Murrurundi Festival: Art in the Landscape
Celebrate heritage and creativity in the stunning scenery of Murrurundi
Celebrating the Visual and Performing Arts
The Murrurundi Community has come together to produce the second Murrurundi Festival.
This vibrant community is partnering with Upper Hunter Shire Council, Arts Upper Hunter, Destination NSW, and Murrurundi Arts & Crafts Council to bring an exciting event to the Upper Hunter.
Murrurundi Festival Highlights
Art of Puppetry
A Little Bit of Blue performed by Jenny Ellis of Little Wing Puppets
An Interactive Detective Story, told with Puppetry, where the Kids Help Solve the Case!
As well as unravelling a mystery, it involves learning about the unique habits of an extraordinary Australian animal, the Satin Bowerbird, and their fascination for the colour blue. It is a fun frolicking mix of Detective Noir, slapstick, with some interesting learning discoveries along the way.
(Friday Schools performance at Murrurundi RSL Hall, Mayne St Murrurundi - Free)
Recognisably Murrurundi
Recognisably Murrurundi is a new Landscape Art Prize open to all artists, where the subject matter must depict a recognisable landscape from the Murrurundi District.
This event is proudly sponsored by Destination Murrurundi.
Art Prize Entries open until 20th March.
Click the link below to enter the Recognisably Murrurundi Art Prize.
https://murrurundiartsandcraftscouncil.org.au/event/recognisably-murrurundi-arts-prize-exhibition/
(Exhibition: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Old Uniting Church, 126 Mayne Street, Murrurundi - Free)
Don't miss the prize presentation on Sunday 29th at 5:00pm.
Its A Wrap
Inspired by Belgian artists Christo & Jeanne-Claude, local artist Peter Morris will wrap key landmarks, fences, and bridges in calico in an exploration of the stories behind objects we usually don’t notice in Murrurundi.
(Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Remembrance Park, Mayne Street Murrurundi - Free Event)
Art of the Guitar
Duo Bosco is a classical guitar duo formed by Murilo Tanouye and Joseph Littlefield, who first met while studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Both musicians share a background in rigorous classical training paired with wide-ranging musical influences. The Duo is known for its refined interpretations of classical repertoire, including complete transcriptions of J.S. Bach’s Two- and Three-Part Inventions arranged for two guitars. Their programs often blend Baroque works with contemporary compositions and Brazilian-inspired pieces, reflecting Tanouye’s musical roots.
(Sunday 2:30pm, St Pauls, Mount Street Murrurundi - Ticketed event)
Art of the Kite
Once again the skies of Murriurundi will fill with the Art of the Kite. Colourful creations will amaze!.
Come fly a kite - everyone is welcome to fly their own kite.
(Saturday 9:00 - 2:00, Wilson Memorial Oval, Mayne Street Murrurundi - Free)
Fairy Picnic
The popular Fairy Picnic returns to Paradise Park in Murrurundi.
This event offers entertainment for the young and young at heart, featuring storytellers, face painters, musicians and delicious snacks.
(Sunday 09:00- 12:00, Paradise Park Murrurundi - Free event)
Disco Loco
Disco Loco – Silent Disco comes to Murrurundi!
Dance the night away while listening to the DJ through earbuds - it's quite an experience
(Saturday evening, Rosedale Complex, Murrurundi – Ticketed event)
A Community of Artists
Gallery + Studio – There will be exhibitions aplenty - Explore the Galleries and Studios of Murrurundi.
Meet the artists. Be tempted to take home an artistic treasure.
- Michael Reid Gallery
- Dave Darcy
- Eduardo Santos
- Robert Doble
- Renate Du Plessis
- Jelle van den Berg
- John Turton
- Pearl Moon
- The Barn
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(Saturday, Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm - Free event)
Random Art in the Landscape
The Murrurundi Festival will feature a variety of random activities.
Highlights include:
- Art of the Motorcycle
- Murrurundi Caravan Park Twilight Gathering
- Random art
- Pop-up galleries
- Enchanting Fairy Nights, Fairy Lights
- KOTS In Concert
- Murra County Markets
- Cafes and Food Trucks.
Sponsors & Supporters
Government Supporter
Principal Supporter
Destination NSW - Sydney Surrounds North
Local Government Supporter
Upper Hunter Shire Council
Event Host
Murrurundi Arts & Crafts Council Inc
Supporter
Art Upper Hunter provided funding for the Little Wing Puppets performance through the Country Arts Support Programme (CASP).
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