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NAROOMA GALLERY

Kick off your participation in this year’s River of Art (RoA) Festival by visiting the Narooma Gallery and viewing the River of Art Prize Exhibition. 

The NSoA is proud to be partnering with the RoA once again as hosts of this exhibition they have brought back the ‘Salon’ exhibition, which will be on display in the NSoA Cottage (down the hill behind the Narooma Gallery).

The RoA is celebrating 20 years - yes 20 years of this special festival. This is an amazing accomplishment and one worth supporting. The festival is a time that many artists have an opportunity to showcase their work. Individual artist studios, galleries, music and performance venues are presenting the diverse and local talent of the Eurobodalla Shire.

Visit their website, see the whole program and plan your own festival experience.

Turned and Pressed Art

Thu 10 - Sun 20 October 2024

Hot on the heels of the River of Art Prize exhibition, don’t miss ‘Turned and Pressed Art’. This exhibition features turned wood by Tony Jaggers and new prints, drawings and paintings by Petti McInnes.

This is the first time these two local artists have shown together. Jaggers’ objects highlight the natural grain and structure of the wood resulting in an array of functional and sculptural objects. Mono prints, drawings and paintings of local flora are a focus for McInnes’ works.

WORKSHOPS / EVENTS

‘ARTS TALK’

FREE EVENT: 4-5.30PM

TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER - JOHN WOLSELEY

The NSoA regularly hosts a chat group to discuss selected artists’ works. Each session is led by one of the group who also chooses the artist. This month we focus on John Wolesley, chosen by NSoA member David Whitmore. The group is growing, come along and chat about all things art and meet new people in a relaxed environment. 

To join us please register HERE.

Read more here on the Arts Talk page. 

NSoA Studios and satellite venues:

If you need a space to do a workshop or a class, contact us to find out more. Other NSoA activities are now taking place at NSoA outposts around town:

• Urban Sketchers & Plein Air: NEW schedule is now up on our webpage here.

• Meditation: 9.00-10:15am Wednesdays at the FishTank in the Mid Town Arcade.

• Board and Card Games: 1.00-4:30pm Sundays at the Narooma CWA. If you are interested in this please email for further information.

• Thursday Art Group: 1:00-4:00pm at the Fishing Club. This group meets weekly to make their own work in a joint studio atmosphere. Feel free to pop in and meet the group, and see if you would like to join in.

• Narooma Historical Society: Meets on the third Sunday of the month at 2:00pm in the Narooma School of Arts Cottage. For all inquiries please email.  Upcoming meetings:

  • Sunday 20 October 2:00pm: Continuing discussion on how our community might celebrate the centenary of its Memorial Hall (Kinema) in December 2025.

  • Friday, 29 November Noon: Christmas lunch at Oyster Farmer’s Daughter TBC

  • Sunday 15 December: No meeting

The Kinema

The Kinema is Narooma’s much loved local and fully independent cinema. They have a fantastic program of new releases, art house and independent films, along with live performances and events.

Become a member and experience the medium of film in this heritage listed building. See the current film program here. Find out where the name Kinema come from.

Visit the Narooma School of Art About page and click on the link to the NSoA Timeline to read about the history of the building and the organisation.

FACILITIES

Narooma Gallery

We have new exhibitions booked in for September and October. Check our Gallery page to stay up to date. 

The Narooma Gallery is still open and available for your exhibition. Make an application NOW to show your work at the Gallery, a simple and effective space in the heart of south east NSW.

APPLY ONLINE HERE

1 week’s hire: $120 members | $140 Non members

Do you need a space to host a workshop, a weekly gathering or a talk?

The NSoA Studios are available for casual bookings by groups or individuals for arts, cultural and educational activities, as well as specialty workshops.

You can hire our studios - for full hiring information click here. NSoA will provide a Work Health & Safety induction, which is essential for anyone hiring the Studios.

Check out the application form.