Griffith Regional Art Gallery

29/05/2026

Calling all contemporary jewellery artisans across Australia!

The National Contemporary Jewellery Award (NCJA) is back and inviting entries from talented jewellery practitioners nationwide. This prestigious biennial event, hosted by Griffith Regional Art Gallery, celebrates the innovative and unique creations of Australia’s finest contemporary jewellers.

Founded in 1992 by Griffith City Council, the NCJA is a national acquisitive prize aimed at showcasing contemporary jewellery and enriching the National Contemporary Jewellery Collection housed at the Gallery.

There are two (2) prize categories in the 2026 National Contemporary Jewellery Award competition:

✨National Contemporary Jewllery Award - a $5000 acquisition award.
✨Design Excellence Award - a $1000 non-acquisition award.

Entries are now open until 11 September 2026! For more information on how to enter please visit https://bit.ly/NCJA2026

The finalists works will be exhibited from Saturday 14 November, with winners announced at the gala opening on Friday 13 November 2026.

Judges to be announced.

Terms and conditions apply.

Image: NCJA 2024 Winner - Juanita McLaughlan, ”Dhurrin / green unripe”, Woollen blanket bush dyed, possum fur/skin, cotton thread.

27/05/2026

Kylie

Whether you’re black, red, white, female – you’re a soldier.

Kylie’s recovery from service-related PTSD has been challenging, but she is fully committed to moving on. The medals tattooed on her calf are a reminder that, while her service is an important part of her life story, it is now behind her. Kylie’s other tattoos function as supportive tools for moving forward into another phase of life, which includes working with local athletic groups. The tattoo on her left arm is a potent message about the qualities she possesses: To me, they’re engraved on my bones. I’ve got courage. I do love. I do have wisdom and I am strong.

To hear more about Australian veterans’ stories, visit the Australian War Memorial’s touring exhibition Ink in the Lines, on display at Griffith Regional Art Gallery until Sunday 5 July


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23/05/2026

Another great watercolour workshop with .kustom.art Look at the beautiful Superb Fairy-wrens!

All of our upcoming adult sessions with Karly are sold out but if you know any Arty Teens, there are still spots available for Thursdays workshop for High School Students.
🎟️ http://bit.ly/GRAGkarlyHIGHSCHOOL

21/05/2026

This term for SmARTy Kids Junior we explored colour creating a mixed media artwork inspired by Castle and Sun by Paul Klee.

SmARTy Kids Senior starts next week for students in years 4 - 8. 🎟️ https://bit.ly/GRAGsmartyST2

20/05/2026

Christine met her husband, Stephen, when they were at school. He joined the army after they were married, and his service – particularly his 2012 deployment to Afghanistan – has had a profound effect on her. Christine felt compelled to design a tattoo that encapsulates her own experience, and that of all military families. She is proud to wear it and hopes it will start conversations. When asked if the female figure in the tattoo is herself, she replies that it is all wives and partners of service people.

What these servicemen and women do, and the huge sacrifice that they make … they miss their families. You don’t know what they’re seeing over there, you don’t know what they experience.

To hear more about Australian veterans’ stories, visit the Australian War Memorial’s touring exhibition Ink in the Lines, on display at Griffith Regional Art Gallery until Sunday 5 July


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13/05/2026

Ink in the Lines

Tattoos are a conversation starter.

Many members and veterans of the Australian Defence Forces have tattoos, and while their reasons for getting tattooed are as varied as the people themselves, self expression and belonging play a part.

They also share a common purpose in getting inked: to remember.

Inscribed on skin are their identities as veterans, the commemoration of loss, experiences of trauma and overcoming adversity, the bonds of family and friends, and acknowledging the experiences that make us who we are.

Hear the stories behind the tattoos in the Ink in the Lines exhibition; showcasing Australia’s modern veterans and their families, who through their tattoos commemorate the people, events and experiences which shaped their lives.

Ink in the Lines – An Australian War Memorial Touring Exhibition – Is on display at Griffith Regional Art Gallery until Sunday 5 July



📷 Image courtesy of the Australian War Memorial

13/05/2026

The Artful Art Prize is back for 2026 🎨

Artful is Achieve Australia’s inclusive national art prize, created in collaboration with Accessible Arts, to celebrate creative expression, lived experience and different ways of seeing the world.

Open to all artists – Artful welcomes every style, skill level and perspective.

This year’s theme, Reflections of Reality, invites artists to share their personal perspective through art.

- FREE entry opens on 1 June
- Open to all Australian residents
- $1000 Eckersley's Art & Craft gift vouchers up for grabs
- A welcoming, accessible and inclusive creative space

If you or someone you support enjoys making art, we’d love to see your work.

👉 Find out more: https://www.achieveaustralia.org.au/artful

Help us spread the word by sharing with your communities 💛



ID: Promotional graphic for the Artful Art Prize 2026, featuring 'Self Portrait' by Ella Shearing, Artful Highly Commended 2023, hanging threads on a pink background, alongside the Artful logo, entry dates, and partner logos.

12/05/2026

Scholarship opportunity for Regional NSW Artists

✨ NOW OPEN: The Windmill Trust Scholarship ✨

The Windmill Trust Scholarship for regional artists is now open for applications.

Established in 1997 in memory of the artist Penny Meagher, the emphasis of the Windmill Trust Scholarship is to support visual artists from regional NSW to take up career development and/or presentation opportunities for their work.

One individual or group will be awarded up to $10,000 to contribute to the cost of:
➡ Exhibiting work, including space rental, artist fees, travel, documentation
➡ Professional development and education
➡ Independent artistic research or practice including studio fees, residencies and travel

⏳ Applications close Monday 13 July 2026, midnight AEST.

RANSW will also run two online Q&A workshops for applicants to answer any of your questions regarding eligibility, the application form, budget or support materials, and provide grant writing support to artists wanting to apply.
➡ Friday 22 May, 11am via Teams
➡ Friday 3 July, 11am via Teams

🔗 Learn more & apply: regionalartsnsw.com.au/windmill-trust-scholarship

📸 Shan Turner Carroll, I love you, 2026, photography/sculpture, Archival ink jet print, 130cm x 87cm. Photographed on Wonnarua Country NSW. Winner of the 2025 Windmill Trust Scholarship.