Armidale Events

Be there for the ringing of the bell and the official opening of the 2026 Packsaddle Exhibition. Now in its 41st year, this much-loved fundraising exhibition showcases an outstanding collection of contemporary paintings, prints and sculptures by established and emerging Australian artists. Enjoy the excitement of opening night, be among the first to view and purchase original artworks and support both Australian artists and the future of the New England Regional Art Museum.

Celebrate the opening of three captivating new exhibitions. Discover New Horizons, showcasing the work of five emerging landscape artists following an intensive professional development and mentoring program. Experience Fractured Sanctuary, a striking light-based installation by Ken O'Regan that transforms everyday objects into a radiant, stained-glass-inspired artwork. Also explore What Are YOU Looking At?, a fascinating display of contemporary portraits drawn from the NERAM Collection. Join the celebration and be among the first to experience these inspiring new exhibitions.

Join two of Australia’s leading art writers and historians, Christopher Allen and Sasha Grishin, for a lively conversation exploring the role of art criticism in today’s Australian art scene and its relevance to the visual arts in regional Australia. The evening will feature presentations from both speakers, followed by a moderated conversation and audience Q&A.

Following its warmly received debut, Intermezzo returns with Impressions—an afternoon recital celebrating the connection between music and the visual arts. Join Opera Australia mezzo-soprano Ruth Strutt and acclaimed singer and pianist Donna Balson at NERAM for an intimate performance in the inspiring surroundings of one of regional Australia's finest galleries. Together they present a thoughtfully curated programme that journeys from the elegance of Cesti and the rich lyricism of Saint-Saëns to the evocative sound worlds of Berg, the poetry of […]