Hape Kiddle: Custodian is an exhibition by Riverina based contemporary Artist and Craftsperson Hape Kiddle. Through a recently completed body of work Hape has pushed the boundaries of traditional wood carving to create exquisite and dynamic vessels and forms that are imbued with and reflect ideas of what it mean to be a ‘custodian’ as a collective and as individuals. Join us for the opening of Custodian at 6pm, with complimentary bubbles from Dee Vine Estate and delicious food.

Join contemporary Artist and tutor Linzie Ellis for an insightful perspective on contemporary landscape painting and notions of time and place inspired by the Neridah Stockley: A Secular View exhibition. All skill levels welcome. Includes morning and afternoon tea, some materials provided. Ages: 16 +

Crafty kids can get their hands dirty and their creativity on, molding and kneading colourful vessels and sculptures out of clay. Participants will be introduced to works in the Neridah Stockley: A Secular View exhibition and inspired to create their own pieces in response. Ages: 9 -12

An exhibition spanning twenty-five years of sustained practice by Northern Territory based artist Neridah Stockley. Discover and explore her drawings, collage, dry point etchings and ceramic work.

Be part of a delightfully decadent celebration to welcome the Archibald Prize 2020 to Griffith. Smooth beats, great food, lively art banter and premium wine from our sponsors Dee Vine Estate. Join VIP guest finalist Wendy Sharpe, for an exclusive night viewing Australia’s most prestigious portrait exhibition. Bookings essential.

Join acclaimed Australian Artist Wendy Sharpe for a floor talk about her experiences as the winner of the 1996 Archibald Prize, a finalist in 2020 and more. Artist talk includes morning tea, bookings essential.

Is your family harbouring a young Picasso? A Meyne Wyatt or Wendy Sharpe? Our Young Archies Portrait Prize is open to all local artists under 18 years. Entries will be exhibited at ArtSpace at Griffith Regional Theatre during the Archies, plus a great prize up for grabs. More details to follow.

No other art prize in the history of Australia art has been more contentious or divisive than the Archibald Prize. The Gallery will present an evening dissecting the history and politics, the scandals, tribulations and triumphs of this notorious and hallowed award. Limited places, book early to avoid disappointment. Sponsored by Dee Vine Estate

Join winner of the inaugural Darling National Portrait Prize and Portia Geach Finalist, Anthea Da Silva for an immersive portrait painting workshop. Covering the fundamentals of portraiture, what constitutes a portrait and ways of seeing. All skill levels are welcome and are guaranteed a fun and inspiring weekend.

No other art prize causes as much contention and friction between friends as the Archibald Prize. What happens when those friends are art scholars with their own very decided opinions? Enjoy a hilarious debate between three art critics, with very different tastes in art, arguing the laughable and laudable offerings in the 2020 Archibald Prize. Everyone has an opinion. We just don’t want to hear yours. Ages 15+, contains mature themes and coarse language.

Our loquacious and charming curator will uncover the back stories to the portraits, artists, and the salacious controversies surrounding the Archibald Prize.

Inspire your budding artists with our Archie’s Kids’ Art Trail! Gallery staff will use fun activities to introduce children to the concepts and ideas in seven key paintings in the exhibition. Each child will be get their own workbook full of fun and creative projects.

Australia’s most famous and controversial art portraits, awarded annually to the best portrait, of someone distinguished in art, letters, science or politics. Everyone has an opinion, we can’t wait to hear yours.

An exhibition showcasing local artists, who have been asked to reflect upon what it’s like to experience the Riverina winter and what makes our winter like no other time of the year.

Celebrating the strength, creativity and diversity of Wiradjuri artists, in the tradition of the esteemed Murrumbidgee Mara Mara, Warangesda Deeper Waters and Yarruwala Wiradjuri exhibitions.

A celebration of the bush, the outback, the coast and the people who live there. See the most rugged and remote parts of the country and discover the remarkable stories of ordinary Australians.

An examination of three regional towns Griffith NSW, Hedland WA, and Port Lincoln SA. Explores the reasons why young people leave, but also why some choose to stay, and others return. Look out for some familiar faces!

16 artists from diverse cultural, generational, personal and artistic perspectives illustrate and celebrate the complexity of contemporary feminist discourse and the art made within it.

The Gallery’s end of year celebration with unique handcrafted gifts and art available for purchase. Enjoy some nibbles and beautiful wines by Dee Vine Estate - a relaxed way to get those last minute Christmas gifts sorted or just treat yourself!