nsw 15 Mar 2024 - 10 Nov 2024Wearing black is laden with cultural meaning, from suggesting chic elegance to mourning a loved one. This exhibition explores black’s different meanings in the past, while offering visitors the opportunity to reflect on their own relationship to wearing black in the present. Historically most often associated with mourning, black wasmore
nsw 25 May 2024Each year the National Trust partners with Reconciliation NSW to tour the student finalists’ works throughout the state, allowing more schools to get involved and showcase their art and writing works. In 2024, Reconciliation NSW’s 13th Schools Reconciliation Challenge exhibition is comprised of a variety of impactful works from NSWmore
nsw 4 May 2024 - 5 May 2024Situated in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, midway between Bateman’s Bay and Canberra, historic Braidwood is listed on the Register of the National Estate and was the very first town to be listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. Located within the Yuin Nation, on Walbanga Country, Europeans arrived inmore
nsw 16 Mar 2024 - 29 Apr 2024Fresh Arts was formed in March 2004 by 13 local artists who wanted to redefine what contemporary art meant. Their first exhibition was held at Macquarie Regional Library on 6 March 2004 and was officially opened by Rebecca Pinchin, the regional services coordinator for the Powerhouse Museum at the time.more
nsw 20 Sep 2023 - 14 Oct 2024The photographic work of Harold Cazneaux (1878–1953) is noted for its ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. He was also a celebrated photographer of architecture and interiors. Cazneaux was commissioned by the original owners Henri and Una Van De Velde to photograph Everglades in the 1930-40s. Thismore
nsw 16 Mar 2024 - 21 Sep 2024 Built originally as a Roadside Inn in the 1830s, the property has had a multi-layered history, operating over the years as a gentleman’s residence, guest house, boarding house and from 1907 to 1936, a private classics college run by John McManamey. It is now a museum that offers notmore
nsw 14 Apr 2024 - 8 Sep 2024 Built by the Porter family in 1909 and left to the National Trust (NSW) with all its contents in 1997, Miss Porter’s House is a unique living snapshot of twentieth century life in Newcastle. Visitors will enjoy exploring the house and grounds, and browsing the furnishings and personal itemsmore
nsw 6 Apr 2024 - 28 Apr 2024Clare’s recent artistic journey delves into the connection between her creative spirit and the beauty inherent in her natural surroundings. ‘Finding Home’ is inspired by the natural and continuous life – decay cycle. Clare, Blue Mountain’s gardener and artist employs soil, natural and conventional art materials to visualise this process. Claremore
nsw 19 Mar 2024 - 26 Nov 2024Ever wished that walls could talk? Despite witnessing almost 190 years of progress, Lindesay – a spectacular 1830s harbourside mansion – remains untouched and makes for the perfect location to uncover the stories of the past. Join us to enjoy a glass of wine and canapés in the garden overlookingmore
nsw 17 Jul 2024 - 18 Aug 2024This delightful exhibition returns to highlight some of the remarkable achievements of our volunteers and the wider Everglades community. From stunning embroidery depicting art deco themes to beautifully hand painted banners, this diverse and colourful collection will interest anyone who has a passion for heritage and the special place Evergladesmore
nsw 16 Feb 2024 - 15 Nov 2024Enjoy a spooky evening exploring Old Government House – if you dare! These tours have run for many years and guests always enjoy. Tour this Georgian house by candlelight. Imagine the people who once walked these halls. Hear stories from staff, volunteers and past guests of unusual happenings. Learn ofmore
