Explore Narrabri Region

Narrabri Art and Craft Society - Exhibition In Your Dreams
2025-03-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-16 10:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Narrabri Art & Craft Society welcomes you to our place where members have crafted, created and painted their individual experiences and dreams.
The shop, gallery and workroom will be open throughout the showing of the exhibition.
Exhibition Dates: 8 -16 March
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm daily.

Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre: A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes Exhibition
2025-03-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Pop in and see the Exhibition A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes.
The shop, gallery and workroom will be open throughout the exhibition.
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 7 – 16 Mar.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm

Miss Mollee Workshop
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Palmer Room Tourist Hotel
Come and create your own ‘dream’ pair of earrings with Jenny Mapstone from Miss Mollee Designs. Learn some simple yet effective techniques using this amazing creative medium called polymer clay.
18 years and over only.
Price: $65.00
BOOK HERE

Palmer Pop-Up Gallery ‘A Country Dream’ Exhibition
2025-03-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Palmer Room Tourist Hotel
An Exhibition by Deb Michell-Smith, Pip Donaldson and Tilla Winston-Smith
Join award winning landscape artist Deb Michell-Smith, country-themed watercolour artist Pip Donaldson, and local flower grower and photographer Tilla Winston-Smith for the opening of A Country Dream, a special group exhibition celebrating the beauty and spirit of country life.
The exhibition will feature a stunning collection of works that explore rural landscapes, country themes, and the delicate beauty of flowers captured through photography and art.
Exhibition Dates: 28 Feb – 14 March 2025
Open daily from 9.00am – 1:00pm and some evenings.
Location: The Palmer Room, Tourist Hotel, Narrabri

CREATE Exhibition - Narrabri
2025-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
There are three exhibition spaces showcasing the works of over 20 artists.
The theme ‘Dream’ invites you to explore the limitless possibility of creativity.
“In Your Wildest Dreams” is not just an installation; it’s an odyssey into the depths of your imagination.
And the dedicated exhibition, “Through the Windows of Imagination”, is the first showcase of works from local artists living with disability.
IN YOUR WILDEST DREAMS
An ET and LD Production
Step into a realm where reality blends seamlessly with fantasy.
“In Your Wildest Dreams” is not just an installation; it’s an odyssey into the depths of your imagination.
Every corner of the auditorium is alive with vivid illusions and sensory wonders. The boundaries of the physical world dissolve as you find yourself wandering through enchanting landscapes and surreal visions.
Prepare to be dazzled by a symphony of colours, lights, and sounds that dance around you, creating a dreamscape that captivates the senses and stirs the soul.
Prepare to be dazzled by a symphony of colours, lights, and sounds that dance around you, creating a dreamscape that captivates the senses and stirs the soul.
Delight in the unexpected as you journey through this magical experience, where the extraordinary becomes the norm and every moment is a fantastical adventure.
THROUGH THE WINDOWS OF IMAGINATION
Local artists living with disability
This exhibition invites you to experience the world through the unique perspectives of local artists living with disabilities.
Each artwork serves as a window into their imagination, offering a glimpse into how they perceive and interact with the world around them.
For these artists, creativity is not just an expression, but a powerful tool for communication, transformation, and connection.
From different backgrounds and abilities, these artists bring their visions to life, expanding our understanding of what is possible. Join us in celebrating their creativity and the beauty of seeing the world through a different lens.
Location: The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena St, Narrabri
Date: 28 Feb – 11 March 2025
Time: 10am to 3pm daily
Free entry, although a gold coin donation would go a long way in helping to ensure CREATE grows on a yearly basis.

Chalk Dreams - Wee Waa
2025-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Join this fun workshop using the humble medium that is chalk! Learn different methods such as water brushing, spraying and blending etc from tutor Jo Hannaford. Unleash your inner storyteller to help bring the traditional story of The Rainbow Serpent to life!
Cost is free and all materials are provided, bookings are essential. This workshop will be held in three different locations over the region. (Bring water, a hat and sunscreen).
Location: Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre
Date: 15 March 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Price: FREE
BOOK HERE

Mixed Media Surrealism Collage Workshop
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Join local artist Deb Michell-Smith for a hands-on, creative workshop where you’ll explore the exciting world of mixed media surrealism and collage. In this fun, relaxed class, you’ll learn how to layer, image transfer, and print onto your collage while
exploring composition, colour theory, and glueing techniques.
Starting with the theme “Dream,” you’ll gather materials, perfect your technique, and create a unique A3 artwork to take home.
Whether you come with a friend or meet new ones, it’s all about embracing creativity and experimenting with new ideas.
What you’ll get:

