Explore Narrabri Region

CREATE: “Barran Barra-y” Fly Boomerang Exhibition
2023-04-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Join us Behind The Yellow Door at the Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre for our 1st Birthday celebration and Opening Night of our exhibition “Barran Barra-y” Fly Boomerang.
Treat yourself to an evening of wonderful Wee Waa hospitality in our Gallery surrounded by local and interstate artworks and sculptures created just for this event with the CREATE 2023 theme ‘Flight’ as their inspiration.
Enjoy a complimentary drink on arrival, canapes served throughout the evening, and a limited bar available.
All artworks are for sale.
Enquires: 0429921741
For more information and to book the Opening Night head to the CREATE Webpage

Koori Knockout 50 Years Exhibition at the Wee Waa Library
2023-07-28 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Wee Waa Library, 106 Rose Street, Wee Waa
The State Library of New South Wales has curated an exhibition showcasing important memorabilia, photos, oral histories and recordings from those who have helped shape the Koori Knockout competition over the years. Follow the competition from those early days played at Camdenville Oval, St Peters with just seven men’s teams in the first Knockout, to becoming a fixture in the First Nations calendar and the biggest rugby league knockout carnival anywhere in the world.
*This exhibition contains culturally important information, including the names and images of First Nations people who have passed. The State Library has sought permission where possible from family members and descendants to include these stories and photographs. First Nations peoples’ country/language groups have been acknowledged where provided*

Wee Waa library is closed for lunch from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm every weekday
Wee Waa Library opening hours:
Monday 10am- 12:30pm, 1:30am – 5pm
Tuesday 10am- 12:30pm, 1:30am – 5pm
Wednesday 10am- 12:30pm, 1:30am – 5pm
Thursday 10am- 12:30pm, 1:30am – 5pm
Friday 10am- 12:30pm, 1:30am – 5pm
Saturday 10am- 12:00pm
Sunday Closed

Pop-up Yarn Bombing Workshop
2024-02-10 10:30 - 13:30 | Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre, 103 Tibbereena St, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Part of the Create 2024 join us at the Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre for the Pop-up Yarn Bombing Workshop.
Enjoy some social yarning, free knitting and crocheting lessons, yarn bombing information and a light morning tea. You are welcome to bring along a project you have been working on.
This is a free event.
When: Saturday 10th February.
Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm.

Pop-up workshop and afternoon tea
2024-03-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre, 103 Tibbereena St, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
The Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre will be hosting a afternoon tea with social yarning, free knitting and crocheting lessons, yarn bombing information, and a light afternoon tea. You can bring along a project you have been working on or just yourself! All yarning levels welcome. This is a Free event
This is a collaboration with the Narrabri Art and Craft Society, the Namoi Women’s Shed, and Arts North West.

Sculpture and Architecture - The Crossing Theatre
2024-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Sculpture and Architecture presented by David Worthington
Sculptural Architecture or Architectural Sculpture? That is the question posed by renowned British sculptor David Worthington, who during the course of his career has worked with a plethora of developers, architects, engineers, civic bodies, builders and contractors.
David will be addressing the first ArtsNational arts talk with his talk ‘Sculpture and Architecture’, kicking off a new season at The Crossing Theatre on March 4, 2024.Graduating from Oxford University in 1984 with a degree in Philosophy and Theology, and later studying fine art in London, Barcelona and New York, David is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Sculptors.

Visitors $30 online or $35 at the door
High School students under 18 – $10
Primary age students – no charge
Lectures take place in Cinema 1, The Crossing Theatre. Arrival and greet from 6.30pm ready for a 7pm start. Lecture time is approximately 1 hour. Join us and our lecturer afterwards for drinks and canapés in the Crossing Theatre café, all included in your ticket price.
If you wish to have a drink prior to the lecture, hot and cold beverages can be purchased from the kiosk and taken into the theatre.
Members who join by the first lecture of the year (4 March) will be given a complimentary visitors ticket to bring a friend to any lecture of their choice.
To book your ticket now please click HERE.

Opening Night
2024-03-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Book your tickets before they sell out!
There’s no better way to get into the mood for CREATE than going to the Opening Night Bash. With a glass of bubbly in your hand, exquisite canapes, and a group of friends it will be so easy to get lost among the artworks.
Adults $35 – includes live music, canapes and two glasses of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink.

Beginner's Mosaic Workshop
2024-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Monteray Cafe, Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Join us out the back of The Monterey Café for a Beginner’s Mosaic Workshop on Saturday 9 March 2024.
In this class you will learn how to make a mosaic Trivet.
$35 per person – includes all materials.
Monies raised will go towards fundraising for a short film.
For more information and to book your ticket please call Jenny Wilson 0418459071

CREATE Festival - Exhibition
2024-03-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-14 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.
With the theme ‘Country’ it’s nearly guaranteed there will be an artwork that you will want for yourself.
There will also be the installation, Walk With Us, depicting the history of the Gomeroi Nation.
And the exhibition, Art After Brain Injury, which showcase works by artists who have suffered a brain injury. Their stories are so inspiring.
Free entry with option to donate a gold coin to help ensure CREATE grows on a yearly basis.
CLICK HERE FOR CREATE FESTIVAL FULL PROGRAM

JEWELLERY – EARINGS – KATHRYN HAMILTON
2024-03-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Westend,, 2920 Killarney Gap Road, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
A workshop for beginners – under the eye of silversmith, Kathryn Hamilton, you’ll get to make your own sterling silver stamped domed earing. Your design, your pattern. All materials supplied.
BYO lunch and refreshments
Price: $100

Pop Up Gallery - 'Places and Spaces We Love'
2024-03-14 09:00 - 2024-03-22 17:00, 2024-03-15 09:00 - 2024-03-23 17:00 | 115 Maitland Street, Narrabri, 115 Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
An Exhibition by Brooke Dalton and Deb Michell-Smith
CLICK HERE FOR CREATE FESTIVAL FULL PROGRAM
