Our homage to Tommy McRae continues
The third and final part of the homage is nearly complete. The canoe, worked by Waradgerie artist Lorraine Connelly-Northey from a discarded First Settler water pipe, has been set onto the stones as if Tommy just pulled it from the water after fishing for his family. An information sign describing her vision is ready to […]
Presidents Report 2024
By Beth Rankin This past year has been a rich and rewarding experience, and I am honoured to be part of such an active and aware arts community. It is the dedication of the Committee that must be acknowledged and the spirit of teamwork and collaboration that has made Arts Rutherglen an association of which […]
Frank Prem Workshop
Frank Prem Poetry, Pictures and Publishing Workshop Sunday 16 June 2024 The eloquent Frank Prem is returning to Rutherglen to conduct a Writing Workshop using photographs. Time: 1.30 – 4.30pmCost: $55/pp or $50/pp for Arts Rutherglen membersVenue: Senior Citizens Centre, 12 Douglas Street, RutherglenBuy tickets: www.trybooking.com/CRUCH In the workshop, participants will discuss the role of pictures/images/illustrations in writing, undertake a writing […]
Movie Showing: The Rose Maker
Arts Rutherglen’s Fine Film Season 2024 The Rose Maker Tuesday 23 April, 2024 Find us at “The Vine” Restaurant, Rutherglen High School Join us for a light, tasty meal and a glass of wine (BYO) Food is served from 6.30, the film starts at 7.30 Arts Rutherglen members are FREE, non-members $10.00 The Rosemaker” reveals […]
The Tommy McRae project, an update…
We are underway! Thanks to Ricky Hiskins and Dave Edwards, our new art work – Stage 2 of the Tommy McRae Project by Waradgerie sculptor Lorraine Connelly-Northey – is edging closer to installation. With patience and precision, Ricky and his crane moved the two heavy rocks into position. Once these have settled and weeds have […]
Announcing …… 4 At The Hall – Saturday 17 Feb @ Wahgunyah
As part of our focus on original songwriting and storytelling, Arts Rutherglen in conjunction with Indigo FM and Destination Rutherglen, present 4 At The Hall – a live concert headlined by Riley Catherall (and band) with support from Ben Chan, Kamali Lamba and Dave Daly and the Cotton Thieves. 4 At The Hall will be […]
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. […]
Opening Gala Night 8 March 2024
Join us for Opening Night and book your tickets online: trybooking.com/CLFMY Click here to visit the Rutherglen Art Prize webpage.
Arts Rutherglen Fine Film Season, 2023
Another great season of films has just wound up. We try to select films that aren’t readily accessible in mainstream and which might provoke discussion, whilst being thoroughly entertaining. This year’s selection was mainly French but also Belgian and Spanish. A particular favourite was our July film: “Tour de Force”, (Une Belle Course”) a quirky […]
Thank you Helen
Sadly Helen Mackinlay will be standing down as President of Arts Rutherglen. Helen has been our President for over 2 years and will be greatly missed by the committee. Helen’s love of community, her tireless work on every Arts Rutherglen project and her superb ability to lead a vibrant and energetic Committee dedicated to bringing […]