Expert guidance from Deb Michell-Smith
Your own A3 mixed media collage
A wide range of materials, including books, magazines, glue, and scissors

What to bring:

Your creativity and enthusiasm

Feel free to bring your own food and drinks
This workshop is perfect for all skill levels, and all materials and tools are provided. Tea, coffee, and snacks will be available to keep your creative energy flowing.
Location: Arts and Craft Gallery
Date: 15 March 2025
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Price: $30.00
BOOK HERE

Native Flower Arranging Workshop
2025-03-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Narrabri Aquatic Centre Multi Purpose Room, Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, 2390, Australia
Get ready to unleash your CREAT-ivity with native flowers.
Join Annabelle Guest, the amazing founder of Narrabri Native Flowers, and create a stunning native flower arrangement which is yours to keep.
Price: $80.00 – all materials supplied
MAX 15 people
BOOK HERE

Illustrated arts talk – BABYLON: ART AND LEGEND
2025-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
ArtsNational Narrabri – Illustrated arts talk:
BABYLON: ART AND LEGEND
Presented by Sue Rollin
Babylon – the very name is evocative. Once one of the greatest cities in the ancient world, a vanished metropolis which lay deserted for over 2000 years, its history is bound up with myth and legend but has never been forgotten. Biblical accounts of the Tower of Babel, Daniel in the Lions’ Den, Belshazzar’s Feast, the Fall of Babylon, the Whore of Babylon, and classical references to the great walls and Hanging Gardens have inspired artists throughout the centuries. This talk also looks at the real Babylon, which has been explored and excavated since the 19th Century.
Sue Rollin lives in London and holds degrees in Near Eastern archaeology, South Asian studies and conference interpreting. She currently works as a freelance interpreter, lecturer and tour guide.
Arrivals from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Cinema 1, The Crossing Theatre

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Illustrated arts talk – COLLECTOMANIA
2025-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
ArtsNational Narrabri – Illustrated arts talk:
COLLECTOMANIA
Presented by Claudia Chan Shaw
Claudia Chan Shaw developed a penchant for collecting of all kinds at a young age — tin robots, Humphrey Bogart posters and much more. As she grew older she realised it had become an obsession and that there were others who felt the same. As host of the ABC TV series, Collectors, Claudia would encounter many people of the same ilk, people for whom one Bakelite radio or first edition was too little and 100 of them was not enough. In this richly illustrated lecture, Claudia Chan Shaw takes us into the mind of the collector.
Sydney born creative Claudia has a multi-faceted career as a fashion designer, television and radio presenter, author, public speaker, installation artist, photo artist, and curator.
Arrivals from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Cinema 1, The Crossing Theatre

Illustrated arts talk – A CARPET RIDE TO KHIVA
2025-07-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Narrabri RSL Club, 7 Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
ArtsNational Narrabri – Illustrated arts talk:
A CARPET RIDE TO KHIVA
Presented by Chris Aslan
In this talk, Chris Aslan tells his own story of working with UNESCO to establish a silk carpet workshop in the desert oasis of Khiva, Uzbekistan – the most homogenous example of Islamic architecture in the world. His work took him to the bazaars of Afghanistan to purchase natural dyes, and to the great libraries and museums of Europe to track down 15th century manuscripts to revive carpet designs from their illuminations. He also saw the lives of women transformed and became the largest private employer in town.
When Chris completed university studies in media and journalism, he moved to Khiva, and here a story was born. He returns to Central Asia whenever he can, having left a large chunk of his heart there.
Arrivals from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Tickets are $30 online or $35 at the door.
Book here.

Illustrated arts talk – THE GENIUS OF STRADIVARI
2025-08-25 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
ArtsNational Narrabri – Illustrated arts talk:
THE GENIUS OF STRADIVARI
Presented by Toby Faber

250 years after Antonio Stradivari’s death, his violins and cellos remain the world’s most highly prized instruments. Loved by great musicians and capable of fetching fabulous sums when sold, their tone and beauty are legendary. Every subsequent violinmaker has tried to match them. Not one has succeeded. How can that be? This lecture explores that central mystery by following some of Stradivari’s instruments from his workshop to the present day. It is a story that travels from the salons of Vienna to auditoriums around the world.

