Art works for new Glenview

Arts Rutherglen is providing assistance in the selection of art works for the new Glenview Aged Care facility due to be opened in April 2025. Local photographers and artists have been approached to submit examples of works from which a selection will be chosen to adorn the foyer and walls of this state of the […]

Our homage to Tommy Yackaduna McRae continues

The third part of the homage is complete. An information sign describing her vision has been installed at the Rotary Deck. 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 […]

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

A Poetry Reading by Frank Prem

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: The Rose Maker

Arts Rutherglen’s Fine Film Season 2024 The Rose Maker Tuesday 23 April, 2024 The Rosemaker” reveals some of the challenges of creating the perfect rose and preserving a prestigious old family business. Faced with financial ruin, Eve takes advice from her ever-loyal secretary and hires three hapless and seemingly unsuitable members from a “post-prison, back […]

Women’s Day Brunch @ Tuileries

Join Arts Rutherglen’s International Women’s Day for a yummy brunch and wine at Tuileries Winery in Rutherglen. Our guest speaker is Margaret Meehan.  Join us and listen to Margaret as she shares her TV production stories with us. This year’s theme is #ACCELERATE ACTION

The Tommy Yackaduna McRae project, an update…

We are underway! Thanks to Ricky Hiskins and Dave Edwards, our new art work – Stage 2 of the Tommy Yackaduna 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 […]

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.