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Shepparton Art Museum

Name: Shepparton Art Museum
Address: 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, VIC, 3630, AU
Telephone: +61348045000
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Home to the largest collection of Australian ceramics.
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Shepparton Art Museum is a dynamic art museum on Yorta Yorta Country presenting an active program of touring and permanent collection exhibitions, public and educational programs, and special events.

12/10/2026

The votes are in and the people have spoken!

Voting in Shepparton’s People’s Choice Awards for both the Archibald Prize 2026 and Young Archie Shepparton has now closed.

Stay tuned for the winners’ announcements, with the Young Archies winners to be named this Wednesday 14 October, and the Archibald Prize People’s Choice to be named on Monday 19 Oct.

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Images: Installation view of Archibald Prize 2026 (slide 1) and Young Archie Shepparton (slide 2) at Shepparton Art Museum. Photos: Shepparton Art Museum

Archibald Prize is an Art Gallery of New South Wales exhibition, supported on its regional tour by major partner Optus.

09/10/2026

Now open: Heartland

Discover unique perspectives on Australian landscapes and mesmerising mark-making in ‘Heartland’, a new exhibition featuring artworks from Philip Hunter, the Australian Tapestry Workshop, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Bill Henson, Tim Storrier, Beth Peter’s, Lin Onus and more.

Heartland is now showing at SAM with free entry.

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Images: 1. Detail of ‘Salt Creep with Fence No. 2, designed by Philip Hunter & woven at the Australian Tapestry Workshop by Emma Sulzer, Saffron Gordon, Pamela Joyce, Cheryl Thornton, and Dr. Caroline Tully; 2. Installation view of Cameron Robbins, ‘Solar Loggerheads’; 2. Installation view of Bill Henson, assorted artworks. Photos: Shepparton Art Museum

08/10/2026

Richard Lewer is an artist interested in the stories of other people— both those he has encountered in his own life, and those he observes from a distance. He deftly and unfailingly depicts his subjects with empathy and without judgement, though never shying from complex subjects and the harsher realities of the human condition. In 2026, after being named as a finalist in the Archibald Prize five times previously, Lewer won the Archibald Prize with his life-sized portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder, senior artist and ngangkaṟi (traditional healer) Iluwanti Ken.

To celebrate Lewer’s winning entry in the 2026 Archibald Prize, which is currently touring at Shepparton Art Museum, SAM’s Artistic Director Danny Lacy caught up with Lewer for an episode of In the Studio, where the pair explore Lewer’s creative practice, the story behind Lewer’s portrait of Iluwanti Ken, and his current residency at Abbotsford Convent.

Stream the episode via the link, and book your tickets to see Lewer’s work in person at the Archibald Prize 2026 at SAM: https://samplus.com.au/sam-talks-in-the-studio-with-richard-lewer/

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Archibald Prize 2026 is an Art Gallery of New South Wales exhibition, supported on its regional tour by major partner Optus.

06/10/2026

Could you be our new Executive Director?

We're seeking an experienced and inspiring Executive Director to join the organisation's executive leadership, where you'll continue our upwards trajectory while helping shape the next chapter of SAM.

Working together with the Artistic Director as complementary leaders, our Executive Director will oversee organisational, business, and operational matters, while sharing the responsibility for SAM's overall strategy, organisational direction, culture, and success.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to work alongside an artistic director in a genuinely collaborative executive model, combining creative ambition with strong organisational foundations and long-term sustainability.

Applications close 23 October at 5pm— visit our website to view the full position description: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/about/about-sam/join-the-team/

All applications to be submitted via Seek.

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Image: 'Nyini Woka (My Place)', installation view, Shepparton Art Museum, 2026. Photo: Leon Schoots.

04/10/2026

SAM Deep Dives: The Rise of Hollywood with Dr. Wendy Haslem (talk + film screening)

On Sunday 11 Oct, step into the golden age of Hollywood with The University of Melbourne’s Dr. Wendy Haslem and enjoy an Archibald-inspired afternoon exploring cinema, celebrity culture and the making of an icon, followed by a screening of classic fil ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’.