After investment banking, management consulting and five years as managing director of the publishing company founded by his grandfather, Toby remains on the board of Faber and Faber, is non-executive Chairman of its sister company, Faber Music, and a director of Liverpool University Press.

Arrivals from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Cinema 1, The Crossing Theatre

Narrabri Shire Libraries Celebrating 75 Years
2025-09-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Narrabri Library, 8 Doyle Street, Narrabri NSW, NSW, 2390, Australia
Join Narrabri Shire Libraries as we celebrate 75 years of library services, proudly in partnership with Central Northern Regional Libraries.
The festivities will kick off with a special Storytime featuring our guest reader, Mayor Tiemens.
Light refreshments will be included.
For catering purposes, please RSVP by 10 September 2025 on (02) 6792 3336

Illustrated arts talk – PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN
2025-09-22 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
ArtsNational Narrabri – Illustrated arts talk:
PAINTING THE MODERN GARDEN
Presented by Lydia Bauman
Monet, perhaps the most important painter of gardens, once said he owed his painting “to flowers”. But so many other artists not only created gardens but made them the subject of their work – such as Pissarro, Sargent, Tissot, Kandinsky, Klee, Van Gogh, Klimt and Matisse. The modern garden, transformed by 19th century innovations such as hybridisation, glasshouses and foreign exploration, was part of a great social change to which artists responded from the 1860s onwards. This talk traces the appearance of the garden as a modern phenomenon and the development of new art movements adopting it as their subject.
Lydia has taught at London’s National Gallery for more than 35 years, and intermittently at London’s Tate Gallery and National Portrait Gallery, among many others overseas, including the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam as a guest speaker for travel companies.
Arrivals from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Cinema 1, The Crossing Theatre

Illustrated arts talk – KOH-I-NOOR
2025-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
ArtsNational Narrabri – Illustrated arts talk:
KOH-I-NOOR
Presented by Georgina Bexon
From an Indian riverbed thousands of years ago to the Tower of London – this is the fascinating story of the Koh-I-Noor, the ‘Mountain of Light’. The story of this celebrated diamond is not only intriguing but also full of surprises. It has been the subject of desire, jealousy, intrigue, passion and political chicanery. This talk follows the journey of this fabulous diamond from the depths of early Indian history, throughout the bloody history of the Mughals, to the power and politics of the British Empire.
International art historian Georgina Bexon is Consultant Art Historian at the Oriental Club in London, an official tour guide at Tate Modern, and presents at leading art institutions and international art conferences, most recently in New York, Paris and Lisbon.
Arrivals from 6.30pm for a 7pm start
Cinema 1, The Crossing Theatre

Art Exhibition
2025-11-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Narrabri Art and Craft Society Inc. is hosting the Narrabri TAFE students Art Exhibition.
Come down and support local artists with their first exhibition.

Sound Immersion - Narrabri
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Narrabri Public School Library, 90 Barwan Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Crystal bowl sound immersion is a transformative experience that uses the soothing frequencies resonating from crystal bowls to promote holistic relaxation for both body and mind. During a session, the bowls will be played, releasing therapeutic tones and vibrations to create a deep sense of relaxation.
Some of the benefits include:

Stress Relief: Experience deep relaxation and reduced tension
Enhanced mental clarity: May help support a clearer mind and improve focus
Emotional Release: Let go of stored emotions and feel rejuvenated
Better Sleep: Enjoy a restful night’s sleep and has the potential to reduce insomnia

Sound immersion and you brain, what’s happening?
The gentle vibrations calm the mind promote emotional balance, which has the potential to support in restful sleep.
What to expect afterwards.
After a session you may feel like you are in a dream like state and that’s completely normal. Many people have described feeling both grounded and energised, as though new mental and emotional connections have been unlocked. Feedback from previous attendees have said that they have had the best night sleep after attending the sound immersion.
What to bring.

