Koori Knockout 50 Years Exhibition at the Wee Waa Library
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 (Australia/Sydney) | 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, 2024-03-15 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-16 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, 2024-03-16 09:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00, 2024-03-17 09:00 - 2024-03-25 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

NarraBRIGHT
2024-03-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Narrabri, 2390, Australia
This family street party kicks off at 6pm on 15 March.
This is the main celebration of the CREATE Festival. It’s basically a street party for the whole family to enjoy.
Art Installations:

Illuminart Project Installation – Building on the spectacular display in 2023, some of Maitland Streets iconic buildings will come to life through the magic of projection mapping, highlighting their architectural features for one night only, during NarraBRIGHT.
The Sensory Garden – Created by Dr. Bliss Cavanagh, the sensory garden is an immersive and magical multisensory experience for people of all ages and abilities. Bliss is a sensory-based artist, and expert in the design of sensory spaces backed by evidence-based research. Bliss creates large-scale, immersive multisensory installations that offer therapeutic benefits and support wellbeing.
Neon % Art Installations – A staple of NarraBRIGHT, from the very beginning, be surprised by the neon and pop up artworks that will appear across the CBD.This year we are delighted to welcome ‘Something to Talk About’ a roaming mural exhibition, with thanks to Arts North West.
Markets & Food Stalls – You’ll be spoilt for choice at NarraBRIGHT 2024 with a growing spread of food, market stalls and a licensed bar area, brought to you by the Wilga Hotel at this years’ event!The delicious line up of food vendors includes:

One23 Café
Tourist Hotel
Fiesta Fried Chicken
Chef B Woodfire Pizza
Kebab and Go
Scope Empire Catering
Rotary BBQ and more!

Entertainment:

Young Artist Showcase – Some of Narrabri’s upcoming and youngest superstars will hit the stage at the Post Office, welcoming you Narrabright 2024

Location: Post Office
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Main Stage – Let’s get the party started and enjoy performance from amazing established local artists including Lloyd Bennet, Wait for Green and special guests, PHONIC.

Location: Near Elders Insurance

Hannah Indigo – Newcastle NSW based performer, Hannah Indigo is a professional hula hoop artist. Featured at major festivals including Dark Mofo, Vivid Sydney and Splendour in the Grass, Hannah’s roaming performance during Narrabright 2024, will put you into a spin!
LED Peacock – As the sun sets at Narrabright 2024, our LED peacock will spread her wings and roam Maitland Street until 10.00pm, be sure stop for a photo and share with us using #Narrabright2024
Freddie Mercury & Cyndi Lauper Stilt Walkers – Is this the real life? Is this a fantasy? At the end of the day, boys and girls just want to have fun, and fun you will have as musical stilt walkers roam throughout Maitland Street.

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Kids Activities:

Solasta Kids Zone – Our littlest Narrabright’s will be thoroughly entertained by local children’s drama and arts teacher, Sarah Gleeson, owner of Solasta Performing Arts. For children aged from 0 – 4, the Solasta kids activity zone is a place for play, expression and fun for the little ones!
NDCAS Youth Zone – The NDCAS youth zone will be a treat with teens with activities for youth from 8 – 18 years old.
Face Painting – Local face paint artists, Grace Mor and Heidi Gleeson will be painting up a storm.

Location: Kids Zone
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Kids Chalk Art Workshop – Children of all ages are encouraged join in on the art and express themselves in supervised chalk activity, with Local Artist, Jo Hannaford!

Location: ANZ Bank Rotunda

Neon Lantern Workshop -Make your own luminous paper lantern with a take home Neon LED light!Using 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and your imagination, each lantern is unique. The simple design is easy to make for adults and accompanied children. Local artist, Chloe Tough will lead this workshop during Narrabright 2024.

Make the most of NarraBRIGHT by enjoying some retail therapy at selected local boutiques and enjoy a wide range of food options from local community groups, food vendors, local cafes, restaurants, hotels and clubs! Have a Narrabri Shire Why Leave Town Card? NarraBRIGHT is a great opportunity to see it go to good use!

GATHER AND TRADE AT NARRABRI
2024-03-15 18:00 - 23:00 | Maitland Street Narrabri, Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
After the ongoing success of our ‘Gather & Trade’ markets throughout the region, Arts North West is excited to announce that we are collaborating with Narrabri Shire Council to bring ANW’s ‘Gather & Trade – Aboriginal Artisans Micro Markets ’ to Narra-BRIGHT in 2024!
On Friday 15 March, 2024 from 6.00pm, Narrabri’s CBD will come to life for Council’s annual CBD street party, Narra-BRIGHT.
Arts North West will provide all the marquees, tables, tablecloths, chairs and signage for the event. As well as assist in developing artist biographies and promotional collateral, leading up to the event and any ongoing support required. Each First Nations Stall Holder is paid a fee of $200 per site, to assist with accommodation and travel expenses.
Narra-BRIGHT is a night time event with the stall sites on Maitland Street opening from 3.00 pm with the event starting at 6.00 pm.
If you would like to be part of this great opportunity to showcase the creativity of our region’s First Nation’s creatives. Please fill in the application below, complete with your insurance information to secure your site. There are limited sites available, so submit your application NOW through the link below!
Gather and Trade Application

KID’S CHALK PAVEMENT WORKSHOP – JO HANNAFORD
2024-03-16 09:30 - 23:00 | Vickery Park, Boggabri, Australia
Come and create some chalk street art with local artist, Jo Hannaford.
You can either bring along a design that you would like to draw or Jo will be able to suggest a few options.
Please note, you will get dirty so wear appropriate clothing
CLICK HERE FOR CREATE FESTIVAL FULL PROGRAM

NARRABRI ART & CRAFT SOCIETY - Living in the Country
2024-03-16 10:00 - 14:00 | 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 reflections on living in the country.
The shop, gallery and workroom will be open throughout the exhibition.
Official Opening: 11.00am, 16 March Refreshments will be served and the Betty Berriman award for best work will be presented.
CLICK HERE FOR CREATE FESTIVAL FULL PROGRAM

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE – DEB MICHELL-SMITH
2024-03-16 12:30 - 16:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Learn how to layer, image transfer and print onto your mixed media collage.
Starting with your theme and colour palette and moving onto sourcing materials and perfecting your gluing technique. Gain skills in composition, colour theory, glueing and image manipulation.
Come with a friend or meet new friends, it’s all about getting creative.
Price: $25
Maximum 12 people
CLICK HERE FOR CREATE FESTIVAL FULL PROGRAM

WEE WAA COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE - My Country
2024-03-16 18:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Join us as we celebrate the WWCACC’s 2nd Birthday Behind the Yellow Door at the opening night of “My Country”.
The exhibition features new works from local, regional and interstate artists, printmakers and sculptors.
Ticket price includes complimentary canapes throughout the evening, access to the ‘Sip and Chill’ bar and each guest will receive a WWCACC limited edition enamel pin as a take home souvenir.
Opening Night: 16th March 2024
Time: 6.00pm
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday – 20 March to 18 April
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price $35 Bookings Essential
Enquires: 0429921741
