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Narooma Arts Centre (NAC)

Where are we up to?

Well it has been a big couple of months in progressing the NAC. We were delighted to be informed by Eurobodalla Shire Council that our redesigned plans received Development consent on the 26th August. Thanks go to our local council for giving this project the green light.

In the last week of September the final component of our funding was finalised. Our gratitude goes to our local representatives the Member for Eden Monaro Hon Kristy McBain, and the Member for Bega Dr Michael Holland, for their active and ongoing support .

The Committee is now working with Takt Studio for Architecture and project managers NSW Public Works, to review our 75% design phase. Our attention is now focused on the project going to tender before the end of the year.

Image: Model of the NAC, front view. Image credit: Takt Studio fo Architecture

NAROOMA GALLERY

This exhibition features turned wood by Tony Jaggers and new prints, drawings and paintings by Perpetua 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. McInnes’ still lives and portraits  are an observation of her daily life. Details go here.

Locals artists Margaret Moran, Dennis Arnold and Alison Spurgeon show their current work at Narooma Gallery. All three participate in the local Plein Air painting group in Narooma. Read more.

River of Art Prize 2024

River of Art Prize 2024 is a wrap. Congratulations to the shortlisted artists and the winners listed below.

Over one hundred people gathered at the Narooma Gallery on Friday 27 September for the judges’ decision. Chair of River of Art, Leanne Joyce said, “We are really pleased with the quality of entries this year, as well as the quantity - it’s a great way to mark our 20th year. Entries this year included a mix of paintings, photographs, pastels, watercolours, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, lithographics/prints, glass, jewellery and textiles. Entrants were from around Australia, but predominantly from the Eurobodalla, the home of the River of Art.

Narooma School of Arts was proud to partner with the River of Art and provide the Narooma Gallery as the venue for this year’s prize. We are looking forward to being able to present the prize in the new NAC gallery once it is completed.

WORKSHOPS / EVENTS

‘ARTS TALK’

FREE EVENT: 6-7.30PM

TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER - PIERRE BONNARD

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 Pierre Bonnard, to coincide with the film Bonnard: Pierre et Marthe, and the broader art movement Les Nabis. Chosen by NSoA members Ann Espinoza and Barbara McConchie. 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. 

Image: Pierre Bonnard, The Dining Room in the Country, 1913. Image source: Minneapolis Institue of Art

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 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.

FACILITIES

Narooma Gallery

1. We have new exhibitions booked in for October through to December. 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.