Water bottle
Yoga mat, blanket, or something comfortable to lay on
Pillow or bolster for comfort
Eye mask if you have one(I have a few to loan out)
Blankets or throws
Socks
And whet ever else you want to create a cosy nest

This event is for men and women
Tickets

Sound Immersion - Wee Waa
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia

A Weekend With a Brush
2025-11-21 16:30 - 2025-11-23 16:00 | Castle Top Bike Territory, Killarney Gap Road, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Hosted by local Narrabri Artist, Deb Michell-Smith, this weekend is perfect for those at the beginning of their artistic journey, or those who just want to immerse themselves in creativity.
Set amongst the green pastures and rolling hills of “Castletop” – this scenic, rural landscape is set to inspire all mediums and abilities.
Led by acclaimed tutors Barry and Lucy McCann of McCann Fine Art (Armidale), the weekend includes:

Daily demonstrations & hands-on tutoring in the large, open shearing shed
Choice of painting en plein air or indoors with still life setups
Evening critique over cheese + wine
Welcoming to all mediums and abilities – watercolour, acrylic, oil

Cost is $350, which includes:

2 full days of tutoring and painting

All meals (Friday dinner to Sunday lunch)

Shared accommodation (see below)

Evening cheese, drinks + critiques

Places are limited to ensure a relaxed, high-quality experience.
Register your interest here.

A Season to Shine - Pop Up Gallery
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-15 | Palmer Room Tourist Hotel
Earlier this year, as part of CREATE – we were treated to a taste of a Pop-Up Art Gallery in the Palmer Room – the Tourist Hotel’s naughty little sister.
Well, we’re in luck! The girls along with some new additions are back for another Pop-Up Gallery this December.
If you’re looking to purchase a piece from a local artist, simply enjoy taking in the paint on the canvas or if you’re wanting a bespoke fabric lampshade – then this gallery is for you.
A Season to Shine Line-Up:
Lighten Up Handmade: Handcrafted and bespoke lampshades using Australia fabrics to brighten up your home.
Tilla Winston Flowers: Local flower farmer who has photographed her wonderous, seasonal blooms into everlasting photo prints and cards.
Pippy Paints: Self-taught watercolour artist who celebrates the beauty and fine details of rural Australia.
Brooke Dalton Art: Brooke paints vibrant still life’s, interiors & garden scenes that are full of colour.
Deb Michell-Smith: Capturing the beauty and shapes of regional Australia through expressive landscapes.
Come along and meet the artists behind these wonderful creations that depict life in rural NSW.

Rotaract December Trivia Night
2025-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Tourist Hotel, 142 Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
The Rotaract Crew are back for their final trivia night of the year! If you’ve missed your chance at claiming that 1st prize meat tray – now is your time to shine!
Grab a team and register today.

"Bulaar Yinaargal"- Two Women.
2026-01-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
A powerful exhibition showcasing the works of two First Nations female artists, Waabii Chapman-Burgess from Glen Innes and Vivianne Smith Jnr from Wee Waa. The exhibition brings together vibrant, deeply personal works that reflect the artist’s unique journey, cultural identity and enduring connection to country.
Through painting, ceramics, weaves and storytelling this exhibition is more than a display of art; it is a celebration of culture, strength and the collective voices of First Nations women.
Join us in honoring their stories, their art and the country that inspires them.
Opening Night- Friday 9th of January at 6:00pm.
Complimentary drink on arrival and light refreshments provided.

Weaving with Waabii - Lampshade Workshop
2026-01-10 10:00 - 2026-01-11 14:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Following from the opening night of her exhibition “Bulaar Yinaargal” Two Women, Glen Innes artist and master weaver
Waabii Adele Chapman-Burgess will be hosting a two-day lampshade weaving workshop.
All materials, refreshments and a light lunch will be provided.
The workshop will run across two days:
Saturday, 10 January 10.00am
Sunday, 11 January 2.00pm
Grab your tickets today!

Rotaract Trivia
2026-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Tourist Hotel, 142 Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Trivia is back for another year — and the Rotaract team are going bigger and better than ever!
Whether it’s your first time playing or you’re returning to defend your title, now’s the time to book your table.
Bragging rights are on the line… along with the ultimate meat tray for 1st prize 🏆🥩
Gather your smartest mates and get ready for a great night out!
6pm for a 6.30pm start.

Apron Project Road Show
2026-02-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Since February 2015 The Apron Project has been raising funds for women and children escaping domestic and family violence. Over 200 artists from around the world have contributed more than 400 stitched, painted and beaded aprons, raising more than $100,000.00.
This year funds raised from The Apron Project and the International Women’s Day High Tea will be directed to the Rotary D9685 Safe Hands Bursaries to underpin children impacted by domestic and family violence and Strong Arms Scholarships designed to support adult survivors pursuing TAFE or University qualifications. The Aprons will be available for online auction from February 16.
This travelling exhibition will be on display for the weekend of the 20th Feb, with a BBQ being hosted on the Saturday.
At the Wee Waa Exhibition, door donations and raffle will directly go to the NDCAS (Narrabri District Community Aid Service).
