s research interests are in the arts and health. Researching arts as social justice, she has been awarded grants to work with disadvantaged, disengaged and, refugee middle years youth. Her photography programs, and inclusive musical theatre programs, have provided opportunities for participation and re-engagement with learning.

Beth’s involvement in the Rutherglen community has included being on the judging panel for the Rutherglen Busking competition in 2022/23 and the Rutherglen High School Writing competition in 2022.

She is an active member of Rutherglen Landcare and Wangaratta Concert Band and is excited to be part of Arts Rutherglen – a committed and active community group.

Rutherglen Memorial Swimming Pool Mural

A Splash of Summer is a new mural at the entrance of the Rutherglen Swimming Pool painted by artist Ronan Holdsworth

The work was commissioned by Arts Rutherglen and the Rutherglen Swimming Pool with a grant from Indigo Shire Council.

Annual Events

We can’t wait to see you at our next event so save these in your calendar.

Artistic Attractions

Explore the latest installations around the Rutherglen region.

Become a member

We welcome all to become a member of Arts Rutherglen. We are sure you will find it rewarding!

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