Spotlighting Marilyn Monroe as a defining figure of the era, Dr. Haslem will examine Hollywood’s transformation of actors into veritable stars, and how ideas of glamour, femininity and celebrity were constructed for the silver screen and consumed by audiences around the world.

Book your place now via our link in bio - tickets include refreshments.

🗓️ Sunday 11 Oct, 2pm-4.30pm
📍The Vault, 168R Maude Street, Shepparton
🎟️ $65 (non-members) | $55 (Friends of SAM members price)

Presented in partnership with the University of Melbourne and The Vault.

03/10/2026

Get a glimpse inside Australia’s biggest annual art exhibition through the eyes of four finalists in this year’s Archibald Prize in our upcoming weekend of talks on 17-18 October.

Hear from artists Peter Wegner, Natasha Bieniek, Juan Ford and Sean Layh on their individua experiences with the Archibald Prize, their creative practices, and their approach to portraiture through illustrated lectures and gallery meet-and-greets.

This is a rare opportunity to come face to face with the artists and to learn more about the fascinating and sometimes polarising prize that captivates Australia each year.

Admission to the talks & meet-and-greets are free with a valid exhibition ticket - visit our website to learn more & book: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/event/sam-talks-beyond-the-portrait-meet-the-archibald-prize-2026-finalists/

Images: Claire Armstrong & Leon Schoots

29/09/2026

Time is flying by—we're already at the halfway point of the Archibald Prize 2026 at SAM!

From artists to actors, and doctors to designers, discover all 59 finalist portraits in this year's prize at SAM—the exclusive Victorian stop on the exhibition's regional tour. And with free entry for kids aged 12 and under, it's the perfect school holiday adventure!

Book your tickets now and plan your visit at the link: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/whats-on/now-showing/archibald-prize-2026/

Archibald Prize 2026 is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition, supported by regional touring partner Optus.

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Image: Installation view, Archibald Prize finalist Trésor Murace, 'Fiona Lowry as the Airbrush Queen', Shepparton Art Museum. Photo: Leon Schoots

24/09/2026

SAM Is open for the long weekend! Visit us to experience the 59 finalist portraits of this year's Archibald Prize, including Chris Watts' luminous pop-art inspired portrait of former AFL player Mitch Brown, who opened a national conversation in August 2025 when he became the first male AFL player to come out publicly as bisexual (pictured here with the sitter himself during a recent visit to SAM).

Book your tickets online or in person now — open all weekend, 10am-4pm.

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Image: Installation view of Archibald Prize 2026 finalist Chris Watts, 'Mitch Brown', at Shepparton Art Museum. Photo: SAM

23/09/2026

School holidays are here, and we’re Spring-ing into an art adventure with our SAM Spring Camp holiday programs!

Inspired by the plentiful portraits of the Archibald Prize, we have several exciting free and low-cost workshops that will get kids glazing, painting and exploring. Tickets for programs are going fast — secure yours at the link: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/events/category/programs-and-workshops/sam-spring-camp-2026/

If you’re planning to visit SAM but can’t make it to a program, don’t worry - kids aged 12 & under can enjoy free entry the Archibald Prize 2026, and can pick up a free activity booklet on their way in.

21/09/2026

Work with us: We're seeking a Finance & HR Administrator to join our team!

We're inviting applications for capable administrators to come on board for a short-term contract at one of Australia's leading regional galleries, where you'll become part of an enthusiastic and passionate team.

As the Finance & HR Administrator, you'll be responsible for supporting SAM's finance, payroll and human resources functions, including fortnightly payroll, maintaining employee records and HR systems, and coordinating recruitment and onboarding.

All applications must be submitted via Seek — to learn more about this role and view the full position description, visit our website: https://sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/about/about-sam/join-the-team/

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Image 2: Leon Schoots

Address

530 Wyndham Street
Shepparton, VIC
3630

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61348045000

Website

http://www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au/

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